Current Vacancies

  • Exam Invigilator
  • Cleaner
  • Minibus Driver

Exam Invigilator

  • Start Date: May 2026
  • Contract: Casual arrangement with no fixed hours/day
  • Pro rata salary: Grade 2, Point 3 (£12.85 per hour plus holiday pay)

 

  • The West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy are seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators as soon as possible for the upcoming GCSE examinations.  Applicants must be available to work the hours set out in the examination schedule.You will be required to work as part of a team to ensure that examination requirements are complied with.  You must be reliable, punctual, remain calm under pressure and have a good eye for detail.  In addition, you will be happy to work as part of a team or with individual students.The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for:
    • the preparation of the exam room
    • supervision of students entering, leaving the exam
    • supervision of students for the duration of the examWe offer:
      • An opportunity to make a difference in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and supportive staff;
      • Support from an enthusiastic leadership team, who are passionate about raising standards of achievement for all students.

       

      More information and application forms are available on our website:

      https://www.wgacademy.org.uk/vacancies/
      Please send completed application forms to Esharpe@wgacademy.org.uk

      Please note we cannot accept CVs as a form of application.

      Interview date: TBC

     

Cleaner

  • Salary: Grade 1, Point 3 (Notts NJC Pay Scale) – £6,519 pro rata per year
  • Hours: 11.25 per week
  • Working weeks: 40 weeks per year (term time plus one week deep clean in the summer holidays
  • Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 3.00pm to 5.15pm or 6.00am to 8.15am
  • Application deadline: 11.59pm on Saturday 28 February 2026
  • Interview date: To be confirmed

West Grantham CofE Secondary Academy is seeking a reliable, hardworking and dedicated Cleaner to join our site team. This role is essential in helping us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors.

About the Role

As a Cleaner, you will:

  • Carry out cleaning duties in a designated area of the school in line with the Academy’s cleaning specifications.
  • Ensure cleaning materials and equipment are stored safely at all times.
  • Report any concerns with cleaning equipment or materials to your supervisor.
  • Work safely and follow Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines.

This role may involve some lone working and physical tasks such as bending, lifting and the use of cleaning machinery (e.g., buffers, vacuums).

What We Are Looking For

While previous cleaning experience is desirable, we value the following qualities even more:

  • A commitment to high standards of cleanliness.
  • An understanding of safe working practices (training provided).
  • Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude.
  • The ability to work independently and follow routines.

All staff are expected to uphold our safeguarding responsibilities and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Us?

  • Regular working hours with school friendly working patterns‑friendly
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunity to contribute to the smooth running and safety of the school community

Please submit completed applications to Estelle Sharpe by email: esharpe@wgacademy.org.uk.  Please note that we cannot accept CVs as a form of application.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview before the advertised closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Minibus Driver

Start Date:                    As soon as possible

Contract:                      Temporary to 31 August 2026.  6 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Pro rata salary:              £3,484

The West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has a vacancy for a reliable and flexible school minibus driver.

A key part of this role is to transport engineering students to and from their off‑site college placements every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon (12:00pm–3:00pm).  During this time, the post holder will also be responsible for supervising the students while they are at their placement locations, ensuring their safety, behaviour and punctuality throughout the session.

Additional hours may be required on other days of the week and these would be paid on a claim’s basis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Transport and supervise engineering students every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon (12:00pm–3:00pm). This includes driving students to and from their off‑site college placements and providing appropriate supervision while they are at the placement location.
  • Provide a safe, effective and efficient minibus service for sporting fixtures and educational visits, including occasional evening or weekend journeys as required.
  • Ensure high standards of safety, behaviour and safeguarding at all times.
  • Carry out all driving duties in line with Academy policies, vehicle checks and legal requirements.

West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy, graded Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in January 2024, continues to provide a positive and nurturing working environment. We proudly offer:

  • A friendly, welcoming school community
  • A growing intake while maintaining a family‑school atmosphere
  • A school that has undergone significant change and improvement
  • Excellent behaviour and pastoral support
  • A strong focus on staff wellbeing and belonging

If you are enthusiastic about contributing to our school community and committed to maintaining high standards of safety and conduct, we would love to hear from you.

Further information and application forms are available on our website: https://www.wgacademy.org.uk/vacancies/

Please submit completed support staff application forms to Estelle Sharpe via email at: esharpe@wgacademy.org.uk.

Application deadline: 11:59pm on Wednesday 11 March 2026.  Interview date: TBC