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Sapientia Education Trust Wymondham, Norfolk
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Chef de Partie Location: Wymondham College, Wymondham Salary : FTE £26,016 per annum. Pro-rata £21,280per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay and shift allowance Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Term Time Only Starting October 2026 / as soon as possible Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023. The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus. The Chef de Partie will be responsible to the Catering Manager, Executive Chef and Sous Chef for providing kitchen support to the College Catering Department. The post-holder will work as part of an enthusiastic and committed team producing the main meals for the campus. Person Specification The personal competencies expected of all College support staff are: The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others; Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team; Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges. The professional competencies expected of a Chef De Partie are: Have excellent organisational skills Have good communication skills Have excellent people and customer service skills The qualifications and previous experience required for a Chef De Partie are: A good level of literacy and numeracy; Have previous experience in a busy kitchen, with an in-depth knowledge of food preparation, production and service; Have good oral and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with all staff and students; A good knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations in relation to food preparation, service and storage. Benefits All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including: Professional development Free refreshments Free on-site car parking A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform A Cycle to Work scheme 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you. Children of staff benefit from increased priority under the admissions policy for their school base after 2 years continuous service. The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers. Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications to be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged. Interview date: To be confirmed To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Sapientia Education Trust Wymondham, Norfolk
Sep 21, 2026
Full time
Cleaning Supervisor Location: Wymondham College, Wymondham Salary : FTE £24,796 per annum Pro rata £26,697 £27,147 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term-time plus 5 Weeks (37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday, plus 3.5 hours on 17 Saturdays a year) Wymondham College is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 14 primary and 9 secondary schools. We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school as a Cleaner. The responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, including tables, chairs, walls, doors windowsills, windows, corridors, doors, kitchen areas, and toilets in all school areas and school holidays is for deep cleaning all areas of the school. The first three months of employment shall be a probationary period and employment may be terminated by the Trust during this period at any time on one week s prior written notice. The Trust may, at its absolute discretion, extend this period for one month. During this probationary period, performance and suitability for continued employment will be monitored. PERSON SPECIFICATION The professional competencies expected of a Cleaner are: The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others; Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit The team; Be able to multi-task and work under pressure; Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities; Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills; Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges. The qualifications and experience required of a Cleaner are: Previous cleaning experience is preferred, but we do offer on site training for the right person Attention for detail A can-do attitude Someone who can work in a team or by themselves. General Responsibilities The Cleaner is responsible for ensuring all school areas and spaces are properly cleaned and maintained throughout the College. Specific Responsibilities A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required. SCHOOL AREAS Clean classrooms in allocated area, including floors, walls, doors tables and chairs; Clean corridors; Clean toilets. BOARDING HOUSE Ensure all areas (communal areas, dormitories, stairwells and corridors) are cleaned within the allocated times to high standard including; Vacuuming, damp mopping, scrubbing and buffing (inc carpet shampooing/deep cleaning during College holidays); Cleaning/dusting all furniture, fixtures and fittings; Cleaning all sanitary fittings; Assist lettings in the preparation of the boarding houses during non-term time for conferences and events. ALL AREAS Emptying bins and removing rubbish; taking to allocated point; Check that your area is safe before leaving; Adhere to all cleaning schedules and encourage others to do the same; Ensure cleaning cupboards are kept tidy; Maintaining cleanliness of cloths and mops; Reporting any problems/damages via CISS; Promoting Health & Safety within your area; Undertake any other reasonable duty as may be delegated; The post-holder will be required to comply with the Trust Code of Conduct. The post holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately. The post holder shall participate in the Trust s programme of Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Sapientia Education Trust Wymondham, Norfolk
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
HR Administrator Location: Wymondham College, Wymondham Salary : £26,403 - £28,142 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) At Sapientia Education Trust, our students are at the heart of everything we do, and our HR team plays a vital role in supporting the staff who make a difference every day. We are seeking an organised, proactive and professional individual to join our busy HR team as an HR Administrator . This is an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of HR activities across our growing Trust. THE ROLE the HR Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative support across the HR function, helping to coordinate recruitment activity, support employee relations processes and contribute to the effective delivery of HR services across the Trust. The role includes the following: Coordinating recruitment activity, including arranging interviews and preparing recruitment documentation. Supporting onboarding processes and ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed. Preparing induction paperwork and coordinating mandatory training records. Providing administrative support to HR Managers and the wider HR team Coordinating investigations, formal meetings and casework processes Preparing correspondence, including meeting invitations and outcome letters. Taking accurate meeting notes and minutes. Producing reports and workforce data analysis as required Maintaining confidential HR records and documentation PERSON SPECIFICATION The personal competencies expected of an HR Administrator are: The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods, high attention to detail and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others; Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team; Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges. Ability to accept responsibility for own actions, prioritise workloads effectively, meet deadlines and respond positively to challenges. The professional competencies expected of an HR Administrator are: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Be flexible in managing and planning daily, weekly, monthly workloads; Have very good time management, planning and organisational skills; Able to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team; Be able to contribute to the analysis of problems and make suggestions for solutions; Have the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times, and use tact, diplomacy and empathy where necessary; Committed to providing the best possible service to the staff, governors, students and parents. The qualifications and previous experience required of the HR Administrator are: A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE. Have a sound track record of good quality administration and be proficient in ICT database and software systems, particularly Microsoft Office, Access, Excel and Word; Experience of an HR or education environment would be beneficial, but not a requirement; Previous experience of the MHR iTrent MIS would be an advantage, but full training will be provided. ABOUT US The Sapientia Education Trust (SET) was established in 2016 with the purpose of bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to deliver a world class education to pupils in Norfolk and Suffolk. SET currently consists of 9 secondary schools and 14 primary schools, educating over 5,500 pupils. WHAT WE OFFER A personal Sodexo account with access to high street discounts Flexibility on hours during the school holidays Assistance Wellbeing Support 24/7 To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Sapientia Education Trust Wymondham, Norfolk
Sep 07, 2026
Full time
HR Administrator Location: Wymondham College, Wymondham Salary : £26,403 - £28,142 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) At Sapientia Education Trust, our students are at the heart of everything we do, and our HR team plays a vital role in supporting the staff who make a difference every day. We are seeking an organised, proactive and professional individual to join our busy HR team as an HR Administrator . This is an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of HR activities across our growing Trust. THE ROLE the HR Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative support across the HR function, helping to coordinate recruitment activity, support employee relations processes and contribute to the effective delivery of HR services across the Trust. The role includes the following: Coordinating recruitment activity, including arranging interviews and preparing recruitment documentation. Supporting onboarding processes and ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed. Preparing induction paperwork and coordinating mandatory training records. Providing administrative support to HR Managers and the wider HR team Coordinating investigations, formal meetings and casework processes Preparing correspondence, including meeting invitations and outcome letters. Taking accurate meeting notes and minutes. Producing reports and workforce data analysis as required Maintaining confidential HR records and documentation PERSON SPECIFICATION The personal competencies expected of an HR Administrator are: The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods, high attention to detail and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others; Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team; Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges. Ability to accept responsibility for own actions, prioritise workloads effectively, meet deadlines and respond positively to challenges. The professional competencies expected of an HR Administrator are: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Be flexible in managing and planning daily, weekly, monthly workloads; Have very good time management, planning and organisational skills; Able to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team; Be able to contribute to the analysis of problems and make suggestions for solutions; Have the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times, and use tact, diplomacy and empathy where necessary; Committed to providing the best possible service to the staff, governors, students and parents. The qualifications and previous experience required of the HR Administrator are: A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE. Have a sound track record of good quality administration and be proficient in ICT database and software systems, particularly Microsoft Office, Access, Excel and Word; Experience of an HR or education environment would be beneficial, but not a requirement; Previous experience of the MHR iTrent MIS would be an advantage, but full training will be provided. ABOUT US The Sapientia Education Trust (SET) was established in 2016 with the purpose of bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to deliver a world class education to pupils in Norfolk and Suffolk. SET currently consists of 9 secondary schools and 14 primary schools, educating over 5,500 pupils. WHAT WE OFFER A personal Sodexo account with access to high street discounts Flexibility on hours during the school holidays Assistance Wellbeing Support 24/7 To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Sapientia Education Trust Eye, Suffolk
May 05, 2026
Full time
SEND Intervention Lead Location: Eye,Suffolk Salary : SCP7 £26,403 - SCP11 £28,142 per annum Salary Pro Rata: £19,173 - £20,799 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, 31.25hours per week, Term Time plus 1 week Closing date: 19 May 2026 Stradbroke is an excellent community school with a real family feel. As consistently one of the highest performing schools in the region, Stradbroke combines high academic standards with high levels of pastoral care. We provide a wide ranging co-curricular programme and proudly fulfil SET's vision of providing a world class education locally. We aim to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, where all students achieve the highest standards in their education, their personal development, their behaviour and conduct. Our latest Ofsted inspection in Nov 2023, was ungraded but reported we were "likely to be outstanding" on a graded inspection. The Role The school caters for students of all abilities from its local community, including those with SEND. The successful candidate would mainly work with small groups outside the classroom delivering tailored interventions and individualised support though would also support in the classroom as required. They would be responsible for the planning and monitoring of the interventions. The SEND Department plays a crucial role in the success of students and therefore a commitment to wider opportunities such as attending trips or being a first aider would be an advantage. Person Specification The professional competencies expected of a SEND Intervention Lead are: The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others; Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team; Be able to multi-task and work under pressure; Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities; Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills; Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges. The personal competencies expected for the role are: Engages with pupils appropriately and works with the best interest of pupils in mind; Able to work with minimum supervision; Understand and comply with statutory requirements and policies; Able to maintain confidentiality appropriately; Able to work as part of a team; Able to organise own time and workload; Have empathy and respect for all. The qualifications and experience required of a SEND Intervention Lead are: A commitment to working with young people and future career aspirations; An ability to use your initiative. Some experience of delivering ASDAN, Life Skills or similar non GCSE qualifications Experience of supporting small groups of students in lessons and/or one to one work Achieved GCSE or equivalent in both English & maths at grade C/4 or above To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust please proceed click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Sapientia Education Trust Attleborough, Norfolk
May 02, 2026
Full time
Office Manager Location: Attleborough Salary : SCP12 - £28,598 - SCP17 £31,022 FTE per annum. Pro Rata £26,092- £28,811 per annum Contract type : Permanent, tt+3 weeks, 37.50 hours per week Old Buckenham Primary School is a much-loved one-form entry rural community school in the heart of Norfolk. First opened in 1963, we are set in stunning grounds featuring two playgrounds, a vast games field, international arboretum, and a dedicated outdoor learning space for our youngest learners. We serve children from Reception through to Year 6, focusing on nurturing the whole child-intellectually, emotionally, physically, creatively, and morally. Our motto, "Inspiring learning for life", underpins everything we do. We are proud of our strong community links, supportive staff, and the inclusive, caring environment we offer to all. The Role As Office Manager, you will be the public face of Old Buckenham Primary School-the first point of contact for all visitors, families, and professionals, you'll play a vital role in the smooth day-to-day running of our school. Whether you're greeting guests, supporting the Headteacher, managing admin and communications, or keeping our front office running like clockwork - no two days will be the same. This is a key leadership and coordination role in a small school where every contribution makes a big impact. The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, approachable, discreet, and able to manage a busy workload with a smile. Why Join Us? Be part of a small, supportive team with a strong sense of purpose Take on a role that offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real difference Enjoy flexibility with a term time + 3 weeks contract, allowing for work-life balance Work in beautiful rural surroundings, with engaged children and a committed school community If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be a central part of a thriving primary school, we'd love to hear from you.Bottom of Form Closing date - Monday 11 May 2026 Interviews date - Wednesday 20 May 2026 To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Sapientia Education Trust Attleborough, Norfolk
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Office Manager Location: Attleborough Salary : SCP12 - £28,598 SCP17 £31,022 FTE per annum. Pro Rata £26,092 £28,811 per annum Contract type : Permanent, tt+3 weeks, 37.50 hours per week Old Buckenham Primary School is a much-loved one-form entry rural community school in the heart of Norfolk. First opened in 1963, we are set in stunning grounds featuring two playgrounds, a vast games field, international arboretum, and a dedicated outdoor learning space for our youngest learners. We serve children from Reception through to Year 6, focusing on nurturing the whole child intellectually, emotionally, physically, creatively, and morally. Our motto, Inspiring learning for life , underpins everything we do. We are proud of our strong community links, supportive staff, and the inclusive, caring environment we offer to all. The Role As Office Manager, you will be the public face of Old Buckenham Primary School-the first point of contact for all visitors, families, and professionals, you'll play a vital role in the smooth day-to-day running of our school. Whether you're greeting guests, supporting the Headteacher, managing admin and communications, or keeping our front office running like clockwork no two days will be the same. This is a key leadership and coordination role in a small school where every contribution makes a big impact. The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, approachable, discreet, and able to manage a busy workload with a smile. Why Join Us? Be part of a small, supportive team with a strong sense of purpose Take on a role that offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real difference Enjoy flexibility with a term time + 3 weeks contract, allowing for work-life balance Work in beautiful rural surroundings, with engaged children and a committed school community If you re looking for a new challenge and want to be a central part of a thriving primary school, we d love to hear from you.Bottom of Form Closing date Monday 11 May 2026 Interviews date Wednesday 20 May 2026 To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.