Principal 

Start Date: January 2026 
Permanent – Full Time

Salary: L10-L14 (£64,691-£71,330)

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Job Pack 

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Reporting to: CEO of Pennine Alliance Learning Trust and Board of Trustees

Wainstalls School is proud to be a founding member of the Pennine Alliance Learning Trust.  Wainstalls School is a successful, one-form-entry primary school set in the heart of a welcoming, rural community.   We are proud of our strong values, inclusive ethos, and the high standards our children achieve, which is supported by dedicated staff, supportive families, and our vibrant learning environment. 

Due to our long standing Principal stepping aside to focus on their role within the Pennine Alliance Learning Trust, we are looking for a Principal who will lead us into the future with vision and care.

We are seeking a leader who will:

• Inspire and motivate pupils and staff to reach their full potential.
• Build on the school’s many strengths, while bringing fresh ideas and ambition.
• Nurture a safe, happy, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish.
• Work closely with governors, families, and the wider community to strengthen partnerships.
• Lead with integrity, creativity, and commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, curious, and caring children who love learning.
• A dedicated, talented team of staff and governors.
• A supportive community that values its school at the heart of village life.
• The opportunity to shape the next chapter of a well-regarded, successful school.

If you are an experienced school leader with the drive to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:

For an application pack and to arrange a visit, please contact Nicola Harvey on 01422 244804 or email nharvey@wainstalls.org

Closing date: 15^th October 2025 at 12pm

Interviews: 20^th October 2025

Midday Supervisor

Start Date: As soon as possible 
Permanent – 6.25 hours/week, term time only
£12.85 per hour

Wainstalls School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and talented individual to join our friendly and dynamic team.  The successful candidate will be required to supervise pupils during lunchtime, working within our school’s positive behaviour management policy. 

The successful candidate will be able to:

• work as part of a team as well as using your own initiative
• to deal with situations regarding behaviour and first aid in a calm, effective and timely manner
• be a positive role model for our pupils

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

 Please contact Nicola Harvey for an application form at: nharvey@wainstalls.org 

Closing date: 3rd October 2025 

Support Assistant 

Start Date: As soon as possible 
Temporary – 27.5 hours/week, term time only
Scale 2 – £13.05 per hour

We are is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and talented Support Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team on a temporary basis. Part of Pennine Alliance Learning Trust, Wainstalls School provides a wonderful opportunity for career development and is at the cutting edge of the School led system.

We are looking for a Support Assistant who will:

• Work 1-1 with children with ASD and/or Special Educational Needs
• Work with the SENDCo and Class Teacher to address the needs of children who need help to overcome barriers to reach their potential
• Carry out the professional duties that support the Class Teacher and SENDCo
• Accept reasonable additional responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Leadership Team
• Take part in school events and extra-curricular activities
• Maintain and contribute to the ethos of the school

In return, we can offer:

• A warm and welcoming school community
• A highly motivated and dedicated team of teaching and support staff
• Enthusiastic, well behaved pupils who enjoy all aspects of school life
• Commitment to professional development
• Collaborative team working

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Completed application forms and letters of support should be submitted by 12 noon on 3rd October 2025 interviews will be held on Tuesday 7^th October 2025.

For any further information or to submit completed applications please contact to the School Administrator, Nicola Harvey, either by post or email to nharvey@wainstalls.org

Job Description 

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