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As part of an educational restructure in the local area in 2022, we have welcomed over 350 new students and over 35 staff into our community and are now a secondary school of nearly 800 learners across Years 7-11.

We are looking to expand our team with talented individuals who are passionate about learning and relish the opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of South West England.

As we continue to increase in student numbers and settle into our new school for 2023, we are now seeking more colleagues to join our exciting journey and help us gain the capacity to continue delivering teaching and learning to the highest levels. Wadham School is a welcoming and warmly inviting setting in the heart of Crewkerne with host of highly skilled professionals who place high value on education and helping our students to achieve to the very best of their potential every day.

Wadham School can offer you:

The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, and we will be delighted to answer your questions in person or by telephone and give you more information before you make the decision to apply. Please note we do not accept CV applications.

Please note that at times some interviews can occur shortly after the short-listing process, where you will be notified by email and posted letter should you be successful in joining our interview candidates. We shall acknowledge every application we receive and wish you every success as you apply to join our team at Wadham School.

Please call Mrs Cathy Bailey on 01460 270123 to discuss your application for any of the vacancies on this page or arrange a visit to the school and meet our team.

You should apply using the Somerset Council application form (at the bottom of this page) and email it to recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk before the closing date on the advert. All application forms will be acknowledged by return email.

Teaching Staff Vacancies

Please see the link Job Description/Person Specification in each advert for more details.

An Application Form can be found at the bottom of this page.

Support Staff Vacancies

Please see the link Job Description/Person Specification in each advert for more details.

An Application Form can be found at the bottom of this page.

School Minibus Driver (From September 2026)

SCHOOL MINIBUS DRIVER

Salary Scale: Grade 16 pt. 2 Actual salary £7,643

13 ¾ hours per week / Term time only plus 1 INSET day

HOURS TO BE WORKED OVER TWO SHIFTS 7.15AM – 8.30AM + 2.55PM – 4.25PM

Starting: September 2026

Closing Date for Applications: 9.00AM Monday 15^TH June

We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Minibus Driver to join our expanding team of staff at Wadham School. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our school where staff morale is high and classrooms are quiet and purposeful places where learning takes place (Ofsted 2025)

We are a close-knit community secondary school of 760 students with an amazing team of staff that support each other in helping our students become the successful and confident global citizens they deserve to be. As the last local authority maintained secondary school in Somerset, this is your chance to come and be part of something unique

This role would suit candidates looking to work a split shift with hours at the start and end of the day, where every day is different and you can make a difference to the students and staff, as well as the wider school community

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

To drive a school minibus to transport students safely to and from school
To take responsibility for the safety, comfort and welfare of the students
To take responsibility for all regular safety checks and condition of the school minibus

You are likely to be someone who:

Has a full clean driving licence category D1 or category PCV
Has a willingness to undertake regular minibus training
Has 2 years driving experience and is confident in driving a minibus or similar e.g. large van

Wadham School can offer you:

Part-time hours with term time only (plus INSET days), working days
Voluntary pension scheme through Somerset County Council
On-site parking (on a first-come - first-served basis)
Training and CPD in safeguarding, health and safety and other relevant courses
Strong and supportive leadership who places value on learning beyond the classroom
Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch

For a job description/person specification and an application form, see the links below or at the bottom of this webpage.

Job Description / Person Specification

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged.

For all enquires please contact recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information on the public domain on social media platforms.

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