Attendance Officer

30 hours 5 days per week 8.30am-3.00pm term time plus 5 INSET days

Salary Scale: Grade 14 Pt.4 –6 – £18,062-£18,639

Starting: As soon as possible

Deadline for Applications: 9.00am Monday 23rd November 2026

We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Attendance Officer to join our expanding team of staff at Wadham School. This is an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference in a 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 school 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.

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

• Use extensive administrative and interpersonal skills in a busy office environment.
• Deal directly with families regarding their children and build professional working relationships that fosters a trust between the school and homes of vulnerable students.
• Be organised and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Be confident and professional.

You are likely to be someone who:

• Has previous knowledge and training in Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE2026) or be willing to train.
• Is meticulous in their work and understands the need for attention to detail and accuracy.
• Is trustworthy and reliable.
• Has excellent ICT skills in Microsoft Office programmes.
• Has experience of using Arbor Attendance or be willing to train.
• Understands the need for confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy.

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.
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

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 enquiries and the return of completed forms please contact Richard Burgas: rburgas@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270123.

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 in the public domain on social media platforms.

“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10

Department Technician

19.50 hours/3 days per week 8.30am-3.30pm term time plus 5 INSET days

Salary Scale: Grade 14 Pt. 4-6 Actual salary £11,740 - £12,115

Deadline for Applications: 9.00am Monday 23rd November 2026

The Curriculum at Wadham School is broad and balanced. The enjoyment of learning is at the heart of our curriculum and therefore we include practical learning in a range of subjects.

We are seeking to appoint a technician who has a range of skills to support preparation of resource and equipment to allow for successful implementation of the wide range of practical activities.

The role involves working across a number of subjects over 3 days a week and therefore will require someone with a range of skills. Specific training or certification is not required for this role.  However, enthusiasm to work effectively to prepare apparatus and resources is essential.  Taking direction from department leaders, your work will ensure that teaching and learning in these subject areas remain efficient and successful.

We are looking to appoint a person to this role who will relish the opportunity to:

• work with leaders of our curriculum areas: Food, DT, Creative Arts and Performing Arts.
• prepare materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• apply practical and communications skills to support students in the classroom.
• have an interest and enthusiasm to work on displays around the school.
• be part of a team.

You are likely to be someone who:

• is an excellent communicator.
• has experience of working with materials.
• is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
• is organised, efficient and confident in their work and abilities.
• has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education.

Wadham School can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people.
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
• Voluntary Pension Scheme through Somerset Council.
• Fulfilment, knowing that you matter, and your work makes a positive difference.

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 enquiries and the return of completed forms please contact Richard Burgas: rburgas@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270123.

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 in the public domain on social media platforms.

“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10

Cleaner

Permanent position

10 Hours per week working from 3.30PM and 5.30PM Monday – Friday

Term Time, 5 INSET days plus one working week of the school holidays (40 weeks)

Grade 16 PT 3.0 Actual Salary £6,077 per annum

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd November at 9.00AM

We are seeking enthusiastic, conscientious individuals who have great attention to detail and the ability to self-motivate and work well within a busy and effective team. This post offers fulfilment in knowing that the work you do makes a positive difference in supporting the schools’ pupils and staff and offers the opportunity to join a well-established team of professional school cleaners.

Working two hours per day during term time, plus INSET days plus one week’s holiday deep-cleaning as arranged with the Site and Resources Manager, this is a permanent post with in-house training for all mandatory courses, such as Safeguarding, KCSIE and COSHH.

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the Cleaning Team
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner with minimal supervision
• Ability to act on your own initiative, deal with unexpected issues when they arise and be able to solve problems effectively
• The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate good practical aptitude, being able to carry out routine cleaning in all areas of the school, including toilets and sports halls. Experience is desirable but training will be provided for the ideal candidate
• This post can be physically demanding at times and candidates would need to be able to carry out their duties effectively and thoroughly, with use of equipment and machinery as required

Job Description / Person Specification

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV

For all enquiries and the return of completed forms please contact Cathy Bailey: cbailey@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270123.

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 in the public domain on social media platforms.

“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10

Catering Assistant

Part-time: 17.50 hours per week/Permanent

Salary Scale: Grade 16. Pt. 3

Actual Salary: £10,374 per annum

Closing date: Friday 13^th November 2026

We have a vacancy for a Catering Assistant to join our excellent catering team, working from 10.45AM to 2.15PM term time plus INSET days (39 weeks). This is a varied and interesting position that offers the opportunity to assist in the preparation of hot and cold meals for students and staff and our feeder primary schools, serve in the servery at break and lunch times and help keep the kitchen clean and tidy and hygienic following the guidance of the Food Standards Agency.

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

• Work with a friendly team in a busy and fast-paced catering environment
• Assist with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat to a high standard following Food Standards Agency guidance and practices
• Assist in the servery, taking money and iPay transactions for staff and students
• Keep up to date with current relevant legal requirements and food safety regulations

You are likely to be someone who: 

• Is reliable and self-motivated with a responsive and reflective approach to work
• Has previous experience in catering and industrial kitchen environments (or relative experience)
• Has Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualification (or be willing to train)
• Has COSHH and Manual Handling qualifications (or be willing to train)
• Understands the working of The Children’s Food Trust and promotes healthy eating options for children
• Understands food allergens and safe food handling practices
• Has some flexibility to cover staff absences and occasionally work additional hours where required
• Can offer excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working within a busy team

 Wadham School can offer you:  

• An additional opportunity to increase hours and join the Cleaning Team until 5.30PM daily.
• An opportunity to work in a Level 5 Hygiene rated establishment with a highly motivated team
• Part-time hours that suit a busy family life, working term time only (plus INSET days)
• On-site parking (on a first come – first served basis)
• Training and CPD in Catering, Health & Safety and Safeguarding, with options for other courses
• Voluntary pension scheme through Somerset Council
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch

Job Description / Person Specification

For further information and a Somerset County application form below.  Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV and all application forms must be completed in full, giving a full work history and two referees, one being your current/ previous employer.

Visits to the school or an informal talk are warmly encouraged.
For all enquires please contact Cathy Bailey on recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk
or telephone 01460 270138 to discuss.

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.

“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10”