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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 850 learners across Years 7-13.
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 Lorrie Mahoney on 01460 270127 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.
Application form is at the bottom of the page.
We currently have no vacancies.
Support Staff Vacancies
Please see the link Job Description/Person Specification in each advert for more details.
Application form is at the bottom of the page.
Learning Support Assistant - Full Time 30 Hours per Week
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Salary Scale: Grade 15 pt. 3-4 (Actual salary £16,682-£16,943)
30 hours per week/ Term time only plus INSET days
(with attendance to departmental meetings on Mondays until 4.15PM)
Starting: September 2025
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 04 July 2025
We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Learning Support Assistant 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 30 hours per week in a busy and thriving school environment, 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:
- Demonstrate good levels of Literacy and Numeracy skills
- Be organised and efficient in a fast-paced environment
- Communicate both orally and in your written work with a range of students of all abilities
- Use integrity, flexibility and your own initiative
- Enjoy working with young people and helping them achieve their very best potential in the classroom
You are likely to be someone who:
- Has previous knowledge/ training in Child Protection, Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE2025) or be willing to train
- Has experience of working in an educational setting supporting students with medical conditions
- Has experience and knowledge of students social, emotional and mental health needs
- Is calm, confident and professional at all times
- Has excellent ICT skills in Microsoft Office programmes
- Can demonstrate the skills to communicate and build professional relationships
Wadham School can offer you:
- Part time hours with term time only (plus INSET days) working days
- Voluntary pension scheme through Somerset County Council
- Onsite 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 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
For job description/person specification please use this link
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.
“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10
Science Technician - 20 Hours per Week
SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
20 hours per week, term time plus INSET days
Hours 9.30AM to 2.30PM
Salary Scale: Grade 14 Pt. 4-6 Actual salary (£11,295-£11,655)
Deadline for applications: 9:00 AM Monday 30th June 2025
We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Science Technician 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 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.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Work closely with our dedicated, friendly team of 7 Science teachers and an experienced Science Technician
- Be passionate about Science and the opportunities it presents to students to engage with learning
- Work to ensure positive outcomes for students and to provide a healthy and nurturing environment for teaching and learning of Science
You are likely to be someone who:
- Can demonstrate a background in a Science related field
- Would like to be involved with the students’ learning in the classroom
- Enjoys being part of a team and wants to help develop Science education within the Science team
- Enjoys working with young people and engages with the development on new curriculum ideas
Wadham School can offer you:
- Part time hours with term time only (plus INSET days) working days
- Voluntary pension scheme through Somerset County Council
- Onsite 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 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
For job description/person specification please use this link
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