Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher
We are looking to recruit a talented teacher to join our school community leading in one of our upper Key Stage 2 classes. You will play a key role in providing the best possible standards of teaching and learning for our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational, highly motivated and ambitious practitioner to play an integral role within our inclusive school.
We wish to appoint teachers who have:
- Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills
- The potential to develop others effectively and work as part of a team
- Highly reflective practices
- Creative and new ideas with an ability to translate them into inclusive practice
- High quality organisational skills
- Evidence of improving student outcomes
In return, we can offer:
- Friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic pupils
- A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school
- An experienced leadership team working in partnership with the Primary Advantage Federation of schools achieve more together
- Exciting opportunities within our vibrant and multicultural community
- A high focus on care, guidance and support for all staff members
- Access to high quality professional development opportunities including Leading Practitioners, Consultant support, partnership CPD and class based Lesson Study approaches
Start Date: Flexible start day
Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday 15th June 2026
Interviews: week beginning Monday 8th June 2026
Scale: M2 – M6 (£42,234-£52,300 based on current 2025 Teachers Pay Scales)
TLR: Teaching and Learning Responsibilities are available for suitable candidates (TLR2A @ £3,527)
How to Apply
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Teaching Assistant with Forest School Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team to support the school in providing the best possible standards of teaching and learning for our school community. We are seeking somebody that is passionate about both indoor and outdoor learning who would be responsible for leading our Forest School curriculum in addition to their responsibilities towards supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. The role requires someone who is passionate about children’s learning and who has a rich knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn. We are looking for candidates with energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to support us in this work.
We can offer you:
- individualised programmes of learning for pupils meet academic needs
- fantastic professional development and tailored support programmes
- unique and rewarding career progression opportunities
- support towards initial teacher training
We are looking for someone who:
- is passionate about children’s learning, in particular have a passion for understanding additional learning needs
- has a rich knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn, in particular pupils with SEND
- is passionate about outdoor learning and has a drive to embed this into the schools curriculum and ethos
- is eager to expand their knowledge, skills and understanding of teaching and broaden approaches
- has experience of working within a school setting and managing pupil behaviour positively
- has experience in supporting teaching and learning on a 1:1 and small group basis
Experience of working in a school setting is essential. If you are committed to helping children to make progress in every lesson, every day we would like to hear from you.
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8.30am to 5.00pm) Monday to Friday
Contract: Term-time only
Closing Date: Friday 26th June 2026 at 9.00am
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 29th June 2026
Scale: 5, Points 12-15. Annual pro Rata salary is £31,061-£31,768 (FTE £34,359-£35,892)
How to Apply
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Cook Supervisor
We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and friendly team player who can show us proven ability to lead a team to success and provide a high-quality catering service for our children.
The Cook Supervisor will be responsible for the management of mealtime services for the Gainsborough community which ranges from 9 months to 11 year olds. This includes lunchtime meals for all pupils and an evening meal for our preschool and wraparound care pupils. You will be expected to work in accordance with the required standards and statutory regulations to ensure the efficient and economic use of all allocated resources. You will be responsible for the planning and delivery of a varied menu that considers the dietary requirements of our pupils; this will include management of orders and costing exercises to ensure best value is achieved. The successful candidate will effectively manage the catering team to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen. An essential part of this role will be the maintenance of due diligence procedures and the management of all associated paperwork.
If you are passionate about providing healthy food for children, able to work effectively to a budget and prepared to play a full and active part in the life of the school we would like to hear from you.
We can offer you:
- Wonderful and keen children
- access to a highly unique food growing project operating from the school site
- a newly refurbished school kitchen and a newly introduced community kitchen
- a team of professionals who: value sustainability, are committed to developing a circular food economy and are actively engaged in a school food strategy
- an innovative and forward thinking team who are excited for change
The successful candidate will:
- have experience of working within a school kitchen setting
- establish good relationships and interact positively with children
- provide meals of a high standard
- be responsible for monitoring of food hygiene and safety measures
- supervise and work as part of a team
- be a good team player and work flexibly in a busy working environment
- be able to work on their own initiative and to follow instructions from their line manager
- follow Health & Safety guidelines at all times
- play an active role in all aspects of the role including preparation, delivery, maintenance and cleanliness of the schools kitchen and delivery service areas
Start Date: Flexible
Hours: 35 hours per week (8.00am to 4.00pm with a 1 hour break) term-time only plus four additional weeks to be worked during holiday closure periods.
Closing Date: 10.00am on Thursday 18th June 2026
Interviews: To take place during the week commencing Monday 22nd June 2026
Scale: 5, points 12-15 – £34,359-£35,892 FTE salary (£31,963-£34,145 pro rata)
How to Apply
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Assistant Cook (30 hours per week)
We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and friendly team player who can show us proven ability to work as part of a team to provide a high-quality catering service for our children.
The Assistant Cook, will support the school’s cook supervisor and School Food Educator in the preparation and daily delivery of service within the school kitchen and lunchtime service. You will be expected to work in accordance with the required standards and statutory regulations to ensure the efficient and economic use of all allocated resources. The Assistant Cook may be expected to step up and lead the kitchen team in the absence of the cook supervisor. In addition the successful candidate will support the catering team in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen, maintenance of due diligence procedures and any associated bookwork will be an essential part of this role.
We can offer you:
- Wonderful and keen children
- access to a highly unique food growing project operating from the school site
- a newly refurbished school kitchen and a newly introduced community kitchen
- a team of professionals who: value sustainability, are committed to developing a circular food economy and are actively engaged in a school food strategy
- an innovative and forward thinking team who are excited for change
- a professional and supportive work environment
The successful candidate will:
- have experience of working within a school kitchen setting
- establish good relationships and interact positively with children
- be responsible for the upkeep of food hygiene and safety measures
- follow Health & Safety guidelines at all times
- be a good team player and work flexibly in a busy working environment
- be able to work on their own initiative and to follow instructions from their line manager
- play an active role in all aspects of the role including preparation, delivery, maintenance and cleanliness of the schools kitchen and delivery service areas
Start Date: Flexible
Hours: 30 hours per week (8.30am to 3.00pm with 30 min break) term-time only
Closing Date: 10.00am on Thursday 18th June 2026
Interviews: To take place during the week commencing Monday 22nd June 2026
Scale: 2, points 3-4: £30,225-£30,654 full-time equivalent (£21,859-£22,674 pro rata)
How to Apply
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Assistant Cook (20 hours per week)
We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and friendly team player who can show us proven ability to work as part of a team to provide a high-quality catering service for our children.
The Assistant Cook, will support the school’s cook supervisor and School Food Educator in the preparation and daily delivery of service within the school kitchen and lunchtime service. You will be expected to work in accordance with the required standards and statutory regulations to ensure the efficient and economic use of all allocated resources. The Assistant Cook may be expected to step up and lead the kitchen team in the absence of the cook supervisor. In addition the successful candidate will support the catering team in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen, maintenance of due diligence procedures and any associated bookwork will be an essential part of this role.
We can offer you:
- Wonderful and keen children
- access to a highly unique food growing project operating from the school site
- a newly refurbished school kitchen and a newly introduced community kitchen
- a team of professionals who: value sustainability, are committed to developing a circular food economy and are actively engaged in a school food strategy
- an innovative and forward thinking team who are excited for change
- a professional and supportive work environment
The successful candidate will:
- have experience of working within a school kitchen setting
- establish good relationships and interact positively with children
- be responsible for the upkeep of food hygiene and safety measures
- follow Health & Safety guidelines at all times
- be a good team player and work flexibly in a busy working environment
- be able to work on their own initiative and to follow instructions from their line manager
- play an active role in all aspects of the role including preparation, delivery, maintenance and cleanliness of the schools kitchen and delivery service areas
Start Date: Flexible
Hours: 20 hours per week (Hours are TBC between 10.00am and 3.00pm) term-time only
Closing Date: 10.00am on Thursday 18th June 2026
Interviews: To take place during the week commencing Monday 22nd June 2026
Scale: 2, points 3-4: £30,225-£30,654 full-time equivalent (£14,572-£15,116 pro rata)
How to Apply
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Cleaner
Gainsborough Primary School is looking to appoint a highly motivated and talented Cleaner to work alongside our dedicated site staff in order to ensure that the school building is maintained to the highest possible standard in order to ensure that we can provide the best possible learning environments for all of our pupils. The role requires someone who is passionate about their role and has proven experience of working as part of a dedicated team in an active cleaning role.
Previous experience of working as a cleaner is essential. If you are committed to working as part of a dedicated team, who thrives within a busy environment then we would like to hear from you. This position is being offered on a permanent contract upon successfully completing a probation period of six months.
We can offer you:
- a friendly and welcoming work environment
- a great support network of colleagues
- fantastic professional development and tailored support programmes
- unique and rewarding career progression opportunities
We are looking for someone who:
- is passionate about their role
- has experience of working as part of a busy team
- is able to work using their own initiative as well as being able to follow line management instructions
- is eager to expand their knowledge, skills and understanding
- has experience of working within a school setting
- promotes safeguarding and is able to follow safeguarding procedures at all times
Start Date: Flexible
Hours: 15 hours per week (5.00am to 8.00am)
Term: Term time only plus 3 weeks
Closing Date: 9.00am on Friday 19th June 2026
Interviews: TBC week commencing Monday 29th June 2026
Scale: 2, points 3-4: £30,225-£30,654 full-time equivalent (£10,929-£11,337 pro rata)
How to Apply
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