Vacancies

Derwent Primary School is a Good school (Ofsted Jul 23) with children at the heart of everything we do.

We are a friendly, modern and inclusive school with exceptional facilities. We have beautiful, extensive grounds that are set in a semi-rural environment in Henlow.

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Southill Lower School is recently judged Strong Standard (Ofsted Nov 25) school, which nurtures values, grows inspiration and raises aspirations.

We are a small, friendly school. We have an idyllic rural setting in grounds owned by the Whitbread estate in the beautiful village of Southill. Our Ofsted report says that “Classrooms and corridors are filled with Laughter”.

We respect ourselves; we respect others; we respect our environment 

We are a diverse and equal opportunities employer

CLERK TO GOVERNORS

(Experience essential)

Required immediately.

Salary Scale:  £100 per meeting plus appropriate fees for other agreed activities.

(approximately 14 meetings per year)

Derwent and Southill Federation is seeking an organised individual with good interpersonal and communication skills to support the work of the governing body. Experience of governance, including ensuring all the legal processes are followed is desirable. The Clerk will be accountable to the governors, working with them, the Chair of Governors committee chairs and the Executive Headteacher

Duties will include attendance and minute taking at governors’ meetings and the preparation and electronic distribution of agendas, minutes and documents for all meetings.  Discretion, confidentiality and flexibility along with good IT skills are essential for this role.

This post is home based but will require an ability and willingness to visit the school to deal with administrative tasks in addition to attending meetings in person.  You will also be expected to attend any relevant training events.

Please note there are usually six full governing body meetings per year and approximately eight sub-committee meetings.  All meetings are held during term time at Derwent Primary School, usually during late afternoon or early evening and meetings generally last two hours. 

Please direct any questions regarding this role or for an informal discussion to chairofgovernors@derwentschool.co.uk

Applications are through MyNewTerm only 

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/109457/EDV-2026-DPS-48480 

Please do not send CV’s.

Closing date 4pm on Friday 10th April 2026

Interview date - WC 13th April 2026

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 10th April 2026.

 TEACHING ASSISTANT

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated TA (with midday duties) based at Derwent Primary School

Full-time permanent contract Monday - Friday 8.45am-3.30pm (31.25 hours a week) with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Level 2A point 3 £12.85ph (£24,796 per annum, pro-rata)

Applications are welcomed from current and newly trained teaching assistants 

Person Specification

• Experience with supporting children in a learning environment 
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and empathy in providing for children with additional needs in mainstream education
• A keenness to work closely with colleagues in a nurturing SEN provision on a mainstream school site
• Recent experience in working in the primary classroom
• Some knowledge of phonics
• Good knowledge of parent and report feedback including liaising with SLT and the SENCO

We can offer successful applicants:

• Enthusiastic children with parents who are very keen to work with the school in successful education for SEN pupils.
• Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.
• A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.
• A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.

• A full programme of professional and curriculum development

Applications are through MyNewTerm only

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/109457/EDV-2026-DPS-79231 

Please do not send CV’s.

Closing date: Wednesday 25th March 2026

Interview dates: TBC

Start date: Ideally Monday 13th April 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 25th March 2026

 SEND 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated SEN 1:1 TA based at Derwent Primary School

Fixed-Term full time contract Level 2A point 3 (£24,796.00 per annum, pro-rata)

Monday-Friday 31.25 hours a week 8.45am - 3.30pm

Purpose of the role:

To support a child with medical and communication difficulties. The child has a tracheostomy and will need 1:1 supervision. Full training will be given and support will be provided throughout. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Checking and carrying a suction unit and nebuliser which needs to be with the child at all times. 
• Gastrostomy feeding (including medications if required)
• Chest physiotherapy daily 
• Some toileting support - getting on and off the toilet
• Helping to communicate the child’s needs. 
• Providing medical intervention as necessary. 
• Liaison with: SENCO, Head Teacher, Class teachers, Deputy Head and other support staff, which may include outside agencies, e.g. Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists on behalf of the SENCo should the need arise.
• The TA will ensure that the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make progress.
• Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupils’ individual learning and social needs. The TA will be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupils Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with the class teachers and the SENCo

We can offer successful applicants:

• Enthusiastic children with parents who are very keen to work with the school in successful education for SEN pupils.
• Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.
• A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.
• A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.
• A full programme of professional and curriculum development

JD/PS

Applications are through MyNewTerm only

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/109457/EDV-2026-DPS-63844 

Please do not send CV’s.

We would also encourage prospective applicants to book an informal chat with our Senco and a look around the school site. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026

Interview date: WC 27th April 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 24th April 2026.

Page updated: March 2026