Current Vacancies

Trust HR Lead

Location: Bridge MAT Main Office

Closing Date: 12/01/2025

TRUST HR LEAD

We are looking for an exceptional HR professional to drive the HR strategy of the trust and deliver outstanding centralised HR services to all our stakeholders.

You will be motivational, approachable, strategically creative and an effective communicator with the interpersonal skills needed to build strong relationships.
Working closely with senior leaders in an energetic and friendly atmosphere where you can expect to be supported and stretched in terms of your personal development, you will manage and deliver a forward thinking, responsive and progressive HR service, contributing to the overall input to maximise outcomes for children.

As an HR professional, you too should have a strong love of learning, keeping up to date with developments and statutory changes, equipping yourself and team to deliver exceptional service, that will have a profound and lasting impact.

The successful candidate will need to oversee the recruitment, hiring, performance evaluation and training of employees. You will also handle employee relations, benefits, employment laws and regulations.

You would be joining our central team based in Bodmin, Cornwall and would travel to our schools across the county as needed. If you are excited by the prospect of leading the charge to recruit, retain, and develop outstanding staff across the Trust, we encourage you to apply.

For further details about this role please download the attached recruitment pack.

Benefits:
Pension enrolment (LGPS)
Ongoing investment in training and personal development
Access to 24/7 Health and Wellbeing scheme
Payment towards health costs, such as optical, physiotherapy
Company sick pay scheme
Holiday entitlement (5.969 weeks)
Free flu vaccination
Hybrid working, after completion of training period

Position details:
Rate of pay: 29,000 37,000 (1FTE) depending on experience.
Rate of pay: Actual (pro-rata) 25,452 - 32,480 per year.
Hours:
37 hrs per week Monday Friday (8.30am - 16.30pm four days and 8.30 - 16.00pm one day per week, including lunchbreaks).
Working weeks: 39.8 weeks per year (term time, INSET, plus 4 days in schools holidays)
Paid weeks: 45.769 per year.

Closing Date: Sunday 12th January 2025 (midnight).

Interview date: Monday 20th January 2025.

Start date: Monday 24th February 2025.

To apply please complete the attached application form.

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply please email: recruitment@bridgeschools.co.uk

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Bridge Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.

504 1 Job Application Form - V1.4 Mar 2023.docx

504 2 Eligibility to work in UK Guidance Notes.docx

504 3 List of Valid Identity Documents (Enhanced DBS) - June 2021.pdf

504 Trust HR Lead Recruitment Pack.pdf

HR Administrator

Location: Bridge MAT Main Office

Closing Date: 12/01/2025

Bridge Schools Trust is pleased to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic HR Administrator to join the Central HR team at our Central Office, which is located in Bodmin.

This operational team provides the framework and infrastructure to deliver the smooth running of the Central Office HR functions.

Working as part of the human resources team, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks. Details of these tasks can be found within the attached job description.

As a member of the HR team you will provide a support service for a large number of Primary Academies within Bridge Schools.

Benefits:
Pension enrolment (LGPS)
Ongoing investment in training and personal development
Access to 24/7 Health and Wellbeing scheme
Payment towards health costs, such as optical, physiotherapy
Company sick pay scheme
Holiday entitlement (5.969 weeks)
Free flu vaccination
Hybrid working, after completion of training period

Position details:
Rate of pay: 12.79 per hour (Bridge Schools Band 6).
Annual Salary: 24669 (1 FTE) pro rata for part time working.
Actual Pro-Rata Rate of pay (pro-rata) 16,098 per annum.
Hours:
27.5hrs per week Monday Friday (9am 3pm, including lunchbreak).
Working weeks: 39.8 weeks per year (term time, INSET, plus 4 days in schools holidays).
Paid weeks: 45.769 per year.

Closing Date: Sunday 12th January 2025 (midnight)

Interview date: Monday 20th January 2025

Start date: Monday 24th February 2025

To apply please complete the attached application form.

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply please email: recruitment@bridgeschools.co.uk

503 1 Job Application Form - V1.4 Mar 2023.docx

503 2 Eligibility to work in UK Guidance Notes.docx

503 3 List of Valid Identity Documents (Enhanced DBS) - June 2021.pdf

503 HR Administrator Job Description and Person Specification.pdf

Teacher

Location: Trenode C of E Primary Academy

Closing Date: 19/01/2025

Trenode Primary is a small, rural school in Widegates. The school has a family ethos and uses its Christian values to develop the whole child. We have a friendly, supportive team who work collaboratively to achieve high outcomes for all pupils.

This position is for a part-time Teacher who will cover a mixed EYFS/1/2 class.

The ideal candidate will have had experience working with SEN pupils, be flexible and adaptable, have high expectations and have a passion for supporting young childrens development and learning.

For more information on this role please email head@trenodeprimary.co.uk or contact the school on 01503240235.

Hours: 0.6 FTE
Working Weeks: 52.143 per year
Paid Weeks: 52.143 per year
Fixed Term Contract until 23/07/25 (to be reviewed in April 2025)

Closing Date: 19/01/2025
Interview Date: 24/01/2025
Start Date: 24/02/2025

502 1 Job Application Form - V1.4 Mar 2023.docx

502 2 Eligibility to work in UK Guidance Notes.docx

502 3 List of Valid Identity Documents (Enhanced DBS) - June 2021.pdf

502 Teacher - Job Description.docx

Teaching Assistant / Lunchtime Supervisor

Location: Looe Primary Academy

Closing Date: 12/01/2025

Looe Primary Academy is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant with experience in in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 if possible, although this is not essential. The post is offered as a fixed term position to the end of this academic year in the first instance. The post could include working across the primary age range.

We are looking for a colleague who can bring enthusiasm, energy and a professional approach to all that they do and who are willing to engage in all aspects of school life. You will also have a warm, smiley, nurturing approach that children will enjoy and which will enable them to feel special in your care. Ideally, the successful candidate will also have experience of working with children who may need behaviour support and/or social, emotional and mental health need, or willingness to train in this area. The post also includes lunchtime supervision each day.

In return, Looe Primary offers a friendly, experienced and supportive team, who work well together and put the education and welfare of the pupils at the heart of all we do. You can expect to receive high quality support and training in a school that has a good reputation in the community and in a setting that provides wonderful sea views in a great community. Our work to engage with the community is a high priority as we continue to improve our already successful school. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to this work.

Hours: 28.17 TA, 3.33 LTS per week
Working Weeks: 38 per year
Paid Weeks: 43.699 per year
Rate of Pay: 12.29 TA / 12.27 LTS per hour
Fixed Term Contract until 23/07/25 (to be reviewed in April 2025)

Closing Date: 12/01/24
Interview Date: 23/01/24
Start Date: ASAP