We are a connected learning community, where all staff work passionately to provide the best learning opportunities to the children under our care. We aim to deliver 'an extraordinary education for every pupil'.

If our vision captures your passion then please get in touch!

If we do not have any current vacancies relevant to you, but you would love to work for an organisation with our vision and values, please email your CV, with a short cover letter to cranhamfinance@riverscofe.co.uk 

Office Manager

Cranham Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join their team as an Office Manager. The role is ideally suited to an experienced school office administrator or an accomplished office manager from another industry seeking a rewarding and developmental position in a school environment

Salary Range: Scale 5, Points 12-17. Actual Salary £25,025 – £27,758 (Annual FTE Salary £27,711 - £30,060, pro rata for part time staff)

Contract: 37 hours a week to be worked across five days. Term time only, plus training days, plus ten working days in school holiday time. Permanent.

Cranham Primary School is a thriving, happy primary school with a strong nurturing ethos where children make strong progress and enjoy a rich curriculum. 

We offer a range of benefits to enhance our work environment and support the professional and personal growth of our staff. Our focus is on work-life balance with policies like no work communication outside working hours, a “Time for You” day, and reasonable release time for significant personal events. Additional benefits include protected professional learning time and a clear professional development pathway for every role. We believe that collaboration and our staff wellbeing focus is at the heart of our success. 

Staff can access a comprehensive range of healthcare services through Education Mutual, including mental health support, stress management resources, and occupational health services. Other staff benefits include membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which is a defined benefit plan, meaning your pension is calculated based on your salary and length of service. This ensures a secure and guaranteed income in retirement, unaffected by investment performance. Find out more about our staff benefits. 

The closing date for application is 12pm Friday 17th January 2025. Applications should be made on a Rivers Academy Trust application form, which are available on our website and our school office. Completed application forms should be sent to cranhamoffice@riverscofe.co.uk , FAO Mrs Charlotte Barnett.
Interviews for this post will take place week commencing Monday 20th January 2025.

Shortlisting will take place by Monday 20th January 2025. If you have not heard back from us after this date, unfortunately you have not been successfully shortlisted. 

We would be delighted to hear from you and if you share our vision and want to make a real difference to our pupils, schools and Trust. If you have any further queries, or would like to visit our schools, please call the Cranham Primary main office on 01905 452437.
 

Cleaning Operative 

Salary details: Scale 1 (£12.26 per hour)
Hours: 2.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (12.5 hours a week)
Permanent Contract
 
We have an opportunity for a Cleaning Operative to join our team at Cranham Primary School. The school is part of The Rivers CofE Academy family of schools.  
What are we looking for: 
We require an enthusiastic, reliable cleaner to ensure that our learning environment is clean and tidy.  You will be required to work Monday to Friday, 2.5 hours per day (12.5 hours per week)
You will have: 
•    Previous experience would be advantageous. 
•    Able to work effectively within a small team and know when to lead and when to support colleagues. 
•    Able to work on your own initiative.  
•    A sense of humour and a smiley, happy demeanour are essential. 
 
Your responsibilities for the Cleaner role will include: 
•    Ensure cleaning of specified areas of the school to the required standard
•    Complete the allocated tasks within the allocated time frame.  If the task is completed before the end of the allocated time, to report to the Head Teacher for further instructions.  
•    Ensure the security of the school during and after cleaning 
•    Adhere to Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines 
•    Washing floors, surfaces, fixtures and fittings and walls up to a specified height
•    Cleaning Toilets and shower areas
•    Cleaning inside windows up to a specified height
•    Sweeping and vacuuming floors
•    Polishing and dusting surfaces and furniture
•    Empty bins and remove rubbish from the premises
•    To use powered cleaning equipment as directed
•    Report any damage to school property or other relevant matters to the Head Teacher
•    Undertake relevant seasonal work 
•    Other tasks as directed by the Head Teacher  
•    Ten days’ notice is to be given for any planned absence – to be authorised by the Head Teacher
•    Medical appointments are to be arranged outside working hours if possible
•    Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the Head Teacher.

For further information or to apply for the role please contact Jemma Bailey (Office Manager).

Closing date: Friday 10th January 2025 (12 Noon)
Interview Date- Week Commencing Monday 20th January 2025
Start date-ASAP

Please note if you have not been contacted by school then you have not been successfully shortlisted on this occasion.