Permanent

Work pattern  - 1 post - full time 1 post - 4 days (Tues-Fri) both to start September 26

Location  - High Oakham Primary School, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4SH

Salary or Hourly Rate  - MPS

The Governors and Leadership team at High Oakham Primary School are looking for a driven, proactive, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher who is passionate about teaching our amazing Key Stage 2 children.  We are seeking an experienced KS2 teacher who is committed to implementing a purposeful provision for this group of children to support and nurture them as they prepare for their next stage of their school journey.

We can offer:

• A vision for teaching and learning that has our children at the heart
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and well-behaved children;
• A great teaching team and exceptional support staff who are ‘on board’
• A very supportive governing body;
• Parents and carers who support both the school and their children;
• A commitment to your continued professional development.
• Great experiences to take part in with our school staff and Key Stage 2 children - school trips, fairs, Residentials, sports competitions, leavers events to name a few!  

Do you love teaching Key Stage 2 children? Are you excited about the prospect of working at our wonderful school? If so, then visit our website for more information and to download the recruitment documents and to complete an application form.

These vacancies have arisen as a result of restructuring current posts and replacing staff who have left following maternity leave – the posts will be in Year 4 initially! One post is permanent and is full time with a September 2026 start and the other is a 4 day (0.8) job share post which is permanent. We have a firm commitment to CPD and believe that the learning never stops for our teaching staff.

We encourage you to visit our school if you are interested, so please do get in touch to book a time to come and look round. Please contact the school office on 01623 461313 to make an appointment or email headsoffice@highoakham.notts.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19th April 2026 12pm noon

Shortlisting: Monday 20th April 2026

Provisional date for face to face interviews: Monday 27th April 2026

All applications must be sent to headsoffice@highoakham.notts.sch.uk

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

Permanent

Work pattern  - 5 days - Term Time Only

Number of hours to be worked per week - 30 hours a week over 5 days

Location  - High Oakham Primary School, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4SH

Salary or Hourly Rate  - Grade 4 - (Full time equivalent salary Points 8-14 £26,824 - £29,540)

The governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible Office Manager who has extensive office experience with the ability to lead a developing school admin team. This role is perfect for someone who meets the job description and person specification and is looking for more flexible work hours. 

The successful candidate will start as soon as is possible following the recruitment process. 

The Office Manager in this role will be responsible for running the school office efficiently, combining administration, fincance, leadership, communication and safeguarding while acting as a central coordination point for staff, students and external stakeholders. 

  We fully expect the successful applicant to be wholly committed to safeguarding in this role.

We can offer you:
• Fantastic children, who are keen to learn and join in and are a pleasure to work with
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff
• Strong leadership
• Well-behaved children who love being involved and valued
• Exceptional levels of teamwork at all levels
• A culture where everyone works together to improve children’s opportunities and staff skills and confidence
• A strong sense of community and belonging where everyone is valued

Visits to the school are usually actively encouraged so please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

More information including closing dates and how to apply is included in the documents above. 

All applications or interest in this post to be emailed to Stephanie Astle -Headteacher at headsoffice@highoakham.notts.sch.uk.

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.
• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

Admin Assistant

Permanent

Work pattern  - 5 days - Term Time Only

Number of hours to be worked per week - 32.5 hours a week over 5 days

Location  - High Oakham Primary School, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4SH

Salary or Hourly Rate  - Grade 2 - (Full time equivalent salary £25,185)

The governors are seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Administration Assistant who can create a lasting first impression and help ensure the smooth running of our school office. This role is perfect for someone who is efficient, approachable, and enjoys working in a busy environment.

The successful candidate will start as soon as is possible following the recruitment process. 

The Admin Assistant role combines administrative efficiency and accuracy, communication skills, and safeguarding responsibility, with a strong emphasis on organisation, teamwork, and professionalism in a school setting.

Responsibilities and expectations of the role will include:

• Acting as a first point of contact (face-to-face and telephone), representing the school professionally

• Communicating effectively with staff, pupils, parents, and visitors

• Maintaining confidentiality and discretion in all interactions

  We fully expect the successful applicant to be wholly committed to safeguarding in this role.

We can offer you:
• Fantastic children, who are keen to learn and join in and are a pleasure to work with
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff
• Strong leadership
• Well-behaved children who love being involved and valued
• Exceptional levels of teamwork at all levels
• A culture where everyone works together to improve children’s opportunities and staff skills and confidence
• A strong sense of community and belonging where everyone is valued

Visits to the school are usually actively encouraged so please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

More information including closing dates and how to apply is included in the documents above. 

All applications or interest in this post to be emailed to Stephanie Astle -Headteacher at headsoffice@highoakham.notts.sch.uk.

Interviews will be held on a mutually suitable date

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.
• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

Midday Supervisors

Permanent

Work pattern  - Part Time - Term Time Only

Number of hours to be worked per week - 7.25 (however, overtime is daily due to current structure of the lunch period)

Location  - High Oakham Primary School, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4SH

Salary or Hourly Rate  - NJE – SCP 2 £11.59 an hour

The head teacher and governors of High Oakham Primary School wish to appoint several enthusiastic, kind and respectful Midday Supervisors to join our team during lunchtimes. The successful candidates will join our team of friendly and supportive Midday Supervisors who work with our children from Foundation 1, through to Year 6. As the role is part time during term time, it is ideal for those seeking work opportunities during school hours. The successful candidates will start as soon as possible in the Autumn term following the recruitment process.

Responsibilities will include caring for the health, safety and welfare of our children in the dinner hall and on the playground. The successful applicants will also demonstrate an ability to access regular training linked to the role, work flexibly, engage children in stimulating play and promote a caring and calm environment. We fully expect the successful applicant to be wholly committed to safeguarding in this role.

This is a great time to come and work at our school as we implement a new way of structuring playtime focussed on the needs and interests of the children ensuring that their wellbeing and safety is at the heart of everything we do.

We can offer you:
• Fantastic children, who are keen to learn and join in and are a pleasure to work with
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff
• Strong leadership
• Well-behaved children who love being involved and valued
• Exceptional levels of teamwork at all levels
• A culture where everyone works together to improve children’s opportunities and staff skills and confidence
• A strong sense of community and belonging where everyone is valued

This is an exciting opportunity to come with us as we embark on our journey to be a beacon school, a hub in the community. We are a good school with a strong aspiration to provide the best education possible for our children. Our forward-looking outlook affords all staff the chance to be creative, collaborative and develop the skills, passions and attributes of all children. A good sense of humour and an appreciation of life and respectful, positive connections are really important to us – do you have these?

Visits to the school are usually actively encouraged so please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: ongoing

Application packs are available by clicking on the following link -https://www.highoakham.co.uk/recruitment-documents/

All applications or interest in this post to be emailed to Stephanie Astle -Headteacher at headsoffice@highoakham.notts.sch.uk.

Interviews will be held on a mutually suitable date

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.
• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.