Vacancies
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Learning Support Assistant
CONTRACT: 29 hours 10 mins per week – TERM TIME ONLY Fixed contract until August 31st 2027 in the first instance
START DATE: As soon as possible after 1st September 2026 depending on pre-employment checks
SALARY SCALE: Band B Pt 3 + SEN Allowance * This would be pro-rata for hours and Term Time ONLY (approx. £17,000 per year)
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant whose principal role is to provide in-classroom support to our SEND students, under the direction of the teacher. The role involves providing both academic support and welfare support. This is a fixed term post, starting ASAP after all pre-employment checks have been completed. We are particularly but not solely interested in applicants who have the ability to support students in Maths, English and Science at Key Stage 4.
The successful candidate should be able to offer excellent communication skills and experience of working with young people would be an advantage. Applicants must have at least a grade C or 4 in English or Maths at GCSE/Level 2. Original evidence of qualifications will be required at interview.
This position provides excellent preparation for people who are considering careers in teaching and who are looking to gain experience of working with young people or working in a school setting.
For more information about the SEND Department please follow this link: https://www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk/send-department/
Please complete a supporting letter of no more than one side of A4 stating your suitability for the post.
Please email the supporting letter and application to Recruitment@woodgreenacademy.co.uk and marked in the subject line, “Application for Learning Support Assistant”.
Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026
Interviews: w/c 7th September 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All shortlisted applications will be subject to Safeguarding checks, including online searches as part of due diligence checks, and the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks included children’s barred list and right to work in the UK regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding Manager
CONTRACT: Permanent Part-time, 3 days per week (0.6), 22.2 hours/week, 52 weeks
SALARY SCALE: Band F (pt. 26 – 31) *pro rata for 0.6 (approx. £22,300-24,995)
START DATE : ASAP dependent on pre-employment clearances
Responsible to: Deputy Headteacher: Director of Behaviour and Attendance, Assistant Headteacher: Director: Safeguarding and Welfare
We are seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Manager who has a passion for making a difference to children’s lives and work as part of our pastoral, welfare and safeguarding team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the welfare Wood Green Academy students.
Additional information including a Job description, Person specification and the application form are available on the school’s website: https://www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk/vacancies/
Please complete the application form along with a supporting letter of no more than one side of A4 Stating your suitability and email it to Recruitment@woodgreenacademy.co.uk with “Application for Safeguarding Manager” given as the subject.
Closing date: Wednesday 9th September 2026 – 9:00 am
Interviews: w/c 14th September 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All shortlisted applications will be subject to Safeguarding checks, including online searches as part of due diligence checks, and the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks included children’s barred list and right to work in the UK regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Deputy Office Manager
CONTRACT: Permanent contract, Full time (52 weeks)
Salary PAY: Band E pt. 18-25 (£31,537- £36,363) Starting point 18
HOURS: Monday to Thursday: 8am-4pm and Friday: 8am-3:30pm
Responsible to: Headteacher, Chief Finance Officer, Office Manager
START DATE: October 2026 or sooner depending on clearances
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly organised and proactive Deputy Office Manager to support the smooth and efficient running of our busy school office.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellent administrative support to staff, students, parents and visitors.
Additional information and the application form are available on the school’s website. https://www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk/vacancies/
Completed application forms and supporting letters (no more than 1 side of A4) can be emailed to Recruitment@woodgreenacademy.co.uk with Application for “Deputy Office Manager” given as the subject.
Closing date: Monday 14th September 2026
Interviews: w/c Monday 21st September 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All shortlisted applications will be subject to Safeguarding checks, including online searches as part of due diligence checks, and the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks included children’s barred list and right to work in the UK regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
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Wood Green Academy is an 11-19 over-subscribed National Support School specialising in Sport, Maths and Computing.
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- Wood Green Academy
- Wood Green Road
- Wednesbury
- West Midlands
- WS10 9QU
- Tel: +44 (0)121 556 4131
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