Vacancies

Due to our expansion, we have exciting opportunities available at our state-of-the-art school. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and shape the future success of Grove Academy and its children. In fact, there couldn’t be a better time to join the team than now as we look forward to increasing our pupil numbers and have just moved into our brand new building.

Grove Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding information can be found on our website.

 Appointments will be subject to the following satisfactory pre-employment checks: 

  • Right to work in the UK
  • Health Check 
  • Identity
  • Relevant work qualifications
  • Barred List Check
  • Disclosure & Barring Service Check
  • References
  • S128 Check (where relevant)
  • Childcare Disqualification Declaration Check.

Please apply below and send all completed applications to ltehabsim@groveacademy.co.uk or via the TES website where applicable. 

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

To view our current vacancies please visit https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/grove-academy-1161901?preview=true

Grove Academy is a part of the Slough and East Berkshire Multi Academy Trust. For Trust vacancies please visit the Trust website: https://www.sebmat.com/vacancies

If you are interested in a role at Grove Academy please do not hestitate to complete and return an application form or call or email us to doscuss your interest. 

Submit your application using the relevant form below:

Application Form - Teaching/Non Teaching

 

Applications for Parent Governor(s)

Grove Academy is inviting applications from current parents to join the SEBMAT Local Governing Board for the school.

If you are interested in becoming a parent governor, please complete and return the attached application form by Friday 23rd February 2024, along with two nominations from fellow parents. Please submit completed forms, including nominations, to office@groveacademy.co.uk and feel free to contact the office if you have any questions.

This is a voluntary role and successful candidates will be asked to attend one half an hour meeting each half term, at 5.30pm, as well as undertake the required reading and training. Governors may also be expected to take time out of the working day to undertake school visits, events and learning walks.

Why become a Parent Governor?

Governors have an important part to play in helping schools to run effectively. They work as part of a team with the Headteacher and school staff to support a positive learning environment and education for children across phases. As a Parent Governor, you will be well placed to understand parents’ views and have first-hand knowledge of how the school is run. You will have the opportunity to work toward improving the school experience not only for your own child but for children in years to come. This voluntary role can be challenging yet extremely rewarding and is a great way to build on your personal and professional skills. You will be supported in the role through a programme of training allowing you to use your knowledge and experience to the full extent.

What will you do?

You will work with the Local Governing Board to develop the school’s vision and priorities, review educational performance and inform strategic decision making. Parent Governors are representative parents rather than representatives of parents. You will not be expected to gather the views of other parents and take them to Governors meetings or to personally become involved in individual concerns. You will need to be able to present a balanced and impartial view, based on the benefits for all children. Governor meetings are held six times a year and may be combined with school visits focused on school priorities. You will receive reports from the headteacher and senior leaders and need to be able to question, challenge and support decisions. You will also be expected to visit the school as a governor which can be a quite different experience to visiting as a parent. The governing body operates a code of conduct which sets an ethos of professionalism and high expectations of governors.

What are we looking for?

We need enthusiastic and committed parents from a variety of backgrounds. You do not need leadership or education experience; just a desire to give back to the school and its community and a proactive approach to becoming involved as a member of a team.

Parent-Governor-nomination-form.docx