Staff Vacancies

All vacancies for The River School, Brook Nursery & Oakfield Ventures Ltd will be advertised on this page.

Applicants are encouraged to visit us and this can be arranged by contacting the School Office.

Head of Operations

The Head of Operations is a new role in the school and will be a key member of the school’s leadership team. They will be responsible for ensuring that the non-teaching functions of the school run efficiently, effectively, and in a way that supports the Christian vision and educational mission of the school.

Working closely with the Headteacher, the Head of Operations will oversee administration, estates, HR, compliance, communications, finance and events, enabling the teaching staff to focus on delivering excellent education within a Jesus-shaped environment

Full details can be seen in the Recruitment Pack below.

The position will commence as soon as is practically possible, and once all relevant checks have been made. The River School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The school will follow its Safer Recruitment Policy and take up all references.

HoO Recruitment Pack
Application Form
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All applicants are encouraged to visit us and this can be arranged by contacting the School Office.

Application Deadline: Friday 17 October 9am

Initial Shortlisting: Friday 17 October

Interviews: Monday 20 October 2025

Teaching Assistant

1-1 SEND

As a Teaching Assistant at The River School you will be linked 1-1 with a female pupil. You will develop a positive working relationship with the pupil and support them academically, socially and emotionally. You will support her throughout her primary years.

Knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity is desirable but training will be given. This position is for a female only and is exempt from the relevant Equalities legislation due to the nature of the role.

In addition to the 1-1 role, as Teaching Assistant you may sometimes be working with small groups and supporting the pupil at playtimes

Job Description
Application Form
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All applicants are encouraged to visit us and this can be arranged by contacting the School Office.

Application Deadline: Monday 20th October 9am

Initial Shortlisting: Monday 20th October

Interviews: 22nd/23rd October 2025

The River School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The school will follow its Safer Recruitment Policy and take up all references.

Volunteer Application Form
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Please note we are only able to take on Volunteers who are over the age of 18.

All volunteers are subject to safer recruitment checks and undertake safeguarding training.