Vacancies
Our school is a very special place where pupils, staff and governors work in a community where we aim to be Ready, Respectful, Resilient, Responsible, Resourceful and Reflective every day. This could be the start of your Mayfield journey.
Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to join together for an educational purpose, to improve and shape the lives of the children (Year R – Year 11) in our learning community. Our school operates as an all-through school with a single vision, set of values, staff, and Governing Body.
Mayfield School started a new era with the opening of our brand new state-of-the-art building in 2021. This has provided our school community with new facilities, such as a large sports hall, new drama rooms, new assembly hall, a large canteen and café area and much more besides. We are a friendly, vibrant school with high standards and expectations. We pride ourselves on the positive relationships we foster, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum. Our ambition is to build on our excellent pastoral care with high standards and expectations so that young people are able to flourish and to achieve their very best.
Mayfield 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 successful candidates will be subject to criminal records bureau checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
Vacancies documents
Learning Support Assistant - Secondary
Do you want a rewarding role supporting and making a difference to our students and support your colleagues to ensure children's learning is at the centre? Then this is the vacancy for you.
Overview
Mayfield School seeks to appoint an organised and proactive Secondary School Learning Support Assistant. This is an exciting time to join us as we are currently embarking on a rapid school improvement journey and currently completing a transfer to the successful Salterns Academy Trust.
What does Mayfield have to offer:
· A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employee
· A highly skilled, diverse and driven team of committed employees to work with
· Excellent CPD opportunities
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Access to an Occupational Health provider
· A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local community
· An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work
· Opportunity of career growth as part of a Trust
We are looking for someone who:
· Preferably has experience in a similar supporting role although not essential
· Is engaged and has a desire to apply their knowledge and skills to Mayfield
· Has a supportive and one team work ethic
· Is positive with a can-do attitude
· Has a caring persona for those around them
· Takes notice of the details and observant of the little things
· Takes pride in their work
· Can evidence they have passed both GCSE (or equivalent) English and Math's
· Able to work 40 weeks per year (term time +5 days) and 31.2 hours per week over 5 days
Our school
Our school is a very special place where students, staff and governors work in a community where we aim to 'Believe. Achieve. Succeed.' every day. This is driven by our new set of shared values - Ambition, Inclusion and Respect.
Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R – Year 11) in our community. We strive for all students at Mayfield School to receive a high-quality education, in a safe environment where all children are valued, supported, inspired and future ready. Mayfield prides itself on the positive relationships fostered, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
How to apply
Please complete the Teaching Staff Application Form, and return to recruitment.mayfield@salterns.org
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Further information
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our HR Department on 02392 693432.
Job Description
Job Advert
Application Form
Learning Support Assistant - Primary
Do you want a rewarding role supporting and making a difference to our students and support your colleagues to ensure children's learning is at the centre? Then this is the vacancy for you.
Overview
Mayfield School seeks to appoint an organised and proactive Primary School Learning Support Assistant on a fixed term contract. This role is an amazing opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference to young people who need additional support including speech and language.
What does Mayfield have to offer:
· A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employee
· A highly skilled, diverse and driven team of committed employees to work with
· Excellent CPD opportunities
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Access to an Occupational Health provider
· A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local community
· An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work
· Opportunity of career growth as part of a Trust
We are looking for someone who:
· Preferably has experience in a similar supporting role although not essential
· Is engaged and has a desire to apply their knowledge and skills to Mayfield
· Has a supportive and one team work ethic
· Is positive with a can-do attitude
· Has a caring persona for those around them
· Takes notice of the details and observant of the little things
· Takes pride in their work
· Can evidence they have passed both GCSE (or equivalent) English and Math's
· Able to work 40 weeks per year (term time +5 days) and 31.2 hours per week over 5 days
Our school
Our school is a very special place where students, staff and governors work in a community where we aim to 'Believe. Achieve. Succeed.' every day. This is driven by our new set of shared values - Ambition, Inclusion and Respect.
Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R – Year 11) in our community. We strive for all students at Mayfield School to receive a high-quality education, in a safe environment where all children are valued, supported, inspired and future ready. Mayfield prides itself on the positive relationships fostered, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
How to apply
Please complete the Teaching Staff Application Form, and return to recruitment.mayfield@salterns.org
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Further information
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our HR Department on 02392 693432.
Job Description
Application Form
Job Advert
Exam Invigilator
Do you want a rewarding role supporting and making a difference to students' outcomes? Are you looking for a role with casual hours which suits your lifestyle? Then this is the vacancy for you.
Overview
Mayfield School seeks to appoint Exam Invigilator’s who are dedicated in the success of our students during their exam period. This is an exciting time to join us as we recently completed a transfer to the successful Salterns Academy Trust to become a Trust of three schools and going through a period of rapid improvement.
What does Mayfield have to offer:
· A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employees
· A highly skilled, diverse and driven team of committed employees to work with Employee Assistance Programme
· Access to an Occupational Health provider
· A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local community
· An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work
· Opportunity of career growth as part of a Trust
We are looking for someone who:
· Is engaged to support our students' success
· Has a supportive and one team work ethic
· Is positive with a can-do attitude
· Has a caring persona for those around them
· Takes notice of the details and observant of the little things
· Takes pride in their work
· Flexible to cover the exam periods
Our school
Our school is a very special place where pupils, staff and governors work in a community where we aim to 'Believe. Achieve. Succeed.' every day. This is driven by our new set of shared values - Respect, Inclusion and Ambition.
Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R – Year 11) in our community. We strive for all students at Mayfield School to receive a high-quality
education, in a safe environment where all children are valued, supported, inspired and future ready. Mayfield prides itself on the positive relationships fostered, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
How to apply
Please complete the Teaching Staff Application Form, and return to recruitment.mayfield@salterns.org
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Further information
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our HR Department on 02392 693432.
Job Description
Application Form
Job Advert
HRIS/HR Associate
Are you wanting a career in HR and have a passion for delivering a first-class customer service to support in delivering HR excellence? We are looking for a HR professional who’s ready to make a difference and support our central HR team. In this pivotal role, you will deliver high-quality, centralised support to our Leaders and HR Advisors across the Trust, playing a key role in how we manage, support, and empower our people.
What’s on offer:
· We provide a Trust team who is inclusive, inspirational, and supportive.
· Development with continuous training for a future in HR.
· Evolving and forward-thinking HR department.
· A range of benefits to support colleagues when they need support.
Core skills we are looking for to succeed in the role
HR administration: You will bring solid generalist HR experience, with a strong background in HR administration.
Communication & influence: You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and feel confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels to build trust and drive meaningful outcomes.
Organisation & detail: You will know how to prioritise, stay organised, and juggle multiple tasks. With a sharp eye for detail, you will spot the small things that make a big difference.
Teamwork & initiative: You are a collaborative team player with a proactive mindset, ready to roll up your sleeves, bring the energy, and support wherever it is needed.
Tech savvy: You are comfortable using MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, to present data and ideas in a clear, compelling way. You will have experience using an HRIS system.
Problem solving & customer focus: You are a logical thinker who thrives on solving challenges using relevant and accurate information, and you are passionate about delivering great service with a people-first approach.
Listener and enabler: You will listen to people to understand situations and concerns and enable people to make decisions rather than be reliant. You are objective and remain impartial.
Overview of what you will be doing:
· Maintain the HRIS and administer all connected documentation and information to an employee on all systems.
· Maintain the HRIS carousel, documents, and Trust wide notifications.
· Monitor HR inboxes.
· Provide high quality HR advice and guidance directly to Senior Leaders and Line Managers when required to facilitate the early resolution of difficult, complex, or sensitive employee relations issues, ensuring that the risks associated with such cases are effectively managed.
· Support the People Director/HR Advisors in implementing and embedding new strategies and initiatives across the Trust.
· Monitor and maintain the Home Office sponsorship licence for Trust employees and all associated checks with employees under sponsorship.
· Ensure all employment checks which are recurring are done timely and in line with Trust requirements.
· Ensure that adequate notes of all formal meetings are made and kept which can be relied upon in subsequent internal meetings and are solicitor ready.
· Produce reports when requested for Senior Leaders or timetabled.
Qualifications and experience
· Working towards or completed CIPD level 3.
· HRIS system use (ideally iTrent (MHR) but not essential)
· 1 years’ experience of working in a HR Department
How to Apply
Please complete an application form and cover letter detailing how you can deliver the core skills to zhawtin@salterns.org.
Job Description
Job Advert
Application Form
HR Advisor
Are you a people-first professional with a passion for delivering a first-class customer service to drive HR excellence? We are looking for a driven HR Advisor who’s ready to make a difference and bring expertise to our central HR team. In this pivotal role, you will deliver high-quality, centralised support to our Leaders and employees across the Trust, playing a key role in how we manage, support, and empower our people.
What’s on offer:
· We provide a Trust team who is inclusive, inspirational, and supportive.
· Development with continuous training for a future in HR.
· Evolving and forward-thinking HR department.
· A range of benefits to support colleagues when they need support.
Core skills we are looking for to succeed in the role
HR expertise: You will bring solid generalist HR experience, with a strong background in employee relations and case management.
Communication & influence: You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and feel confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels to build trust and drive meaningful outcomes.
Organisation & detail: You will know how to prioritise, stay organised, and juggle multiple tasks. With a sharp eye for detail, you will spot the small things that make a big difference.
Teamwork & initiative: You are a collaborative team player with a proactive mindset, ready to roll up your sleeves, bring the energy, and support wherever it is needed.
Tech savvy: You are comfortable using MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, to present data and ideas in a clear, compelling way. You will have experience using an HRIS system.
Problem solving & customer focus: You are a logical thinker who thrives on solving challenges using relevant and accurate information, and you are passionate about delivering great service with a people-first approach.
Listener and enabler: You will listen to people to understand situations and concerns and enable people to make decisions rather than be reliant. You are objective and remain impartial.
Overview of what you will be doing:
· Provide centralised expert advice and guidance to Leaders on a wide range of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence. Ensuring fairness and alignment with employment law and company policies.
· Deliver centralised HR support by building trusted relationships, maintaining consistency in approach and collaborating closely with the People Director.
· Attend and support formal hearings (disciplinary, grievance, capability) as the HR representative, ensuring due process is followed and outcomes are documented appropriately.
· Develop your skills and expertise by contributing to HR related projects and initiatives in line with the wider People Strategy.
· Ensure the school you are allocated is complaint in all aspects of employment in the end-to-end employment lifecycle.
· Support organisational change activity including restructures, role design and redundancy, preparing supporting documentation and guiding Leaders, unions and employees through each stage.
· Contribute and support the People Director review and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures and templates, ensuring alignment with current legislation and best practice.
· Complete end to end recruitment and ensure KCSIE compliance.
· Prepare reports and analyse HR data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement as required, escalate findings to the People Director.
· Provide coaching to Leaders on HR policies and best practice people management, building confidence and capability in handling employee matters effectively as required.
· Ensure compliance with Trust HR policies, values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times.
Qualifications and experience
· CIPD level 3 or above.
· HRIS system use (ideally iTrent (MHR) but not essential)
· 1 years’ experience of working in a HR Department in either a HR Officer or HR Advisor role
How to Apply
Please complete an application form and cover letter detailing how you can deliver the core skills to zhawtin@salterns.org.