Vacancies

How To Apply

There is space within the application form to complete your personal statement. This is your supporting statement, addressing your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification. If you wish to continue onto another sheet, please attach this in your email (no more than 1 side of A4).

Please email your application form to recruitment@vlt.org.uk.  The application form must arrive at the school by the agreed deadline. Late submissions may not be included in the shortlisting process. Please do not send applications by fax.
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Welcome to Ryefield Primary School

Ryefield Primary is an excellent place to work. We are looking for committed staff to join our team. Suitably qualified and experienced staff are warmly invited to apply to join our team.

For more information on working at Ryefield, please read the information sheet. Please click on the links (left) to view and download the information pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) and the application form.

Safeguarding at Ryefield Primary

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), previously the CRB. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/crb-criminal-records-bureau-check

Current Vacancies:

 Please visit Crinkle website for any current vacancies and download an application form. 

SMSA - Friday 17th October 2025

School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)
Reports to: SMSA Lead
Salary: Starting salary: NJC scale 2, scale point 3, pro-rata salary: £6,624.31 (FTE £28,617). Rising to: NJC scale 2, scale point 4, pro-rata salary: £6,718.75 (FTE £29,025)

Working Days: Monday - Friday (11.30 am - 1.30 pm) 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Start date: As soon as possible
Supervisory responsibility: None

Applications close: Monday 3rd November 2025

Parent Governor - Thursday 9th October 2025

We are inviting parents to consider becoming a Parent Governor at our school. This role offers the opportunity to support and promote the school, contribute to decision-making, and help shape the educational experience for all pupils. Governors work as part of a team to provide strategic oversight, support the headteacher, and ensure the school remains safe, inclusive, and high-performing.

If you are committed to making a positive impact in our school community and would like to learn more, please see the attached information on how to apply.

Community governors vacancy - Wednesday 8th October 2025

The Trust is seeking governors for the local governing bodies of Field End Junior School and Vyners School, as well as the joint local governing body of Hermitage Primary School and Ryefield Primary School (known as the Primary Hub).

We are looking for individuals who will embrace our vision of outstanding, inclusive education, with experience across a wide range of disciplines. In particular, we are keen to receive applications from individuals with experience in an educational setting of safeguarding and/or inclusion.

More information about the role and an application form to apply can be found in the links below: