Vacancies

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos, listed in the top ten non-selective schools in Berkshire in 2019. The school has 1250 students on roll including 220 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

We have experience and expertise in Initial Teacher Training and professional development and are a strategic partner to the Teaching School Hub Berkshire. The Willink is the lead school for the Mobius Maths Hub – a national centre for excellence in the teaching and leadership of mathematics education.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk.

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Current Vacancies

Assistant Librarian

Part-time – 25 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 training days (20 core hours plus 5 flex hours to be reviewed annually)
Band C3-D9 £22,737 - £25,119 FTE (pro rata for 25 hrs £12,963.67 - £14,386.89)
Required ASAP

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Librarian. The successful applicant will work closely with the Library Manager with all aspects of running the school library, providing a welcoming, organised and safe learning environment for the whole school community.

As Assistant Librarian you will help develop student reading motivation and culture, use of information and digital literacy and encourage independent learning. You will deputise for the Library Manager and be the sole supervisor on a designated day of the week.

On occasion the role may require extra hours, but this will be by prior arrangement with the Library Manager; therefore, the successful applicant needs to have a flexible approach.

For further information and an application pack please visit the school website or contact Kim Paonessa at hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Library Manager, Rosie Davis rdavis@willink.w-berks.sch.uk or 0118 9832030

The closing date for applications is Thursday 17^th October 2024, and applications will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

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Inclusion Mentor

Full-time – 35 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 training days
Band E7-F19 £24,294 - £29,777 Full time equivalent (pro rata for 35 hrs £19,480.12 - £23,876.66)
Required ASAP

We are looking to appoint an Inclusion Mentor to provide care and guidance to vulnerable students, in liaison with Head of Learning and SENDCo. Previous knowledge of working with young people and external agencies would be an advantage. Proven skills of negotiation and conflict resolution would assist in your application as you will be dealing with difficult situations. You will be working with an experienced and supportive team.

For further information and an application pack please visit the school website or contact Kim Paonessa at hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Head, Nicolle Browning nbrowning@willink.w-berks.sch.uk or 0118 9832030

The closing date for applications is Thursday 10^th October 2024, and applications will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

Inclusion Mentor - Job Description

Inclusion Mentor - Person Specification

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Last updated: 23rd September 2024