Y1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The children, Headteacher, staff and governors of Rauceby Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an inspiring, ambitious, and dynamic KS1 class teacher to join our experienced, skilled and committed staff team.  This is a rare opportunity to join our teaching team and we are looking forward to hearing what you can offer our children here at Rauceby. This is a temporary position from January 2026 to cover a maternity leave for up to three terms. The post is to teach our small Y1 class of 14 children.

Rauceby Primary School is a friendly, inclusive, one-form entry, Church of England stand-alone academy. In our most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023, we were judged to be a good school, and we continue to strive towards our aspirational vision for our future school. Together with the children, parents and local community, we are very proud of our village school, our achievements, and the strong reputation we have. We work towards inspiring a passion for life-long learning and aim to embolden a community of active citizens who have high aspirations for themselves and others. 

We seek to achieve this by providing a safe, caring and inspiring environment where all can reach their full potential, academically and personally.

We are seeking an outstanding teacher who:

• has high expectations of every child and values each child’s voice
• is ambitious for every child, for the school, and for themselves
• is well organised, dedicated, and enthusiastic
• is a thoughtful, intelligent, creative and reflective teacher
• enjoys working as part of a wider team of dedicated and skilled staff
• is able to form positive relationships with children and parents so all can thrive
• is solution focused when presented with challenges and barriers to progress
• shares our school values and demonstrates these in their interactions with others  

We can offer you:

• a supportive, friendly school community
• a positive, caring, family ethos in a lovely village environment
• well behaved, enthusiastic and articulate children
• a commitment to your training and future development to enable you to be excellent in your role
• exciting opportunities for outdoor learning in our beautiful and extensive school grounds, including a thriving Forest School, and a redeveloped school garden and pond
• a staff team who are welcoming, collaborative, professionally challenging, and good fun!
• A high level of autonomy to do what we feel is right for our children as a stand alone academy, but with support from our local network and beyond
• a commitment to staff-well being and reduction in teacher workload
• opportunities for subject leader development

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be booked through Nicole Gray on 01529 488667 or enquiries@rauceby.lincs.sch.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 November at 9.00am

Interviews: Tuesday 2 December

Teaching Assistant (1 full time post or 2 part time posts)

The children, head teacher, staff and governors of Rauceby Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join our teaching team.  We work hard to support all our children so they can achieve their potential, and this post is to support children with special educational needs across our school.

We are looking for someone who is willing and able to develop a strong understanding of a number of children’s needs and how to support them, working in partnership with their class teachers, SENDCO, our wider staff team and the children’s families. The successful candidate will be able to expertly support children’s learning as well as the personal and emotional development of children during their time at school.

This post is temporary until the child/children or the Education, Health and Care Plan/s funding ceases. The posts are for the following hours although we will also accept applications from candidates who wish to combine both posts to form a full time position

Post 1: 16.25 hours to include five mornings

Post 2: 11.25 hours to include five afternoons

We are looking for the candidate/s to start as soon as possible, preferably at the start of Term 3

Our ideal candidate/s will be able to:

• expertly support children’s development and learning – educationally, emotionally and socially
• understand how to support children who are experiencing emotional dysregulation
• support and understand children’s sensory needs
• promote children’s self-esteem and confidence
• assist with the planning and preparation of activities and implement provision plans including programmes from outside agencies
• enjoy working as part of a team and be able to use their own initiative
• be solution focused with a positive attitude
• draw on their experience of working with children in a primary school or special school setting
• use their experience of working and interacting with children with special educational needs to support the needs of individual children
• use their experience or knowledge of children with social communication difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and sensory need.
• commit to be involved in the wider life of our village school

We can offer you:

• A positive, caring, family ethos in a lovely village environment
• Well behaved and enthusiastic children
• A supportive, friendly school community who are ambitious for the future development of the school
• A commitment to your training and future development to enable you to be excellent in your role
• Ongoing support from our school SENDCO in supporting the needs of the children you will be working with

Applicants should be willing to undergo safeguarding and first aid training alongside any other CPD relevant to the role.  If you feel you have the right skills for this post, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcomed.

Rauceby 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 applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Monday 24 November

Interview Date: Thursday 27 November

Wrap Around Care Play Leader

Are you enthusiastic about creating a safe, stimulating, and creative environment for children outside of school hours? Rauceby Primary School is seeking a dedicated Wrap Around Care Play Leader to join our team and help deliver high-quality after school care provision. We are in the process of extending our wrap around care offer and this is an exciting new opportunity at our school.

Rauceby Primary School is a one-form entry, rural primary school located in a lovely village just outside Sleaford. As a stand-alone academy, the school boasts a positive, caring, and family-oriented ethos, set in a beautiful village environment. The children at Rauceby are well-behaved, articulate, and enthusiastic, and the school community is highly supportive and ambitious for the school's continued success.

Rauceby Primary School is a high-achieving primary school that is committed to providing an excellent education, including a strong focus on its Forest School programme. The school is dedicated to the training and future development of its staff and it aims to enable employees to excel in their roles and prepare them for future leadership opportunities

About the Role

As our Wrap Around Care Play Leader, you will play a vital role in supporting and organising engaging play activities that meet the diverse needs and interests of children attending our after school club. This position requires creativity, empathy, and a commitment to promoting the development and wellbeing of every child in your care. This position is for 16.25 hours a week, Monday – Friday 3.00pm – 6.15pm

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care with a broad range of stimulating and creative activities tailored to group and individual needs.
• Lead the planning and organisation of play opportunities that support children’s physical, emotional, educational, and social development.
• Act in accordance with school policies, particularly safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Prepare and serve snacks as required, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
• Support children with special educational needs and carry out reasonable personal care/hygiene duties.
• Administer basic first aid when necessary.
• Ensure the wraparound environment is tidy and equipment is cleared away after use.
• Assist with the safe movement of children within the provision.
• Keep up to date with the latest childcare developments and best practises.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Expertly supports children’s development and learning in all areas – educationally, emotionally, and socially.
• Promotes children’s self-esteem and confidence.
• Takes initiative and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Has a positive, solution-focused attitude.
• Is committed to engaging fully with the wider life of our village school community.

Why Join Rauceby Primary School?

• Be part of a positive, caring family ethos set in a lovely rural village environment.
• Work with well-behaved and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and play.
• Join a supportive, friendly school community that is ambitious about its future.
• Benefit from a strong commitment to your professional training and development to help you excel in your role.

This role could also be combined with one of our TA vacancies with some minor adaptation of hours.

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be organised by emailing Nicole Gray, School Business Manager, at Nicole.gray@rauceby.lincs.sch.uk or by telephoning the school office on 01529 488667.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a positive, caring, and family-oriented environment, supporting the school's commitment to providing an outstanding education for the children of Rauceby School. We look forward to receiving your application.