Academic Officer

One Year Fixed Term Contract 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time only)

Full time Pro-rata Salary: £27,170 to £28,383 per annum, depending on experience

(NJC 5, point 12-15 - full time equivalent salary £32,533 to £33,985 per annum)

Starting date: 1 September 2026 We are looking for an organised person to be a key member in our Student Support Hubs (KS3 and 4). You will play a key role in supporting the day to day running of the Hub, working closely with students and staff to promote a positive, calm and inclusive learning environment. As part of the role, you will also provide cover supervision for lessons during staff absence. You will supervise classes using pre-prepared lesson plans.  You will need to be able to prioritise competing demands and be confident working independently and as well as part of a supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate considering a career in teaching who wishes to gain valuable school experience, a qualified teacher returning to education after a career break, or a parent who is looking for a rewarding term time role. Waldegrave School :

is a school where everyone enjoys learning, feels valued and experiences success;

believes in a strong, supportive environment that values pastoral, extra-curricular as well as academic progression. It is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (2018 and 2024) and is amongst the top performing schools nationally. Our Attainment 8 score in 2025 ranked us as the 5th best comprehensive in England and was ranked the 8th best Comprehensive school in London by the Sunday Times Parent Power Awards 2024;

values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff from ECTs to middle leaders and onwards to senior leadership;

has strong links with other local schools, both primary and secondary as well as outside local community associations and clubs;

is oversubscribed throughout the school and enjoys a thriving sixth form.

Waldegrave School can offer you :

a supportive community environment in which to develop your career;

a school that actively promotes and supports staff wellbeing, benefitting from an additional training day and extra holiday;

a Staff Association who help to support staff well-being and organise social events;

a cycle to work scheme as well as an employee benefits and well-being scheme;

excellent facilities, including individual work space and a separate cafe style staffroom with free barista style coffee machine plus on-site parking;

close transport links – Fulwell and Strawberry Hill train stations as well as many bus routes;

after school fitness classes, e.g. yoga, as well as use of our fitness suite;

School place for children of staff in line with our admissions policy.