Online Learning Firefly Login Contact Us About Us Nursery Junior School Senior School AW6 School Life Admissions & Fees Job Vacancies Home About Us Job Vacancies Independent School Jobs Why Work At Akeley Akeley Wood School is a dynamic and friendly place to work with opportunities for professional development. We educate around 800 children and have a progressive approach to teaching and learning. We look to recruit high calibre staff committed to achieving the highest standards and to actively take part in the school life. Akeley Wood School Jobs An energetic, flexible and empathic attitude is required with a strong belief that every child can acquire strategies to ensure they fulfil their true potential. Personal integrity, honesty, energy, stamina and enthusiasm are all essential attributes. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Candidates should be aware that all positions in the school/company involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children, although the extent of that responsibility will vary according to the nature of the position. All vacancies are also advertised on the Cognita website. On the Cognita site, you will be able to see vacancies within all our other schools and find out more about working for a Cognita school. The Junior School, Wicken Park based at our Wicken Park grounds in rural Northamptonshire, near Milton Keynes. It is a fantastic start to formal education, combining a caring community environment with high-quality classroom teachers and subject specialists, plus outdoor space that has to be seen to be believed. Nursery Nurse Akeley Wood Junior School & Nursery are seeking to appoint a full time Nursery Nurse to work within our nursery setting based at our Wicken Park campus in rural Northamptonshire, near Milton Keynes. Candidates must be Level 3 qualified or above, have good communication skills and experience working within a nursery setting would be an advantage. This is a full time position, working 40hrs a week, and all year round. An excellent opportunity to join a highly successful team. There is potential for this role to be an apprenticeship working towards the Level 3 qualification for the right candidate. How to apply: Please download and complete the application form below. Email the application form plus a covering letter to nikki.gowton@akeleywoodschool.co.uk Please note: CVs are not acceptable for this role. Deadline for applications: Friday 26th November 2021, 4.00pm. Nursery Nurse Role Profile View/Download Application Form View/Download The Senior School, Tile House Mansion and Akeley Wood House located across two historic sites in the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside offering vibrant and stimulating settings conducive to first class teaching and learning. Years 7 – 13 are taught across the two sites. The supportive environment and diverse breadth of learning and development within our Senior School epitomises the holistic education we strive for at Akeley Wood. SENDCo We are currently seeking an experienced SENDCo to work across both Akeley Wood Junior and Senior Schools. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership team in the strategic development of the schools Special Educational Needs (SEND) strategy and policy. This will include responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the SEND provision and coordination of special needs activities together with management of the Learning Support programme and associated teams. How to apply: Please download and complete the application form below. Email the application form plus a covering letter to kim.hawtin@akeleywoodschool.co.uk Please note: CVs are not acceptable for this role. Closing Date for applications: 8.30am on 6th December 2021 Start Date: Spring/Summer 2022 SENDCo Role Profile View/Download Application Form View/Download Full Time Teacher of Science - Chemistry We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teachers of Science. You will be able to successfully teach Chemistry up to Key Stage 4 with the potential of teaching Key Stage 5 for the right candidate. How to apply: Please download and complete the application form below. Email the application form plus a covering letter to kim.hawtin@akeleywoodschool.co.uk Please note: CVs are not acceptable for this role. Closing Date for applications: 9.00am on 6th December 2021 Start Date: Spring/Summer 2022 Full Time Teacher of Science - Chemistry Role Profile View/Download Application Form View/Download Full Time Teaching Assistant Are you an enthusiastic, experienced Teaching Assistant who can encourage children to achieve more than they imagine possible across a range of subjects? The successful candidate will provide support for students across the curriculum. You will provide in-class support, pre teaching as well as delivering bespoke programmes as identified by the Head of Learning Support and/or external agencies. How to apply: Please download and complete the application form below. Email the application form plus a covering letter to kim.hawtin@akeleywoodschool.co.uk Please note: CVs are not acceptable for this role. Closing Date for applications: 9.00am on 6th December 2021 Start Date: January 2022 Teaching Assistant Role Profile View/Download Application Form View/Download Akeley Wood Junior School (12 months - 11 years) Address Wicken Park Wicken MK19 6DA Admissions contact number 01908 555803 General contact number 01908 571231 Email us admissions@akeleywoodschool.co.uk Akeley Wood Senior School (11 years - 16 years) AW6 (16 years - 18 years) Quick Links Welcome from the Principal Open Days Request a Prospectus School Policies Job Vacancies House System Blog Contact Us Follow Us © Akeley Wood School 2021|Privacy and Cookie Notices|Unsubscribe|Modern Slavery Statement|COVID-19 Secure Statement