Job Vacancies

JAMES WOLFE PRIMARY SCHOOL WITH CENTRE FOR DEAF CHILDREN

 Randall Place Campus (Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3):Randall Place, Greenwich SE10 9LA

Royal Hill Campus (Year 4, Year 5, Year 6): Royal Hill, Greenwich SE10 8RZ

We are a dynamic, creative, highly-motivated and passionate team based in the heart of historic Maritime Greenwich. We serve a close-knit community that is truly diverse and provide a rich, inspiring curriculum that is fully inclusive. Our specialist provision for deaf children is wholly integrated and all members of our community learn British Sign Language. Our school is a four-form entry based across two campuses.

We are looking to recruit:

Current Vacancies

  • Premises Assistant

    Full Time / Part Time

Premises Assistant

Role: Premises Assistant

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent / Part-Time (12 hours a week), Permanent

Location: Greenwich, London (Dual Campus: Randall Place & Royal Hill)

Salary: Scale 4 / Scale 3

Start Date: Immediate (where possible)

About the Role:

Do you take genuine pride in your work and love seeing a job well done? Are you looking for a practical, varied role where your efforts directly impact hundreds of children every single day? We are looking for a motivated and proactive Premises Assistant to join our hard-working site team.

Working across both of our school campuses under the direction of our Premises Leader, you will support the day-to-day running of the school site. This is a highly varied, physical role where no two days are the same. Your responsibilities will range from routine DIY repairs (painting, putting up shelves, fixing hooks) and receiving deliveries, to playground upkeep, opening/locking up the buildings, and handling emergency cleaning or seasonal gritting.

What we are looking for:

  • A practical "can-do" attitude and a team-player mindset.

  • Handy DIY skills, including basic carpentry, plumbing, decoration, or gardening.

  • The ability to work independently when given a task, managing your time safely and effectively.

  • Excellent communication skills when interacting with staff, parents, visitors, and pupils.

  • A willingness to work flexible split shifts and a deep commitment to keeping children safe.

Key Dates:

  • Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 30th June 2026

  • Interview Date: Friday 3rd July 2026

How to Apply

If you have the skills, passion, and dedication to support our children, we would love to hear from you.

Please email sao@jameswolfe.greenwich.sch.uk to request a paper copy of the application pack by 30th June. Online applications can be made via the DfE website here: https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/premises-assistant-part-time-full-time

Please clearly state in your supporting statement which of the three roles (SEND, Early Years, or Deaf Centre) you are applying for. 

James Wolfe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Documents:

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants - Feb 2023

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Job Description

Person Spec

TEACHER OF THE DEAF

Mainscale plus SEN point (£4,479)

Start date: September 2026

We are looking for an experienced teacher of deaf children to join our team. We offer excellent training and development opportunities, supportive leaders and above all, amazing children!

Our Centre for Deaf children is a designated specialist provision within our school.  Our centre uses a total communication approach that fully utilises sign (BSL) and speech across the whole curriculum. Any candidate would be required to have BSL Level 3 or equivalent. 

We actively encourage visits from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit please contact our Business Leader, Zoë Lucken at sbm@jameswolfe.greenwich.sch.uk.

Interviews: TBC

James Wolfe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children attending the school. As part of the school's safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted for vacancies within the school will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.  

Documents:

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants - Feb 2023

16 02 Teacher of the Deaf PS

16 02 Teacher of the Deaf JD

James Wolfe Teacher Application Form GDPR - Feb 2023