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Scale 8 Point 27-28 £38,220-39152 (FTE)
Full time or part time will be considered
Temporary appointment – 2 months which may be extended
Closing Date: 09.00 Friday 18 September 2026.
Candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we will be selecting and interviewing candidates as and when applications that meet the criteria are received. Colchester County High School reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be identified.
Required: As soon as possible
The role of the temporary Operations Manager and Central Services Support is to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the school, while also providing support to Central Services, depending on the experience of the successful candidate.
The role of the temporary Operations Manager and Central Services Support is to ensure
the effective and efficient operation of the school, while also providing support to Central
Services, depending on the experience of the successful candidate.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading facilities & resource management for the school
- Overseeing health and safety compliance and first aid provision.
- Designing and delivering staff induction and monitoring completion of mandatory
training - Working in partnership with Trust colleagues.
- Assisting with building projects across the Trust.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive operational professional who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in ensuring systems run smoothly and efficiently. You will bring a calm, organised and solutions focused approach, working collaboratively with colleagues to support the ongoing success of the school.
The successful candidate will also have:
- experience in school operations, ideally within a secondary school environment.
- excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
- a proven track record of managing teams and operational services
- excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
effectively - the ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively across a Multi
Academy Trust. - a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering outstanding service
Colchester County High School for Girls is a selective girls’ grammar school and lead school for Alpha Trust. This school is a stimulating and friendly environment to work in, with an established programme of staff induction, training and development opportunities across Alpha Trust and Alpha Teacher Development.
Our students are high achievers who are focused, hardworking and self-motivated; many go on to further study at top universities. Progress 8 in 2024 was an outstanding +0.99, ranking the school as one of the highest achieving state schools in the country.
Colchester County High School for Girls 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 required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check by the DBS.
All applications must be submitted via recruitment@cchsg.com on the support staff application form and accompanied by a covering letter, addressed to the Executive Principal.
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| Job Category | Management |
Salary: Leadership Scale L5–L12
Salary negotiable depending upon experience
Full time/part-time or an opportunity for secondment considered
Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 16 September 2026
Candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we will be selecting and
interviewing candidates as and when applications that meet the criteria are received.
Colchester County High School reserves the right to close the application process
early should a suitable candidate be identified.
Required: January 2027
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Colchester
Teacher Training Consortium (CTTC) team as an Assistant Director. This vacancy
has arisen due to expansion of CTTC’s ITT provision. The role will oversee the
Primary undergraduate ITT route, delivered in partnership with the University of
Suffolk, while also contributing to the delivery and development of the existing
postgraduate ITT programme.
The Assistant Director will be an enthusiastic, dynamic and well-organised
professional, leading the development of primary trainee teachers on the
undergraduate course. The role will also provide a vital link between CTTC, the
University of Suffolk and partner schools, ensuring consistency, alignment with CTTC
values, and high-quality support.
The Assistant Director will be based at CTTC and will be required to travel to the
University of Suffolk and placement schools as required.
The successful candidate will have experience in the primary sector and will be hardworking,
passionate and reliable.
CTTC, CCHSG and Alpha Trust are 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 required to undertake an
enhanced criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All applications must be on the school application form and supported by a covering
letter, addressed to Mrs Gillian Marshall CEO of the Alpha Trust, outlining suitability
for the post.
Download the Application Form here
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| Job Category | Support Staff |
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Term time only plus non-pupil days and 10 days summer holiday working
Scale 5 Point 9-12
Actual Salary - £24,515 - £25,724 (£27,254 - £28,598 FTE)
Required: October 2026
Closing Date: 09.00 Monday 14 September 2026.
An opportunity has arisen for the position of Pastoral Assistant to start in October 2026 to provide
support to students and parents in terms of positive behaviour, attitude, attendance, wellbeing and
pastoral care to enable students to make relevant progress and engage in their learning.
The successful applicant will be a committed team player with strong administrative and
interpersonal skills. In addition, to provide administrative support to the Pastoral Leadership Team.
A working knowledge of a school environment, policies and procedures, including attendance,
would be a distinct advantage as well as experience of dealing with external agencies.
Colchester County High School for Girls 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 required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check by the DBS.
Download the Application Form here
Download the Job Description here
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| Job Category | Support Staff |