Please see below for all current vacancies. Vacancies are listed in order of closing date from soonest to latest.
Safeguarding Statement - Safer Recruitment
Firs Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Staff Disqualification Declaration and reference checks. The School also reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.
Overseas Workers
Where you have lived or worked abroad (outside of the UK) for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details on how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character or equivalent certificates of no criminal convictions:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
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Midday Assistant
Due to a vacancy, following a retirement, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Midday Assistant to join our friendly team who oversee lunchtime activities in the Dining Hall and outdoor areas. Training will be provided and the most important requirements are commitment to the role and reliability. This is a term-time only role (pay is made monthly across all 12 months of the year), and annual leave is to be taken across School holiday periods.
Please review the Job Advert and Job Description for full details of the role.
Salary: Band 1, Points 2-3 (£24,413 - £24,796 FTE), Pro-Rata £5,051 - £5,130 per annum
Hours of work: 11.45am - 1.15pm daily, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only, 1.5 hours per day, i.e. 7.5 hours per week
Start Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 - or ASAP thereafter (subject to DBS clearance and reference checks)
Please note that applications can only be accepted via the accompanying application form. We are unable to consider standalone CVs. Completed application forms should be returned by email to office@firs.trafford.sch.uk, marked for the attention of the School Business Manager.
Should you require a paper copy, please contact the School office via 0161 973 7350 or office@firs.trafford.sch.uk
Closing date – Thursday 16th October 2025
Shortlisting – Friday 17th October 2025
Interviews – Monday 20th October 2025
Start Date – Monday 3rd November 2025 - or ASAP thereafter (once DBS clearance and reference checks are in place)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
No agencies please.