Current Vacancies
Lunchtime Assistant
Salary – £11.54 per hour, 10 hours per week (11am to 1pm) Term Time
This vacancy at Cornerstone Academy is an outstanding and unique opportunity for the right person to become a fully functional, multiskilled member of a highly inclusive and collaborative team that strives to change the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) through all that we do.
We are seeking an organised, efficient and motivated Lunchtime Assistant to join our team. The role will involve preparing Sandwiches and assembling light meals (no raw food) for up to 25 children and a small staff team; to prepare and set tables in our small home style kitchen and be mindful of food allergies and ensure safe practise, participating in annual food safety training. Attendance at specific staff training sessions and INSET days in line with safeguarding and health and safety legislation (any limited additional hours will be paid by agreement with the headteacher). The role will develop as our school grows so flexibility and adaptability are key, alongside a desire to work in a unique educational setting.
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Caretaker
Salary – £20,266-£21,644 pro rata / 7.5 hours, one day per week / Flexible to suit / all year position / Closing date – extended to Friday 20th October 2023 (midday). This vacancy at Cornerstone Academy is an outstanding and unique opportunity for the right person to become a fully functional, multiskilled member of a highly inclusive and collaborative team that strives to change the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) through all that we do.
We are seeking an organised, efficient and motivated Caretaker to join our team. The role will involve general DIY and site maintenance and ensuring the safety and security of all our school sites, currently Crewe and Sandbach. You will be able to communicate with a wide range of people including pupils, parents, staff, visitors and contractors. The role will develop as our school grows so flexibility and adaptability are key, alongside a desire to work in a unique educational setting.
Cornerstone Academy is fast becoming a beacon of outstanding practice in SEMH specialist provision. You will have the opportunity to grow with the school and truly make a difference to the most vulnerable young people in society. This vacancy is to work one day per week, with the day, start and finish time negotiable to suit the successful applicant. This is an all-year position. You must be able to work on all our school sites, currently Crewe and Sandbach, so a car is essential.
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Trustee / Local Support Board Governor
Youth Engagement Schools Trust (YES Trust) is a small but growing multi-academy trust in Cheshire and currently comprises The Fermain Academy, The Axis Academy, The Keystone Academy and Cornerstone AP. We specialise in Special Needs and Alternative Provision, providing a vital service for some of the most vulnerable young people in the area. Our vision is to develop a thriving partnership of schools that work together to generate and celebrate success and to create opportunities for our students and staff that raise aspirations and inspire excellence. Further information about the YES Trust can be found on our website at http://www.theyestrust.org
Click here to apply: YES Trust Governor Application Form (v2).
YES Trust Employment Checks
Youth Engagement Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check together with all other relevant recruitment checks.
YES Trust Recruitment Privacy Notice and Central Record and Vetting
See attached Privacy-Notice-for-Recruitment to see how and why we use your personal information during our safer recruitment processes.
See attached YES-Trust-Central-Record-and-Vetting-Spring-2023 to see our SCR and Vetting Policy
New Sites Opening – More updates coming soon
If you are interested in working for Cornerstone Academy, we will be happy to hear from you: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Learning Mentors, Lunchtime Assistants, Cleaners and Caretakers. We are expanding and will be advertising shortly for staff who will enjoy a challenge, will teach and work across sites and along with the tremendous opportunity to join an incredibly hard working staff team, will help create not just a good, but an outstanding provision.
If you feel that Cornerstone Academy may be the right place for you, we would like to hear from you. I will be more than happy to have an informal conversation if you have any questions, so please do not hesitate to get in touch by telephoning school on 01270 304094 and leave a short message with your contact details. We will get back to you as soon as we can.
Application Form – YES-Trust-Application-Form-2021