School Volunteer at King Alfred's

New

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/KA/93975

Location

Portway, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BY

Contract Type

Not Applicable

Contract Term

Not Applicable

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 17th Jul, 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible, dependent on safeguarding checks

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

We are seeking creative and enthusiastic Volunteer Set Designers to help bring our upcoming school production to life.

Working alongside staff, students, and volunteers, you will help design and oversee the creation of stage scenery that enhances the performance and supports students' theatrical experience.

General Volunteer Activities may include:

● Hearing pupils read.

● Accompanying school visits.

● Working with individual pupils.

● Working with small groups of pupils.

● Supporting specific curriculum areas, such as ICT or art.

● All volunteers must adhere to the volunteer agreement and act in accordance with policies and procedures.

Support for Pupils

● Under the direction of the teacher, carry out pre-determined tasks and/or perform general classroom duties responding to the needs of the pupils.

● Establish and maintain supportive relationships with individual pupils or small groups to ensure they understand and can achieve the tasks.

● Support inclusion in the classroom, ensuring all pupils feel involved with tasks and activities.

Support for the Curriculum

• Under the direction of the teacher, support the school curriculum, including literacy and numeracy activities.

Support for the Teacher

● Where requested, provide information to help the class teacher plan appropriate work Programmes.

● Help to prepare the learning environment for use.

● Undertake support activities for the teacher as required, e.g. photocopying, preparation of materials, mounting displays.

● Ensure that information relating to a child’s safety is shared effectively and sensitively with the class teacher.

Support for the School

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff.

• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment.

• Provide support for school events, e.g. school plays, events.

• Commit to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children.

• Participate in training sessions or safety briefings relevant to your role in school.

All volunteers must adhere to the volunteer agreement and act in accordance with policies and procedures.

King Alfred's Academy & Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our school’s community.