Job Vacancies
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Permanent role required as soon as possible
30 hours per week, term time only, plus 1 week (39 weeks)
JM Grade 4 Point 4 £25,185 pro-rata to contract (actual salary £17,568)
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated member of staff to join the SEND team. The successful candidate will be organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting students and their families.
At JMHS, it is our ambition that students with SEND achieve as well as other students and we believe that the best support for students occurs in the classroom. We achieve this through simple, effective and research driven teaching, employing evidence based adaptive and responsive teaching strategies. Our Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching (CAT) policy has been designed to support all students, but to particularly support disadvantaged students and students with SEND. Further information about our CAT policy can be found on the school website.
JMHS was inspected by OFSTED in November 2022 who confirmed our good grading and whose comments included:
- Pupils behave well. They are polite to their teachers and considerate of their peers.
- Parents rate teachers’ high expectations because they push pupils to do more. Many say teachers go ‘above and beyond’ for their children.
- Pupils can do unusual stuff at this exciting school.
- School leaders have constructed a rich and engaging curriculum.
In particular, inspectors made the following comments about the support for SEND students. “Leaders provide strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This is because specialist staff accurately assess and identify their needs. Teachers and teaching assistants are skilled in adapting tasks for these pupils so that they can keep up with their peers.”
We welcome visits from prospective applicants. If you would like to visit the school or discuss the position further please email Hayley Newnes (Assistant Headteacher: SENDCo) hayley.newnes@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk
Person Specification and Job Description
The Support Staff Application form (link below) should be completed and emailed to vacancies@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk. We do not accept CVs. Please note that we reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level and an online google search.
Closing date: 9am on Friday 28 November
Interview: tbc
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – Level 3
More information can be found at: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000000504
Careers Advisor
Part-time (9 hours per week), 39 weeks of the year
Permanent Role from 1 September 2026
JM Grade 6 – Actual Salary £5,889 pa
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated member of staff to provide Independent Advice and Guidance support to students as part of our careers provision from September 2026. The successful candidate will be organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting students as they plan their future pathways.
At JMHS, it is our ambition that all students are well-prepared for life beyond school, with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue their chosen careers or further study. We achieve this through high-quality careers education, personalised advice and guidance, and strong partnerships with employers, colleges, and universities. Our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme is designed to raise aspirations and ensure every student can make informed choices about their future. Further information about our CEIAG programme can be found on the school website.
The successful candidate would be expected to hold a Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development (or equivalent qualification). We would welcome applications from candidates who do not yet hold the Level 6 qualification, but who are dedicated to complete it. The candidate would be expected to have passed the qualification by September 2026.
If you wish to apply for this post, please complete the non-teaching staff application form, using the supporting statement to outline how your experience has prepared you for this role, focusing on the specific activities in the job description and how you meet the person specification.
We welcome visits from prospective applicants. If you would like to have a tour of the school, please email Ami Phillips, who is the member of our Extended Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for careers: ami.phillips@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk
Full details of this post and an application form can be downloaded from https://www.eteach.com/job/careers-adviser-1518381
Application forms should be emailed to vacancies@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk
Please note that only applications submitted on John Masefield High School application forms will be considered and we do not require CVs. JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all appointed candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line Google search.
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 1 December
Interview dates : To be confirmed, but likely week commencing 8 December
Please note: We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date so early applications are advised.
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Required to start as soon as possible
37 hours per week, term time only plus 4 weeks, 42 weeks per year
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm Mon-Thurs, 8:30am – 4pm Fridays (working hours can be discussed if required)
HC7 £32,061 to £36,363 (pro rata: £29,688 to £33,672)
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated member of staff to work closely with students and families and act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
The successful candidate will be organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting students and their families, and have experience of working within a safeguarding role with children and their families.
JMHS was inspected by OFSTED in November 2022 who confirmed our good grading and whose comments included:
- Pupils behave well. They are polite to their teachers and considerate of their peers.
- Parents rate teachers’ high expectations because they push pupils to do more. Many say teachers go ‘above and beyond’ for their children.
- Pupils can do unusual stuff at this exciting school
- School leaders have constructed a rich and engaging curriculum
We welcome visits from prospective applicants. If you would like to visit the school or discuss the position further please email Andy Williams, Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead, andy.williams@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk .
Further information can be found at https://www.eteach.com/job/deputy-designated-safeguarding-lead-1518366
Applications Forms should be emailed to vacancies@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk . We do not accept CVs. As part of your application you should submit no more than 1 side of A4 detailing how your skills and experience make you the right candidate for this post.
JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all appointed candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level and shortlisted candidates an online google search.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 2 December 2025
Interview date: Friday 5th December 2025
EXAM INVIGILATORS
Casual contract, term time only
Grade: JM03 £12.85 per hour plus holiday pay, total of £14.40 per hour
We are looking to expand our team of invigilators to help and support our existing team in readiness for next academic year’s exams.
We require authoritative and confident individuals who are able to invigilate public and internal examinations in school on a flexible basis.
Hours are variable between 8 am and 4.30 pm with morning and afternoon exam sessions.
The main core public examination period is from May until the end of June.
You will work under the direction of the School Examinations Officer and full training will be given.
JMHS was recognised by OFSTED in November 2022 as a ‘Good’ school. It is particularly noted for the quality of the curriculum, care, guidance and support, and leadership and management. We have excellent standards of pastoral care, and superb enrichment opportunities.
Person Specification and Job Description
The Support Staff Application form (link below) should be completed and emailed to vacancies@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk. We do not accept CVs.
We do not accept CVs.
JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all appointed candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level, and all shortlisted candidates will be subject to a Google search.
Closing Date: Recruitment will be ongoing until we reach our required capacity.
Interview Date: Ongoing, when suitable candidates are identified.
JM SPORT LEISURE CENTRE DUTY SUPERVISORS
CASUAL CONTRACT, PART-TIME
Grade: National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage
£10.00 per hour under 21 / £12.21 for over 21
Required as soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic people to support our sports and leisure facility within the school. You will be responsible for the successful supervision of the Leisure Centre in the evenings and weekends.
Specific duties include:
- Opening/closing of the centre
- Setting up and taking down sports equipment
- Health & safety checks
- Membership enquiries
- Cleaning
- General admin duties
You will be a confident and effective communicator who can use ICT proficiently. You may have prior experience of the leisure industry, possibly in a learning environment.
Hours: Evening and weekends on a shift basis to cover for staff absences and holidays.
JMHS was last inspected by OFSTED in November 2022 who confirmed our good grading and whose comments included:
- Pupils behave well. They are polite to their teachers and considerate of their peers.
- Parents rate teachers’ high expectations because they push pupils to do more. Many say teachers go ‘above and beyond’ for their children.
- Pupils can do unusual stuff at this exciting school.
- School leaders have constructed a rich and engaging curriculum.
Further information can be found here:
Job Description and Person Specification
Candidates are required to complete the Non-teaching Staff application form. Applications should be emailed to vacancies@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk. We do not accept CVs.
JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all appointed candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level and all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line Google search.
Application Forms
Please click on the links below for application forms for Teaching Staff and Support Staff.
Teaching Staff Application Form