Vacancies 

Pewsey Primary School

Caretaker/Cleaner/Handy-person- Required

We are looking for a friendly and capable individual with practical skills to join us at Pewsey Primary School.  You will be responsible for identifying and undertaking tasks to ensure that our site and buildings are maintained and improved, in order to provide the best possible learning environment and facilities for our staff and children. 

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has a clear understanding of the needs of a school
• Can integrate well into a community and team
• Will take pride in their role within the school
• Can prioritise their own workload and respond to unexpected needs
• Ensure the school buildings and grounds are cleaned to the required standard and work as a member of the cleaning team
• Can manage and oversee the work of others
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Has qualifications/experience of carrying out specialist building maintenance works in one or more areas e.g. carpentry, plastering, plumbing, electricity etc.
• Have an understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH
• Be responsible for school security including unlocking and locking of school buildings
• Be a keyholder to attend alarm call outs

We can offer you:

• A unique exciting challenge to be part of something new and exciting!
• The opportunity to work as part of a Multi-Academy Trust that supports the well-being of its staff.
• A friendly working environment.
• Good induction procedures.

Although based in Pewsey, there may be occasions when you will be required to travel and work in our other school in Amesbury.  There will also be a requirement to do some work at Puddleducks – our Nursery & Pre-school in Pewsey.

Please visit our website for further information about the Trust:  www.kingalfredtrust.co.uk                      

And our schools: www.pewsey.wilts.sch.uk       www.kingsgate.wilts.sch.uk

Visits to Pewsey Primary School are warmly welcomed so you can meet Nicola Gilbert, Executive Head.  Please contact the Admin Team at Pewsey Primary School to book a visit for further information and an application form – hjohnson@pewsey.wilts.sch.uk  or 01672 562083.

Hours of work: 20 hours per week to include work in school holidays and evenings (3.30 – 7.30pm with flexibility)

Closing date: Tuesday 30^th September 2025

Interview date: Friday 3^rd October 2025 (am)

Contract type: Permanent 

Salary: Grade: £13.47/hour

Application Form

Equality Form

MDSA (Mid-Day Supervisory Assistant) - Required

We are looking to appoint an energetic, reliable and caring MDSA to join our existing

MDSA team, to help supervise pupils during lunchtimes. Other duties will include

setting out and clearing away tables and chairs.

The successful candidate will help to ensure the safety and well-being of all our pupils as they eat and play.

We need you to:

• Be patient, calm, organised and adaptable;
• Be able to work well as part of a team and to use your own initiative as well as take direction;
• Be enthusiastic and have a positive outlook;
• Be able to take pride in your role within the school
• Enjoy working with children!
• Be prepared to undertake appropriate training.In return, we can offer and

We can offer you:

• Confident, enthusiastic, friendly children;
• A commitment to your personal and professional development;
• The opportunity to work as part of a Multi-Academy Trust that supports the well-being of its staff.
• A friendly working environment.
• opportunities to become more involved in the school community.

This post will involve setting up and clearing of the lunch hall, which will involve the lifting of tables and benches.  

Please visit our website for further information about the Trust:  www.kingalfredtrust.co.uk                      

And our schools: www.pewsey.wilts.sch.uk       www.kingsgate.wilts.sch.uk

Visits to Pewsey Primary School are warmly welcomed so you can meet Nicola Gilbert, Executive Head.  Please contact the Admin Team at Pewsey Primary School to book a visit for further information and an application form – hjohnson@pewsey.wilts.sch.uk  or 01672 562083.

Hours of work: 7.5 hours a week (11.45 – 1.15pm) Term time only

Closing date: Monday 22nd September 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 24^th September 2025

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Grade: £12.65/hour

Equality Form

Application Form 

Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School

Early Years Practitioner 

Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-school is looking to appoint an Early Years practitioner who is experienced, friendly, creative, flexible, committed, hard-working and have a good sense of humour to be a key member of our team.

Puddleducks is part of King Alfred Trust, along with Pewsey Primary and King's Gate Primary Schools. We are seeking to appoint someone who wants to help to make a positive difference for our children and who will share our passions for learning and fun.

We are looking for someone to deliver fun, age appropriate activities and ensure a safe environment is maintained for all the children.

Do you have what it takes?

We can offer you:

• well-motivated children
• supportive parents and Trustees
• friendly colleagues
• good induction procedures
• further opportunities for development

We are seeking to employ someone who:

• is a great communicator, friendly and approachable
• is able to use their initiative to ensure the children have age appropriate activities to keep them stiumulated and improve them developmentally according to the Early Years Framework
• is able to work with others as a team and share roles within the room they are working in
• ensures a safe environment to safeguard the children

Hours of work:            8/9 hours a day Monday to Friday all year plus holiday entitlement

Please visit our website www.puddleducks-pewsey.com for further information about the setting or contact Amy Spence, our Manager to arrange a tour of the setting - 01672 562371

For an application form contact Helen Johnson, Admin Officer at Pewsey Primary School admin@pewsey.wilts.sch.uk or download from the link below

Application Form             Equality Form 

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After School Club Playworker

Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-school is looking to appoint an After School Club Playworker who is:

experienced; friendly; creative; flexible; committed; hard working; and has a good sense of humour to be a key member of our team. 

Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School is part of King Alfred Trust, along with Pewsey Primary and King’s Gate Primary Schools.  We are seeking to appoint someone who wants to help to make a positive difference for our children and who will share our passion for learning and fun.

We are looking for someone to deliver fun, age appropriate activities to school age children.

Do you have what it takes?

We can offer you:

• Well-motivated children;
• Supportive parents and Trustees
• Friendly colleagues
• Good induction procedures;
• Further opportunities for development.

We are seeking to employ someone who:

• Is a great communicator, friendly and approachable.
• Relates well to a wide range of people.
• Is resourceful and can work using own initiative
• Is confidential
• Able to manage and prioritise their own time and workload
• Who is open to learning new skills
• Is able to adapt to the needs of the business on a day to day basis

Hours of Work:  3pm-6pm Monday - Friday, term time only

Please visit our website www.puddleducks-pewsey.com for further information about the setting or contact Amy Spence, our Manager, for a tour of the setting - 01672 562371

Application Form               Equality Form          

King Alfred Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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Breakfast Club Playworker

Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-school is looking to appoint a Breakfast Club Playworker who is:

organised, diligent and hard-working; and has a good sense of humour to be a key member of our team. 

Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School is part of King Alfred Trust, along with Pewsey Primary and King’s Gate Primary Schools.  We are seeking to appoint someone who wants to help to make a positive difference for our children and who will share our passion for learning and fun.

We are looking for someone to help prepare breakfast for school aged children and arrange calming age appropriate activities to start their day. 

Do you have what it takes?

We can offer you:

• Well-motivated children
• Supportive parents and Trustees
• Friendly colleagues
• Good induction procedures
• Further opportunities for development.

We are seeking to employ someone who:

• Is friendly and approachable.
• Can work using own initiative, prioritising time and workload
• Can comply with current health & Safety and food standards
• Will be diligent with dietary and allergy requirements
• Who is open to learning new skills

Hours of Work:   7.45-9.00am Monday - Friday, term time only

Please visit our website www.puddleducks-pewsey.com for further information about the setting or contact Amy Spence, our Manager, for a tour of the setting. 01672 562371

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Application Form          Equality Form

King Alfred Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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