Current Vacancies

Class Teacher - Upper Key Stage 2 


MPR/UPR ~ Full time ~ Required January 2025

This could be a fixed (two term) or permanent position


Our Lady of Ransom Catholic School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and 

highly-motivated class teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team.

(The successful applicant will teach one of our Year 5 classes, until the end of this academic year)


Our Lady of Ransom was judged to be an an OUTSTANDING Catholic school

(S48 Inspection, May 2022) and a GOOD school by Ofsted in January 2023 


Our school provides a happy, calm atmosphere with delightful children, 

a wonderful learning environment and supportive colleagues, governors and parents.


The successful candidate will need to be a strong practitioner committed to 

achieving high standards of pupils' learning and capable of teaching imaginatively.  

They will be willing to be involved in all aspects of school life. 


The post would suit an experienced teacher who is either

a practising Catholic or willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our school.


The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare

of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks.


Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

For more details please contact Mr. Parascandolo (Head Teacher) 

via the school office (01268 785741) 


For an application form please visit the school website www.olorcps.net

Closing date: Thursday 17th October 2024 (4pm) 

Interview date: w/c 21st October 2024


We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date

Learning Support Assistant - Early Years/Key Stage 1

31.25hrs per week term time only 8:30am - 3:15pm with an unpaid 30 min lunch break

Scale 3 Point 5  £23,500 f.t.e. - Actual salary £16,749


We are looking for a dedicated, talented and experienced practitioner to  

work as a Learning Support Assistant in our school and with our fabulous team.

Are you motivated to bring out the best in every child?

Is building strong and nurturing relationships central to your practice? 

Are you motivated to bring out the best in every child? 

Can you work within our distinctly Catholic ethos?

You must be flexible, with an ability to think on your feet and use your initiative. 

You must have patience, empathy and a positive, can-do attitude. Holistic development is embraced across the school, 

therefore we are looking for an individual who is able to promote the physical, 

spiritual, emotional, intellectual and social development of every child.

The successful candidate will have wide experience of working within Early Years and/or Key Stage 1

and be able to apply their knowledge and expertise to support the class teacher 

in creating an engaging environment which stimulates pupils' curiosity and interests, progress and development.  

                                            Early Years qualifications, NVQs and/LSA qualifications or HLTA status is desirable.                                                A good standard of English and maths is essential. Also desirable is a First Aid qualification.

We are building a Trauma Perceptive Practice approach and place the highest 

value on inclusion and celebrating diversity.


The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare

of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks.

Following safer recruitment procedures an appointment will be subject to 

satisfactory references, medical checks and enhanced DBS clearance.


Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

For more details please contact Mr. Parascandolo (Head Teacher)

via the school office (01268 785741)


For an application form please visit the school website www.olorcps.net


Closing date: 4pm on Monday 11th November 2024

Interviews: w/c 18th November 2024


We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date

Midday Assistant Vacancy


The Local Governing Committee of Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School 

is looking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join our lunchtime team.


You will be required to work for 6.25 hours per week (five x 1.25 hours each lunchtime) 

to be paid on Point 2 (approx £11.59 per hour) during term time.  


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks.


Interview date: tbc


We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date


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Job Description & Person Specification

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Cleaning Vacancy


The Local Governing Committee of Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School 

is looking to appoint a cleaner to join our Site Team.


You will be required to work for 12.5 hours per week (five x 2.5 hours each afternoon) 

to be paid on Point 2 (approx £11.59 per hour) during term time, 

plus two weeks additional cleaning duties in the school holidays.


Please click here for an application form which should be returned to mr.parascandolo@olorcps.net


The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 

children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.