Vacancies

Teaching Vacancies

School Vision

Our school's vision is to provide all members of the school community with the opportunities to engage with “life in all its fulness” (John 10:10) through the highest quality of education, encouragement and endeavour. We are committed to striving for excellence and ensuring that all students are known, valued and can achieve. Do you share our values? If so, we would like to hear from you.

We can offer you:

A school with a Christian ethos and values at our heart of the school community.
A very supportive team with a passion for continuous improvement rooted in our values of Compassion, Friendship, Perseverance, Respect, Responsibility and Wisdom.
A commitment to professional development
A collaborative working environment
Children of staff admission policy
The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and aspirational students with high learning expectations.
Continuous Professional development
Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Contributory Employer Pension
Occupational Sickness Scheme

PART TIME TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

Permanent
19.5 hours per week
Salary Range : Mainscale M1- M6/UPS1-3 being £31,650 – £49,084 depending on experience
Part-time
Start Date 1st September 2025

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, qualified and enthusiastic full-time Teacher of Mathematics to join this thriving and highly successful department. The postholder will be required to teach across the full age and ability range (Year 7 - 13).

Applications are welcome from teachers at any stage in their career.

Skills and Qualification Required:

This role is to deliver high-quality teaching and learning so that all students achieve as an individual and make progress with appropriate support, monitoring, care and guidance.

The expectations of a teacher at William Farr School are as included in the National Teachers Standards. They apply to all teachers regardless of career stage.

Essential for this role : Qualified Teacher Status

For further information, please contact the School HR team: hr@williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk or if you would like a conversation about this post, or to arrange a visits to the school please contact Adam Gayfer on 01673 866900 to make arrangements.

William Farr is a popular, oversubscribed, rural Church of England comprehensive school, near Lincoln. The school gained academy status in 2011 and has approximately 1,450 students on roll. The school was graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in all categories in October 2022.

How to apply:

Applicants should complete the Teaching staff application form available on the school website and submit a letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, stating their qualifications and experience to date and how this will equip them to fulfil the responsibilities of this post. Please return completed applications to the HR office: hr@williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 16th June at 9.00am

Interviews will be held on Week commencing Monday 23rd June 2025

William Farr School is committed to the safeguarding of children, and all posts within the school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to reveal information concerning all convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.

References will be taken up prior to interview along with online Google searches, in line with our Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 obligations. Candidates who are not shortlisted will not be contacted. Feedback will only be provided to candidates invited to interview.

TEACHER OF ENGLISH (MPS/UPS)

Temporary maternity cover - 1 term only
September 2025 – December 2025
32.5 hours per week
Salary Range : Mainscale M1- M6/UPS1-3 being £31,650 – £49,084 depending on experience
Full-time - 1 term only
Start Date 1st September 2025

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, qualified and enthusiastic full-time Teacher of English to join this thriving and highly successful department. This position is to cover maternity leave in school for one term. The postholder will be required to teach across the full age and ability range (Year 7 - 13). A good honours degree preferably in a relevant subject area would be desirable.

Applications are welcome from teachers at any stage in their career.

Skills and Qualification Required:

This role is to deliver high quality teaching and learning so that all students achieve as an individual and make progress with appropriate support, monitoring, care and guidance.

The expectations of a teacher at William Farr School are as included in the National Teachers Standards. They apply to all teachers regardless of career stage.

Essential for this role : Qualified Teacher Status

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Monday 16th June 2025 at 9.00am

Interviews will be held on Week commencing 23rd June 2025

William Farr School is committed to the safeguarding of children, and all posts within school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to reveal information concerning all convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.

TEACHER OF ART (TEXTILES AND PHOTOGRAPHY)

Permanent
32.5 hours per week
Salary Range : Mainscale M1- M6/UPS1-3 being £31,650 – £49,084 depending on experience
Full time
Start Date 1st September 2025

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, qualified and enthusiastic full-time Teacher of Art including textiles and photography to join this thriving and highly successful department. The postholder will be required to teach across the full age and ability range (Year 7 - 13).

Applications are welcome from teachers at any stage in their career.

Skills and Qualification Required:

This role is to deliver high quality teaching and learning so that all students achieve as an individual and make progress with appropriate support, monitoring, care and guidance.

The expectations of a teacher at William Farr School are as included in the National Teachers Standards. They apply to all teachers regardless of career stage.

Essential for this role : Qualified Teacher Status

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Monday 16th June at 9.00am

Interviews will be held on Week commencing Monday 23rd June 2025

Support Staff Vacancies

Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Salary Range: 1st Year Apprentice National Minimum Wage – 2nd Year National Minimum Wage
30 hours per week. Monday to Friday. 8.45am to 3.45pm.
2-year fixed term apprenticeship

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Teaching Assistant who is passionate about education and people. You will provide support, advice, guidance and instruction to students on a daily basis.

Through the Apprenticeship you will gain a Level 2 or Level 3 advanced Teaching Assistant qualification.

The Successful Candidate will:

Work with individual pupils/groups of pupils being identified as having additional needs, as directed by the Teacher and Head of Department.

The Main Roles and Responsibilities

To develop an understanding of the learning needs of students and use this knowledge to support them to become independent learners in the classroom.
To take into account a student's learning needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, and use of equipment and materials.
To develop the study and organisational skills of students, enabling them to remain focused in lessons and be able to execute tasks effectively.
To monitor students' responses to learning activities and progress towards targets, record achievement and feedback to teachers as required. To assist in the implementation and tracking of students' targets.
To provide support for students' emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour and demonstrating high expectations, in line with the academies' Behaviour Policy.
To assist with the general pastoral care of students.
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
To accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Good numeracy/literacy skills.
GCSE Maths and English Grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent or willingness to work towards literacy and numeracy functional skills qualifications.
Good IT skills.
Ability to keep sensitive information private and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively with both adults and children.
Good communication skills.
Good organisation.
Good time keeping and punctuality.
Willingness to develop an understanding of child development and child learning.

William Farr is a popular, rural comprehensive school. The school gained academy status in 2011 and has approximately 1450 students on roll.

To apply for this position, complete our application form which you will find at the bottom of this page.

The closing date for applications is 7th July 2025 9am

Interviews week commencing 14th July 2025

William Farr School is committed to the safeguarding of children, and all posts within school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to reveal information concerning all convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced background check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

References will be taken up prior to interview

Teaching Assistant Grade 1

Salary Range: Grade 3 Scale point 6- 8 39 weeks per year
Permanent
Start date: 1 September 2025

William Farr Church of England Comprehensive School has a long and proud history and standing in the local community. We are looking for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to undertake the role of Teaching Assistant to join our highly respected department.

The successful candidate will support several pupils with additional needs. Experience of supporting SEND pupils in a school environment would be an advantage, as would an NVQ2 or above.

Situated in the village of Welton, close to the historic and beautiful cathedral city of Lincoln, this Church of England 11-18 Comprehensive School has around 1,500 students on roll. Our school gained academy status in January 2011, received an ‘Excellent’ SIAMS grading in March 2019, and an Ofsted ‘Good’ in October 2022.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Good numeracy/literacy skills.
GCSE Maths and English Grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent or willingness to work towards literacy and numeracy functional skills qualifications.
Good IT skills.
Ability to keep sensitive information private and maintain Confidentiality.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively with both adults and children.
Good communication skills.
Good organisation.
Good time keeping and punctuality.
Willingness to develop an understanding of child development and child learning.

We can offer:

The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and aspirational students with high learning expectations.
A strong team of effective and committed staff.
A supportive and engaged staff, Senior Leadership Team & Trust Board.
Continuous professional development.
A Christian ethos and values at the heart of a fully inclusive school community.

Further details can be found on our school website.

How to apply

Applicants should complete the support staff application form available at the bottom of this page and submit a letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, stating their qualifications and experience to date and how this will equip them to fulfil the responsibilities of this post. Please return completed applications to the HR office: hr@williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk.

Closing date: 7th July 2025 9.00am

Interviews week commencing 14th July 2025.

William Farr School is committed to the safeguarding of children, and all posts within school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to reveal information concerning all convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.

References will be taken up prior to interview along with online Google searches, in line with our Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 obligations. Candidates who are not shortlisted will not be contacted. Feedback will only be provided to candidates invited to interview.

Catering Vacancies

Aspens Catering has been chosen to provide the meal service at William Farr School. They are currently looking for a Cook and Catering Assistants to work at William Farr School. For more information about these roles, please click on the links below.

Initial Teacher Training

Train to Teach with Lincolnshire SCITT

We work closely with Lincolnshire SCITT on school-centred initial teacher training and can offer placements in a range of subjects. Lincolnshire SCITT and their partner organisations, The Deepings SCITT and St George’s Academy Partnership SCITT, run a series of events where you can find out more about training to teach. Please see this letter for more details.