What is it like to work at a Saffron Academy Trust school?

R A Butler is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Please see below for our current vacancies. For safeguarding purposes, we are only able to accept completed application forms, not CVs.

We are a vibrant and happy school in Saffron Walden, where staff are proud to work.  We are looking to recruit the positions below.  If you would like to apply for a vacancy, please complete our Application and Recruitment & Monitoring Forms which can be found at the bottom of the page.

class teacher (MPR)

Exciting Teaching Opportunity for Summer Term 2026 in Year 2 - one term (initially)

Are you looking for a new teaching post at an exciting and vibrant school?  Then come and work with us.  We can offer:

• Supportive and collaborative teaching teams
• Inquisitive children who love learning and being challenged
• The chance to be a member of a nationally recognised, forward-thinking Trust and Teaching School
• A very happy place to work and learn

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly, committed and talented team. This is a fantastic opportunity to come and work in our ambitious and outward-looking three form entry Academy. This post is three days a week.

To arrange a visit to the school or for any additional information, please contact Wendy on 01799 523651 or admin@rab.academy

Closing date:  Monday 9^th March 2026 - Noon
Interviews:  tbc

midday Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our wonderful lunchtime team to supervise and support our children during their lunch break.

Start: April 2026 Salary: Scale 1 £24,413 FTE (pro rata for hours worked - £3,440 basic pay)
38 weeks per year (term time only)
Permanent contract Working hours: Monday to Friday 12:00 – 1.15pm

For further information, please contact Paul on admin@rab.academy

Closing date:  Monday 9th March - Noon
Interview date:  Thursday 12th March

 

saffron academy trust vacancies

Chief Financial Officer

Competitive Salary: £113,646-£131,578 Start date: 1st September 2026 (an earlier start date is possible, subject to negotiation)

Due to the forthcoming retirement of our Chief Finance Officer (CFO) after 13 years, Saffron Academy Trust seeks a committed and passionate individual to embrace our Vision, Values and Ethos and build on our strong foundations already in place.

Our new CFO will provide inspirational, strategic and professional leadership which will ensure the continuing development and success of the Trust and its academies as places of transformational learning with a reputation for high standards across all aspects of its work.

Responsible for an income of £54m and the effective use of resources across the academies, the CFO will seek to further develop and deliver the vision and the aims of the Trust to create a platform for high standards of learning for all.

We are a growing trust. We are currently a family of three secondary schools, one all-through school and five primary schools, serving more than 6,500 students and employing 1,000 staff. The CFO will help to shape the evolution of the Trust as it seeks to build on its successes in bringing schools together to address disadvantages and to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils. The CFO will support local growth opportunities in both the primary and secondary sectors.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A strong financial management background

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• The ability to think strategically and creatively

• A commitment to supporting high quality education for all children

The role provides a very real opportunity to contribute to the leadership of the strategic direction of our Trust. The new CFO will be supported by a strong, committed Central Team, the Board of Trustees and Members, whilst at school level we have a strong governance structure and highly skilled Headteachers.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4th March 2026 @ 10am

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 16th March 2026

If you are interested in finding out more about this role prior to application, please contact Kathleen Hutchinson (PA to the CEO) at khutchinson@saffron.academy or on 01799 512184.

 

ESTATES & HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

Salary: Competitive range £36,363 - £39,152  Full or part-time considered.  Immediate start available.

Reporting to the Head of Estates and Health & Safety of Saffron Academy Trust

This role requires in person working with the possibility of some working from home.

Saffron Academy Trust is a local educational trust in the north of Essex comprising of 9 schools (4 secondaries and 5 primaries) The aim of the Trust is to build a professional learning community of teachers and school leaders focused on achievement for all across the 3-19 age range.  It is a high priority for the trust to ensure excellent progression and continuity of learning for students at each transition point between key stages.

The Trust wishes to appoint an Estates and Health & Safety Manager to work alongside the Head of Estates to manage a range of facilities across its multiple sites. The post holder will be responsible for advising on and ensuring compliance with health & safety legislation; maintenance of relevant records and register of audits; act as an advisor to all schools on Estate matters, development of policies and procedures with the Head of Estates and work with the Head of Estates on building programmes and maintenance programmes.

The successful candidate will have experience in general estates and facilities management, a working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and an understanding of building control systems. Previous experience working in a school environment would be beneficial but not essential.

You should have a proven track record of providing excellent facilities management services, experience of working with a multi discipline team of professionals, and be able to demonstrate having successfully implemented change and innovation.

Full details, including an application pack, are available on https://www.saffron.academy/ applications should be sent to: Jackie King, HR Manager email: hr@saffron.academy 

 

Closing date 23^rd February 2026

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R A Butler Academy and Saffron Academy Trust are committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, medical checks and successful Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks.