Residential and Activities Childcare Officer
Priory School · Bury St Edmunds · Suffolk
Job description
- Priory School, Bury St. Edmunds
- 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year – Maternity Cover until July 2027
- Monday: 14.00 - 21.00
- Tuesday: 13.30 - 21.00
- Wednesday: 07.00 - 09.30 & 14.00 - 21.00
- Thursday: 14.00 - 21.00
- Friday: 07.00 - 09.30 & 14:00 -15:30
- Salary: £28,155 - £30,516 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Actual Salary: £22,601 - £24,506 per annum
- Additional £1,500 Joining Bonus!**
We are seeking a Residential Activities and Child Care Officer (RACCO) to join our dedicated team supporting children and young people with complex moderate learning difficulties, including ASD, in a safe, structured, and nurturing residential setting.
The role involves supporting students’ wellbeing, personal development, independence, and emotional resilience through key working, care plans and risk assessments, daily routines, meaningful activities, and residential curriculum activities. You will also contribute to student reviews, termly reporting, and ensuring compliance with academy policies and Ofsted standards.
A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is desirable but not essential, although you will be required to work towards this qualification following successful completion of your induction and probation. The role includes rota-based sleep-in duties, with additional payment provided.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain residential childcare experience within a strong and dedicated team, with access to a range of training and professional development opportunities.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Priory School
Academy special converter · Ages 5–19
- Pupils
- 224
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,286
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 7.4:1
- Academy trust
- EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BH
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- Salary
- £28,155 - £30,516 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Contract
- Fixed term or temporary
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 15 October 2026
- Closing date
- 3 November 2026
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