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Schools’ Post The recruitment newsletter for primary schools IN THE SOUTH WEST
Edition: No. 15
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19th September 2012
Situations Vacant PLEASE NOTE: All positions posted are subject to an enhanced CRB Disclosure check along with other relevant employment checks.
TEACHING VACANCIES ‘Drake Primary is a good school which has created a highly positive ethos and ensured improved attainment and progress over time.’ OfSTED July 2012
teacher Drake Primary School 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, PL2 2EN Tel: 01752 567649 Email: drake.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk www.drake.primary.sch.uk
We require a dynamic, enthusiastic teacher to join our experienced team. The post is initially for a day a week for two terms to support the provision of PPA cover. It will require an ability to work across both key stages and to be flexible in approach. Applicants should state any particular curricular strength or interest that could be built into the current PPA programme. Visits are welcome please contact the office to make an appointment. Closing date 5th October 2012. Interviews 19th October 2012. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to enhanced CRB employment checks.
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TEACHING VACANCIES Required for 5th November 2012 until 31st August 2013
TEACHING Full-time Year 4 Class teacher (TEMPORARY) We would like to welcome an outstanding, enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated primary teacher to join our team to teach a Year 4 class. You will:
Shakespeare Primary School 400, Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth PL5 3JU Tel: 01752 312048 Email: morkney@shakespeare.plymouth.sch.uk www.shakespeare.plymouth.sch.uk Head teacher: Mrs Karen Menis Roll: 420 + 36 place Nursery, Ages 3 to 11
• Be creative and proactive, keen to embrace new ideas and challenges • Be an exemplary classroom practitioner, with high expectations of children’s learning and behaviour and have experience in teaching within Key Stage 2. • Have experience of working with outside agencies to support pupils with additional needs • Have the ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate a willingness to join in with the life of the school and its community. • Be a good communicator with strong inter-personal skills, build effective relationships with pupils and have a good sense of humour. We can offer you: • The chance to work within a successful team of committed, talented and hard-working staff • A strong supportive and inclusive school ethos • Supportive parents and governors We offer a warm welcome to prospective candidates. Please contact the Head teacher or Lower Primary Phase Leader on 01752 312048, for an informal chat. This post would be suitable as a secondment for the right candidate. An application pack is available from Mrs K Menis, Shakespeare Primary School, 400 Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth PL5 3JU. Please send a large-stamped A4 self-addressed envelope. Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 3rd October 2012. Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 23rd October 2012. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.
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School Business Manager Due to the reorganisation of our school office, we are delighted to have the opportunity to appoint a School Business Manager for our school. This is a permanent, full-time appointment (nominally 37 hours per week over 42 weeks to be worked over five days). The appointee will be responsible to the Headteacher and the main areas of work are:
Priory RC Primary School St Catherine’s Road, St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4NZ Email: admin@priory-primary.torbay.sch.uk
• To be the main source of financial and personnel advice and to provide strategic support to the Headteacher and Governors. • To organise, maintain and monitor the school’s financial and personnel systems and to manage office functions. • To line manage administrative and ancillary staff. • To oversee the smooth running of the School Office. • As part of a team running an efficient and friendly reception including, on occasions, welcoming parents and visitors, answering the phone and assisting pupils (including first aid). Therefore if you have: • A Certificate in School Business Management or relevant professional qualification in financial management. • The proven financial ability and experience to successfully undertake the above; • A real passion to work within an educational setting • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills alongside the confidence and willingness to work with the whole school , parish and wider community • You are highly motivated, energetic and wish to become involved in all aspects of school life then we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Office to arrange a visit. How To Apply: Contact the school office for forms then email to: admin@priory-primary.torbay.sch.uk Or send a completed application form to: Priory RC Primary School, St Catherine’s Road, St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4NZ The closing date for application is Noon, Friday 5th October 2012. Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th October 2012. Priory Roman Catholic Primary School 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. Short listed candidates will be asked about safeguarding at interview. This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.
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CLEANERS - 2 x POSTS Temporary in the first instance GRADE A (ÂŁ6.47 per hour) Part Time -12.5 hours per week over 41 weeks per year. These hours will be from 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm Monday - Friday Following a change in our Caretaking and Cleaning contract we are now seeking cleaning staff to provide a high standard of cleaning within the school. You should have the ability to work on your own initiative and posses a high level of reliability and commitment. Experience would be desirable.
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Charfield Drive, Eggbuckland, Plymouth PL6 5PS Tel: 01752 703656 Fax (01752) 769802 Email: eggbuckland.vale.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk Website: www.eggbucklandvale.plymouth.sch.uk
For an application form and further details please contact Mrs Edwards, Business Manager on 01752 703656 or visit our school webstie www.eggbucklandvale.plymouth.sch.uk Closing date: Friday 28th September 2012. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A CRB disclosure is required for this post.
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TEACHING ASSISTANT FULL TIME 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum - Grade C
Pilgrim Primary School Oxford Street, Plymouth, PL1 5BQ www.pilgrimprimaryschool.com Tel: 01752 225319 Fax: 01752 252318 Email: pilgrim.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk Website: www.pilgrimprimaryschool.com
We require an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our professional and enthusiastic team initially in Year 5 and also to provide support at lunchtimes. Experience of assisting teaching staff with the planning and delivery of maths and English intervention programmes would be an advantage, although training will be given if necessary. We are a lively, friendly and inclusive inner city school which celebrates diversity. The school has a strong ethos embedded in Co-operative values. We welcome applications from candidates keen to support this ethos and committed to helping our children achieve their potential. Visits to the school are welcome, please telephone to arrange. For an application form and further details please visit www. pilgrimprimaryschool.com or contact the above address (large A4 size sae please). Closing Date: 12 October 2012. Pilgrim Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced CRB disclosure.
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HLTA Teaching Assistant Grade E, 30hrs per week 39 weeks per annum – Temp for 6 months in the first instance. College Road Primary School is looking to appoint a HLTA who is dynamic, dependable and creative. You must have experience in planning and leading differentiated learning experiences across KS1 and 2 and be able to effectively monitor and report pupil progress. We require someone who:-
College Road Primary School College Road, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon PL2 1NS Tel: 01752 567660 Headteacher: Mr J B Wallace Roll: 194 email: college.rd.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk www.collegeroadschool.co.uk
• Holds a HLTA Teaching Assistant Certificate or equivalent qualifications • Is experienced in planning and engaging children in learning • Is an excellent communicator and team player Please apply via letter to the headteacher, or via email providing details of qualifications and relevant experience: college.rd.primary. school@plymouth.gov.uk Closing date: Noon, 28th September 2012 Interviews: Friday 5th October 2012 We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare, the post will be subject to an enhanced CRB check.
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SUPPORT VACANCIES Based in Whitleigh, Plymouth, on the Wood View Learning Community campus, Woodlands School provides specialist education for pupils with complex physical, sensory and medical needs. We strongly support the professional development of all staff to ensure that pupils’ needs are met by happy, well developed staff.
Post 1: Required as soon as possible
Woodlands School Wood View Learning Community Off Tamerton Foliot Road Plymouth PL6 5ES Tel: 01752 300101 Email: woodlands.school@plymouth.gov.uk www.woodlands.plymouth.sch.uk
Temporary Health Care Assistant (HCA) 28.75 hours/week (Mon - Fri 9am-3.15pm), 39 weeks/year Grade C - £15,725 (pro rata) Required as soon as possible, HCA to support a young man who has complex health needs. A nursing background or experience of working with children who have special needs would be desirable. Additional training and support will be available to the successful candidate. If you would like to visit the school or discuss the post prior to applying please contact Alison Meads, Senior Nurse, on 01752 300101 or 01752 581601.
Post 2: Required immediately
Temporary Receptionist/ Admin Assistant 37 hours/week, 39 weeks/year Grade B - £13,589 per annum Required immediately, until 31st March 2013 (reviewable in March), to provide an efficient reception and telephone service, as well as undertaking routine clerical duties. If you would like to visit the school or discuss the post prior to applying, please contact Sarah Pain, Personnel Administrator. Please contact the school for application packs by phone or email, or download from our website. Closing date for both the above posts: Monday 1st October 2012. Interviews are planned in the week beginning Monday 22nd October 2012. If you have not heard from us by 19th October, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting equality of opportunity. This post is subject to an enhanced Criminal Record Check.
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Teaching Support Full-time Teaching Assistant (Level 2) ~ NJC Grade C (permanent)
Shakespeare Primary School 400, Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth PL5 3JU Tel: 01752 312048 Email: morkney@shakespeare.plymouth.sch.uk www.shakespeare.plymouth.sch.uk Head teacher: Mrs Karen Menis Roll: 420 + 36 place Nursery, Ages 3 to 11
We would like to welcome an outstanding, enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual, to initially join our team to support a class of Year 1 pupils. The post holder is required to work for 26.25 hrs per week to support teaching and learning within Year 1. The successful post-holder will be expected to support pupils’ learning through running intervention groups to develop early literacy and numeracy skills, as part of a team, as well as having high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ3, experience of working with children in their early years and demonstrate a willingness to work as part of a team. Please contact Mrs Karen Menis (Head teacher) or Mrs Debbie Maher for an informal chat. An application pack is available from Mrs K Menis, Shakespeare Primary School, 400 Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth PL5 3JU. Please send a large-stamped A4 self-addressed envelope. Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 10th October 2012. Interviews will be held on: Thursday 25th October 2012. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.
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Phoenix Out of School Club Manager 1040 Hours pa Grade C points 17-18
Leigham Primary School Cockington Close, Leigham, Plymouth, PL6 8RF Tel: 01752 790990 Headteacher Mrs J Bellamy www.leigham-primary.plymouth.sch.uk.
We wish to appoint an Out of School Club Manager at the school taking responsibility for our well established breakfast, after school and holiday clubs. There will be a need to manage the staff, plan the activities, make bookings and take a marketing role to continue the viability of the club. The hours will include 15.75 per week for after school club over 5 days and the remainder during the holiday club. There is no expectation to cover the breakfast club except in emergencies. Additional hours are available when required. If you are interested, please download an information pack and application form from our website www.leigham-primary.plymouth.sch.uk. Closing date: Noon, 26th September 2012. Interviews: Week commencing 1st October 2012. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced CRB disclosure will be required to be undertaken.
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Mealtime Assistant – First Aider Part Time - 7.5 hours per week (1.5 hours per day) These hours include lunchtime working plus a time allowance for paperwork.
Victoria Road Primary School Trelawney Avenue, St Budeaux, Plymouth PL5 1RH Tel: 01752 365411 Email: victoria.road.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk Website: www.vrpsp.org Head teacher: Mr Kevin Duggan
This role will involve duties both within the dining hall and the playground, but carry the responsibility of Duty First Aider at lunch time. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A CRB disclosure is required for this post.
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SUPPLY+ CO-ORDINATOR 37 hours per week from 7am to 3pm 41 weeks per year (39 weeks term time plus 10 days during the school holidays) Salary is £15,000 per annum Plymouth Association Primary Heads PAPHofPlymouth Association
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Room 129, UCP Marjon, Derriford, Plymouth PL6 8BH. Tel: 01752 788076 Email bbell@paph.co.uk
Plymouth Association of Primary Heads (PAPH) is looking to recruit a motivated and committed individual to manage our new venture, Supply+. The main aim of Supply+ is to provide supply teachers to our Plymouth Primary schools. However, our agency is much more than that. We aim to provide the best service we can to our 68 schools, as well as take care of our teachers, and we are particularly supportive of NQT’s, including the provision of CPD opportunities. PAPH is a community interest company and we are here to invest in our primary schools and children. Good inter personal skills and an ability to work under one’s own initiative is essential. We also require excellent IT and office skills. If you are interested please submit a CV and an accompanying statement letting us know why you think you would be perfect for the job. Please note that this is a fixed term contract for 12 months in the first instance. For a job profile, or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Beverley Bell, Business Manager, on 01752 788076 or email bbell@paph.co.uk Please forward your CV and accompanying statement to bbell@paph.co.uk by 9am on Friday 21st September 2012.
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This weeks Herald Plymouth Association of Primary Heads
We propose to place an advertisement in The Herald each week to point applications at The Schools’ Post Website. This will help to generate more enquires to the site and therefore increase the number of hits. There will be an additional charge for each position that is listed (The more schools that use it - the cheaper it is). The estimated cost ranges from £50 to £70 for each position, depending on the amount of positions advertised. The cost with the cost of The Schools’ Post is still substantially cheaper than a full advertisement in the Herald. Below is this weeks listing in the Herald ....
Plymouth Primary School Vacancies Out of School Club Manager - Leigham Health Care Assistant - Woodlands Receptionist/Admin Assistant - Woodlands Application details are available online at
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