the schools' post - edition 11

TheSchools’ PostTHE RECRUITMENT NEWSLETTER FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTH WEST

Edition: No. 11 4th July 2012

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TEACHING VACANCIES

PLEASE NOTE: All positions posted are subject to an enhanced CRB Disclosure check along with other relevant employment checks.

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Required for September 2012

FOUNDATION TEACHER - MPSTemporary (Maternity Leave)

Required for September 2012, an excellent class teacher, with a flair for and an excitement about early learning. The post will be on a temporary basis, from the beginning of the autumn term, to cover maternity leave, for one of our foundation classes, initially for the whole academic year.

We are looking to employ an experienced and enthusiastic classroom practitioner who has a clear vision for high quality teaching and learning. You will be dynamic and have high aspirations for our pupils and will have good interpersonal skills, be a good team player and have a lively sense of humour! An understanding of the EYFS Curriculum is essential.


PART-TIME TEACHERS - MPSTemporary Approximately 14.5 hours per week

Required for September 2012 two part-time teachers to join our successful school. The posts will entail you covering PPA/management time of teachers across the school each afternoon, with an additional morning (making one full day) plus your own PPA time, making up the remainder of your week – approximately 14.5 hours in total.

You will have excellent classroom skills, a supportive and friendly approach, the ability to provide the highest quality learning opportunities and an up-to-date knowledge of the curriculum. You will demonstrate a commitment to accelerate the learning of the children in your class and have a clear understanding of assessment for learning.

Applications are welcome from recently qualified and more experienced teachers for all posts.

Please contact the school for an application form and further details. Applications should be sent to Judy Milford (Headteacher), Knowle Primary School, Ringmore Way, West Park, Plymouth, PL5 3QG.

Closing date for applications for all three posts is: Noon, Tuesday 9th July 2012.

The school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.

Knowle Primary School Ringmore Way, West Park, Plymouth PL5 3QG

Tel: 01752 365364 Email: [email protected]


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Required from 1st September 2012

COvER SUPERvISORTemporary, full-time, term-timeSalary Scale E (30 hours a week, 39 weeks)We are looking for a highly motivated cover supervisor to join our professional team to provide a mixture of cover for pre-planned absence across the school; additional support for pupil intervention groups; guiding group reading/writing sessions; run a school club; pupil conferencing and some release time for teaching staff.

The successful candidate will:

• Be very well organised & efficient

• Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and attainment

• Be flexible – ideally willing to teach across the primary age range

• Be open to advice, feedback and guidance from colleagues

• Have excellent interpersonal skills

• Have at least Higher Level Teaching Assistant standard or equivalent qualification

We will offer you support as you settle into your new role and ongoing professional development.

TA’s awaiting confirmation of their qualification may submit an application as an expression of interest.

Closing date: Friday 13th July 2012.

Interviews: Thursday 19th July 2012.

Hooe Primary School is committed to equal opportunities; we welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion.

The post is subject to a criminal records bureau (CRB) check in line with the school’s policy towards safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.


Hooe Primary SchoolHooe Road, Plymouth, PL9 9RG

Telephone: 01752 402042 Fax: 01752 481628Email: [email protected]

Website: www.hooeprimary.co.uk

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2 TEMPORARY TEACHING ASSISTANTSThe hours will be every morning from Monday to Friday 8.45am to 12.00 noon. We are keen to appoint flexible and highly motivated individuals to join and support our team.

Candidates will ideally have experience of working with pupils in KS1 and be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills. They will be enthusiastic, hardworking and able to motivate pupils; with a clear view of learning needs and aspirations.

We would be pleased to hear from all prospective candidates.

Closing Date: Friday 6th July 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.

Required for 4th September 2012

HIGHER LEvEL TEACHING ASSISTANT Hours are 26.65 per week (term-time only). Salary £11,640 to £12,766. We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed person to work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Candidates should have HLTA status or be a qualified teacher for this post.

Please e-mail or telephone the Academy for an application form at [email protected] or 01803 327090

Closing date: 9 July 2012

Interview date: 13 July 2012


Salisbury Road PrimarySalisbury Road, St Judes, Plymouth, PL4 8QZ

Tel: 01752 660566 Fax: 01752 257311

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.salisburyroad.plymouth.sch.uk

St Margaret’s Academy Barewell Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 4PA

Tel: 01803 327090 Fax: 01803 322168Email: [email protected]

www.stmargaretstorbay.co.uk

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ADMINISTRATIvE ASSISTANTSalary: Grade B 17.5 Hours per week 39 Weeks per annum We require a hardworking, efficient and energetic person to join our expanding and very busy administrative team. The position will include reception duties, answering the telephone, taking messages, typing, clerical support, general IT based tasks (including Sims.net) and supporting the Business Manager with routine administration. As the first point of contact, we are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, possesses good literacy/numeracy/ICT skills and is calm, professional and conscientious.

If you wish to discuss the post, please contact Mrs K Foster, Business Manager, on (01752) 773909.

To apply for this position, please reply in writing, enclosing a Cv including details of your relevant experience and names of two referees to the Head Teacher.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th July 2012.

Interviews to be held: week commencing: Monday 16 July 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. An Enhanced CRB Disclosure will be required to be undertaken.


Widey Court Primary SchoolWidey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5JS


Website:www.wideycourt.plymouth.sch.uk

Tel: 01752 773909 Fax: 01752 772247Head Teacher: Mr P Marsh

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We are looking for a talented, inspiring and committed

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER to join Hooe Primary School

Salary Scale: G (20 hours a week, term time only – 39 weeks) Actual salary: £12,991 - £14,040The Governors of Hooe Primary School are seeking to appoint a school business manager. Initially this appointment will be fixed term for a year but there is a strong probability that the post will become permanent. The successful candidate will be a member of our Senior Leadership team, leading in key areas including Finance, Administration Management, Human Resources Management, Health and Safety, Extended Schools Services and Facilities and Premises.

We are looking for someone who has skills in the vast majority of the above areas - and who will be able to confidently lead on the financial management aspects of our school. Equally importantly, our new School Business Manager will have excellent personal qualities including well honed interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate with a wide range of different people and the ability to lead and motivate teams. The job offers lots of variety and successful candidates will be confident at working independently and using their initiative.

In return we offer a happy and supportive working environment with a commitment to your personal development and plenty of fun!

This appointment comes at a time of exciting change for the school as we plan a major change in the status of our school. The School Business Manager will be closely involved in leading this project.

Applications should be addressed to: Mr J Daykin, Head Teacher, Hooe Primary School, Plymouth, PL9 9RG.

An application form, information letter and job description for the post are available on our website www.hooeprimary.co.uk (latest news section) or by post from our school office.

Candidates are welcome to phone the Headteacher for further information on 01752 402042.

Closing date: 16 July 2012.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare, and the post will be subject to an enhanced CRB check


Hooe Primary SchoolHooe Road, Plymouth, PL9 9RG

Telephone: 01752 402042 Fax: 01752 481628Email: [email protected]

Website: www.hooeprimary.co.uk

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HIGHER LEvEL TEACHING ASSISTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANTHLTA (Grade E) Permanent combined with Teaching Assistant (Grade C) Temporary pending review in March, total hours per week 26.25 term time only. HLTA hours per week equals 17.75 hours, TA hours per week equals 8.5 hours.HLTA duties will include PPA cover across the whole of the primary age range and other duties as required. Essential criteria include a good knowledge of the primary curriculum, English and Maths GCSE grade A-C or equivalent, HLTA qualification or equivalent and excellent inter-personal skills to enable you to work alongside our dedicated team.

TA duties to include working under the direction of the SENCO and other duties as required.

An application form can be downloaded from our website or please send a large SAE to Mrs K Dicken, Business Manager, Manadon vale Primary School, St Peter’s Road, Manadon, Plymouth, PL5 3DL.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 13 July 2012.

Interview date: Tuesday 17th July 2012.

Required September 2012

MEAL TIME ASSISTANTS - 3 POSTSIt is essential on your application form you indicate exactly which posts you are applying for (eg 1,2,3).

Post 1. Permanent to work 6.25 hours per week term time only. Duties include general supervision, safety of the children and flexibility in timings are required certain times of the year.

Post 2. Temporary to be reviewed at the end of March, to work 6.25 hours per week term time only. To work under the supervision of a teaching assistant in support of a group of children at lunchtime.

Post 3. Temporary to be reviewed at the end of March, to work 6.25 hours per week term time only. To support an individual or very small group of pupils who require additional support at lunchtime.

An application form can be downloaded from our website or please send a large SAE to Mrs K Dicken, Business Manager, Manadon vale Primary School, St Peter’s Road, Manadon, Plymouth, PL5 3DL or can be collected from the school office.

Closing date: 9am, 13th July 2012.

Interview Ddate: 17th July 2012.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare, and the post will be subject to an enhanced CRB check


Manadon vale Primary School, St Peter’s Road, Manadon, Plymouth, PL5 3DL

Tel: 01752 705345

Email:[email protected]

Website:www.manadonvale.plymouth.sch.uk

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CARETAKER/CLEANERGrade D – 25 Hours per week all year – 25 Days annual leaveWe wish to appoint a reliable, flexible and friendly individual to join our team.

You will be required to:

• Carry out key holder duties and respond to emergency call-outs.

• Undertake letting duties.

• Cleaning duties.

• Assist the Headteacher with general security of the school premises.

• Carry out daily inspections of the premises and report findings. Help maintain the internal and external fabric of the school.

• Carry out the supervision and allocation of work to a team of cleaning staff.

• Be responsible for ordering a range of cleaning materials.

• Carry out minor repairs and liaise with external contractors.

• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

An application form and further details (large A4 Size SAE please) from the Headteacher, or via email: [email protected] or the application pack is available to download from our school website www.marlborough.plymouth.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 6th July 2012.

Interview date: Tuesday 10th July 2012.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare, and the post will be subject to an enhanced CRB check.


Marlborough Primary SchoolMorice Square, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4NJ

Tel: 01752 567681Headteacher: Mr J Griffiths

Roll: 197Email: [email protected]

Website: www.marlborough.plymouth.sch.uk

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LEvEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANTNJC Grade CPermanent, Part Time, 0.6 FteWe are keen to appoint a flexible, highly skilled and motivated individual to join and support our team in Year 6 to raise standards still further..

The ideal candidate will have at least an NVQ3, experience of working with pupils in KS2 and be able to demonstrate exceptional literacy and numeracy skills.

The hours will be every morning from Monday to Friday and one afternoon per week. We would be pleased to hear from all prospective candidates. As Investors in People we are firmly committed to a supportive induction programme.

Please contact the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher on 01752 337450 for an informal chat.

An application form is available from Mr Simon Mower, Headteacher, by sending a large stamped A4 self-addressed envelope to the above address or from the school website.

Closing date: Noon, 9th July 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.


Chaddlewood Primary SchoolHemerdon Heights, Plympton,

Plymouth, PL7 2EU


Website:www.chaddlewood-primary.plymouth.sch.uk

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ADMINISTRATIvE ASSISTANTPermanentSalary: GRADE B - £12,787 - £ 13,589 FTEPart-Time – 2 days per week (14 hrs) Job Share

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a sunny smile to greet visitors.

• Has great relationships with children and adults.

• Works well under pressure.

• Is hardworking, efficient and energetic.

• Has good ICT skills.

You will find us to be a school that is:

• A happy place for staff and children.

• Busy, with a great ethos.

• Innovative and forward thinking.

• Committed to providing children with rich and varied learning experiences as part of an exciting meaningful curriculum.

Please visit the ‘vacancies’ section on our website, www.eden-park-primary.torbay.sch.uk for further information and a downloadable application form.

Please e-mail completed application form to [email protected]

Closing date: 6th July 2012.

The position is subject to an enhanced CRB check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff require an enhanced CRB disclosure.


Eden Park Primary School AcademyEden Park, Brixham, Devon TQ5 9NH

Telephone: 01803 854011Fax: 01803 852678


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RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIvE ASSISTANT35 Hrs per week, 39 weeks per annum, Grade BRequired from September 2012 to support our expanding and very busy office. As first point of contact for parents and visitors to the school you must be personable, well organised, have excellent communication skills and an excellent telephone manner.

Tasks will include receptions duties, answering the telephone, taking messages, clerical support, typing, general IT based tasks and photocopying.

To apply for this position please reply in writing enclosing a Cv including details of your relevant experience and 2 referees to the Headteacher.

Closing Date: Friday 6th July 2012.

Interviews to take place the week beginning: Monday 16th July 2012.

The position is subject to an enhanced CRB check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff require an enhanced CRB disclosure.


Salisbury Road PrimarySalisbury Road, St Judes, Plymouth, PL4 8QZ

Tel: 01752 660566


Website: www.salisburyroad.plymouth.sch.uk/

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).

At this time the estimated cost ranges from £50 to £65 for each position.

The cost with the cost of The Schools’ Post is still substantially cheaper than a full advertisement in the Herald.

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PlymouthPrimary SchoolVacanciesSchool Business Manager - Hooe PrimaryCover Supervisor - Hooe PrimaryAdministrative Assistant - Widey Court

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