The Schools' Post Edition 188

EDITION: 188 29TH JANUARY 2018

The recruitment newsletter for schools IN THE SOUTH WEST

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Situations Vacant PLEASE NOTE: all positions posted are subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks.

Senior leadership School Improvement Leaders (1 x 1.0 FTE, 1 x 0.6 FTE) Full Time Permanent • Salary / Grade: £54,249 - £59,857

St Christophers CofE (Primary) Multi Academy Trust Unit 5, Basepoint Business Centre, Exeter EX2 8LB Tel: 01392 241576 Email: office@stchristophersmat.org www.stchristophersmat.org

School Improvement Leaders St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust is a collaborative Trust of fifteen primary schools across Plymouth, Torbay and Devon. Much has been achieved in recent years and we are embarking on an exciting period of further growth. For this reason, we need to increase our leadership capacity to strengthen our aim to be a joyful organisation that places the flourishing of individual school communities at its heart. There are two roles available (one part-time 0.6) and we hope the skillsets of the two successful applicants will complement those of our talented central team.

We are looking for experienced school leaders who have a proven track record of highly effective school improvement. We want you to be able to work alongside (not over) schools, equipping them to be relentless about the quality of their provision. St Christopher’s operates Aristotle’s principle that the whole is greater than the sum of our parts. The successful candidates will subscribe to this principle and be able to maintain a skilful balance of support and challenge.

If you are ready to work in the wings to enable others to flourish whilst taking full responsibility for the success of every pupil in the Trust then please find out more by getting in touch with Jo Wilkey, Central Operations Administrator.

Please apply by visiting the vacancies page www.stchristophersmat.org . In your letter of application please write specifically to the requirements of the job specification supported by examples from your own professional experience.

Please return completed applications to office@stchristophersmat.org Closing date: 21st Feb. Interviews are Fri 9th March

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CARETAKER vacancies Caretaker Full Time Permanent • Salary / Grade: Grade C

Plympton Academy Moorland Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2RS Plymouth PL7 2RS Tel: 01752 338373 Email: principal@plympton.academy www.plympton.academy

We are incredibly proud of our students. They were described by OFSTED in 2016 as ‘courteous and friendly’ students who ‘conduct themselves well’.

This was confirmed recently (March 2017) in a further external review by Challenge Partners who commended our students for their ‘very high engagement’, describing them as students who ‘want to learn’ and ‘were resilient’. We are equally proud of our Academy; OFSTED judged the Academy to be ‘Good in 2016 and it was acknowledged by Challenge Partners in 2017 that the Academy is now borderline ‘Outstanding’. This is a reflection of the commitment, talent and growth of all members of the school community who continually strive to achieve the best.

We are looking to appoint the following: Caretaker Permanent, (Salary Grade C, £16,781 pro-rata), 37 hours a week to be worked on a day/eve rota between 6-45 am - 10.30 pm, 52 weeks per year Plympton Academy is seeking to appoint a Caretaker with additional cleaning duties. In consultation with the Site Manager, this person will be responsible for all matters relating to the daily operation and routine maintenance of the Academy premises. The role is part of a small dedicated team who need to be able to respond to events on site as well as carrying out duties as required as part of an ongoing programme of works. The successful candidate must relate well with students and adults and also hold a D1 driving licence as limited driving cover is part of the role.. Applicants should be flexible and willing. This role requires the ability to work in a systematic manner and to act on your own initiative and your attention to detail will be second to none.

For further information, please visit our website, or to discuss this role, please contact Tracey Overton (HR/personnel) on overtont@plympton.academy If you wish to apply for this role, please complete the official application form.

You are free to send a short C.V with your application form.

Send your completed application form to Mrs Tracey Overton.

Closing date: Friday 16th February, 2018, noon.

Interviews: w/b 26th February 2018

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HEADTEACHER Headteacher Full Time Permanent • Salary / Grade: L20 - L26 Headteacher L20 – L26 required from September 2018.

Montpelier Primary School, wishes to appoint a far-sighted and inspiring leader who will relish working in partnership with a strong team, to continue building on the school’s long term sustained improvement and complement the existing vision for the school.

Montpelier Primary School North Down Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth PL2 3HN Plymouth PL2 3HN Tel: 01752 216160 Email: admin@mpsplymouth.net www.montpelierprimary.co.uk

Our new Headteacher will be a highly motivated and experienced senior leader who has proven success in whole school improvement; understands the importance of distributed leadership in a large school and is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes through a broad and innovative curriculum.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All members of staff must undertake the required employment checks which include the uptake of references both professional and personal and an enhanced (DBS) disclosure.

Visits are encouraged prior to application admin@mpsplymouth.net Closing date: noon 19th Feb 2018.

Information can be found on www.montpelierprimary.co.uk. Completed forms should be sent to recruitment@sdcc.net

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teaching vacancies Secondary Teachers Various • Salary / Grade: n/a Supply+ are looking to recruit Secondary teachers

Supply Plus Room 129 University of St Mark & St John Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8BH Tel: 01752 784436 Email: supplyplus@plpcic.co.uk www.supplyplus.org.uk

Supply+ is a unique supply and recruitment agency set up with support and advice from local Headteachers. We aim to deliver the highest standard of supply teachers, with teaching quality as the main focus.

The key benefits of joining Supply+ are: Supply+ is a part of Plymouth Learning Partnership (PLP) Co-operative CIC, which means it is not a private commercial company, its core motivation is not profit.

Supply+ offers live access to outstanding teaching practice, peer support and CPD sessions for all our supply teachers.

Supply+ has no financial barriers to schools who take on any of our teachers - there are no transfer fees for any permanent positions secured through us. This enables teachers and schools to 'try before they buy' and to gain invaluable experience We can offer longer term opportunities for supply cover.

We offer 24 hour online access to individual calendars, to enable you to manage your availability for work.

Excellent rates of pay are offered to all our Supply+ teachers.

If you would like to apply to become one of our supply teachers or if you would like any more information regarding the benefits of joining our team please call the Supply+ team on 01752 784436 or email supplyplus@plpcic.co.uk

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teaching vacancies Teacher Full Time Temporary • Salary / Grade: M1-M6 Teacher – Advertisement

St Edwards Church of England Primary School Fort Austin Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth Devon, PL6 5ST Plymouth PL6 5ST Tel: 01752 705130 Email: office@stedwardsstcmat.org www.st-edwards.plymouth.sch.uk

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and motivated class teacher to join our team, initially on a full time temporary contract for the Summer Term 2018 in Key Stage 2.

St Edward’s Church of England Primary School is a one form entry primary school on the outskirts of Plymouth that proudly lives out its ethos of ‘One Family – Sharing, Caring, Learning Together’.

We offer: A welcoming school with a strong Christian foundation Children who are happy and motivated to learn A strong commitment to continuing improvement and excellence A commitment to your own professional development The successful candidate will: Be a highly effective practitioner with high expectations Be happy to support the Church of England ethos of our school Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning Be dedicated to raising standards and committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils Have excellent organisational and communication skills Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice Be a highly effective practitioner with high expectations Applications from NQTs as well as more experienced teachers are warmly welcomed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Visits to the school are welcome, please telephone 01752 705130 to arrange an appointment.

An application pack (including application form, job description and person specification) is available on the school’s website: http://www.st-edwards.plymouth.sch.uk/vacancies/ Please mark for the attention of Mrs Reanne Curran at r.curran@stedwardsstcmat.org

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teaching ASSISTANT vacancies Permanent Teaching Assistant Part Time Permanent • Salary / Grade: Grade D Required from February 19th 2018

Cann Bridge School Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 8UN Plymouth PL6 8UN Tel: 01752 207909 Email: cannbridgereception@torbridge.net www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk

Permanent teaching assistant (Grade D) Salary £18,746– £21,268 (pro rata approx. £12,691- £14,398) 29.25 hours per week 39 weeks per year Are you hard working, resilient, calm, responsible, quick thinking, willing to learn and with a good sense of humour?

If this is you, we could offer you a role which is very rewarding in a supportive school environment.

Cann Bridge School caters for children with severe learning difficulties from 3 to 19 years and we require a Grade D teaching assistant from February 2018.

The posts will be alongside skilled teams under the direction of an experienced teachers.

The age group will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Knowledge children with learning difficulties, experience of complex behaviour and autistic spectrum conditions, and an appropriate qualification at Level 2 is required (with the willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification); you will need to demonstrate this in your application and at interview.

Applicants will need to be calm and patient with a good sense of humour and willing to undertake any training necessary.

The role involves working with vulnerable children and adults and so all applicants will require an enhanced DBS clearance.

Closing date: Friday February 2nd, application forms and a job description are available from the school reception or the website.

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OTHER VACANCIES Director of Plymouth Teaching School Alliance Fixed Term Contract • Salary / Grade: Soulbury Scale 20 25 or equivalent Director of Plymouth Teaching School Alliance

Plymouth Teaching School Alliance Douglass House, Douglass Road, Efford, Plymouth, PL3 6NP Plymouth PL3 6NP Tel: 01752 785891 Email: teachingschool@plpcic.co.uk www.plymouthteachingschool.co.uk

3-5 days, Temporary (1-year Fixed Term initially) This would be an ideal secondment opportunity 52 weeks per year (negotiable) Salary: Soulbury Scale 20 – 25 or equivalent (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Start Date: September 2018 or April 2018 preferably Our highly acclaimed Plymouth Teaching School Alliance wishes to appoint an innovative and passionate leader who is committed to shaping the future of education and school improvement across Plymouth.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has relevant knowledge and experience of a school led system. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leadership, strengthening diverse educational communities and demonstrate drive and resilience.

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for details of what we are looking for in a successful applicant.

An Application pack is available from: Michelle Moore by emailing mmoore@plpcic.co.uk Closing date: noon on Friday 23rd February 2018 Interview Date: Friday 2nd March 2018 Plymouth Teaching School Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and qualifications check.

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ADMINISTRATOR SENDco Full Time Permanent • Salary / Grade: MPS/UPS +TLR 1 SENDCo MPS/UPS + TLR 1 (range point negotiable) required from Easter 2018.

Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, PL3 4BD Plymouth PL3 4BD Tel: 01752 556065 Email: recruitment@sdcc.net www.sdcc.net

We are looking for a colleague to lead our inspiring SEN team. This is an essential strategic role within our College. You will have focus on the vision, policy and culture of the department, the quality of educational experience offered to pupils and establishing the department within the whole school community. This includes delivery of the statutory requirements of the SEND Code of Practice.

You will oversee the provision for all SEND students, including our Autistic Specialist Provision. You should have the National SENDCo award or the commitment to gain the qualification.

Stoke Damerel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Members of staff at Stoke Damerel Community College must undertake the required employment checks which include the uptake of references and an enhanced (DBS) disclosure.

Further details are available on the college website www.sdcc.net Please return completed forms to recruitment@sdcc.net. By 1 Feb 2018 9am

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SUPPORT vacancies Cover Supervisor Fixed Term Contract • Salary / Grade: Grade D

Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2AF Plymouth PL5 2AF Tel: 01752 213939 Email: contact@marineacademy.org.uk www.marineacademy.org.uk

Cover Supervisor Temporary until 31st August 2018, in the first instance Salary: Grade D (£18,746 - £21,268) Pro rata Hours: 31.25 hours per week x 39 weeks per year, Monday 08.15 – 16.00, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday & Friday 8.30 – 15.00 Start Date: asap Closing date for applications: 4th February 2018 Interviews will take place: As soon as possible after the closing date We are seeking to appoint a temporary Cover Supervisor to work under the guidance of the Learning Zone Director/Area Leader to supervise classes during the absence of teachers; to respond to questions and generally assist students in undertaking set activities; to assist in the invigilation of exams.

The successful candidate must have a good level of spoken English and as a minimum English and Maths GCSE A* - C or equivalent and must be able to produce evidence of obtainment.

Marine Academy Plymouth is committed to safeguarding children in its care; any successful appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

To apply and for a job description please go to the following link: http://www.marineacademy.org.uk/secondary/staff-vacancies

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SUPPORT vacancies Pastoral Support Assistant Eggbuckland Community College

Part Time Temporary • Salary / Grade: Grade C Temporary Pastoral Support Assistant

Westcott Close, Plymouth, PL6 5YB Plymouth PL6 5YB

32hrs per week, 39 weeks per annum Grade C, Points 14-18, Actual Salary £12,428 - £13,383 per annum

Tel: 01752 720022 Email: spain@eggbuckland.com www.eggbuckland.com

The role will be to support the work of the Mayflower Centre which works with individuals and small numbers of students to regulate behaviour and re-track their learning and engagement. Temporary until July 2018, to be reviewed in the summer term.

For further details and to apply please visit our website www.eggbuckland.com.

Closing date: Thursday 1st February 2018 Interviews to be held in week beginning 5th February 2018 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check as well as scrutiny of their references and employment history.

SENDCO N/A • Salary / Grade: MPS/UPS + TLR (2B, 2C OR 1D)

Lipson Co-operative Academy

SENDCO – April 2018 start

Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 7PG Plymouth PL4 7PG

MPS/UPS + TLR (2B, 2C or 1D (£4,442, £6,217 & £8,286) depending on experience & qualifications

Tel: 01752 671318 Email: lca@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk www.lipsonco-operativeacademy.coop

We are looking to appoint a talented, experienced teacher with a passion for ensuring high quality teaching and the effective use of resources to bring about improved standards of achievement for our SEND students. The SENDCO will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of provision made for our SEND students and ensure appropriate delivery of the statutory requirements of the SEND Code of Practice.

Application details for these posts can be obtained from the academy website or by contacting Plymouth 671318. The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 30th January 2018.

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