The Schools' Post Edition 37

EDITION: #37 24TH MARCH 2014

The recruitment newsletter for primary 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.

teaching vacancies Class Teacher ~ MPS – Key Stage 1 Full Time Permanent Class Teacher ~ MPS – Key Stage 1 Ability to support computing and ICT in key stage one preferred Required for September 2014

Compton CE Primary School

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher with the skills to support computing and ICT in key stage one to join our happy high achieving school. Newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply with the expectation to assume the full leadership of Infant computing and ICT after one year if appointed.

Higher Compton Rd Higher Compton Plymouth PL3 5JB

The successful candidate will work with our established ICT Leader to develop the use of classroom technology and ICT for learning in the infant department.

If you are a great classroom teacher and have a passion for using ICT to support learning this is the job for you!

Tel: 01752 - 771539 Email: compton.ce.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk www.compton-cofe-primary.org

Please email our school for a full application pack compton.ce.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk Informal visits to the school are welcomed – please phone for an appointment.

Tel: (01752) 771539.

Closing date : Friday 25th April 2014

Foundation Stage/KS1 Teacher Full Time Permanent Required for September 2014.

Foundation Stage/KS1 Teacher – Full Time Permanent

Glen Park Primary School Glen Road Plympton Plymouth PL7 2DE Tel: 01752 339073 Email: glen.park.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk www.glenpark.plymouth.sch.uk

We require a talented Foundation Stage/KS1 teacher to join our very supportive and hardworking team at Glen Park Primary School which was judged to be a ‘good’ school in all areas by Ofsted in September 2012. If you have the commitment to work in a school that is continually striving to further raise achievement, as well as maintain high standards and expectations, your application would be very welcome.

Visits to the school are encouraged. To book a visit, please contact the school office on 01752 339073.

An application form and further information, including the job description and person specification, can be found on our website at www.glenpark.plymouth.sch.uk. Completed applications can then be e-mailed to the school via our email address or posted to the school. The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 4th April. Interviews will be held on Thursday 1st May. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

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teaching vacancies Senior Teacher Full Time Permanent Senior Teacher - Starting in September 2014 Full Time Permanent TLR2

St Peters RC Primary Brentford Avenue Plymouth PL5 4HD Tel: 01752 217010

We are looking for an inspirational, motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and hardworking senior teacher with excellent classroom practice who can maintain our high standards of achievement and behaviour, in a caring and friendly atmosphere with a strong Catholic Christian ethos. You will have significant successful experience of teaching and a proven track record of substantial and sustained school improvement, leadership and management of teams of people. This will be a classroom based position, amongst a staff team who show an exceptionally strong level of commitment. A lead on the development of a curriculum subject with a view to improving school outcomes will also be required.

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school office to make an appointment. For an application form and further details please contact the Headteacher.

Closing Date: 23rd April 2014.

Interviews to be held week commencing: 28th April 2014.

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teaching vacancies Supply Teachers N/A Due to our huge success SUPPLY+ is looking to recruit: PRIMARY TEACHERS – NQTs and Experienced for Primary Schools in Devon and Cornwall

Supply+ Plymouth www.supplyplus.org.uk

Supply+ is a unique supply and recruitment agency set up with the support and advice from local Head Teachers.

Being a part of Supply+ is not the normal employer/employee relationship, it is much more than that; In joining us on our journey you will be motivated and supported to make a difference to the life chances of our pupils, families and communities.

You will be joining our family of schools who are committed to working together to assist you to become an even better teacher and ultimately to secure a position in one of our schools The key benefits of joining Supply+ are: - Supply+ is supported by schools as a first choice supply source.

- Supply+ is a part of PAPH Co-Operative CIC (Plymouth Association of Primary Heads) which means it is effectively owned by its members, and as it’s not a private commercial company, its core motivation is not profit. Importantly, any profit that is made comes back into the schools.

- Becoming a supply teacher enables teachers and schools to ‘try before you buy’ and to gain invaluable experience and confidence working in different schools, ‘you’ve got to be in it, to win it’ - Supply+ offers live access to outstanding teaching practice, peer support and CPD sessions for all our supply teachers. Through working with partners like the P.T.S.A. (Plymouth Teaching School Alliance) we are able to offer subsidised or free professional development.

- Unlike commercially motivated agencies, Supply+ has no financial barriers to schools to take on any of our teachers - there are no transfer fees for any permanent positions secured through us. We are continually recruiting new teaching staff to replace those fortunate to have secured a permanent position through Supply+.

- Excellent rates of pay.

You will be required to: - Be confident in delivering the curriculum - Have a flexible approach to primary teaching - Hold Qualified Teacher Status – proof of qualification is required - Reliable and Committed

To apply please visit our website www.supplyplus.org.uk for an online application

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teaching vacancies Teacher of Design and Technology (Food and Nutrition) MPS Full Time Temporary Teacher of Design and Technology (Food and Nutrition) MPS - Maternity Cover

Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road Plymouth PL1 5QP Tel: 01752 208787 www.dhsb.org

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher to join our highly committed and successful Design and Technology team for a maternity cover from 19 June 2014. The ability to teach Food and Nutrition is essential and the ability to teach other Design Technology subjects at KS3 is desirable. We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers wishing to gain wide subject experience in their first post or more experienced teachers who are seeking the opportunity to develop their teaching skills. A TLR may be available for a candidate with experience of leading a department.

Please apply using the application form available at www.dhsb.org/recruitment.

The closing date is 9.00am on 27 March 2014 and interviews will be held wb 31 March 2014. If you require any further information please contact Sarah Nicholson, Head’s PA, at sarah.nicholson@dhsb.org.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Teacher with Team Leader Responsibility Full Time Permanent September 2014 - Teacher with Team Leader Responsibility - TLR2B - ÂŁ4,268 Following the promotion of our current Team Leader, we are looking for an outstanding practitioner with experience across the KS2 phase to:-

Riverside Community School Poole Park Road Barne Barton Plymouth PL5 1DD Tel: 01752 365297 Email: admin@riverside.plymouth.sch.uk www.riverside.plymouth.sch.uk

- Lead a team of Teachers, HLTA and Teaching Assistants.

- Lead quality teaching practice by example in your team.

- Think strategically and support the Governors, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher and fellow Team Leaders to take school initiatives forward.

- Have a proven record of raising standards.

- Have a passion for education.

- Enjoy working as part of a Leadership Team with a common goal.

- Have good interpersonal skills, and work positively with parents.

If this opportunity excites you, please apply via the school website. www.riverside.plymouth.sch.uk Closing Date for Applications: Noon Wednesday 23rd April 2014

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teaching vacancies Temporary Foundation Stage Teacher (TPS – FullTime Maternity Cover).

Full Time Temporary

Bickleigh Down Bickleigh Down Primary School Drive, PL6 7JW South Hams PL6 7JW

We require an excellent and inspirational teacher to join our dedicated staff.

The vacancy is for our Foundation Stage Two class, where planning, differentiation and assessment are essential tools required to ensure that all pupils reach their full potential. As well as being ideally an EYFS specialist, you will also need to be sympathetic with our Christian ethos. We are seeking a hard working team player with good interpersonal skills and a proven track record in raising standards to join our existing highly committed staff to share the challenge of taking our school forward on our journey to outstanding. 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 Early Years 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.</p> Application by official application form with covering letter with details of two referees to the Headteacher, Bickleigh Down CE Primary School. Please download an application form: www.bickleighdown.co.uk Closing Date for Applications: 23 April 2014 (noon). Interview Date: 1 May 2014. We would welcome visits to our school please telephone 01752 301837

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teaching vacancies Year 1 Teacher Full Time Permanent PILGRIM PRIMARY SCHOOL Required from September 1st 2014 Permanent Year 1 Teacher “This is an outstanding school”– Ofsted, March 2013.

Pilgrim Primary School Pilgrim Primary School Oxford Street Plymouth PL1 5BQ Tel: 01752 225319 Email: Pilgrim.Primary.School@plymouth.gov.uk www.pilgrimprimaryschool.com

Due to our school’s expansion we are seeking an outstanding teacher who can inspire and enthuse our pupils.

You should - Have experience of teaching Foundation/KS1 - Be enthusiastic, creative and adaptable - Be approachable, committed to inclusion and to promoting parental and community involvement.

We can offer you - The opportunity to help us further improve and expand our outstanding school in the context of our South West Plymouth Education Trust - Excellent opportunities for further professional and personal development - A caring and friendly atmosphere where everyone’s contribution is valued - An extended supportive team which promotes the development and well-being of everyone in our school community - The chance to be imaginative and innovative in raising the achievement of our pupils - Children who are actively involved in shaping the development of our school Visits are strongly encouraged. We have two dates for visits; please contact the school office.

Thursday 27 March at 3.30 p.m.

Tuesday 1 April at 2.30 and also at 3.30 p.m.

Pilgrim Primary School values a diverse workforce and develops people from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all staff and volunteers require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

An application form and further details are available from our website www.pilgrimprimaryschool.co.uk or email: pilgrim.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk Closing Date: Wednesday 23 April, noon Provisional Interview Date: Friday 2 May

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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.

OTHER vacancies Clerk to Governor Part Time Permanent Clerk to Governor - Part time Grade C (114 hours per annum) The Governors of Stuart Road Primary School is looking to appoint a Clerk. The post holder will provide advice, support and administrative assistance to the Governing Body.

Stuart Road Primary Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street Stoke

Telephone: 01752 567668 Fax: 01752 500318 Email: srps@plymouth.gov.uk Website: www.stuartroad.org.uk Plymouth PL1 5LL www.stuartroad.org/index.asp

Duties will include attendance and minute taking at governors’ meetings, the preparation and electronic distribution of agendas, minutes and correspondence for all meetings, maintaining a policy review cycle and an annual cycle of governor business, supporting the induction of new governors and guiding the Governing Body on procedural matters.

Flexibility in terms of working hours is required, as Governors’ meetings largely take place outside of normal office hours.

We are a friendly school, with a highly committed Governing Body.

Please download an application form from the school website or email your details to the school email address.

Closing date: Friday 28th March 2014.

Meal Time Assistant x2 Part Time Temporary • Salary / Grade: £7.45 per hour Meal Time Assistant Posts x 2 (£7.45 per hour)

Mill Ford Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent Ernesettle Plymouth PL5 2PY Tel: 01752 300270 www.millfordschool.co.uk

We wish to appoint 2 temporary Meal-time Assistants, and are looking for flexible, enthusiastic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

Hours are: 1.5 hours per day, 5 days per week and term-time only, supporting pupils with special needs. The posts will be to work with specific pupils.

Experience/knowledge of Autism, Severe Learning Disability and Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty would be advantageous but is not essential, as Training and support will be provided.

We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff to share this commitment - an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for these posts.

Closing Date: 2 April 2014 at noon. An Application Pack is available from the School Website or by phoning the school.

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OTHER vacancies Media and Film Technician Full Time Permanent • Salary / Grade: Grade C Media and Film Technician Required from April 2014 Grade C point 14-18 £15882 - £17333 per annum. Actual £13949 - £15224.

37 hours per week x 40 weeks per year

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

To work as the Media and Film Technician in the provision of technical support within the Creative and Digital Arts facility. Duties will include preparing materials, apparatus and equipment for practical work, organising and booking in/out of equipment, and maintaining equipment and resources for use by staff and students.

The ideal candidate must have experience of practical work in areas such as video production, filming, sound, lighting and recording. Knowledge of sound recording, website design, film making and Photoshop is essential. This post involves lifting and handling.

For further details and an application form please visit our website www.sdcc.net Closing date for applications : 26th March 2014

Resources Co-ordinator Full Time Permanent • Salary / Grade: £17,980 - £20,400 pro rata (actual £15,792 - £17,918) Hours: Grade: Salary:

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

37 per week x 40 weeks per year D Point 19 to 23 £17,980 - £20,400 pro rata (actual £15,792 - £17,918)

We are looking to appoint a Resources Co-ordinator to join our College Communication Team. The post holder will manage the reprographic facilities across the whole College, providing a comprehensive service to our staff and students.

You will co-ordinate reprographic requirements from concept to presentation across the College, have proven experience of working to tight deadlines and the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.

You will be educated to a minimum of a Level 3 qualification and be a confident user of Microsoft Office Software (particularly Publisher) and Photoshop.

Closing Date: Tuesday 1st April 2014 Interviews to be held the week commencing 28th April 2014. Successful candidate to start as soon as possible. For further details and an application form please visit our website www.sdcc.net

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OTHER vacancies Security Person Part Time Permanent • Salary / Grade: Grade B Security Person Post : Security Person Grade: B Hours Per Week: 17.5 (Term Time only) 1800 to 2130 Mon to Fri Salary: £14,013 - £15,598 pro rata (actual £5,675 – £6,317)

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

We require a Security Person to works as a member of our Site Team. This is a permanent position and will start as soon as possible following our preemployment and safeguarding checks. Successful applicants will work under the direction of the Site Manager but will also be able to use their own initiative.

In applying for this role you should feel comfortable working in a school environment. This post may require occasional weekend work. The purpose of this role is to ensure that the whole school premises and site are secured at the end of each day. This person will be available for Emergency call outs.

Closing date: 10 am on 28th March 2014 For further details and an application form please visit our website www.sdcc.net

Clerk to Governors N/A • Salary / Grade: Grade C

Bickleigh Down Bickleigh Down Primary School Drive, PL6 7JW South Hams PL6 7JW

The school seeks to appoint a Clerk to Governors who will be an experienced team member, providing a high quality service so enabling the Governors and School to work efficiently. Duties will include preparing agendas, attending and taking and producing Minutes of meetings (during daytime and evenings). You will need to be flexible, able to maintain confidentiality, and have excellent administrative and communication skills.

Hours are 145 per annum. Scale – Grade C. Application by official application form with covering letter with details of two referees to the Headteacher, Bickleigh Down CE Primary School.

Please download an application form from the schools website: www.bickleighdown.co.uk Application Closing Date: 23 April 2014 (noon).

Interview Date: TBC (as soon as possible)

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SUPPORT vacancies Mealtime Assistant Part Time Permanent • Salary / Grade: Grade A point 8 Mealtime Assistant – Required from April 2014 Permanent: 6 hours 15 mins per week 5 Days during term time

Marlborough Primary School Morice Square Devonport Plymouth PL1 4NJ Tel: 01752 567681 Email: marlborough.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk www.marlborough.plymouth.sch.uk

Grade A point 8 You will work as part of a team of Mealtime Assistants in a range of duties including assisting children with cooked and packed lunches, supervising outdoor play activities and supporting good behaviour in the playground. We are looking for someone who will work well as part of a team, has a good sense of humour and, most importantly, will help ensure that the playground is a safe and happy environment for the children.

To download an application form and further details please visit: www.marlborough.plymouth.sch.uk or contact the school office. Closing date: 28th March 2014 Applicants should be available for interview week beginning 31st March 2014.

A DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Receptionist Part Time Permanent • Salary / Grade: Grade B Receptionist – Part Time

Grade B

24.5 hours per week 40 weeks per annum (term time only)

Marlborough Primary School Morice Square Devonport Plymouth PL1 4NJ Tel: 01752 567681 Email: marlborough.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk www.marlborough.plymouth.sch.uk

We are looking to appoint a friendly caring individual to join our dedicated office team. The successful applicant will: - Need to be dependable, enthusiastic & efficient and able to work calmly and accurately in busy situations - Have good communication skills.

- Be self-motivated, flexible & able to work on own initiative.

- Have good organisational skills - Be able to multitask and manage their own workload.

- Previous experience of working in a school environment & knowledge of SIMS could be an advantage Application packs are available by email Marlborough.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk. Visits to the school are welcome.

Closing date: 4th April 2014 – Interviews to be held week beginning 28th April 2014

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