the schools' post - edition 37

TheSchools’ PostThe recruiTmenT newSleTTer for Primary SchoolS in The SouTh weST

edition: no. 37 20th march 2013

www.theschoolspost.co.uk

wideycourt Primary School

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

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Required for September 2013

DEPUTY hEADTEAchERGroup 2, Salary Range L5 – L9

Stuart road Primary School is a good school, aspiring to move to outstanding. we are an average sized inner city primary school seeking to appoint an outstanding, creative teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning and has the vision and inspiration to lead a dynamic team. as well as Deputy head duties this post has a teaching commitment of 0.8.

Our new Deputy head will:

• be committed to working closely with children, staff, parents, Governors and the local community

• have experience of leadership and management skills and a desire to develop these further

• be energetic, creative, resilient and able to embrace the challenges in this exciting, vibrant school

• have excellent communication skills and demonstrate openness and honesty

• be an excellent team player who enjoys working collaboratively

• be focussed on raising and achieving high standards with drive and energy

We offer you:

• friendly, enthusiastic and well-motivated children

• the opportunity to work in full partnership with the head teacher and SlT

• a supportive and proactive Governing Body, committed to: staff development, excellence and driving the School improvement agenda forward

• a commitment to on-going professional development

• a friendly, fl exible, proactive team of committed staff

Visits by prior arrangement are welcomed and encouraged – please phone the school offi ce.

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: www.stuartroad.org

closing Date: Monday 15th April 2013.

Interview date: Wednesday 1st May 2013.

Stuart road Primary School is fully committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.


Stuart Road Primary SchoolPalmerston Street, Stoke, Plymouth PL1 5LL

Tel: 01752 567668Email:[email protected]: www.stuartroad.org

headteacher: Mr Mitch FrameRoll: 232

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‘This is a popular growing school that lies at the heart of its community. a welcoming, caring atmosphere and effective teaching promote the pupils’ good achievement’ – ofsted, Sept 2012


UPPER KS2 TEAchERS x 2 POSTS Full time/permanent

Due to our continuing school expansion and the opening of new classroom facilities in September 2013, we are looking to appoint 2 outstanding teachers to join our year 5/6 team. although experience in upper KS2 is desirable, these posts are suitable for teachers at any career stage. what is important is that you are a teacher who is:• committed to inclusion and able to foster positive, purposeful relationships with children and their families.• a skilled practitioner who can plan and deliver experiences, ensuring all learners achieve their potential and who, under your guidance, aspire to achieve even more.• a confident teacher who enables children to explore their learning.• a reliable team member, able to contribute to our strong team ethos, dedicated to both continuing your own professional development and supporting the development of others.• able to bring your sense of humour and energetic personality to add a further dimension to our school.

we can offer you:• lively, lovely and interested children who try their hardest and behave well.• a large, motivated and caring staff who are proud of their achievements to date, but who are dedicated to continued school improvement.• extensive school-centred and external cPD, within a culture that encourages both risk-taking and reflection.• an outstanding, modern, well-resourced learning environment in which to work.• a supportive Governing body, who work actively in partnership to secure the school aims.

Successful applicants would be expected to take on full or partial responsibility for a curriculum area. on application, please outline your areas of curriculum expertise and subject interests.

if you think you would enjoy working in a school on its journey from good to outstanding, this could be your opportunity.

The application pack is available on our school website: www.riverside.plymouth.sch.uk

completed application forms can be e-mailed to the school e-mail address, or posted to the school marked for the attention of Mr Brian Jones – head Teacher.

closing date: Noon, Friday 19th April 2013.

Provisional interview date: Tuesday 30th April 2013.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and are scheduled for Tuesday 26th march at 9.30am and wednesday 27th march at 2.30pm. Please contact the school to arrange a visit.

riverside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all staff require an enhanced DBS disclosure.


Riverside community SchoolPoole Park Road, Barne Barton

Plymouth PL5 1DDTel: 01752 365297

Email: [email protected]

Roll: 510 + 36 Place Nursery, Ages 3 to 11 headteacher: Mr Brian Jones

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mary Dean’s is a highly successful school in a beautiful village on the outskirts of Plymouth. The school was originally set up by mary Dean in 1734. The school was inspected by ofSTeD in January 2012 resulting in good judgements in all areas.

POST 1 -Required from September 2013

YEAR 6 TEAchERPart-TimeMPS - Permanent - 2 Days a week (Ideally plus 3 mornings a week from November to May)we have a vacancy for a year 6 teacher to join our Key Stage 2 team. we are looking for an enthusiastic and talented year 6 teacher who is adaptable and can work well with other team members. The person appointed would need the skills and qualities necessary to maintain the consistently high levels of attainment the school has maintained for many years. The ability to build good relationships with children, staff and parents is important and a sense of humour is vital.

Please state curriculum strengths.

POST 2 -Required from September 2013

YEAR 1 TEAchER Part-TimeMPS – Permanent – 2 ½ day a week(re-advertised – previous applicants still being considered)

we have a vacancy for a teacher to join our Key Stage 1 team, initially in a year 1 class. we are looking for an enthusiastic and talented year 1 teacher who is adaptable, can work well with other team members and has the skills to help us raise standards. This is a re-advertisement, previous applicants are still being considered.

Please state curriculum strengths.

This is a happy and successful school and we would like to hear from you if you feel you can help us build on our strengths.

An application form and further details are available from the school’s website: www.marydeansprimaryschool.co.uk or from the school by written request, collection or email: [email protected]

closing date: Tuesday 16th April 2013.

mary Dean’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure procedures.


Mary Dean’s c of E Primary SchoolMary Dean Avenue, Tamerton Foliot

Plymouth PL5 4LSTel: (01752) 773521 Fax: (01752) 773324

Roll: 371headteacher: Mr. N.E. Sparrow

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Required for September 2013 A permanent full time

FOUNDATION STAGE TEAchERwe would like to welcome an outstanding, flexible and highly motivated early years Teacher to join our team in the foundation Stage classes.

We are looking for a teacher who can:

• create and teach an imaginative and stimulating curriculum

• embrace new ideas and challenges

• work as part of the team and join in with the life of the school and its community

• Demonstrate high expectations of children’s learning and behaviour

Visits to the school are welcome - please phone the school office on (01752) 365410 to arrange a time.

This post would be suitable for a newly qualified teacher.

An application form is available from the school (please send a stamped A4 self-addressed envelope).

closing date: Thursday 28th March 2013.

Shortlisting will take place in the week commencing Monday 15th April 2013.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 22nd April 2013.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service is required for this post.


Plaistow hill Infant and Nursery School

Roman Way, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2DTTel: (01752) 365410

www.plaistowhill.plymouth.sch.ukheadteacher: Mrs Fiona hazeel

(Roll 174 + 44 Nursery)

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Due to our huge success SUPPLY+ is looking to recruit the following, on a rolling recruitment basis:-

PRIMARY TEAchERS NQTs and Experienced (Plymouth + Exeter)

The key benefi ts of joining Supply+ are:

• cPD opportunities

• no buy-out clause (if you are offered a job, we will not take a fee)

• competitive salary/excellent rates of pay

You will be required to:

• Be confi dent in working in different environments

• have a fl exible approach

• Proof of qualifi cations will be required

• reliable and committed

To apply please visit www.supplyplus.org.uk


PAPh Plymouth Association of Primary heads

Room 129, UcP Marjon, Derriford, Plymouth PL6 8Bh.

Tel: 01752 784436Email: [email protected]

www.supplyplus.org.uk

Plymouth Associationof Primary Heads

Leigham Primary Schoolcockington close, Leigham, Plymouth, PL6 8RF

Tel: 01752 790990Website: www.leigham-primary.plymouth.sch.uk.

headteacher Mrs J Bellamy

Leigham Primary School …… a caring, learning community

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DEPUTY hEADTEAchER Group 3 Salary range L8-12

leigham Primary School is a good school, aspiring to move to outstanding. we are a large primary school serving a varied catchment area. Despite being part of a large city we enjoy extensive grounds and exciting outdoor space. The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, creative teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning and has the vision and inspiration to lead a dynamic team. as well as Deputy head duties this post may involve a limited teaching commitment of up to 0.4.

Our new Deputy head will be:

• an outstanding teacher, ideally with experience across the primary age range.

• committed to engaging all stakeholders in the drive for excellence.

• committed to promoting the achievement of all, as well as understanding Sen and how to support the more vulnerable members of the school community.

• able to lead on assessment for learning and have experience of rigorous tracking and data analysis which has impacted substantially on progress.

• able to demonstrate successful whole school leadership in school improvement.

• an excellent communicator with strong levels of emotional intelligence and experience of: leading teams, coaching staff, working with Governors and supporting parents.

In return we can offer:

• a vibrant and motivated team of professionals who are willing to learn with and from each other.

• a strong and interested group of pupils, with determined aspirations, who enjoy contributing actively to their learning.

• a supportive and proactive Governing Body, committed to: staff development, excellence and driving the School improvement agenda forward.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01752 790990.

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: www.leigham-primary.plymouth.sch.uk

closing date: Noon, Thursday 21st March 2013.

Interview dates: 16th & 17th April 2013.

leigham Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


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Required as soon as possible

TEAchING ASSISTANT Level 2 Band c, Temporary

we are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and committed Teaching assistant who is able to inspire and motivate pupils and be able to support the school’s christian ethos. This is a full-time post in foundation. applicants will be expected to have a minimum of nVQ2 in Teaching and learning or equivalent and at least two years’ experience working within an early years setting.

This post is temporary pending transition to academy status. it is a great opportunity for the right person to join our dedicated team.

An application pack is available from [email protected] or see our school website www.st-georges.plymouth.sch.uk

closing date: Noon, Monday 15th April 2013.

Interviews will be held w/c 22nd April 2013.

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 subjected to enhanced DBS employment checks.

St George’s church of England Primary School

Admiralty Street, Plymouth PL1 3RXTel: 01752 224863

Email: [email protected]: st-georges.plymouth.sch.uk

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Due to our huge success SUPPLY+ is looking to recruit the following, on a rolling recruitment basis:-

cARETAKERSTEAchING ASSISTANTSThe key benefi ts of joining Supply+ are:

• cPD opportunities

• no buy-out clause (if you are offered a job, we will not take a fee)

• competitive salary/excellent rates of pay

You will be required to:

• Be confi dent in working in different environments

• have a fl exible approach

• Proof of qualifi cations will be required

• reliable and committed

To apply please visit www.supplyplus.org.uk

PAPh Plymouth Association of Primary heads

Room 129, UcP Marjon, Derriford, Plymouth PL6 8Bh.


www.supplyplus.org.uk


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Required to work in our nursery unitOne or two

ASSISTANT NURSERY NURSES (NVQ 3 OR EQUIVALENT)Scale c point 14-17 Actual salary £12,13217.5 hours per week £6,533

This could be suitable for one full time or two part time posts. If part time, each post will be for 17.5 hours per week, This will consist of a morning and/or an afternoon session.

This will be for a fixed term contract of one year in the first instance.

you will be working with our two year old children as part of our nursery team. This role is being funded from the me 2 initiative.

we are looking for someone who is willing and able to work as part of a team of dedicated staff. you must have a sound knowledge of both the foundation stage and the early learning goals.

Visits to the nursery are encouraged.

An application form for each post and further details are available from our web site and also from our business manager. (Please include a large stamped and addressed envelope.)

closing date. Thursday 28th March 2013.

Interviews will take place soon after Easter.

we are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of our children at all times and an enhanced DBS check is a requirement for this post.


high Street Primary Schoolhigh Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3SJTel: (01752) 225649 Fax: (01752) 222031

Website: www.highstreet.plymouth.sch.ukE-mail: [email protected]

Roll: 180 + 72 place nursery unit.

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Required to cover for maternity leave

EXPERIENcED NURSERY NURSE (NNEB OR EQUIVALENT) Full time, fixed term postScale D point 19 Annual salary £17,802

we are looking for someone who is willing to work as part of a team of dedicated staff. you must have a sound knowledge of both the foundation stage and the early learning goals.

Visits to the nursery are highly desirable.

An application form for this post and further details are available from our web site and also from our business manager. (Please include a large stamped and addressed envelope.)

closing date: Thursday 28th March 2013.

Interviews will be held soon after Easter.

Starting date will be sometime between June and July depending on the current member of staff’s confinement date.

we are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of our children at all times and an enhanced DBS check is a requirement of this post.


high Street Primary Schoolhigh Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3SJTel: (01752) 225649 Fax: (01752) 222031

Website: www.highstreet.plymouth.sch.ukE-mail: [email protected]

Roll: 180 + 72 place nursery unit.

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we would like to welcome outstanding, enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individuals, to initially join our team to support pupils with special educational needs. The successful post-holders will be expected to support pupils to develop skills of independence, self-confidence and social interaction, as part of a team, as well as having high expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour.

Required from 15th April 2013

0.38FTE TEAchING ASSISTANT (LEVEL 1)NJc Grade B (temporary)

The post holder is required to work for 10 hours per week, which may rise to 15 hours per week, to work with a pupil in the nursery, who has communication and interaction needs. The hours are from 1.15pm to 3.15pm daily. There will be a requirement to provide intimate care. This position is temporary as funding is reviewed each term.

The ideal candidate will have an nVQ3, experience of working one to one with pupils with Sen and demonstrate a willingness to work as part of a team.

Please contact Mrs Debbie Maher (Early Years Phase Leader) or Mrs Jude Ives (Inclusion co-ordinators) for an informal chat. Application is by letter (no more than one side of A4) to answer the following question:

‘What are the challenges of working ‘one to one’ with a pupil with Special Educational Needs, and how would you overcome them?’

closing date: Friday 22nd March 2013, 12 noon.

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 Disclosure and Barring Service check.


Shakespeare Primary School400, honicknowle Lane, honicknowle,

Plymouth PL5 3JUheadteacher: Mrs Karen Menis

NOR: 410 + 36 place Nursery, Ages 3 to 11

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LUNchTIME PLAYLEADERS x 2we are looking to recruit two lunchtime playleaders to supervise outdoor play and indoor games for 4-11 year olds. This is a valued position in our school which enriches the childs learning experience. you will be expected to work from 12.15pm until 1.30pm every day, term time only.

Please apply by letter to the headteacher, Mr J. Wallace or contact Miss Griffiths (Administrator) for further details 01752 567660.

closing Date: Monday 29th April 2013.

This post is subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

college Road Primary Schoolcollege Road, Keyham, Plymouth PL2 1NS


www.collegeroadschool.co.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). The estimated cost of this additional charge ranges from £50 to £70 for each position, depending on the amount of positions advertised. A minimum of 2 positions will have to be advertised to ensure these rates can be offered.

The cost, including the cost of the Herald listing, is still substantially cheaper than a full advertisement in the Herald.

Below is previous weeks listing in the recruitment section of The Herald ....

We propose to place an advertisement in The Herald each week to point applications at The Schools’ Post Website.

TheSchools Post



Herald Listing

Application details are available online at

w: theschoolspost.co.uk

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