the schools' post edition 5

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

edition: no.5 23rd may 2012

www.theschoolspost.co.uk

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

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ford is an inclusive, vibrant inner-city Primary School with a rising roll. The ofsted inspection carried out in october 2009 graded the school as “good” overall. The school is proud of its achievements with pupils with Special educational needs and the progress made by all children.

Required for September 2012

ExPERiENcEd iNSPiRATiONAL KS2 TEAchERFull Time Temporary in the first instance – this position is due to be advertised as a permanent post later in the year.

nB – This post would also be suitable for somebody considering a 1 year secondment.

we are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher to join our successful school. we are looking for somebody who can motivate and inspire our children to help them achieve their potential.

We are looking for:

• provenexperienceofimprovingpupilprogressandattainment

• anabilitytomaintainapositiverelationshipwithpupils,colleagues, parents and outside agencies

• acommitmenttoexcellence,inclusionandhighexpectations

• anabilityandwillingnesstocontributetothewiderlifeoftheschool

The ability to lead Assessment for Learning and/or PE across the whole school would be a strong advantage.

In return, we can offer:

• theopportunitytoworkalongsideahighlymotivatedandwelcoming team

• acreativecurriculumaimedatinspiringourchildrentolearnandachieve

• asupportnetworktoincludeMAST,TA’s,fellowteachingstaffandapro- active SlT

we welcome visits to school and would be happy to show you around on monday 11th June at 11.00am, 1.00pm or 3.30pm. if you are unable to make these times, we may be able accommodate a suitable date and time – email for details.

Please email the school for an application form and further information and/or to book a visit. Email: [email protected]

Completed application forms can be emailed to the above address or posted to the school marked for the attention of Mr Jonathan Thomas, Headteacher.

Closing date: 5.00pm on Monday 18th June 2012.

Interview Date: Thursday 28th June 2012.

we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all childrenandexpectallstaffandvolunteerstosharethiscommitment.Thisappointment is subject to enhanced crB employment checks.

Ford Primary School cambridge Rd, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 1PU

Roll: 171 + 35 P/T NurseryTel: 01752 567661


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Required for September 2012 - we are looking for

Two FuLL TIME PERMANENT gENERAL cLASS TEAchERS• AKS3classteachertoteacharangeofsubjects(includingmathsand english): a primary trained practitioner would be ideally suited to the post.

• AprimarytrainedpractitionertoteachaKS2class

OurlastOFSTEDdescribedusas‘Outstanding’wehaveoutstandingKS2-4cVa scores being in the top 100 schools twice in the last four years. we have some amazing vocational facilities which support our Business and enterprise specialism, enriched by international links with schools in china which our pupils visit each year.

Please visit our website www.combepaffordschool.co.uk to download an application form.

Closing date for applications is 30th May 2012 at 9.00am.

Applications should be returned to [email protected].

Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact the admin office on 01803 327902 to arrange.

The school is committed to safeguarding children in its care and the successful appointment is subject to a satisfactory crB enhanced Disclosure.

Combe Pafford Business & Enterprise SchoolSteps Lane, watcombe, Torquay, Devon TQ2 8NL

Phone: 01803 327902 Fax: 01803 327902

E-mail: [email protected] Head Teacher: Mr M. Lock


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Required for September 2012 - we are looking for a

FuLL TIME PERMANENT TEACHER To WORK WiThiN OUR KS4 ASd bASEan ability to teach a wide range of subjects would be essential and a knowledge of aSD an advantage although training can be provided to the successful candidate

Salary Scale MPS

OurlastOFSTEDdescribedusas‘Outstanding’,wehaveoutstandingKS2-4cVa scores being in the top 100 schools twice in the last four years. we have some amazing vocational facilities which support our Business and enterprise specialism, enriched by international links with schools in china which our pupils visit each year.

Please visit our website www.combepaffordschool.co.uk to download an application form.

Closing date for applications is 30th May 2012 at 9.00am.


Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact the admin office on 01803 327902 to arrange.




Phone: 01803 327902 Fax: 01803 327902


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TEACHER - PERMANENT PoST an outstanding teacher to continue our journey from ‘Good’ to ‘outstanding’.

ApplicantsshouldstatetheirstrengthandKeyStageexpertiseasthispostcouldbeeitherKS1orKS2.Thesuccessfulcandidatewillbeappointedonthebasis of their strength of teaching and learning.

Candidates should:

• BeabletoupholdtheCatholicethosoftheschool

• Promotehighexpectationsofprogressandattainment

• Becommittedtoworkingaspartofateam

• Havegoodinterpersonalskills

we can offer:

• Theopportunitytoworkalongsideahighlymotivatedandwelcoming team

• Acommitmenttoprofessionaldevelopment

informal visits are welcome on wednesday 30th may and friday 1st June at 2.30pm.

Please contact the school via email for an application pack and to book a school visit.

Closing date: 4pm, Friday 15th June 2012.



Keyham barton Catholic Primary School

Renown Street, Keyham, Plymouth PL2 2DETel: 01752 567684

E: [email protected]: www.keyhambarton.plymouth.sch.uk

Roll: 206 Headteacher: Mr K Norris

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TEAchER KEy STAgE 2 (ILSHAM ACADEMy) Full Time, MPS

TEAchER KEy STAgE 1 (ELLACoMBE ACADEMy) Full Time, MPS

The Directors of the learning academy Partnership, committed to achieveing‘ExcellenceforAll’,arelookingtoappointtwooutstandingteachers to join our talented team. The successful candidates will be expectedtorisetothechallengeofdevelopingandsharingoutstandingpractice across the partnership. we are encouraging applications from experienced,outstandingteachers,however,exceptionalnewlyqualifiedteachers will also be considered.

Inreturn,wewillofferyou,firstclass,collaborativeprofessionaldevelopmentand career and leadership opportunities working within a supportive and dynamic team.

our learning academy Partnership consists of two supportive schools, IlshamCofEAcademy(roll180),andEllacombeAcademy(roll310),where children and adults learn together. ilsham is an outstanding national Support School and ellacombe is a rapidly improving school on its journey to outstanding.Together,wearecommittedtoachieving‘ExcellenceforAll’,working together as one team with one board of directors.

Onepostwillbepermanent.Thesecondpost,inthefirstinstance,willbetemporary until 31st august 2013, due to a maternity cover and restructuring across the partnership to create small class sizes. contracts offered will be decided at interview.

Thisisanopportunityforbothexperienced,outstandingteachersandoutstanding nQTs.

for these posts you will:• Beacaring,reflectiveandinspirationalteacherwithhighexpectations and proven records of raising attainment.

• Haveregardandrespectforthedifferingnatureofachurchschool within the academy Trust Partnership and uphold and support the christian distinctiveness within the trust.

• Befullycommittedtocareerdevelopmenttopromotethehighest standards for all.

we welcome visits to the learning academy Partnership. These will take place as follows:- ilsham academy, 23rd may at 9am and4pmandEllacombeAcademy,24thMayat9amand4pm. To make an appointment to visit, please telephone mrs rowe on [email protected]

we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andyoungpeople,andexpectallstaffandvolunteerstosharethiscommitment.ACRBdisclosureisrequiredforthispost.

For further information, please contact Mrs L Atkinson, Executive Principal. Please find the application pack on the websites www.ilsham.com and www.ellacombe.co.uk or email [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 25th May 2012


Learning Academy Partnership (South west)

Ilsham Church of England Academy and Ellacombe Academy

Ellacombe Church Road, Torbay, TQ1 1TGT: 01803 293040

E: [email protected]: 180 and 310

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Required from September 2012

KEy STAgE 2 TEAchER, SENcO AND oNE CuRRICuLuM AREAFull Time, PermanentMPS and SEN AllowancePromotionhascreatedanexcitingopportunityforanoutstandingteachertojoinourfriendlyschoolinthehistoricfishingportofBrixham.Wearelookingforsomeonewhoisresourceful,inspiringand enthusiastic and has the clear strategic thinking to lead the development of special educational needs throughout the school

The successful candidate will also be a valued member of the senior leadership team and the school is willing to support them to achieve the national award for Sen coordination.

Closing date: 25th May 2012

we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenandyoungpeople,andexpectallstaffandvolunteerstoshare this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a fully enhanced crB.

St. Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

Polhearne Way, brixham, devon TQ2 0EETel: 01803 851647

Headteacher: Mr. M. TookeyE-mail:

[email protected]

www.margaret-clitherow-primary.torbay.sch.uk


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Required until March 2013

TEMPoRARy 0.2 TEACHING PoSTDrakePrimaryisahappyandhighachievingschoolwithanexcellentreputation, with staff dedicated to the achievement of all our children.Werequireadynamic,enthusiasticteachertojoinourexperiencedteam. The post is initially for two terms to support the provision of PPa cover.Itwillrequireanabilitytoworkacrossbothkeystagesandtobeflexibleinapproach.Applicantsshouldstateanyparticularcurricularstrength that could be built into the current PPa programme.

Closing date 25th May 2012.

Short listing 29th May 2012.

Interviews 22th June 2012.

we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenandyoungpeople,andexpectallstaffandvolunteerstoshare this commitment. This appointment is subject to enhanced crB employment checks.

Drake Primary School1 Johnston Terrace ope, Keyham, Plymouth, PL2 2EN

Tel: 01752 567649Email: [email protected]

www.drake.primary.sch.uk


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Required from September 2012

PA TO ThE hEAd ANd dEPUTy PERMANENT (39 wEEKS)grade F

we are looking to appoint a hard-working and enthusiastic individual to work as part of a busy admin team. The role involves a variety of administration and reception duties. you should have a positive and proactiveoutlookwiththeinitiativeandflexibilitytoworkinabusyandchallenging school environment.

our last ofSTeD described us as outstanding, we also have outstanding KS2-4CVAscoresbeinginthetop100schoolstwiceinthelastfiveyears. we have some amazing vocational facilities which support our Business and enterprise specialism, enriched by international links with schools in china which our pupils visit each year.

For further details please visit our website www.combepaffordschool.co.uk to download an application form and job details.

Closing date for applications is 9am, wednesday 30th May 2012.





Phone: 01803 327902 Fax: 01803 327902


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Required from September 2012 to join our ambitious team - we are looking to recruit

4 x TEAchiNg ASSiSTANTS to the following positions:-

1 x Teaching assistant on a permanent basis full time (30.4 hours per week over 39 weeks)

1 x Teaching assistant on a permanent position part time

2 x Teaching assistants on a temporary basis to cover Maternity leave (30.4 hours per week over 39 weeks)

Theworkinghoursforfulltimepostswillbe30.4hoursperweekover39 weeks per year and the salary payable will be pro-rata within Job evaluated Grade c. our last ofSTeD described us as outstanding, we alsohaveoutstandingKS2-4CVAscoresbeinginthetop100schoolstwiceinthelastfiveyears.Wehavesomeamazingvocationalfacilitieswhich support our Business and enterprise specialism, enriched by international links with schools in china which our pupils visit each year.

For further details please visit our website www.combepaffordschool.co.uk to download an application form and job details.

Closing date for applications is 9am, wednesday 30th May 2012.





Phone: 01803 327902 Fax: 01803 327902


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2 x TEAchiNg ASSiSTANTS - PERMANENT PoSTSFull time, term time only

KeyhamBartonCatholicPrimarySchoolhasanEnhancedSpecialistProvisionforchildrendiagnosedwithAutisticSpectrumDisorder(ASD).Duetotheschoolsetting,experiencewithchildrenontheAutisticSpectrum would be highly desirable.

ExperiencewithworkingwithSENchildrenisarequirement.

KeyhamBartonCatholicprimaryisahappyschoolwhichendeavoursto provide the best possible education for all pupils.

This post requires the individuals to:

• BeabletoupholdtheCatholicethosoftheschool

• Beawareoftheschool’sSENPolicy

• LiaisewithclassteachersandSENcoaboutindividualchildren

• Recordprogressofthechildrenasrequiredbytheclassteacher, Senco or other professionals

• Possiblyworkone-to-onewithanominatedchildwhomayhaveASD

• Liaisewithparentsonadaytodaylevel

we can offer:

• Theopportunitytoworkalongsideahighlymotivatedand welcoming team

• Acommitmenttoprofessionaldevelopment

informal visits are welcome on wednesday 30th may and friday 1st June at 2.30pm.

Please contact the school via email for an application pack and to book a school visit.

Closing date: 4pm, Friday 15th June 2012.



Keyham barton Catholic Primary School

Renown Street, Keyham, Plymouth PL2 2DETel: 01752 567684

E: [email protected]: www.keyhambarton.plymouth.sch.uk

Roll: 206 Headteacher: Mr K Norris

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woodlands School provides specialist education for pupils with complexphysical,sensoryandmedicalneeds.Westronglysupport the professional development of all staff to ensure that pupils’ needs are met by happy, well developed staff.

TEAchiNg ASSiSTANT (TEMPoRARy)Specifically for 1:1 Sensory Support28.75 hours/week – 39 weeks a yearBand D (£17,802 - £20,198 pro rata)

Temporarypositionrequiredforimmediatestartorassoonaspossible.Thispostisspecificallyrequiredtoprovideindividualisedsupporttoayoung person who is deaf-blind. The post would involve working with a specialist team for multisensory impairment and other sensory specialist TAtoprovidehighqualityprovisionforayoungperson.ApplicantsshouldbequalifiedtoaminimumofNVQ3levelorequivalent.

The key aspects of this role are: to provide sensory interpretation of the world to the child to support their learning, promote effective communication and develop personal independence skills. This post willrequiresomeunderstandingofvisualandhearingimpairmentaswell as multisensory impairment. Training can be provided for very specialised skills such as BSl signing and on-body communication. an understanding of the principles of behaviour management and interpreting communication through behaviour would be an advantage.

Thisroleprovidesanexcitingopportunitytosupportachildinauniquewaywhichbringsmanyrewards.Thesuccessfulapplicantwould be working within a class team and would receive the support and guidance of the woodlands Sensory advice team to constantly improveanddeveloptheirskillsandexpertiseinthisarea.

Application packs are available to download from our website. If you would like to visit the school prior to applying, please contact Sarah Pain, Personnel Administrator.

Closing Date: Noon, Friday 1st June 2012.

Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 25th June 2012.

if you have not heard from us by friday 22nd June, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting equalityofopportunity.ThispostissubjecttoanenhancedCriminalrecord check.

woodlands Schoolwood View Learning Community

Off Tamerton Foliot RoadPlymouth PL6 5ESTel: 01752 300101

Email: [email protected]

www.woodlands.plymouth.sch.uk


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woodlands School provides specialist education for pupils with complexphysical,sensoryandmedicalneeds.Westronglysupport the professional development of all staff to ensure that pupils’ needs are met by happy, well developed staff.

Required for September 2012 until July 2013.

TEAchiNg ASSiSTANTS (TEMPoRARy) 6 PoSTS AVAILABLE28.75 hours/week – 39 weeks a yearBand D (£17,802 - £20,198 pro rata)

These posts offer an opportunity to anyone who wants to work as part of a successful multi-disciplinary team and further their understanding ofworkingwithyoungpeoplewithdisabilities.Thepostmayrequireone-to-onecareofanominatedchild.ApplicantsshouldbequalifiedtoaminimumofNVQ3levelorequivalent.

Application packs are available to download from our website. If you would like to visit the school prior to applying, please contact Sarah Pain, Personnel Administrator.

Closing date: Noon, Friday 1st June 2012.

Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 25th June 2012.

if you have not heard from us by friday 22nd June, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting equalityofopportunity.ThispostissubjecttoanenhancedCriminalrecord check.

woodlands Schoolwood View Learning Community

Off Tamerton Foliot RoadPlymouth PL6 5ESTel: 01752 300101

Email: [email protected]

www.woodlands.plymouth.sch.uk


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PERMANENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 35hrs per week, 39 weeks per year. Grade C (£15,725 - £17,161) pro rata to start as soon as possible.

Due to the promotion of the current postholder, we wish to appoint a well organised, enthusiastic, reliable member of staff to join our highly motivated team.

Keyresponsibilities:

•Receptiondutiesandassistingparents

•Provideefficientclericalsupportwithinabusyoffice

•Maildistribution

•Administrationofschoolmeals

•Cashhandling

•Managementofpupildata.

IdeallyyouwillhaveexperienceofusingSIMSandbecomputerliteratein the use of word and Publisher packages. The ability to multi task and manage your own workload are essential, as is a sense of humour!

we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare, and the post will be subject to an enhanced crB check.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.collegeroadschool.co.uk

Closing date: 12 noon, 25th May 2012.

Interview date: 12th June 2012.

College Road Primary School college Road, Keyham, Plymouth, devon PL2 1NS

Tel: 01752 567660Headteacher: Mr J B wallace

Roll: 188email: [email protected]

www.collegeroadschool.co.uk


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PERMANENT CARETAKERGrade D – 29 hours per week all year – 25 days annual leave. Wewishtoappointareliable,flexibleandfriendlyindividualtojoinourteam.Youwillberequiredto:

•Carryoutkeyholderdutiesandrespondtoemergencycall-outs

•Undertakelettingduties

•AssisttheHeadteacherwithgeneralsecurityoftheschoolpremises

•CarryoutdailyinspectionsofthepremisesandreportfindingsHelp maintaintheinternalandexternalfabricoftheschool

•Carryoutthesupervisionandallocationofworktoateamof cleaning staff

•Beresponsiblefororderingarangeofcleaningmaterials

•Carryoutminorrepairsandliaisewithexternalcontractors

•Undertakeotherdutiesappropriatetothegradeofthepost

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

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.collegeroadschool.co.uk

Closing date: 12 noon, 25th May 2012.

Interview date: 11th June 2012.

College Road Primary School college Road, Keyham, Plymouth, devon PL2 1NS

Tel: 01752 567660Headteacher: Mr J B wallace

Roll: 188email: [email protected]

www.collegeroadschool.co.uk


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Required for 1st September

0.5 FTE TEACHING ASSISTANT (Level 2) ~ NJC Grade C (Permanent) Wewouldliketowelcomeanoutstanding,enthusiastic,flexibleandhighly motivated individual, to initially join our team to support raising standards in year 6.

TheidealcandidatewillhaveanNVQ3,experienceofworkingwithpupilsinupperprimaryanddemonstrateexceptionalliteracyandnumeracy skills. The hours will be every morning from monday to friday.

we offer a warm welcome to prospective candidates. Please contact theHeadteacherorDeputyHeadteacheron01752312048,foraninformal chat.

Application forms are 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: 12 noon, Friday 1st June 2012.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenandexpectsallstaffandvolunteerstosharethiscommitment.all posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal records Bureau Disclosure.

Shakespeare Primary School400, Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle,

Plymouth PL5 3JuTel: 01752 312048

Email: [email protected] teacher: Mrs Karen Menis

Roll: 420 + 36 place Nursery, Ages 3 to 11

www.shakespeare.plymouth.sch.uk


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