The Schools' Post - Edition 36

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edition: no. 36 13th march 2013

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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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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 benefits 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 confident in working in different environments

• have a flexible approach

• Proof of qualifications 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

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Can you rise to a challenge?

Are you inspired by the prospect of working closely with Plymouth University and Plymouth Teaching Schools Alliance?

If so you may be interested in our two current posts:

POST 1 - KEY STAGE 1 TEACHER(Yr2) Full Time

POST 2 - KEY STAGE 2 TEACHER (Yr3) Minimum 0.6 FTE – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

These posts will be temporary in the first instance running from April 15th 2013 for terms 5 & 6 until August 31st 2013.

we are seeking outstanding teachers who are highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspirational.

Are you able to?

• inspire and motivate all children and promote a love of learning

• create a stimulating and organised learning environment

• Demonstrate a strength in afl and assessment

• Plan for the needs of a variety of learners and abilities

• make a positive difference to our school community

• Be a strong and reliable team member

you will join a friendly team committed to raising standards and caring for our children.

Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Application pack and further details by email to Kath Behan: [email protected]

Closing date: Noon, 20 March 2013.

Interviews will be between 25 – 27 March 2013.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. all staff are expected to share this commitment. an enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.


Mayflower Community School41 Ham Drive, Plymouth, PL2 2NJ

Tel: 01752 365730Website: www.mayflower-school.com

Email: [email protected]: Mr. David Sammels

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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Goosewell SchoolGoosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 9HD

Tel: 01752 482960email: [email protected]

Roll: 610 in September 2013

www.goosewell.plymouth.sch.uk

‘Goosewell is a good school with an outstanding welcoming, inclusive, family ethos’ - Ofsted.


YEAR 5 TEACHERPermanent

we are looking to appoint an already or potentially outstanding, creative teacher to join our school in September 2013 to teach our delightful pupils. This position will suit a teacher in his or her early stage of their career but one who has experience of teaching in years 4, 5 or 6.

You could be the person we appoint if you are: • an inspiring and motivated teacher with the potential to be outstanding• committed to excellence, inclusion and high expectations• highly effective in the planning, teaching and evaluation of all lessons• able to maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families• willing to motivate others, seek and accept advice• rigorous in ensuring all pupils make good progress• able to contribute to the wider life of the school• able to further strengthen the school’s sport, music or icT curriculum and success.

To help you achieve this, we can offer you:• support to develop your teaching through school-centred and external cPD and team work• wonderful pupils who are keen to learn • a very dedicated team of staff in a three class year group• a well resourced and highly regarded school• a strong team ethos including staff, pupils, parents, governors and external agencies.

Please telephone or email the school for an application form and further information and/or to book a visit.

Completed application forms can be emailed to the school email address or posted to the school marked for the attention of Mr John Stephens, Headteacher.

Closing date: 4.00pm, Friday 15th March 2013.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 26th March 2013.

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

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Mount Wise Community Primary School

James Street, Devonport Plymouth PL1 4LATel: 01752 567602

e-mail: [email protected]

Roll: 225

mount wise is a forward looking and expanding Primary School with a rising role and is currently expanding into a two-form entry school that has been supported by a major building programme.

in the recent ofsted report it recognised the pupils ‘Positive attitudes to learning’ Dec 2012.

We are looking for 4 exceptional candidates to fill the following full time posts from September 2013:

1. LITERACY LEADER OF LEARNING (TLR 2.1) Permanent position

applications from candidates with an interest in Speaking and listening and/or mfl would be especially welcome.

2. NUMERACY LEADER OF LEARNING (TLR 2.1) Permanent position

applications from candidates with an interest in icT and/or Science would be especially welcome.

3. CLASSROOM TEACHER (MPS) Permanent position

Please state Key Stage strengths and experience.

4. EARLY YEARS CLASSROOM TEACHER (MPS) Temporary position – 12 Months

To cover maternity leave. we would especially welcome teachers with experience or interest in nursery education.

This school offers the opportunity for the right candidates to drive school improvement and make a significant impact on the lives of children in an area of significant deprivation. we would especially welcome candidates who have had experience of successfully raising standards and have aspirations across the school community to help lead our transformation into a good school.

For further details about the posts and an application pack please e-mail: [email protected]

Applicants are very welcome to visit the school. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: Wednesday 17th April at 12:00pm.

Interview date for TLR and MPS posts: Friday 26th April.

Interview date for the Early Years post: To be confirmed.

mount wise Primary School is committed to equal opportunities. applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. we are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. an enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidates.

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St Joseph’s Catholic Primary SchoolChapel Street Ope, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4DJ

Tel: 01752 563185 Email: [email protected]

www.st-josephs.plymouth.sch.uk


DEPUTY HEAD TEACHERSalary: Group 1. Salary range: L3-L7

St Joseph’s is a small but expanding catholic school in this developing area of Plymouth.

The governors wish to appoint an outstanding teacher with demonstrable leadership experience who is a committed, practising catholic, as Deputy head to support the school through its on-going expansion.

The school has a close family feel and values its catholic ethos while admitting children from a range of faith (and no faith) backgrounds. The school has excellent links with partner primary schools and with the local Devonport community.

We are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher who:

• can confidently and effectively deputise for the head Teacher;

• can quickly form excellent, supportive, pastoral relationships with Staff;

• is an outstanding teacher with experience of teaching in both key stages and has a track record of developing others;

• is approachable for all children and their families and is able to work in partnership with parents, staff, governors and the parish and local community.

For a full person specification and details about how to apply for this full-time, permanent position or to arrange an appointment to visit the school, please contact Jayne Couzins. Telephone: 01752 563185.


Interview date: Monday 25th March 2013.

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

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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.

Required from September 2013

NURSERY NURSEPermanent – 5 mornings a weekGrade D – From £9.2272 per hour – FTE £17.802

a well-organised and enthusiastic nursery nurse is required to join a small and dedicated team.

as a key member of this team you will need to have an interest in the care, learning and development of young children whilst working in an environment in which children’s individual needs are met.

you will be required to support the nursery teacher in providing high quality care and education for children aged 3 and 4 years meeting the requirements set out in the early years foundation Stage (eyfS).

The successful applicant will hold a relevant level 3 early years childcare Qualification and a current Paediatric first aid Qualification.

a sound knowledge of the eyfS gained from experience in an early years setting is vital.

if you are cheerful, imaginative, have had experience of working in partnership with parents and are committed and enthusiastic about continued best practice, then this could be the job for you.

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

CARETAKERSTEACHING ASSISTANTSThe key benefits 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 confident in working in different environments

• have a flexible approach

• Proof of qualifications 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.)


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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St Joseph’s Catholic Primary SchoolChapel Street Ope, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4DJ

Tel: 01752 563185 Email: [email protected]

www.st-josephs.plymouth.sch.uk

MEAL TIME ASSISTANTat St Joseph’s catholic Primary School we strive to make lunchtimes a safe, enjoyable experience where the learning can be as valuable as that in the rest of the school day. if you enjoy working with children and could work from 12.00 to 1.15pm in school term times then maybe you would like to join our experienced team of meal Time assistants.

Please contact Miss Jayne Couzins (Administrator) for further details.

Closing date: 15th March 2013.


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.


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.

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