the schools' post edition 7

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

edition: no.7 6th June 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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Required for September 2012

Y4 TEAchER MPS - TEMPORARY fOR ONE YEARwe are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly and supportive school team.

mount wise is a satisfactory improving school, with many outstanding features including behaviour and links with its community partners and parents. you would be joining a reshaped Key Stage 2 team and would play a key role in continuing to raise aspirations and achievement.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an outstanding classroom practitioner who has high expectations of teaching and learning as well as behaviour for all children;

• can work as part of a team and contribute to its development;

• has some experience of working within Key Stage 2;

• is prepared to take an active part in the school community.

we would welcome applications from nQTs as well as more experienced colleagues.

If you are interested in the post please contact us to arrange a visit and or request an application form and other details on 01752 567602 or e-mail [email protected].

There will be an opportunity to look around school on Thursday 13th June 2012 and Tuesday 19th June 2012, commencing at 3:45pm.

closing date: Monday 25th June 2012

Interview date: 4th July 2012

we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. an enhanced crB disclosure will be required to be undertaken.

Mount Wise community Primary School

James Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon PL1 4LA

Telephone: 01752 567602

fax: 01752 605332

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mountwiseprimary.co.uk

headteacher: chris West BEd(hons)


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TEAchER - MPSTemporary

we are looking for an outstanding, motivated and flexible teacher to join our happy team.

The post will be to cover PPa and management release time, therefore the person appointed will need to be confident teaching across all ages and keystages.

You should

• have a record of good or outstanding teaching

• understand how to motivate pupils to make good progress

• have high expectations of behaviour and learning

• have the ability to work as part of a team

In return we offer

• a happy and supportive environment

• hardworking and dedicated colleagues

• a commitment to continued professional development

• fabulous children and families

Visist to the school are welcome during the week beginning 11th June 2012. Please ring the office for a suitable time.

closing date: Noon, Monday 18th June 2012.

we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. a crB disclosure is required for this post.


Eggbuckland Vale Primary School charfield Drive, Eggbuckland, Plymouth PL6 5PS

Tel: 01752 703656 fax (01752) 769802


Website:www.eggbucklandvale.plymouth.sch.uk

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TEAchER - MPSfull Time - Temporary

Glen Park Primary School is a successful school with a talented and creative staff. we are looking for a talented and outstanding teacher to join our team. The post is to cover the maternity leave of an existing member of staff and is likely to be from mid-late September until July 2013.

for further information and an application form, please go to our school website www.glenpark.plymouth.sch.uk and apply on a standard Plymouth city council application form.

closing date: friday 29th June 2012.

Interview date: Wednesday 11th July 2012.

Glen Park Primary SchoolGlen Road, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 2DETel: 01752 339073 fax: 01752 336575

Email: [email protected]: www.glenpark.plymouth.sch.uk

(Roll 355)head Teacher: Mrs. A. Newall


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KEY STAGE 1/2 PMLD TEAchERMPS + SEN Allowancemayfield is a successful and popular school catering for pupils between the ages of 2-19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties.

we are seeking to recruit a qualified teacher with experience of profound and multiple learning difficulties. we are looking for a teacher who is flexible, adaptable and able to cope with the demands of working with life limited pupils. Suitably experienced nQTs are invited to apply.

An information pack is available to download from the school website (www.mayfield-special.torbay.sch.uk) or from the headteacher (Large A4 SAE envelope please). cVs will not be accepted in place of a standard application form.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; please contact the school to arrange a suitable time (01803 328375).

closing date for applications: Noon, 21st June 2012.

we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced crB disclosure.

Mayfield School Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay Devon TQ2 8Nh

Tel: 01803 328375Email: [email protected]: www.mayfield-special.torbay.sch.uk


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SuPPLY+ is a new and unique partnership between PAPh, MARJONS and Plymouth university.our prime aim is to effect change within our school system by nurturing, developing and sustaining the talent within our city. our workforce is key to achieving these goals. 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 68 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 city schools.

we are looking for a further 20 teachers to be part of this innovate venture.

hOW TO APPLYin order for us to sift through the initial application process, we ask you to express and interest of becoming part of this new and exciting project by doing the following:

1. convince us that you are or have the potential to be an outstanding teacher.

2. use one sheet of A4, containing your photo, name, contact details, mobile number and what schools you have taught in. also the name and phone number of two referees from education.

3. use words, pictures, whatever you want to explain to us ‘WhAT cONSTITuTES OuTSTANDING PRAcTIcE IN ThE cLASSROOM AND hOW YOu hAVE DEMONSTRATED ThIS’

4. Send this one A4 sheet to Pete nash, PaPh offi ce, room 129, ucP marjon, Derriford, Plymouth, Pl6 8Bh. cLOSING DATE is 5pm WEDNESDAY 20th June 2012.

5. Short listed candidates will be invited for an interview. These posts are subject to a successful enhanced crB.

if you are not committed to being amongst the best teachers in the city, which takes hard work and the commitment to work beyond contracted hours to develop further, then this will not be for you.

We wish you luck and look forward to reading your initial applications.


PAPh Plymouth Association of Primary heads

Pete Nash, PAPh Office, Room 129, ucP Marjon, Derriford,

Plymouth PL6 8Bh.

[email protected] 07846 787500 (during half term)

Plymouth Associationof Primary Heads

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Required from 1st September 2012

PRIMARY cLASS TEAchERSalary: Teachers Pay ScalePart- Time – 3 days per week Job Share Yr3/4Temporary for 1 year – suitable for NQT’s

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is talented, willing to learn and has a proven track record of good or better teaching

• is inspirational

• Gets the best from children and ensures their good progress.

• has great relationships with children and adults

• is hardworking and energetic

You will find us to be a school that is:

• a happy place for staff and children

• Busy, with a great ethos

• innovative and forward thinking

• committed to providing children with rich and varied learning experiences as part of an exciting meaningful curriculum

The school is set in heart of the beautiful fishing town of Brixham in Devon and applied successfully for academy conversion last year.

Please visit the ‘Vacancies’ section on our website, www.eden-park-primary.torbay.sch.uk for further information and a downloadable application form.

Please e-mail completed application form to [email protected]

closing date: friday 22nd June 2012.

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

Eden Park Primary School AcademyEden Park, Brixham, Devon TQ5 9Nh

Telephone: 01803 854011fax: 01803 852678



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TEAchER – KEY STAGE 2 fuLL TIMEcan you rise to a challenge? we are seeking an excellent and experienced teacher who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspirational.

nQTs with the potential to be outstanding are also welcome to apply.

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, friday 22nd June 2012.

Interviews will be held on friday 29th June 2012.

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

Mayflower community School41 ham Drive, Plymouth. PL2 2NJ

Tel: 01752 365730headteacher: Mrs Marian Bartlett



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PART TIME NuRSERY TEAchER (TEMPORARY 1 YEAR) 0.5fTE (2.5 days per week)The governing body are looking to appoint a highly effective early years teacher to join this outstanding primary school and national Teaching school.

we are looking for someone who is:

• passionate about creating an exciting, stimulating and creative learning environment.

• imaginative and able to inspire young children

• child centred with a caring approach

Application forms and further details are available from the Business Manager, Mrs claire Shiers at [email protected]

or SAE to Oldway Primary School, higher Polsham Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SY

closing date: Tuesday 12th June 2012.

Interviews are likely to be held on friday 22nd June 2012

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. all posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced crB disclosure.

Oldway Primary Schoolhigher Polsham Road

Paignton, Devon TQ3 2SYTelephone: 01803 557190

fax: 01803 663987email: [email protected]

headteacher: Mr Pete Maunder


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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.


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:

• proven experience of improving pupil progress and attainment

• an ability to maintain a positive relationship with pupils, colleagues, parents and outside agencies

• a commitment to excellence, inclusion and high expectations

• an ability and willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school

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

In return, we can offer:

• the opportunity to work alongside a highly motivated and welcoming team

• a creative curriculum aimed at inspiring our children to learn and achieve

• a support network to include maST, Ta’s, fellow teaching staff and a pro- 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 children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment 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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TEAchER - PERMANENT POST an outstanding teacher to continue our journey from ‘Good’ to ‘outstanding’.

applicants should state their strength and Key Stage expertise as this post could be either KS1 or KS2. The successful candidate will be appointed on the basis of their strength of teaching and learning.

candidates should:

• Be able to uphold the catholic ethos of the school

• Promote high expectations of progress and attainment

• Be committed to working as part of a team

• have good interpersonal skills

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work alongside a highly motivated and welcoming team

• a commitment to professional development

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.

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


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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Required September 2012

TEAchING ASSISTANTS x 2Salary: Grade cThe Governors are seeking to appoint two teaching assistants for September 2012 at this very happy and inclusion school.

Temporary 1 Year contract -16.25 hours per week to support initially in a keystage 2 class.ideally the person appointed will have experience working in a school environment and knowledge of different interventions used to support childrens progress.

Temporary 1 Year contract - 26.25 hours per week to support hearing impaired childrenThe person appointed will ideally have experience of working with children with special educational needs, particulary in working with hearing impaired pupils in an intergrated setting. a qualification in sign language is desirable.

closing date: Noon, 18th June 2012.



Eggbuckland Vale Primary School charfield Drive, Eggbuckland, Plymouth PL6 5PS

Tel: 01752 703656 fax (01752) 769802


Website:www.eggbucklandvale.plymouth.sch.uk

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PAPh hEADTEAchER SuPPORT PROfESSIONALDue to the expansion of the Plymouth association of Primary headteachers an opportunity has arisen for someone to undertake the role of head Teacher Support Professional (hTSP). The job entails working with and on behalf of our 68 Primary schools and more specifi cally:

• networking and communication

• welfare and support

• Professional development of headteachers

This would ideally be suited to a serving headteacher as a secondment opportunity. alternatively it would also be suitable for a recently retired headteacher.

The post will initially be for one year for 14 hours a week. in the case of a secondment, pay would be negotiated with Governors, other applicants would be expected to engage in a Service level agreement with the association.

closing dates: Wednesday 13th June 2012.

Interviews week beginning 18th June 2012.

for more details of the post or for an application pack, please contact Wendy cording, chair of PAPh.


PAPh Plymouth Association of Primary heads

Eggbuckland Vale Primary Schoolcharfield Drive, Eggbuckland

Plymouth PL6 5PS

headteacher: Wendy [email protected]

01752 703656 (during term time)or

[email protected] 07846 787500 (during half term)

Plymouth Associationof Primary Heads

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2 x TEAchING ASSISTANTS - PERMANENT POSTSfull time, term time only

Keyham Barton catholic Primary School has an enhanced Specialist Provision for children diagnosed with autistic Spectrum Disorder (aSD). Due to the school setting, experience with children on the autistic Spectrum would be highly desirable.

experience with working with Sen children is a requirement.

Keyham Barton catholic primary is a happy school which endeavours to provide the best possible education for all pupils.

This post requires the individuals to:

• Be able to uphold the catholic ethos of the school

• Be aware of the school’s Sen Policy

• liaise with class teachers and Senco about individual children

• record progress of the children as required by the class teacher, Senco or other professionals

• Possibly work one-to-one with a nominated child who may have aSD

• liaise with parents on a day to day level

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work alongside a highly motivated and welcoming team

• a commitment to professional development

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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