Schools’ Vacancy Bulletin

Week Commencing: 28th October 2013

The Weekly Publication produced by Human Resources bringing you Teaching and Support Staff opportunities in Brighton and Hove.

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Key Stage 2 Class Teacher (Year 6)

West Hove Junior School

Full Time/Temporary Post

Teacher Main Scale

To cover maternity leave

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Upper KS2 teacher to join our friendly

and supportive team. West Hove Junior School is a popular, four-form entry school with just over 500

children on roll.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience of teaching across KS2, in particular in Year 6

Be an excellent classroom practitioner

Have good communication and interpersonal skills

Be committed to inclusion

Be able to develop positive relationships with the whole school community

West Hove Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young

people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please phone the school to arrange an appointment.

To apply for this job go to jobs.brighton-hove.gov.uk or contact

Sarah Shaw, School Business Manager

West Hove Junior School, Portland Road, Hove. BN3 5JA.

Tel: 01273 295486

Fax: 01273 295483

Email: sarah.shaw@whovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Closing Date: Monday 11th

November 2013 (midday)

Interview Date: Friday 15th

November 2013

Start Date: January 2014

Ref: SCH0327

Patcham Infant School

Teaching Assistant within the Nursery Class

Hours: 30 hours per week – term time only

Contract: Temporary for approximately 9 – 12 months (maternity cover)

Pay scale: 3 (£15,882 - £16,998) pro rata (Level B)

Start Date: 6th January 2014

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join

us in the spring term to work in our vibrant and exciting Nursery Class.

We are seeking a committed and hard working Teaching Assistant who has good

understanding of the principles of the EYFS and how young children learn and

develop. The post is full time during term time. The successful candidate will need

to be flexible, enthusiastic and happy to work as part of a team.

For further information or to arrange a visit please contact:-

Patcham Infant School

Tel: 01273 509766

Email: admin@patchaminf.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Closing date for application: Friday 15th November 2013

Interviews: week beginning 25th November 2013

Safeguarding:

Patcham Infant School is committed to the provision of a safe and secure

environment for pupils. All staff employed will only be permitted to work at the

school after a successful application for clearance by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Reference to child protection will be made at any interview. Failure to disclose any

relevant information that later comes to light may result in dismissal and possible

prosecution.

Ref: SCH0328

Balfour Primary School

Assistant Head required - maternity cover for two terms (Spring and Summer 2013) with the possibility of a third term – (leadership point 9-13)

Outstanding Assistant Head required for large school Balfour Primary School, Brighton Fixed term, full time required from January 2014 or as soon as possible Group 5, L9-13. The post is a maternity cover and is for two terms in the first instance but with the possibility of a third until Christmas 2014. Balfour Infants and Balfour Junior Schools in Brighton merged in September 2011 to form one of the largest primary schools in the United Kingdom, Balfour Primary School. The Governors are keen to recruit an inspirational leader to build on the excellent reputation and standards of both schools and form a new school with its own identity and ambition. The successful candidate will have the drive and vision to work alongside a dedicated team to develop a dynamic and enjoyable learning environment for children and staff. Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged through the Deputy Head. Balfour Primary School has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are also an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a disclosure and barring service check via the DBS if they do not already possess this document. Application forms are available from the Key Stage 2 Office, Balfour Primary School, Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NE, telephone 01273 507722 or e-mail office@balfour.brighton-hove.sch.uk Completed forms should be addressed to the Headteacher. The closing date for applications is Monday 18th November, 2013. Interviews dates to be decided. If you do

not hear from us please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Ref: SCH0329

City Academy Whitehawk

‘Great By Choice’ Grade D Teaching Assistant 25 hours per week – Term Time Only Fixed Term Contract to 31 August 2014 NJC Scale 6 (£22,221 pro rata) Are you looking for a role in a vibrant and challenging environment? City Academy Whitehawk opened on 1st September 2013 and as part of the City Education Trust we offer many exciting opportunities and benefits to our staff. City Academy Whitehawk is a school with many strengths: safeguarding, care, guidance and support and partnerships with parents. The school also faces many challenges such as overall low attainment on entry and high levels of FSM and SEN, within a socially and economically deprived community. We have an extremely committed and dedicated staff team, who know that we need to improve further, and are making great strides to improve outcomes for children. We need a Grade D Teaching Assistant to be part of the Reception Team who is a good team player and able to work with the flexibility that a busy school environment demands. The successful candidate will need an excellent understanding of complex emotional, social and behavioural needs and a repertoire of effective speech, language and communication skills. The role will primarily involve targeted group work with Reception aged children focusing on speech, language and communication skills and you will be required to demonstrate experience in this area.

• Are you willing to go the extra mile?

• Do you share our values?

• Are you up for the challenge? If you can answer yes to all of the above, we’d love to meet you. Visits are essential – please contact the School Office on 01273 681377 to arrange. For further information or an application pack please contact Angela Dolan, Business Manager on 01273 523656 or by e-mail to - ad3@ccb.ac.uk

City Academy Whitehawk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 5pm Monday 11th November Interview Dates: Monday 18th November 2013 Ref: SCH0331 We regret that only successful applicants will be contacted.

Teaching Assistant

Cottesmore St Mary Catholic Primary School

Position: Teaching Assistant

Full time: Monday – Fri 08.45 – 15.00 Term Time Only

Contract Type: Temporary until July 2014 (with a possibility of becoming

permanent)

Grade: NJC Role B (Scale 3) Point 14

Salary: £15,882 Pro-rata

Start: January 2014

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, creative, motivated, flexible and

committed Teaching Assistant (Grade B) to work in our Foundation Stage.

Applicants must have at least NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants / equivalent qualification

or experience or be graduates wishing to gain experience before that embark on a

PGCE or GTP course.

We are looking for someone who is committed to the Catholic vision of our school and

has high expectations and aspirations for our children.

Closing Date: Friday 15th November 2013 by Midday

Interview Date: Thursday 28th November 2013

Ref: SCH0332

The application pack is obtainable from the school web-site www.cottesmore.brighton-

hove.sch.uk or upon request from the school. Please contact Angie Pinnell on 01273

555811. Informal visits are warmly welcomed.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Cottesmore St Mary Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

I like being at Cottesmore because:

“Teachers make lessons fun that are linked to our topic. They help us learn.” (Evie age 7 and Alfie age 9)

“We learn how to work with others and in different groups” (Luca age 8)

“Everyone gets on well with each other and it is easy to make friends” (Lola age 7)

“We have lots of whole school celebrations. I enjoyed doing the May dance at our May Mass” (Joseph age 6)

“There are lots of chances to be in sports teams and music bands. We do fun art.” (Georgia, age 10)

“I liked going to the Bear Factory in Reception. We made a class bear called Rosie. She was cuddly.” (Grace,

age 5)

St. Leonard’s Road,Brighton, BN2 3AJ Tel: 01273 601270 Fax: 01273 624616

E-Mail: office@fairlight.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Headteacher: Damien Jordan B Ed (Hons) NPQH Assistant Headteachers: Donna Barber BA (Hons) Sharon Lynn BSc (Hons) PGCE Rachael Durneen BEd (Hons) Chair of Governors: Kay Dawes Website: www.fairlight.brighton-hove.sch.uk MulticulturaL Respect Friendly Learning Technology Inclusive Community Creative Healthy Fun SupportiveMulticulturaL Respect Friendly Learning Technology Inclusive Community Creative Healthy Fun SupportiveMulticulturaL Respect Friendly Learning Technology Inclusive Community Creative Healthy Fun SupportiveMulticulturaL Respect Friendly Learning Technology Inclusive Community Creative Healthy Fun Supportive

Cleaner Fairlight Primary and Nursery School

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for a fantastic Cleaner to be part of our team. The children are very proud of our school’s unique qualities and character. They will tell you all about our diverse community and being part of Brighton city centre community life. We are a welcoming place that has been celebrated in newspapers and on the TV but most of all the children will tell you that Fairlight is a creative environment that is a great place to learn and is a fun place to be. OFSTED described Fairlight as “a good school with a number of considerable strengths”. For more information about our school visit our school website. Closing Date for applications: Midday Friday 1st November 2013 All applications to be sent direct to the school. Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check. Interviews: TBC Ref: SCH0333

Literacy Support Service – Specialist Literacy Teacher 0.6 fte (across 4 days)

Are you an enthusiastic Teacher/SENCo with knowledge and experience of working with pupils

with Specific Learning Difficulties/Dyslexia?

The Literacy Support Service is looking for:

- a committed and dynamic teacher to join our outreach team of specialist literacy teachers

If you:

• Are keen to support the raising of attainment of pupils with SpLD/Dyslexia

• Are keen to work in partnership with parents and other agencies

• Are committed to promoting inclusion

• Are prepared to undertake professional training to achieve the Level 7 specialist

qualification (as recognised by the BDA)

We would like to hear from you.

Please note this position is not suitable for a newly qualified teacher

Location:

The Literacy Support Service is currently based at Goldstone Primary School, Laburnum

Avenue, Hove, BN3 7JW.

For further information please contact the Team Administrators:

Jackie.vidler@brighton-hove.gov.uk (Mon-Tues) kathy.palmer@brighton-hove.gov.uk (Wed-

Fri) or telephone 01273-292292

Please note this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to

a Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.

Contract: 1 x 0.6 fte (initially a temporary contract for one year). Secondment to this post

would be welcomed.

Applications close: 12.00pm Friday 8th November 2013

Interview date: Thursday 14th November 2013

Start date: Thursday 2nd January 2014

Ref:SCH0326

Nursery Nurse, ICAN at Carden nursery, Carden Primary School

Full time or Part time (2 ½ days- 16.25 hours per week if part time) NJC Scale A superb opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Nurse to join our friendly inter disciplinary team at our inclusive Nursery provision at Carden Primary School. The Centre is accredited by ICAN and recognised locally and nationally as a centre of excellence. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual If you:

• Are passionate about working with children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN);

• Work effectively with colleagues in health and education; • Are keen to work in partnership with parents and other agencies;

• Are committed to promoting inclusion

We want to hear from you. Closing Date: midday Monday 18th November 2013 Interview Date: Wednesday 27th November 2013 Application Forms can be downloaded from www.jobs.brighton-hove.gov.uk Job Reference: SCH0325 For further information, or if you would like to visit please contact us on (01273) 293672. Please send completed applications forms to Ali Mayhew, Quality Assurance Adviser (SEN), 3rd Floor, King’s House, Grand Avenue, BN3 2LS

Evening/Weekend Receptionist

Portslade Sports Centre Wed 5-10pm, Fri 5-10pm, and the following weekend rota; Weekend 1. Sat 8.45am-4.45pm, Sunday 3.45-9.45pm, Weekend 2. Sunday 9.45-3.45pm, Weekend 3. Off Pay scale ½ spinal points 10-13, hourly rate is currently £7.45 The post holder will be paid half time in addition for weekend working and third time in addition for any hours after 8pm. Evening/weekend receptionist to cover for Maternity leave at Portslade Sports Centre. Closing Date: 1/11/13 Interview Date: 8/11/13

Job Reference:9007 www.jobs.brighton-hove.gov.uk – BRX0124 jobs.brighton-hove.gov.uk

Rudyard Kipling Primary School, Woodingdean, Brighton BN2 6RH Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Aldridge EYFS Teacher – Reception Class Full-Time Class Teacher Start date: January 2014 – Spring & Summer term

Fixed Term, in the first instance Teacher Main Scale The Governors of Rudyard Kipling Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspiring, highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our School from January 2014, to work in one of our Reception classes. You will:

• Have experience in working in the Early Years Foundation Stage

• Be a creative classroom practitioner

• Have high expectations of pupils achievements and behaviour

• Be committed to team working Our school is committed to inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed. Further information can be obtained from 01273 303328 or email Debbie Day, Business Manager, finance@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk Visiting date: 3.30p.m. Wednesday 6th November 2013 Closing date: 9a.m. Monday 11th November 2013 Interview date: a.m. Monday 18th November 2013

Job Reference: SCH0323 www.jobs.brighton-hove.gov.uk

Ofsted 2013: “Rudyard Kipling is a Good School on a short route to being

Outstanding!”

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery Woodingdean, Brighton BN2 6RH

Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Aldridge

Nursery Nurse / Foundation Stage

Teaching Assistant

Nursery Nurse – 30 hours per week, term time only (8.45am – 3.15pm)

Level A (£15,882 - £16,998 pro rata) 46.2 Weeks/Year

Teaching Assistant - 30 hours per week (8.45am – 3.15pm)

Level B (£15,882 - £16,998 Pro Rata) 46.2 Weeks/Year

Fixed Term contract in the first instance

Start date: ASAP

Rudyard Kipling Primary School is wishing to recruit an enthusiastic Nursery Nurse

to support the Nursery and Reception teachers in our welcoming and cheerful school.

Nursery Nurse - NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) with at least one year’s very recent experience of working with children in an early years setting. A basic understanding of child development and child centred approach to early years education is essential together with a basic understanding of legislation and policies relevant to nursery age children.

Our school is committed to inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare

of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Further information and an application pack can be obtained from the school office,

01273 303328 or contact Debbie Day, Business Manager via email,

finance@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

Closing Date: 9a.m. Monday 11th

November 2013

Interview Date: a.m. Friday 15th

November 2013

Job Reference: SCH0322 www.jobs.brighton-hove.gov.uk

Ofsted 2013: “Rudyard Kipling is a Good School on a short route to being

Outstanding!”

Children and Young Peoples Trust

Required as soon as possible

Communication Assistant

Swan Centre Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

Lewes Road

Brighton, BN1 9PW

Salary: TA grade C, 34 hours per week Monday – Friday term time only

Would you like to work with students with speech, language and communication difficulties, including autistic spectrum condition? We are seeking an experienced, committed, hard-working and dynamic communication assistant to work as part of our multidisciplinary team at our specialist provision based at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy. Our supportive team consists of teachers, communication assistants, speech and language therapist and an educational psychologist. The Swan Centre offers a range of support to our students who are for much of their time in curriculum classrooms. Communication Assistants support students in their curriculum and Swan Centre lessons and have a responsibility for particular roles within the Swan Centre. You will have a key work role, taking responsibility for the welfare and education of a student with communication difficulties. You will have the chance to play an important role in helping us raise the achievement of our children with SEN in an inclusive setting. We would like to hear from you if you:

• can work effectively and supportively within a team

• are able to work flexibly and cope with change

• can demonstrate positive, confident and sensitive management of students

• have an interest in working with children with a range of communication difficulties

• are committed to promoting inclusion

• are keen to work in partnership with parents and colleagues from other agencies

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 3rd November Interviews: Tuesday 5th November

For further information and an application form please look on the Brighton and Hove website job lists. If you have any questions please contact Cath OddHayward or Hayley Morton at the Swan Centre, 01273 691191 ext 2008 Ref: SCH0321

School Business Manager Homewood College, Queensdown School Road, Brighton BN1 7LA Full Time – 37 Hours Per Week, 52 Weeks Per Year NJC Scale SO1/2 - £24,892.00 Homewood College makes provision for secondary aged pupils with additional behavioural, emotional and social needs. We aim to provide a safe, structured and stimulating environment that challenges pupils and engages them positively in learning. We are committed to raising pupil’s self-esteem and achieve this by providing opportunities for success and personal development through the formal curriculum and through additional activities planned around pupil interests. We work closely with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure the needs of pupils are met and that they are well equipped to take advantage of post 16 opportunities. An opportunity maternity cover starting in January 2014. Secondment would be considered. We are looking for candidates with School Business Management experience, to contribute to the planning, development and monitoring of Finance, Health & Safety, ICT and Premises. The role will include line managing premise staff, organising and supervising administrative systems as required and ensuring the smooth operation of the school on a day to day basis. For further information please contact Naomi Sampey on 01273 604472. Closing Date: 03.11.2013 Interview Date: 15.11.2013

Job Reference: HC/SBM13 www.jobs.brighton-hove.gov.uk – SCH0324