The Schools' Post Edition 34

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

edition: no. 34 27th february 2013

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

Tel: 01803 327902 E-mail: [email protected]

Head Teacher: Mr M. Lock

our last ofSTeD described us as outstanding, we also have outstanding KS2-4 cVa scores being in the top 100 schools twice in the last five 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.

Required for September 2013

TEACHERPermanent position

a primary trained or suitably experienced teacher to teach a year 9 class in our school. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a range of subjects to the class, including english, maths, iT, PShe and humanities.

interested applicants are welcome to visit the school, please call 01803 327902 to discuss further.

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

Applications should be returned to [email protected]

Closing date: 9am, Friday 8th March 2013.

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

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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.

Important Dates

we welcome visits and would be happy to show you around our school on monday 4th march at 4.00pm or wednesday 6th march at 4.00pm.

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.


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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.

Closing date: Thursday 14th March 2013.

Interview date: Monday 25th March 2013.

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

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DEPuTY HEADTEACHERGroup 2, Salary Range L5 – L9

we are an expanding inner city school and have re-created the role of Deputy headteacher. The Governors seek to appoint an inspirational and motivating Deputy with drive and enthusiasm to work with us on our journey towards excellence in all areas.

Our new Deputy Headteacher 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 • have a successful proven track record of whole school responsibility demonstrating exceptional leadership skills• 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• lead by example, setting high standards for all• be motivated, enthusiastic and hard-working with high expectations of all learners• be an exemplary and creative classroom practitioner able to inspire good practice in others• 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 headteacher and SlT• a supportive and proactive Governing Body• a commitment to ongoing professional development• a friendly, flexible, proactive team of committed staff

The post may involve a teaching commitment of up to fTe 0.4.

Your information pack and application form can be obtained by emailing the school. Visits by prior arrangement are welcomed and encouraged – please phone the school office.

Closing date: Friday 8th March 2013.

Interviews: 21st and 22nd March 2013.

Pennycross 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 crB disclosure is required for this post.

Pennycross Primary SchoolArden Grove, Pennycross, Plymouth, PL2 3RL

Tel: 01752 705137Email: [email protected]

Headteacher: Mrs Carole WaziriRoll: 248

www.pennycross.plymouth.sch.uk

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3 Posts - Required from April 2013

Post 1 - Full-time Permanent

TEACHERan outstanding class teacher with a clear attitude and ability to lead the future development of music throughout the school. we are looking for someone to take the lead in inspiring our children in all aspects of music from clubs and choirs to full drama productions.

Posts 2 & 3 - 2 x Full time, fixed term temporary

TEACHERS required for terms 5 and 6 (April 15th – July 23rd 2013)

we are seeking to appoint two outstanding teachers for terms 5 and 6 only. This is an exciting opportunity to join the teaching team in a dynamic and exciting learning environment. Please state your curriculum/subject strengths and interests when applying.

Visits for all 3 posts are vital as “job specific” details will be given at that time.

Closing date for all 3 vacancies is noon, Friday 1st March 2013.

we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. we will require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced crB check and any offer of employment will be subject to this being satisfactory.

Old Priory Junior AcademyRidgeway, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 1QNTel: (01752) 338199 Fax: (01752) 348788

Email: [email protected]

www.oldpriory.co.uk

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Prince Rock Primary SchoolEmbankment Road, Prince Rock, Plymouth PL4 9JF

Telephone: 01752 257698 Fax: 01752 254409E-mail: [email protected]: Mr. S. Spry BSc (Hons) P.G.C.E., N.P.Q.H.

Roll: 260

“This is an outstanding school. Everything about it keeps getting better and better and the children benefit from a stunning range of experiences.” Ofsted 2010

“Overall achievement in Design and Technology is outstanding.” Ofsted subject review – Feb 2012


OuTSTANDING FuLL-TIME EARLY YEARS / FOuNDATION STAGE TEACHERGovernors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding teacher to a school where “pupils’ achievement and their enjoyment of school life are outstanding”.

The role will initially be based in the early years / foundation department of the school but we will be looking for someone who could potentially work across the school in future years.

we are looking for a teacher to:-

• join a team of ‘inspirational’ teachers;• create and teach an ‘imaginative and stimulating’ curriculum;• work with a staff team who show an ‘exceptionally strong level of commitment’;• go the extra mile for children whose behaviour is ‘exemplary’ and who are ‘exceptionally sensible and caring towards one another’.

as well as being an ‘outstanding’ Primary School, Prince rock Primary School is a national Support School which is doubling in size over the next few years. we are also one of only 200 ‘national Teaching Schools’ in the country. we are therefore able to offer staff the best possible cPD and opportunities for career development.

Visits to the school are welcome. Please see the selection of dates and times in the additional details, available on request, to make an appointment. on application, please state curriculum strengths and interests.

An application form and further details are available by emailing [email protected]

Closing date: 12.30pm on Friday 8th March 2013.

The provisional interview week is from Monday March 18th 2013.

we look forward to hearing from you.

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

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our last ofSTeD described us as outstanding, we also have outstanding KS2-4 cVa scores being in the top 100 schools twice in the last five 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.

TEACHING ASSISTANTSRequired to join our ambitious team, we are looking to recruit Learning Support Assistants to the following positions:-2 x Learning Support Assistants - on a permanent basis full time (30.4 hours per week over 39 weeks) to support a KS3 class to commence at easter 2013. Previous experience would be an asset but not essential

1 x Learning Support Assistant - on a temporary basis full time (30.4 hours per week over 39 weeks) for the Summer Term only, previous experience is not essential.

1 x THRIVE Leader - on a permanent basis full time (30.4 hours per week over 39 weeks). The successful candidate will play a leading role in the development of Thrive in our School, working with pupils and also supporting and helping other adults develop their skills in this area.

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

Applications should be returned to [email protected]

Closing date: 9am, Friday 8th March 2013.



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

Tel: 01803 327902 E-mail: [email protected]

Head Teacher: Mr M. Lock

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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.

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

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We will shortly be requiring up to

4 TEACHING ASSISTANTS on a temporary basis to work with children on a 1:1 basis as well as a class TA. One of the posts is to cover maternity leave from April 2013.Grade B/C (subject to qualifications and experience). Hours will be up to 28.75hrs per weekThe ideal applicants will have an nVQ3, or equivalent. we are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking practitioners, able to motivate pupils. applicants must have good literacy and numeracy skills, be able to develop positive behaviour strategies with children and be a good team member.

as an outstanding teaching school we are able to provide you with excellent opportunities to develop further. Previous experience of supporting pupils and working within early years would be an advantage.

we offer a warm welcome to prospective candidates if you would like a pre-visit.

Application forms can be requested from High View School on 772984 or by emailing [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 4th March 2013.

This post will require an enhanced crB disclosure.


High View SchoolTorridge Way, Efford, Plymouth PL3 6JQ

Tel: 01752 772984Email: [email protected]

Website: www.highviewschool.org.uk

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

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x 2 GRADE D TEACHING ASSISTANT (PERMANENT)Grade: D (pt 19 - 23) Salary Range £17,802 - £20,128 (£11,244 pro-rata)Hours: 9.00am – 3.15pm (8.45am – 3.15pm on Mondays)

longcause School is a special school for primary and secondary aged pupils with complex communication difficulties and autism.

an opportunity has arisen for 2 suitably qualified and/or experienced Teaching assistants to support pupils.

you will be expected to contribute to the community of the school, support groups, individual pupils or classes of students in their learning, prepare resources, and assist in the maintenance of pupil records. you will work closely with your team to promote independence, reward achievements and encourage independence and self-reliance for pupils.

Essential criteria for this post include:

nVQ3 Teaching assistants or equivalent qualification or experience of working in a school environment . This does not necessarily need to be in a special school, but you should have a passion and enthusiasm for choosing to work with pupils with special educational needs.

numeracy and literacy skills to fulfil the duties of the role.

Application packs are available to download from our website at www.longcausespecialschool.co.uk. If you have any further queries please call Julie Alderson on 01752 336881 or at [email protected]

closing Date: 6 march 2013 (9.00am)

interview Date: 15 march 2013

longcause community Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Therefore the successful application will be required to undertake a DBS enhanced check for regulated activity.

Longcause Community Special School

Plympton St Maurice, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JB

Tel: 01752 336881email: [email protected]

Numbers on Roll: 103 (Age 4-16)

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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.

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Plymouth Associationof Primary Heads

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