Teachers’ Vacancy Bulletin

Issue No: 13

18 September 2020

You can view these vacancies, and more, online at: dasjobs.co.uk

Latest time for acceptance of advertisements is 11am Thursday for the Friday bulletin.

All adverts for posts in educational establishments, including governors and requests for volunteers require a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure. “ County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.”

Unless otherwise stated, salaries for teaching posts are QUALIFIED TEACHERS’ PAY SPINE (starting point dependent on qualifications and experience)

This list of vacancies can be found on: Somerset iPost (https://www.somerset.org.uk/iPost/Pages/Welcome.aspx)

Equal Opportunities Employer

CONTENTS

HEADSHIPS (SCC)...... 3

PRIMARY (Academy)...... 4

SECONDARY (Academy)...... 5

SPECIAL SCHOOLS (SCC)...... 7

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HEADSHIP (SCC)

Rode Methodist First School, High Street, Rode, Somerset BA11 6NZ Telephone/Fax: (01373) 830523 And Norton St. Philip Church of First School Church Street, Norton St. Philip, Bath, Somerset BA2 7LU Telephone: (01373) 834327 Website: www.rodeandnortonschoolfederation.co.uk

HEADTEACHER REQUIRED Salary: L10 to L16 NOR: 130 Contract type: Full Time Contract term: Permanent

Following the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Governors of Rode and Norton School Federation are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and creative leader, who will take our schools forward to the next exciting phase of our development. This is a unique post. We have created an innovative federation with an Early Years setting for Reception and Year 1, in the village of Norton St. Philip, and a KS1 and 2 setting for Years 2, 3 and 4 in the village of Rode; both sites are only three miles apart in idyllic, rural Somerset. We live and breathe our Christian Vision and every day we strive to ignite a creative spark that illuminates new possibilities, hidden potential and big dreams, so that each and every child can embark on a unique adventure towards life in all its fullness. We are looking for a Headteacher who: • has the ability and passion to further develop the whole federation to achieve the highest standard of teaching and learning and ensure that our ambitious objectives are achieved; • can work with and lead our strong team of dedicated and talented staff, to deliver the best possible experiences and outcomes for all our children; • has an inspirational and inclusive leadership style that will empower and motivate others to reach their full potential; • has strong financial management skills so that we can continue to manage our budget effectively; • is an excellent communicator with an open and approachable manner and the ability to develop positive relationships with all our stakeholders, including parents and the wider community; • dares to be different and has the courage to take bold decisions, so that our schools continue to be exceptional places where learning is a creative and child-led adventure, and everyone flourishes. We are forward thinking and benefit from a strong Governing Board, sound financial management and strong community links. We have big ideas for the future and are looking for a new Headteacher to join us for our next chapter. More information about our schools can be found on our website https://www.rodeandnortonschoolfederation.co.uk Visits to the schools are welcomed and should be arranged in advance by contacting the School Office. For further information and an application form please visit https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/headteacher-112/ If you have not been contacted by the interview dates, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Closing date: Friday 25th September 2020 Interviews: Date to be confirmed - October 2020

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Our Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

PRIMARY (Academy)

The Redstart Primary School

DEPUTY HEAD OF SCHOOL (with Assessment or SEMH responsibility) Start date: January 2021 Leadership Pay Scale range: 7-11 Permanent contract NOR 422 + 32FTE Nursery

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Head of School to join the senior leadership team at The Redstart Primary School from January 2021. We are looking to grow our senior leadership team and are looking for a highly skilled and motivational Deputy Head of School to support us. We have opportunities to lead in either assessment or SEMH across the school. For more information and an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rebecca Collins – Head of School at The Redstart Primary on 01460 67457. Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September 2020 Interview Date: Monday 5th October 2020 For further information including job details and an application form, please visit either the school website on www.theredstartprimaryschool.co.uk or the Trust website on http://www.theredstartlearningpartnership.co.uk We are operating under the Government guidance due to Covid-19, however, visits to the school are still warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01460 67457 to arrange an appointment. Completed application forms to be returned to: [email protected] Please note: Applications by CV or incomplete forms will not be considered.

CLASS TEACHER - Full-Time Grade Main Scale/Upper Pay Spine + TLR for either Assessment or SEMH Permanent contract

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced Y6 teacher to join our team. We are increasing the capacity of our senior leadership team and are looking for an experienced teacher who has the knowledge and skills to lead in either Assessment or SEMH. An additional payment in the form of a TLR is available for the right candidate. To find out more about the role contact Rebecca Collins at The Redstart Primary School on 01460 67547. Closing Date: Monday 28th September Interview Date: Thursday 1st October For further information including job details and an application form, please visit either the school website on www.theredstartprimaryschool.co.uk or the Trust website on http://www.theredstartlearningpartnership.co.uk Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school at the address above. Completed application forms to be returned to: [email protected] Please note: Applications by CV or incomplete forms will not be considered. TRLP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

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SUPPLY TEACHER Preston C of E Primary School (member of Preston Primary Academy Trust) Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scale

We are looking to recruit a Teacher to join our supply teaching pool at Preston C of E Primary School. As a casual teacher, you will be employed on a day-to-day basis replacing permanent teachers who are absent or participating in other activities. If you love teaching but are looking for a better work/life balance, this may be the job for you. If you are looking for flexible work and have the ability to adapt, we would like you to apply. Skills and experience required: • You must have QTS however; this position is also open to NQT’s • An enthusiastic, well-motivated and talented classroom practitioner • An ability to inspire children, staff and parents alike • Excellent and up to date knowledge of the National Curriculum • The capacity to identify and target specific individual needs Please apply by letter, outlining your skills and experience relevant to the post and complete the Teaching Application Form available from the Trust website www.prestonprimaryacademytrust.co.uk The application form can be emailed to [email protected] or posted to the address shown below: Preston C of E Primary School, The Toose, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 3SN PPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicants will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, medical clearance and references. Closing Date: Monday 28th September 2020, 12 noon

SECONDARY (Academy)

PARENT & FAMILY SUPPORT ADVISOR Fixed Term (until March 2020) with the possibility of extension Salary Scale – Grade 5 Points 11-15 depending on experience. (Actual - £9051 - £9802) pay rise pending

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with parents and families, aiming to improve children’s achievements in school. Reporting to the Deputy Head Teacher, the Parent and Family Support Advisor will be based at Critchill School working directly with children and their parents/carers and external agencies to ensure all pupils have full access to educational opportunities and are able to overcome barriers to learning and participation. You will be able to relate well and develop good rapport with a wide range of people. Able to deal with sensitive issues, you should be empathetic and able to achieve positive outcomes through effective communication and influencing skills. The role will be challenging and rewarding and requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to empower others, work collaboratively with staff and work autonomously. Experience of delivering individual/group based support and understanding children within their family context is essential, as well as work experience within education, social care or the voluntary sector. Critchill is a school catering for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties. We can offer: • Lively and enthusiastic pupils who thrive within a supportive environment 5

• Our strong, inclusive links with local mainstream schools • Committed governors and parents who care passionately about their school • A friendly and supportive team • On-going investment in continuous professional development opportunities Please call the school on 01373 464148 for further information (if required). Hours of work: 18.5 hours per week (term time only). 3 days per week (2 days within school hours) - Preferably Monday 8.00am – 14.40pm, Tuesday 10.30am – 17.10pm and Friday 8.00am – 14.40pm (negotiable). This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for the role. For further information or to apply please visit the website at www.critchill.somerset.sch.uk under the Welcome banner or contact the office staff on 01373 464148. Critchill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including Gaps in Employment checks, contacting past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Contract type: Part Time (Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2021) with the possibility of extension Closing date: Friday 16th October 2020 Interview date: Wednesday 4th November 2020 Please note that, due to the high level of interest in our staff vacancies, we are only able to contact applicants who have been shortlisted for interview.

Bridgwater College Academy, Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 4QY www.bridgwatercollegeacademy.org Tel: 01278 727327 Bridgwater College Academy is an independent but wholly Government funded school for 3 to 16 year olds in Bridgwater.

ACADEMY LEADER FOR YEARS 5-8 AND SECONDARY TEACHER (REF: BAL) Full-time and permanent Spot Salary: £52,000 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Academy, where putting students first is part of our fundamental culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff. The Academy Leader selected for this role will support our Year 5-6 Phase Leader and Heads of Years 7- 8 to ensure that they are able to work effectively with their teams to promote student progress and development. Transition to upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 across Years 5-8 is a key focus for this role. As an All Through Academy, providing students and parents with a seamless experience across our different campuses is of paramount importance to us. We welcome visits to the school and will endeavour to share some of the ways we support and value our staff here at the Academy and more widely within the Bridgwater College Trust. You may feel you want to join us in making a significant contribution to narrowing the gap in achievement for our students and enabling young people to feel the exhilaration of going ‘beyond their best’. Full details and an application pack can be found in the ‘Key Information’ section, under ‘Vacancies’ at: www.bridgwatercollegeacademy.org Closing Date for applications: Noon, Thursday 1st October 2020 Bridgwater College Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position

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SPECIAL (SCC)

Sky College, Pickeridge Close, Taunton, Somerset TA2 7HW

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER Salary: Leadership Scale L11 – L19

Are you a leader that feels education is more than chasing exam outcomes? Would you like to put your leadership skills to better use, for a higher purpose. Would you like to make a difference lives of the most vulnerable in the education system? Do you have the energy, enthusiasm and experience to lead Teaching and Learning in a rapidly expanding and developing school? Are you ready for a challenge that will develop you as a leader, in which you will have the support of a highly ambitious leadership team and enjoy the privilege of working with the most amazing young people from across Somerset. Do you have what it takes to nurture our amazing staff team, to support the continued development of the quality of our provision and improve the life chances of the young people we serve? If this sounds like you then there is an exciting opportunity for you at Sky College in Taunton, Somerset. We are looking for a first-class leader who has a proven track record of ensuring progress in the classroom and a keen interest or experience in special educational needs, to join our Senior Leadership Team at this crucial time as we guide our good school on the journey to becoming an Outstanding Centre of Excellence in Special Education. Working with the head teacher and the governors you will help to set the vision for the school for the coming years, ably supported by an ambitious and dedicated l staff team who are completely committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for the boys that we care for. Sky College is an SEMH specialist provision for boys between the ages of 10-17 with an onsite weekly boarding provision for up to 10 students. We use holistic and personalised support to help our young people address their barriers and reach their full potential. You will become an integral part of the team that delivers the improvement plan, working closely with the head of specialism to create innovative and exciting learning opportunities for the young people in our school. You will construct and deliver new and exciting ways to engage our boys and be able to enthuse and lead our staff team to deliver high quality learning in the classroom. The next 12 months at Sky will see some considerable developments including new buildings, increasing our numbers on roll by 50%, collaborative working opportunities and the potential to academise. You will have the opportunity to bring your experience to bear on current practice and to work with the staff and Governors to realise our collective goal of ensuring that the boys we serve move on from Sky to lead happy and productive lives. In short, we are looking for someone with vision and ambition, who has the ability to lead, motivate and inspire; a change agent who can implement plans in a sensitive, caring and supportive way. A person who genuinely cares about young people as individuals, no matter what their needs, and can work with and relate to young people who need a different approach to education. Ultimately we are looking for someone who is able to build on the work that has begun, to break through the barriers of low aspiration, and support the creation of a climate of success and achievement for all. For further information visit: www.skycollege.co.uk The closing date for applications is Friday 09th October 2020 at 3pm. Interviews will be held w/c 19 October 2020 and will be both virtually and on site where possible. For an application pack https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/deputy-headteacher-41/ Phone: 01823 275569 Email: [email protected] Sky College is committed to Safeguarding and the welfare of its students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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