Teachers’ Vacancy Bulletin

Issue No: 14

25 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 (SCC)...... 4

SECONDARY (SCC)...... 7

SECONDARY (Academy)...... 7

OTHER...... 8

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HEADSHIP (SCC)

Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School, Stembridge, Martock, TA12 6BP

HEAD TEACHER Pay: Leadership Scale L8-12 Start Date: April 2021

Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School is seeking an inspirational and compassionate leader to be our new Head Teacher. KEPS is situated in the picturesque village of Stembridge near Kingsbury Episcopi, in the rural heart of Somerset. The village won Somerset Village of the year in 2018 for its excellent Kingsbury community spirit. The school has 155 children on roll, organised into 6 classes. The school is maintained by Somerset LA and has an excellent cadre of teaching and support staff to welcome the successful candidate. We are looking for a leader who is: • Compassionate, caring and considerate; • Focussed on the best progress for all of our pupils; • Able to prioritise resource in order to maximise outcomes for the students; • Resourceful, purposeful, resilient and well organised; • Accurate in the judgement of teaching and learning including intelligent data analysis; • Committed to high standards of teaching and learning, particularly child wellbeing; • Fully versed in the latest assessment best practice; • Able to maximise the National Curriculum programmes of study. As Head Teacher, you will have responsibility for: • Sharing of vision and direction with the Governing Body; • Accountability for the quality of teaching, learning and assessment; • The professional development, including coaching and mentoring of all teaching and support staff; • Designated Safeguarding Lead; • Day to day management of behaviour and discipline; • Maintenance of classroom standards; • Performance management and career development of the SLT; • Organising staff training; • Parental engagement; • Engaging with the Huish Community Learning Partnership. Our school community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An offer of employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs Susan Humphries, Chair of Governors via the school office 01460 240507. Closing Date for applicants: 19/10/2020 at 12:00 Application forms and further information https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/head-teacher-11/ or email [email protected] and returned to this same email address. Interviews: 12th and 13th November 2020. Note: these dates may be subject to change at any time due to the guidelines for Covid-19 Information about the school: KEPS was judged GOOD by Ofsted in its previous two OFSTED inspections. It also runs a programme of through year events that seek to enhance the extra-curricular development of all pupils. From attending the local May Festival, with the KS2 children performing the maypole dancing, to the school choir singing at "Party by the Parrett". The school also has a thriving sporting calendar, as well as regular attendance at scholastic events such as 'Children's Parliament' [our recent winners went to the Houses of Parliament to present their ideas].

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PRIMARY (SCC)

Charlton Mackrell Primary School

Full-Time YEAR 2/3 TEACHER Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 – 6 Contract type: full time (fixed for one year in the first instance) Closing Date: 9th October 2020 (12.00 midday)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an excellent teacher to join us at Charlton Mackrell Church of Primary School as our Year 2/3 Teacher from January 2021. We are a small and well-supported village school comprising three mixed-age classes and where the arts and sport are a vital part of our curriculum. We provide a fun, supportive and kind environment where your well-being and the children’s are equally important. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly-motivated class teacher to join us at our friendly and successful school. You will be an outstanding practitioner and passionate about children’s learning. You will have high expectations of what children can achieve and show: • commitment to the ethos and Christian values of our school • inspirational classroom practice and commitment to on-going professional development • experience of, and commitment to, raising standards for all children • a positive attitude to working as a team member In return, we offer you • the opportunity to work with a friendly, hard-working, supportive, experienced and enthusiastic whole-school team • a caring and innovative environment • enthusiastic, hard-working pupils who thrive within our environment NQTs and experienced candidates are warmly invited to look around our school. To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01458 223329 / [email protected] . To download an application pack please visit our website www.charltonmackrellschool.org.uk. The successful applicant will have high expectations for the achievement and behaviour of their pupils and proven strategies to achieve these. We are seeking someone who has energy, flexibility, initiative and a committed approach and who is eager to participate fully in the life of our school. Closing date: Friday 9th October at 12:00 midday Interview date: Monday 19th October Charlton Mackrell Primary School and Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Eastover Community Primary School, Wellington Road, , Somerset TA6 5EX Email [email protected] NOR: 417

Full time FOUNDATION STAGE CLASS TEACHER (MPS) to start January 2021 – Maternity Cover

We are looking to appoint a Class Teacher to cover maternity leave. This person will be an excellent practitioner and will work closely with the parallel class teacher to provide high quality provision. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers as well as NQT’s The successful candidate will: • be an excellent classroom practitioner • be a positive role model for others with high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour. • have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, inspire and support colleagues. 4

• have high expectations of themselves and be committed to raising standards and enriching the curriculum. In return we can offer you: • enthusiastic and motivated children who are keen to learn • a dedicated team of staff and supportive parents and Governors • a commitment to your professional development Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please telephone the school office on 01278 422693 to make an appointment. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. It also values the diversity of the workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The successful candidate will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Closing date: Wednesday 7 October 2020 Interviews: Friday 16 October 2020 Teaching Application forms are available from http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/foundation-stage-class-teacher-4/ or the school website www.eastoverschool.co.uk. Please submit your final application form via the Somerset County Council website. Please note, we do not accept CVs. You must complete the application form.

Crowcombe VA & Stogumber VC Church of England Federated Primary Schools Crowcombe TA4 3AA & Stogumber TA4 3TQ www.crowcombeandstogumberprimaryschools.co.uk

Required for January 2021 to cover maternity leave (fixed term contract) KS1 TEACHER (part-time) four days per week Main pay-scale 1 – 6 NOR: 85

An enthusiastic and suitably qualified part-time teacher is required from January 2021 for a KS1 class. You will enjoy the benefits of working as part of a successful team supporting two ‘Good’ rural Church of England primary schools in West Somerset in their drive to become ‘Outstanding’. • The post-holder will cover Years 1 & 2 in a mixed class, and ideally have knowledge of preparing for and delivering KS1 SATS • We are looking for team players with enthusiasm, drive and creativity who will complement our strong team and who are committed to ensuring our children have the best possible preparation for their current and future lives. We work as one school, two sites, and pride ourselves on our happy family feel. Our ethos of developing the whole child is very important to us. We can offer a very supportive staff and fantastic children to work with. • Areas of our beautiful school settings overlook the Quantocks and our children benefit from access to outdoor space, forest school and specialist PE and music provision • The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to plan engaging and motivating learning experiences, with high expectations of enjoyment, achievement and behaviour. You can be assured of excellent support and guidance from the Headteacher, staff and extremely supportive Governors. • The post-holders will be able to support the Christian ethos of the schools • We welcome applications from NQTs We encourage visits to the schools, adhering to social distancing guidelines, which can be arranged by contacting the school on 01984 656311 or via email on [email protected]. The schools are fully committed to rigorous safeguarding procedures as well as equal opportunities, and the successful applicants will require full DBS checks before employment commences. http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/ks1-teacher-31/

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Please complete an SCC teaching application form and send with covering letter to: Mrs A Tisshaw, Stogumber Primary School, Stogumber TA4 3TQ for email to [email protected]. Deadline for applications: 9.00am, Friday 9 October 2020 Interview date: Monday 19 October 2020

St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School

EYFS TEACHER REQUIRED Part-time (job share) 2 days/week Permanent Starting January 2020

St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School is a warm, caring community, committed to providing a first class education for all our pupils whilst nurturing our staff to achieve their potential. Graded ‘Good’ by OFSTED in 2015. We are situated on the outskirts of near Bath and serve a wide catchment area on the border between Somerset and B&NES. We are now looking to appoint a passionate and creative part-time (job share) EYFS teacher who can join our team and support the Christian ethos of our wonderful school. We have an opportunity for one part-time EYFS teacher for 2 days per week. This is a permanent post, starting in January 2020, teaching Reception Class. We can offer you: • A warm, caring school where everyone is valued • A committed, hardworking staff • On-going professional development and leadership opportunities • Well-behaved, friendly and responsive children We are looking for a teacher who is: • flexible, and has a caring approach • enthusiastic and imaginative • dedicated, well organised and striving for excellence • able to work collaboratively with both teaching and support staff • willing to enter fully into the life of the school Applications are invited from experienced EYFS teachers who are supportive of our Catholic ethos. Applications must be submitted using the CES application form (and sent to the school with your supporting statement. Please contact the school for further details. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by calling our office. Closing date: 16th October 2020 Please send your application, using the Catholic Education Service Teacher Application Forms, to Mrs Stratford, School Business Manager at the address below or by email to [email protected] You can request an application pack from: St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School Charlton Lane Midsomer Norton, Somerset BA3 4BD Tel. 01761 418594 www.stbenedicts.info Email: [email protected] We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for the successful applicant.

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SECONDARY (SCC)

Heathfield Community School, School Road, Monkton Heathfield, , Somerset, TA2 8PD Telephone: (01823) 412396 Fax: (01823) 413119 email: [email protected] www.heathfieldcommunityschool.com Age range: 11-19, NOR: 1327

Full-time TEACHER OF MATHS plus a TLR2D with whole school responsibilities

Permanent position required from January 2021 or sooner if available to join a highly committed, good- humored and successful team who achieve excellent exam results. Heathfield is an oversubscribed, mixed 11-19 community comprehensive school which prides itself on providing an excellent education within a happy and supportive environment. “High expectations, a relentless drive to improve teaching and learning and a deep conviction that every student matters lie at the heart of the school” - Ofsted For further information or an informal discussion please contact [email protected] or download an application form and further details from our school website. Please send completed applications to [email protected] Closing date: 12/10/2020 12 midday Interviews: During W.C. 19/10/2020

SECONDARY (Academy)

West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of National Park.

TEACHER OF BUSINESS STUDIES Job Reference Number: WSCTBS Qualified Teacher’s Pay Spine Full time, permanent Preferred start: 1st January 2021

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Trust whose culture and activity are driven by the core belief that every child should achieve their potential. We are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher with the ability to teach Business studies to KS4 and KS5. This will be a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a strong and highly successful department. The candidate will need strong subject knowledge in business studies and the ability to teach up to KS5 would be desirable. Experience teaching GCSE business studies is essential as you will need to have the ability to inspire and develop both staff and students in order to raise standards and maximise potential in this area. You will need to be either an outstanding classroom practitioner already, or an NQT that can demonstrate the potential to become outstanding quickly, with a commitment to continuous professional development. You need to have the ability to inspire and develop both staff and students in order to raise standards and maximise potential.

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TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS Job Reference Number: WSCTM Qualified Teacher’s Pay Spine Full time, permanent Preferred start: 1st January 2021

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Trust whose culture and activity are driven by the core belief that every child should achieve their potential. We are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher with the ability to teach Mathematics to KS4 and KS5. This will be a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a strong and highly successful department. The candidate will need strong subject knowledge in mathematics and the ability to teach up to KS5 would be desirable although not essential. Experience teaching GCSE mathematics is essential as you will need to have the ability to inspire and develop both staff and students in order to raise standards and maximise potential in this area. You will need to be either an outstanding classroom practitioner already, or an NQT that can demonstrate the potential to become outstanding quickly, with a commitment to continuous professional development. You need to have the ability to inspire and develop both staff and students in order to raise standards and maximise potential.

Further details and an application pack can be found in ‘Vacancies’ in the ‘Information’ section at: www.westsomersetcollege.org Closing date for applications: Midday, Friday 9th October 2020 All application forms should be fully completed. Incomplete application forms will not be considered. We do not accept CVs. Please indicate which Job Reference Number you are applying for on the application form. Once completed, please e-mail your application back to: [email protected] West Somerset College 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.

INDEPENDENT

Chard School

KS2 TEACHER & HEAD OF ENGLISH Required from January 2021 0.8 Post - 4 days a week Salary based on experience

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated KS2 Teacher and Head of English who would relish the opportunity to join the Prep School teaching team within our unique Independent Day School. The role will involve the successful candidate in working alongside colleagues to facilitate an exciting English curriculum for our school. The appointed candidate will teach English across our Prep classes and be responsible for leading English across our school. Successful candidates must: – • Be fully qualified excellent KS2 practitioners with a deep knowledge of the curriculum and assessment methods. • Have a passion for teaching English and proven experience of leading a curriculum subject. • Be creative in their teaching approach and have experience of developing individualised learning for children. • Be flexible in their approach and a skilled team player.

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• Be a good communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Chard School is an expanding Prep School which offers delightful, well-motivated children, a friendly environment with excellent facilities and supportive staff, parents and governors.

YR2 CLASS TEACHER Required from January 2021 0.4 Post – 2 days per week Salary based on experience

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated Yr2 Teacher who would relish the opportunity to join the Pre-Prep teaching team within our unique Independent Day School. The role will involve the successful candidate in working alongside colleagues to facilitate an exciting curriculum for our Pre-Prep class. The appointed candidate will teach curriculum subjects across our Pre-Prep classes and be responsible for leading a curriculum subject across our school. Successful candidates must: – • Be fully qualified excellent KS1practitioners with a deep knowledge of the curriculum and assessment methods. • Be creative in their teaching approach and have experience of developing individualised learning for children. • Be flexible in their approach and a skilled team player. • Be a good communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Chard School is an expanding Prep School which offers delightful, well-motivated children, a friendly environment with excellent facilities and supportive staff, parents and governors. Applications should be made in the form of a CV and covering letter from teachers with KS1 experience and with a desire to further their teaching experience within our Prep School. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office.

For more information and a full job description, please visit: http://chardschool.co.uk/job-vacancies/ Applications should be made in the form of a CV and covering letter. Visits to the school are welcomed and will be arranged following our current social distancing protocols. Please use the contact details below to arrange your visit: Tel: 01460 63234 Email: [email protected] To comply with our Safeguarding policy this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, two suitable references and a health check. Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 9 October Interviews: 14/15 October This will be on site but will follow our current social distancing protocols. Please send applications to: [email protected]

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