Vacancy Bulletin (Blue Sheets)

Issue No: 13

11 September 2020

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

Latest time for acceptance of advertisements is Tuesday 10am for the Friday bulletin.

UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, details and application forms FOR ALL POSTS, excluding those marked INTERNAL can be found on dasjobs.co.uk Only SCC employees may apply for posts marked INTERNAL in the first instance. Internally advertised vacancies can be viewed on the SCC intranet: dasjobs.co.uk/internal ALL POSTS MARKED WITH * REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK VIA THE DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE "Somerset County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people"

All applicants, including current employees, should complete and return the Recruitment Monitoring Form, which is attached to the Application Form. Thank you for your cooperation

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Applications for all vacancies are particularly welcome from people with disabilities. Further details and application forms are also available on request in braille, large print, tape and disc.

JOB SHARING Somerset County Council, as an equal opportunities employer, wishes to promote job-sharing arrangements in any full-time post where the Manager and Chief Officer consider that such an arrangement would be a viable proposition. If you are interested in making an application on a job-sharing basis for any full-time post advertised in this bulletin, you should contact the appropriate Manager in the first instance to see whether such an application would be accepted.

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Somerset County Council is proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do. We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. We offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees including: • A Local Government Pension Scheme. • Discounted lease car via salary sacrifice scheme and options for discounts on petrol or diesel. • My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and so forth. • A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work, childcare vouchers, additional annual leave, computers, mobile phones and health screening. • Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements. • Staff discounts in gyms. • Employee Assistance and support offering a variety of employee wellbeing services to support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle. • Optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.

Somerset County Council is subject to Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English will be an essential requirement for customer-facing roles.

Please note for SCC roles: If an internal applicant who is at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment has applied and passed the selection process they will be offered the role over remaining internal and external applicants.

If you are applying for a secondment please ensure you discuss this with your Line Manager first and obtain their approval.

TEAM LEADER Salary: £25,991 to £29,577 Location: Taunton Working Pattern: Full Time Closing Date: 22-Sep-2020 A bit about us We have an exciting new opportunity for a Team Leader in our Beechtrees Home in Wellington. You will be paid an additional £1.66 for each hour worked on a Saturday and Sunday and £37.07 will be paid for each sleep-in. As part of Children’s Social Care in Somerset our Residential Short Break service focuses on promoting independence, social inclusion, choice and individual support to children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. Here's what you can expect to be doing Our Team Leaders play an important role in our homes and are responsible for leading shifts, deputising in the Managers absence and ensuring our young people have the highest standard of care. You will lead and develop our fantastic team of Residential Support Workers and work with colleagues and other agencies to secure the best possible outcomes for our young people. A few things about you You will have experience of working in a care setting with young people and take pride in creating a welcoming warm environment for our residents and staff. You’ll enjoy leading a team and motivating them to deliver the best possible care. Additional information Feel free to get in touch if you want more information, you can contact Steve Kennedy on 01823 664511. Interviews will be held on 5 October 2020 Apply: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-vacancies/job-details/?jobId=1687

Westonzoyland Primary School and Pre-school

PARENT & FAMILY SUPPORT ADVISOR – 6 hours (1 day per week) 8:30 – 3:00 with a half hour unpaid lunchbreak. Monday or Thursday would be the most convenient days. Scale 12 - £22,183-£25,481 per annum pro rata Required as soon as possible We are looking to appoint a dedicated and caring PFSA to our lovely village school. Westonzoyland Primary School is a Community school set in the heart of the beautiful Somerset Levels and serving the historic village of Westonzoyland. We are a small, friendly school with a family feel. Our curriculum places a strong emphasis on wellbeing and outdoor education; taking advantage of our wonderful school grounds. Our PFSA is vital to our wellbeing strategy. They will be directly working with children and families as well as being a knowledgeable and innovative part of our small safeguarding team. As we are largely funding the post through our own school budget, the post holder will be completing statutory work in line with County guidelines as well as having the opportunity to provide the tailored support that we know will most benefit our families. We work closely with our local area PFSA co-ordinator and can offer the post holder full line management and supervisions through this avenue. We are looking for an individual who: • as strong interpersonal skills and is able to communicate empathetically and effectively with others • Is a proactive, enthusiastic and highly motivated person who is not afraid to suggest new approaches

• Is an organised record keeper who is willing to fully utilise our online safeguarding systems • Is able to work with outside agencies in order to ensure that our families have the best support that we can provide • Stays current in their understanding of the statutory requirements of safeguarding work • Has the ability to undertake the role of lead professional where appropriate • Has a great sense of humour – this is a fun place to be! The school has a commitment to safeguarding children and has a culture of vigilance to support this. The post holder will be required to undergo a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service before taking up employment. Due to the current difficulties around welcoming visitors to our school we strongly recommend that interested parties contact the school office to arrange an informal telephone conversation with the Headteacher in order to ask any further questions about the role. To apply for this position, please complete a support staff application form, which is available on our website, together with a letter of application for the attention Alison Garbett, Headteacher www.westonzoylandprimary.co.uk/vacancies/ Closing date: 12:00PM Friday 18th September

South Somerset Partnership School – A Pupil Referral Unit is recruiting a Site and Facilities Manager! South Somerset Partnership School is a complex pupil referral unit based in South Somerset, we have sites across the area in Yeovil and Chard. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, flexible site and facilities manager. This is an exciting time to join our team of staff as we provide statutory education for pupils who have been permanently excluded, or who have medical and mental health needs that mean they are currently unable to attend their mainstream school. We also provide significant outreach support to schools in South Somerset and are actively involved in the development of both SEND Outreach and the local Behaviour Partnership Board. We actively develop and promote the inclusion of children and young people across the area. See our website for more details ssps.org.uk The post is permanent, year-round 37 hours per week, Somerset Grade 12 (£22,183-£25,481 subject to skills and experience). All applicants are subject to enhanced DBS check. Please apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/site-and-facilities-manager-2/ If you have any queries and for submission of your completed application forms to Claire Brand – School Business Manager at: [email protected], 01935 410793 Closing date: Noon Monday 28th September. Interviews w/c 28th September for successful candidates.

Executive Headteacher: Sarah Watson Court Fields School, Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8SW Tel: 01823 664201 www.courtfields.net

Court Fields School employment opportunities

COVER SUPERVISOR 33 hours 45 minutes per week Term Time plus three Inset days (38 weeks) Grade 13 (Actual annual salary £14,464 - £15,969) Closing date for applications: Midday Friday 18th September 2020

The Cover supervisor has an important role in the school, supporting and supervising the learning of students when teaching colleagues are absent. In addition to this, Cover Supervisors are required to cover lunchtime supervision each day as well as supporting in various areas of school when there is no lesson cover requirements. The post does not require qualified teacher status, although applicants with this status are most welcome to apply and often people use this as a stepping stone into teaching as a career. An enthusiasm for education and learning, and a commitment to supporting and working with young people are vital personal qualities for this role. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. The vacancy is for 33 hrs 45 minutes per week and is term time plus three Inset days (38 weeks per year). The normal working day is 8:30am to 3:45pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break. In addition, colleagues may be required to attend full staff meetings. The post is Grade 13, on Somerset Support Staff Pay Scale. Applications should be emailed to [email protected] or posted to Mrs Tracey Morcom Cover Manager & HR Admin Assistant Court Fields School Mantle Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8SW The closing date for applications is Midday on Friday 18th September 2020. Interviews may be carried out before the closing date so early application is advised. The Castle Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT Fixed Term to 31st August 2021 32.5 hours per week Term Time plus three Inset days (38 weeks) Grade 14 (Actual annual salary £13,385 - £13,927) Closing date for applications: Midday Friday 18th September 2020 Required to join a team of highly skilled and experienced LSAs in providing support across the school for students with a range of special educational needs. The successful applicants will be afforded excellent CPD opportunities and be joining a Learning Support Department which was recently shortlisted for Somerset’s Unsung Hero Team of the Year Award. Applications should be emailed to [email protected] or posted to Mrs Tracey Morcom Cover Manager & HR Admin Assistant Court Fields School Mantle Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8SW The closing date for applications is Midday on Friday 18th September 2020. Interviews may be carried out before the closing date so early application is advised. The Castle Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosures.

ART TECHNICIAN 6 hours per week Term Time plus three Inset days (38 weeks) Grade 15, Point 4 (Actual annual salary £2,472) Closing date for applications: Midday Friday 25th September 2020 Required to support the Art department, this varied and busy role requires excellent organisation skills. Applicants should be practical, enthusiastic, and flexible, demonstrate initiative and have excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Applications should be emailed to [email protected] or posted to Mrs Tracey Morcom Cover Manager & HR Admin Assistant Court Fields School Mantle Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8SW The closing date for applications is Midday on Friday 25th September 2020. Interviews may be carried out before the closing date so early application is advised. The Castle Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosures.

The Castle School, Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5AU Tel: 01823 274073 www.castleschool.co.uk

FOOD TECHNICIAN - 20 Hours Per Week Term Time Only Grade 14 (£18,933- £19,698 pro rata) – £9.81-£10.21 per hour, 38 weeks per year. This represents an actual starting salary of £8,501 per annum. Hours are flexible but would need to cover the upper school lessons. The Castle School in Taunton is looking to recruit a part time Food Technician to join our successful, busy school. Applicants should be practical, enthusiastic, flexible, demonstrate initiative, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. It is also important that the successful candidate has access to transport for purchasing duties. A full job description and application pack is available from www.castleschool.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 21st September 2020 with interviews taking place on later that week. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Brymore Academy, Cannington, Somerset TA5 2NB

CARETAKER Job Reference Number: 016 Required: ASAP Part-time, Permanent 30 hours per week,42 weeks per year Monday - Friday, from 3.30pm to 9.30pm Salary: BCT Point 5 to 6 starting on point 5. Actual Salary: £14,485 per annum Brymore is a State Boarding School for boys aged 11 - 17 set in its own 60 acre site with a working farm, gardens, workshops and sports facilities which are fully utilised in the delivery of the curriculum to over 270 students of which 140 are boarders. The core purpose of this position is to assist in ensuring the Academy’s site, buildings and furnishings are safe, secure, cleaned and maintained to standards defined by legal requirements, Health and Safety regulations and the Academy management. Ideally you will have an understanding of health and safety and manual handling. You will need to have a pleasant, courteous manner, with the ability to work in often reactive situations to meet the needs of the Academy. There is a practical element to this role, where experience of carrying out simple repairs, maintenance and decorating are required. Further details and application form for this post are available to download from our website www.brymoreacademy.co.uk Please ensure you return this completed application form with your request for consideration for the post. Closing date: Noon on Monday 21st September 2020

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

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT – PASTORAL INTERVENTION Job Ref: WSCHLTAPI 18 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus INSET days) BTCT Scale point 10, actual starting salary: £9436 per annum Permanent contract The post will be providing students and families with pastoral support. Some of the key aspects of the role will be to contact home, act as a key worker for identified students and provide specific intervention work. At West Somerset College we aim to provide a rich and varied education for all of our students. We believe that ensuring students realise their full potential depends upon a continuous drive for excellence by our staff. We are looking for an individual who is able to work as a part of a friendly and effective team to support our students.

You will need to be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in literacy and numeracy, with experience of dealing with young people. Experience of supporting students within an educational setting would be an advantage. 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 2nd October 2020 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.

TEACHING ASSISTANT Job Ref: WSCTA 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus INSET days) BTCT Scale Points 3 to 4, actual starting salary: £11,848 per annum Fixed term contract until 31st August 2021, pending funding At West Somerset College we aim to provide a rich and varied education for all of our students. We believe that ensuring students realise their full potential depends upon a continuous drive for excellence by our staff. We are looking for an individual who is able to work as a part of a friendly and effective team to support our students. You will need to be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in literacy and numeracy, with experience of dealing with young people. Experience of supporting students within an educational setting would be an advantage. 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 25th September 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.

Bridgwater College Academy Sports Development Centre Parkway, Bridgwater TA6 4QY www.bridgwatercollegeacademy.org Tel: 01278 727327

Bridgwater College Academy Sports Development Centre is a community Sports Centre based on the Bridgwater College Academy site in Bridgwater, Somerset. Bridgwater College Academy is an independent but wholly Government funded school for 3 to 16 year olds in Bridgwater. Following extensive refurbishment in 2014, the Sports Centre was re-launched to the community offering a vibrant mix of school, community and club based programmes. The facility offers a range of indoor and outdoor facilities enabling a varied and inclusive programme to operate. The aim of the Sports Development Centre is to create a facility which provides a wide range of accessible and affordable activities for the Academy students, families and the community to participate in a high quality and friendly environment. Bridgwater College Academy Sports Development Centre facilities include: • Sports Hall (4 badminton court)

• 4 squash courts • Dance studio • FIFA approved full size 3G football pitch • Football pitches (grass) x3 • Rugby pitch The facilities will be primarily utilised during weekdays to host PE lessons and after school activities with public use occurring at evenings, weekends and during school holidays. The opening hours are Monday to Friday 5:00pm – 10:00pm, Saturday 9:30am – 6:00pm and Sunday 9:30 am – 2:30pm

RECREATION ASSISTANTS (Job Ref 069) Hours: Part-time, casual hours consisting of evening and weekend work Salary: £8.72 per hour We are looking for enthusiastic Recreation Assistants to provide all visitors to the Sports Development Centre with a friendly and positive experience. Your role will be to provide excellent customer care, ensuring the facilities are maintained to a high standard so they are clean and safe for our visitors to use. For full details and an application pack for this position, please visit the ‘Vacancies’ section in ‘Key Information’ on our website: www.bridgwatercollegeacademy.org Closing date for applications: Midday, Wednesday 16th September 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.