Gretton is a small village school which has a strong family feel. In March 2016 it was rated as Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted which highly praised its leadership, governance, early years provision and its focus on the personal development of every child.
The school, which is led by Principal Jane MacDonald, has recently undergone a major extension which has provided it with a new, state of the art hall and additional classrooms. The delightful grounds in which the school is set, provide an exciting and stimulating environment including a trim trail woodland storytelling and adventure area, canopied outdoor classroom, willow tunnels and garden plots, in which the children can enjoy their learning.
Gretton Primary believes that all children are individuals and every single child has their own strengths which the school try to help them to develop. As such all children are valued in the school, all efforts are celebrated with the result that children grow into confident individuals who value their own worth and are confident to go out into the world. The curriculum aims to develop children as self-motivated independent learners.
Gretton Primary School
Gretton Primary Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable SEND Learning Support Assistant for 9 hours per week to join our creative, vibrant and high performing village school.
The position will include providing one-to-one support for 3 mornings a week for a pupil in Year 4 with Specific Learning Difficulties. The role will support the child’s academic development and learning needs within the classroom through 1:1 and small group work as directed by the Class Teacher and SENCo.
The post holder will be expected to maintain working records and to effectively liaise and feedback progress to the Class Teacher and SENCo.
9 hours per week: 9.00am to 12.00 for three mornings to be agree mutually.
This is a temporary position until 17th July 2020.
We can offer you a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, a forward thinking, creative and inclusive ethos and a staff committed to providing an excellent education for all.
The right person for Gretton Primary Academy will:
Gretton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates and references will be requested. Any offers of employment will be pending appropriate references and DBS clearance.
To apply, please complete the Gretton/Brooke Weston Trust teacher application form and email to jmacdonald@grettonprimary.org
Closing Date: Fri 13th March 2020
Interviews: Tuesday 17th March 2020
Salary: Teaching Assistant Level 2. £16,500 – full time salary
Start date – as soon as possible
Gretton Primary School
School Cleaner
We are looking for a cleaner to work 11.25 hours per week supporting our existing cleaning team in ensuring that the school is clean and ready for the children and staff each day. The ideal candidate will be hard working, reliable and someone who enjoys working as part of a team.
This position is part time, school term time plus 2 weeks during school holidays (40 weeks per year).
Hours of work: 3.15pm to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Hourly rate of pay: £8.35
Closing date for applications: 13th March 2020
Start Date: 20th April 2020
For an application pack or further information, please contact the school office.
The school is fully committed to safer recruitment practice to ensure the safeguarding of all children. Pre-employment checks will always be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All prospective employees are subject to enhanced DBS – Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Gretton Primary School
Gretton Primary Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable Business Administration Apprentice (Level 2) to join our creative, vibrant and high performing village school.
The role will support the administration team and operate a Reception Service, which promotes a professional image of the school, duties to include:
The training provided will be the Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration and if not already acquired the Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT.
We are looking for a candidate who has the following qualities
The current rate of pay for an apprentice is £3.90 per hour and the contract will initially be for one year.
If you are interested in applying for the post please submit the application below to pcrawford@grettonprimary.org or if you would like further information please do not hesitate to call our HR Manager, Kathryn Pithey, on 01536 684300
Gretton Primary School
Class teacher – September 2020
Gretton Primary Academy is a welcoming and friendly school which thrives on a team approach and a caring ethos. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational class teacher to take responsibility for a Key Stage 2 class on a full time basis from September 2020, reducing to a part-time basis from January 2021. This will initially be a fixed term contract for one year??
This is a great opportunity for a talented teacher to join our very effective teaching team in our popular, high performing village school. The successful candidate will have consistently high standards for the children, should be passionate about raising achievement and be an excellent practitioner.
The year group and curriculum responsibility will depend on the expertise and experience of the candidate.
You will be working with the supportive, innovative and high-performing Brooke Weston Multi Academy Trust, who are committed to ensuring that pupils at Gretton Primary School receive an outstanding education.
We are looking for a teacher who will have:
In return, we can offer:
If you would like to speak to the Principal prior to applying please contact Mrs Jane MacDonald to arrange a telephone call. jmacdonald@grettonprimary.org
To apply, please complete the Brooke Weston Trust teacher application form and email to jmacdonald@grettonprimary.org or post to: Gretton Primary School, Kirby Road, Gretton, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3DB
All applications must be received no later than 5pm on Friday 24th April 2020.
This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.
Salary – this position would suit someone early in their career
Interviews will take place using the internet week beginning 27th April 2020
Gretton Primary School
SEND Teaching Assistant position – Temporary to July 2021
Gretton Primary Academy (part of the Brooke Weston Trust) is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable SEND Learning Support Assistant (level 2) for 14 hours per week to join our creative, vibrant and high performing village school.
The position will include providing one-to-one support every morning for a pupil in our reception class with developmental delay and language and communication difficulties. The role will support the child’s social development and learning needs within the classroom and in the outdoor environment through 1:1 and small group work as directed by the Class Teacher and SENDCo.
This child requires a multi-sensory, highly visualised approach to learning so the role will involve the delivery of specific visual and sensory programmes as well as speech and language input daily. It will also involve the preparation of learning resources to enable the pupil to fully access the curriculum and so achieve her full potential.
The post holder will be expected to maintain working records and to effectively liaise and feedback progress to the Class Teacher and SENDCo. There will also be an expectation that this member of staff will liaise regularly with the parents of this pupil.
We can offer you a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, a forward thinking, creative and inclusive ethos and a staff committed to providing an excellent education for all.
The right person to support this child at Gretton Primary Academy will:
Gretton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates and references will be requested. Any offers of employment will be pending appropriate references and DBS clearance.
To apply, please complete the Gretton/Brooke Weston Trust teacher application form which can be found on the school and Brooke Weston Trust website. Please email applications to jane.macdonald@grettonprimary.org or post to the school.
Discussions with the Principal prior to application are most welcome. Visits to the school may be possible after school – in line Covid-19 restrictions.
The hours of work will average 14 hours per week: Mon- Thurs 8.30am – 11.45am ( to include alternate Thursday afternoons if possible)
This is a temporary post – until July 2020.
Closing date: Please return completed applications to the school by 5pm on Fri 16th October 2020.
Interviews: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Salary - LSA level 2 FTE £16,800
Gretton Primary School
Temporary School Cleaner
We are looking for a cleaner to work 15 hours per week supporting our existing cleaning team in ensuring that the school is cleaned to a high standard for the children and staff each day. The ideal candidate will be hard working, reliable and someone who enjoys working as part of a team. Extra cleaning hours may be available after school also.
This position is part time, school term time. It is a temporary position to cover long term sickness (anticipated 6 months).
Hours of work: 11.00am – 2.00pm on Monday to Friday
Hourly rate of pay: £9.20
Closing date for applications: Monday 14th December 2020
Interviews: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Start Date: 5th January 2021
For an application pack or further information, please contact the Head teacher: jane.macdonald@grettonprimary.org. 01536 770366.
The school is fully committed to safer recruitment practice to ensure the safeguarding of all children. Pre-employment checks will always be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All prospective employees are subject to enhanced DBS – Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
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Gretton Primary School
Kirby Road, Gretton, Northamptonshire NN17 3DB
T 01536 770366
E office@grettonprimary.org
Principal
Jane MacDonald