Latest Vacancy

• Gretton Primary School

  SEND Teaching Assistant

  Start Date: ASAP

  Close Date: 13/03/2020

  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 17^th 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:

  • Be a caring and patient person.
  • Have experience of working with children with Special Needs (preferably Specific Learning Difficulties) in a school setting.
  • Have an understanding of how children learn in a primary school.
  • Have good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team
  • Have the ability to deal professionally and sensitively with children, parents, teachers and outside agencies as required.
  • Have a good level of English and Maths (preferably GCSE or equivalent).
  • Have a willingness to undertake further training as required.

  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 13^th March 2020

  Interviews: Tuesday 17^th March 2020

  Salary: Teaching Assistant Level 2.  £16,500 – full time salary

  Start date – as soon as possible

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• Gretton Primary School

  Cleaner

  Start Date: 20/04/2020

  Close Date: 13/03/2020

  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:                                20^th 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.

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• Gretton Primary School

  Business Administration Apprentice

  Start Date: 20/04/2020

  Close Date: 19/03/2020

  Full Time, Temporary

  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:

  • Processing telephone calls and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
  • Organising of stock and resources.
  • Ensure that face to face enquiries (visitors, students, parents and staff) are dealt with appropriately.
  • To undertake word processing of documentation (letters, reports, memos) including collation for documentation packs as required.
  • Preparation of teaching resources including photocopying and laminating.
  • Administering first aid for minor injuries.
  • Processing of the weekly school dinner orders (Excel spreadsheet).
  • To assist with the implementation of school administration policies, such as the student absence monitoring system. This could involve checking documents for errors, resolving queries and inputting of straightforward data on computer systems
  • To use the library system to support pupils in using the school library.
  • To carry out such other administrative tasks and duties as required by the line managers, appropriate to the grading of the post.

  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

  • Good organisational skills
  • Focus on documentation
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Numeracy skills an advantage
  • Self-motivated
  • Dynamic personality
  • Able to be part of a team but also work on own initiative
  • Good time keeper
  • Eye for detail

  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

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• Gretton Primary School

  Classroom Teacher

  Start Date: 01/09/2020

  Close Date: 14/04/2020

  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:

  • A record of good to outstanding classroom practice with high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour.
  • A commitment to providing creative and inspirational learning opportunities for pupils.
  • A caring and responsive attitude to children’s needs.
  • A commitment to working as part of a mutually supportive team.
  • A commitment to school improvement with a passion for securing the highest quality learning for all.
  • A desire to develop professionally and a willingness to share best practice with colleagues.
  • A good sense of humour and lots of energy!

  In return, we can offer:

  • A vibrant and successful school with the drive and determination to ensure that all our pupils reach their full potential
  • Enthusiastic and well behaved children who are keen and ready to learn
  • An outstanding staff team who are friendly, supportive and dedicated to their jobs
  • Experienced Teaching Assistants across the school.
  • Protected PPA time and consideration for staff well-being
  • A real sense of school community, with supportive parents and experienced and motivated governors
  • Access to professional development opportunities in school and through the Brooke Weston Teaching School and the Brooke Weston Trust.
  • Access to PIXL training and resources which keeps us at the forefront of National Initiatives and shared practice from hundreds of primary schools across the country.
  • A super learning environment both indoors and outdoors.
  • A free school lunch every day.
     

  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 24^th 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

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• Gretton Primary School

  Teaching Assistant

  Start Date: ASAP

  Close Date: 16/10/2020

   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:

  • Be a caring and patient person.
  • Have experience of working with children with Special Needs in a school setting.
  • Ideally have experience of delivering speech and language programmes to young children.
  •  Ideally have experience of using PECS.
  • Have an understanding of how children learn in the Early Years of a primary school.
  • Be confident in using technology in the classroom to enhance learning and be competent in using a computer to produce learning resources.
  • Have good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team
  • Have the ability to deal professionally and sensitively with children, parents and teachers and outside agencies as required.
  • Have a good level of English and Maths (preferably GCSE or equivalent).
  • Have a willingness to undertake further training as required.  

  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 16^th October 2020. 

  Interviews: Tuesday 20^th October 2020

  Salary  - LSA level 2  FTE £16,800

   

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• Gretton Primary School

  Cleaner

  Start Date: 05/01/2021

  Close Date: 14/12/2020

   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 16^th December 2020

  Start Date:                                5^th 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.

   

   

  Apply Here