Current vacancies

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER 

Required for September 2012 - Salary within the range L19-24

Due to the retirement of the long standing Deputy Headteacher and staff restructuring the Governing Body wishes to appoint an experienced leader to work in partnership with The Headteacher.

Priory School is a large, expanding Primary School. When the school completes expansion there will be over 1,000 pupils. The school is a recognised school of creativity, and staff and pupils demonstrate high levels of achievement and creative thinking. The school has two resource units, one for Physical, Medical and Sensory difficulties (38 places) and another for children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (12 places).

We require someone who has aspirations for Headship and the ability to work closely with the Headteacher and Leadership Team to build on the achievements of the school and move the school forward. The school is currently going through a significant period of change and this is an exciting opportunity for the appropriate candidate.

The successful applicant will:

  • Be an exemplary classroom practitioner who has high expectations of self and others and is passionate about encouraging all children to achieve success.
  • Be ambitious to support and extend the learning opportunities for all of our children.
  • Have a proven record of leadership and management skills.
  • Have a commitment to working in partnership with staff, parents and the community to promote excellent learning opportunities for all.
  • Have drive, enthusiasm and a clear vision for educational excellence.
  • Have an in depth understanding of the primary curriculum.
  • Have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

In return we offer the applicant the opportunity to:

  • Play a significant part in the continuing development of our school.
  • Gain experience and training on your route to Leadership.
  • Lead and manage innovative and creative learning experiences for all.
  • Enhance the education of our happy, hardworking and well behaved pupils.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check will be sought for the successful candidate.

Visits to the school are recommended. Please telephone to make an appointment.

To apply, call the school on 01628 600300, email info@prioryschool.com or visit our website at www.prioryschool.com.

Closing Date: Tuesday 21st February

Short listing: Wednesday 22nd February

Interviews: Wednesday 29th February & Thursday 1st March

Download the Deputy Headteacher person specification.

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER 

Required for September 2012 - Salary range L15-20

Due to the retirement of the long standing Assistant Headteacher and staff restructuring the Governing Body wishes to appoint an experienced leader to work in partnership with The Headteacher.

Priory School is a large, expanding Primary School. When the school completes expansion there will be over 1,000 pupils. The school is a recognised school of creativity, and staff and pupils demonstrate high levels of achievement and creative thinking. The school has two resource units, one for Physical, Medical and Sensory difficulties (38 places) and another for children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (12 places).

We require someone who has aspirations for Headship and the ability to work closely with the Headteacher and Leadership Team to build on the achievements of the school and move the school forward. The school is currently going through a significant period of change and this is an exciting opportunity for the appropriate candidate.

The successful applicant will:

  • Be able to think strategically and creatively and support the Governing Body, Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to take forward initiatives in the next stage of the school development.
  • Be a highly-motivated individual with a commitment to providing high quality learning opportunities for all of our children.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills and use these to inspire and support colleagues in order to build on our school’s many strengths.
  • Lead a team by example, showing a clear understanding of what constitutes outstanding teaching and learning across the curriculum, as well as the ability to communicate this to others.
  • Be an outstanding, inspirational teacher with an excellent record of classroom practice and high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

In return we offer the applicant the opportunity to:

  • Play a significant part in the continuing development of our school.
  • Lead and manage innovative and creative learning experiences for all.
  • Enhance the education of our happy, hardworking and well behaved pupils.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check will be sought for the successful candidate.

Visits to the school are recommended. Please telephone to make an appointment.

To apply, call the school on 01628 600300, email info@prioryschool.com or visit our website at www.prioryschool.com.

Closing Date: Friday 2nd March

Short listing: Monday 5th March

Interviews: Wednesday 14th March & Thursday 15th March

Download the Assistant Headteacher person specification.

Office Administrator – Data & Analysis

 (£18651 - £20470 pro rata 37 hours, term time plus 1 week)

We are looking for someone who has excellent ICT skills and knowledge and experience of SIMS and Microsoft Office suite are essential along with significant experience of assessment, recording and reporting. The suitable candidate needs to have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and the ability to demonstrate initiative.

If you wish to be considered for this post and would like details of the job description and person specification, please email Jo McGovern on businessmanager@prioryschool.com. Visits are welcomed.

Closing date for applications: Monday, February 6th 2012.

Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Criminial Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

Office Administrator – Finance

(£18651 - £20470 Full Time)

We are looking for an experienced, confident and highly capable individual who will work closely with the Business Manager in all aspects of Finance in school. You will be responsible for stock control and ordering, raising cheques and invoicing along with payroll administration, lettings administration and managing the asset register. You will need to have excellent organisation skills as well as a high rate of accuracy.

If you wish to be considered for this post and would like details of the job description and person specification, please email Jo McGovern on businessmanager@prioryschool.com. Visits are welcomed.

Closing date for applications: Monday, February 6th 2012.

Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Criminial Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

 

Office Administrator – School Administrator

(£18651 - £20470 pro rata 37 hours, term time plus 2 weeks)

As a key member of the office staff, you will be responsible for providing a high level of administration for the whole school, including SEN. You will need the ability to work as part of a team as well as working effectively without close supervision. You will also need excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills.

If you wish to be considered for this post and would like details of the job description and person specification, please email Jo McGovern on businessmanager@prioryschool.com. Visits are welcomed.

Closing date for applications: Monday, February 6th 2012.

Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Criminial Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

Site Assistant

(£16574 - £18010 Full Time)

You will work under the direction of the Site Manager to ensure that the school premises, grounds and its contents are properly maintained, secured and ready to use. This is an extremely busy role and the abilities to prioritise and work under pressure are essential.

If you wish to be considered for this post and would like details of the job description and person specification, please email Jo McGovern on businessmanager@prioryschool.com. Visits are welcomed.

Closing date for applications: Monday, February 6th 2012.

Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Criminial Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

BESD Teaching Assistant

(£13987 FTE, £10987.13 actual salary)

We are looking to appoint an experienced BESD Teaching Assistant to work in our behaviour resource with children with significant behavioural problems. This is a challenging post and the successful candidate should have the following attributes: excellent communication skills, an effective team player, the ability to establish clear boundaries, routines and behaviours and good literacy and numeracy skills.

If you wish to be considered for this post and would like details of the job description and person specification, please email Jo McGovern on businessmanager@prioryschool.com. Visits are welcomed.

Closing date for applications: Monday, February 6th 2012.

Interviews: To be advised.

Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Criminial Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.