Current Staff Vacancies
Please see the individual recruitment packs for more information and how to apply.
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Admin Officer - Balgowan Primary School
Balgowan Primary School are looking to appoint an admin officer to provide essential administrative support to senior school leaders, including the SENDCo; and to support site operations of the school. The successful applicant will need to have previous administrative experience, preferably (although not essential), from working in a school. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organised individual who values a well-run and safe environment for pupils and staff. Strong multitasking, problem solving, and communication skills will ensure your success in this varied and rewarding role.
Balgowan Primary School has high expectations and its ethos both encourages and promotes the best traditional values. Achieving high academic levels for all our pupils continue to be one of the priorities for the school, but our commitment to encouraging them to “work hard“, “be kind“ and “make friends“ provides us with an important focus for developing the whole child.
We are proud to have enthusiastic staff, who are strongly committed to achieving a happy, secure and supportive environment which we believe to be fundamental to the achievement of high standards of teaching and learning. Balgowan recognises the critical role of parents in the learning process and you can be assured that we will work closely with you in many different ways to enable your child to grow and develop with confidence as an independent learner, fully prepared and equipped for meeting the future challenges at Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and at the point of entry to Secondary education in Key Stage 3.
Salary: S5 (£28,125- £28,929 FTE) pro rata (commensurate with experience) Actual range (£13,725-£14,117)
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 40 weeks per year. Flexible daily hours can be discussed to suit school needs.
Closing date: Midday on Friday 24 January 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 28 January 2025
Admin Officer Recruitment pack Balgowan Jan 2025.pdfNEST Application Form Support Staff.docx
Class Teacher Maternity Cover - Bickley Primary School
Bickley Primary School are recruiting a Class Teacher for Maternity Cover to provide for the educational, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development for each individual child in their class and to support the overall development of the school. This post will initially be for a Year 1 class.
Bickley Primary School are a two-form entry school where children are happy and confident. High quality learning and teaching leads to consistently high levels of attainment. We have a wide range of extra-curricular activities and participate in many external events.
High quality teaching and learning enables children to achieve well and develop skills that they will be able to transfer across a wide range of contents long after they leave us, into higher education and beyond. We teach our pupils how to learn so that they are able to become highly motivated, resilient and ready to tackle challenges – academic and personal.
Our children benefit from extensive grounds and facilities. We have a supportive community and welcome and encourage all to become involved.
Salary: Main payscale (Outer London)
Hours: Full time (part-time/job share considered). This is a maternity cover and the post will end when the current postholder returns.
Closing date: Midday on 16 January 2025
Interviews: from Monday 20 January 2025
NEST Recruitment pack Maternity cover teacher Bickley Dec 2024.pdfNEST Teaching Staff application form.docx
Class Teacher - Joydens Wood Junior School
Joydens Wood Junior School are looking to recruit an experienced class teacher to provide for the educational, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development for each individual child in their class and to support the overall development of the school.
Joydens Wood Junior School is a successful, vibrant school, a school where children come first. We have a highly motivated, resourceful and committed team of staff and local committee members who care about and nurture the needs of every child.
We want our children to be happy at school and for learning to be fun and challenging. We set high expectations and want to give our children every opportunity to become confident and independent learners. We work closely with parents to ensure this happens and recognise the importance of good communication between home and school.
Within our school site we are fortunate to have our own playing field, two netball courts, an adventure play area, large playground and green areas around the school. Our links with our Infant School emphasise our belief in the importance of continuity of educational development. Staff from both schools meet to discuss and plan carefully for the transitionary process. We also have very good links with several of our local secondary schools.
Our aim is to help the children to reach their full potential, to develop their social awareness and encourage each child to take part in our vast list of extra-curricular activities. The school provides an extensive range of extra-curricular activities, and it is our intention to education the children for life, not only for their school days.
Salary: Main payscale (dependant on experience). Allowance possible for the right candidate
Hours: Full-time although part-time/job share may be considered
Closing date: Midday on 16 January 2025
Interviews: From 20 January 2025
NEST Recruitment pack Class teacher Joydens Juniors Dec 2024.pdfApplication Form Teaching Staff.docx
HLTA - Balgowan Primary School
Balgowan Primary School are recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. You will be required to undertake regular PPA cover. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. You will need to be caring, hardworking, willing to undergo training and most of all, enjoy working with children.
At Balgowan, we foster a life-long love of learning by ensuring that all children experience a value-centred curriculum resulting in a vibrant, happy, and inclusive school where every child can thrive. We are proud of our traditions and history, while simultaneously being forward-looking and highly ambitious for every child.
Taking a “trip” on Balgowan’s Ship of Values develops children who are tolerant, resilient, utilise their inner drive and acquire a positive mindset. This allows exciting goals to be set and children who can visualise positive outcomes for the future. In short, preparing them to become citizens of the 21st century.
The School’s motto: Be kind, work hard, make friends, reinforces the ethos of our school.
Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school direct to arrange this.
Salary range: S5-S7 Outer London £28,125-32,931 FTE. Actual range:
Hours: Monday - Friday, 33.75 hours a week, 39 weeks a year
Closing date: Midday on Friday 24 January 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 28 January 2025
HLTA Recruitment pack Balgowan Jan 2025.pdfNEST Application Form Support Staff.docx
HLTA Recruitment pack - Joydens Wood Junior School
Joydens Wood Junior School are recruiting two Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. You will be required to undertake regular PPA cover. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. You will need to be caring, hardworking, willing to undergo training and most of all, enjoy working with children.
Salary: Kent Fringe KR6 (£13.02-£13.68 per hour)
Hours: 27.5 - 31.25 hours a week, 38 weeks a year with additional inset days
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 8 January 2025
Interviews: From Friday 10 January 2025
HLTA Recruitment pack Joydens Wood Juniors Dec-24.pdfNEST Application Form Support Staff.docx
Midday Supervisor - Alexandra Junior School
Alexandra Junior School are recruiting a Midday Supervisor to join their team to ensure that children have a safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience in both the dining room and the playground. The successful candidates should have a calm and positive manner with children, be enthusiastic and have a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team. Previous experience is desirable although not essential.
Alexandra Junior School is a two-form entry school. The school works very closely with Alexandra Infant School to ensure a smooth transition for Year 2 children. The school is set in large grounds which are well used to enhance learning.
The school is rated Good by Ofsted who stated, “Pupils enjoy learning and achieve well.” “They take pride in their work. Pupils work and play well together.”
The school’s motto is Success through learning together and the focus values are Thinking, Learning, Caring - TLC. The children benefit from a stimulating and rewarding experience enriched by a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, an enthusiastic and committed staff and a strong supportive partnership with the community. The school is passionate about learning, for both children and adults, and aims for each child to see themselves as a successful learner building on what they bring to the school.
Salary: S3 range £27,345-£27,729 FTE. Hourly rate: £14.57-£14.77
Hours: Part-time, 7.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday, 38 weeks per year
Closing date: Midday on Friday 24 January 2025
Interviews: From Tuesday 28 January 2025
MDS Recruitment pack Alexandra Juniors Jan 2025.pdf
NEST Application Form Support Staff.docx
NEST - Senior Finance Lead
Nexus Education Schools Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Finance Lead to join our happy, inclusive, and dedicated central finance team at Worsley Bridge Primary School. As part of the Nexus Education Schools Trust (NEST), you’ll collaborate with a wider finance team of over 20 professionals, many of whom have grown and advanced within their careers here.
This role is perfect for someone with prior finance experience who’s eager to build on their expertise. NEST offers a clear career pathway, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to pursue formal qualifications in finance and accounts. For those looking to further their professional journey, apprenticeship training is also available and fully supported by the Trust.
In this role, you’ll provide vital financial support to the central trust and partner schools, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and procedures. You’ll work closely with and be supported by the Head of Hub Finance.
As the role involves visiting partner schools, a vehicle is essential for travel to various locations. If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career within a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Salary: Commensurate with experience S11 Outer London range (£39,855-£42,324)
Hours: Full-time, permanent, 36 hours a week - 52 weeks a year
Closing date: Midday on Friday 7 February 2025
Interviews: Thursday 13 February 2025
NEST Senior Finance Lead Recruitment Pack January-2025.pdfNEST Application Form Support Staff.docx
SENDCo Assistant & Pupil Support Worker - Joydens Wood Junior School
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children Joydens Wood Junior School is on the lookout for a dedicated and compassionate SENDCO Assistant / Pupil Support Worker to join our vibrant team! In this rewarding dual role, you’ll play a key part in supporting vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND and Pupil Premium, while helping nurture their emotional wellbeing.
As the first point of contact for parents seeking additional support for their child, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong relationships and offer guidance beyond the classroom. Your excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, will be essential in ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met with care and understanding. We’re looking for someone who is approachable, empathetic, and has a ‘can do’ attitude, with the ability to collaborate effectively and make a real impact on the lives of our students. If you’re ready to help shape the future of our children and contribute to a supportive, inclusive school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Salary: Kent Fringe KR6 range. Actual salary range - £17,643-£17,815
Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm, 32.5 hours a week, 39 weeks a year. Initial 1 year fixed term contract with the potential to extend.
Closing date: Midday on Friday 7 February 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 12 February 2025
SENDOC Asst PSW recruitment pack Joydens-Jan-2025.pdfNEST Application Form Support Staff.docx
SENDCO - Perry Hall Primary School
Perry Hall Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring SENDCo. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and talented leader, with a proven track record of supporting and raising achievement for pupils with additional needs in their school, and to work effectively within the school community of children, staff and parents.
Perry Hall is a warm and vibrant two-form entry primary school within the town of Orpington, Bromley. We provide all children, regardless of background or social situation, with the highest standard of education.
Learning at Perry Hall is enjoyable, imaginative and intellectually stimulating, with our pupils' emotional and social well-being at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the boundless potential of every child and empower them to explore their own interests and talents alongside our rich and forward-thinking curriculum. We pride ourselves at Perry Hall on our emphasis on music, sport and the arts and endeavour to give all of our children a diverse and culturally rich range of enrichment opportunities throughout their time at school.
Our school is a family and there are moments of laughter, joy and inspiration every day. As a community school, we ensure that parents and members of our local area are as much a part of the growth and development of the school as the staff and pupils. Inclusivity is at the forefront of our ethos, ensuring all children feel a sense of place and belonging at Perry Hall. We are and will continue to be an environment within which every child not only feels happy and safe, but also has opportunity to thrive.
We live by the motto: “Be The Best You Can Be”
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Hours: Part-time, 3 days a week
Closing date: Midday on Monday 20 January 2025
Interview date: From Wednesday 22 January 2025
NEST SENDCo recruitment pack Perry Hall Primary Dec 2024.pdfNEST Teaching Staff.docx
Class Teachers - Nexus Education Schools Trust
Are you passionate about teaching?
Why not join the NEST group of schools!
Nexus Education Schools Trust are recruiting teachers for Summer and Autumn 2024. Applications are welcomed from ECTs and experienced teachers. As a newly qualified teacher, we can consider a start in Summer 2.
We also welcome applications from experienced teachers who are passionate about teaching and learning. The role is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who can demonstrate a strong track record of highly effective teaching and outstanding pupil progress.
Please ensure you state your preference for Borough on the application form. Full and part-time applications considered.
Start date: Summer/Autumn 2024
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 17 April 2024
Salary: Main scale
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
NEST Nurseries Practitioner
NEST Nurseries welcome applications for bank/casual supply staff to join our Nursery, situated in the beautiful grounds of Pickhurst Infant Academy in West Wickham, Kent. Based at our first nursery there will be future opportunities to move to new NEST nurseries within the group As a Nursery Practitioner working with us, you will play a key role in supporting the development of children in all areas of the learning. You can expect a supportive team with a competitive salary, excellent training and development as well as a caring and passionate place to work. You will work under the direction and management of a Nursery Teacher and within a team of other childcare professionals.
Salary: S3 (£13.77-£13.98 per hour)
Hours:
Bank staff who may be available at short notice to cover a morning or afternoon shift (7.45am – 1pm or 1 - 6pm)
Please mark on the application form if you wish to be considered as casual staff.
Start date: As soon as possible
Suitable candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis
NEST-Nurseries-recruitment-pack-Nov-2023-NURSERY-PRACTIONEER.pdf
