Vacancies

QUALIFIED NURSERY PRACTITIONER

St Paul's CE Academy are looking to recruit a Qualified Nursery Practitioner Level 2/3 to join our friendly team in our modern purpose built nursery. This position is Monday-Friday 9am-3pm, term time only starting with immediate effect.

Previous experience working in a nursery is desirable and it would be beneficial to have experience of being a key-person to a group of children as well as working as part of a busy nursery environment. However we would welcome applications from college students reaching the end of their childcare course.

A good level of competency using ICT skills and equipment including an iPad is required for this post, as well as a sound knowledge of the updated EYFS 2024. Please note this role includes some paid staff meetings after working hours. 

Our nursery is open plan and has a focus on teaching our 2-4 year olds in open-ended curious ways, which develop their resilience and builds their confidence. We encourage children to be free to explore in all things messy as we believe children learn best when they are having fun. 

The role is for 30 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year), Monday - Friday, 9.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. You will be paid on the Single Status pay scale, Grade 3, sp7 £24,027 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £16,756 per annum).  

Unfortunately, CV's will not be considered. Please complete and return an application form to our Head of Administration, Tracy Webb (twebb@stpaulsceacademy.org)

Closing Date: 14 January 2025 @9.00a.m.

Interviews: 21 January 2025

We have a vacancy available for a Teaching Assistant/MDSA (qualified or training towards a supporting teaching and learning qualification) to join our popular, inclusive Church academy fixed term contract starting immediately until 31 August 2025.

The successful candidate will be joining a strong team supporting learning. You should be a passionate individual who is motivated to work both within the classroom and independently (1:1 and with small groups) to allow our pupils to fulfil their potential.  In return we can offer you strong training opportunities working within a friendly and supportive learning environment.

You will also be expected to take on the position of a MDSA to cover the lunchtime period.

The TA2 position is for 15 hours per week, term time only, Monday - Friday, 9.00a.m. - 12.00p.m.You will be paid on the Single Status pay scale (Grade 3 £22,737 pro rata, per annum).

The MDSA position is for 5 hours per week, term time only, Monday - Friday, 12.00p.m. - 1.00p.m.You will be paid on the Single Status pay scale (Grade 2 £22,366 pro rata, per annum).

Come and join our dedicated professional team. The academy has a commitment to equality and diversity and encourages recruits from a diverse background to apply.

If you would like further information about our academy please visit our website, https://www.stpaulsceacademy.org/. We welcome visits so if you would like to see our school or have any questions, please email Tracy Webb our Head of Administration at twebb@stpaulsceacademy.org or call 01424 424530. 

·         Closing date: Wednesday 15 January 2025 @ 9a.m.

·         Interviews: Wednesday 22 January 2025

·         Email completed application form to our Head of Administration, Tracy Webb: twebb@stpaulsceacademy.org

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details /applications on file once the position is filled.

Safeguarding

·         This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The Trust will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.

·         Accordingly, shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate to the Trust, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted

·         All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau.

·         This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times. 

Additional Information - Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post, but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions, we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.