SOMERSET COUNCILS’ VACANCY BULLETIN ISSUE NO: 19 12 May 2017 Applications are invited from employees of the following Councils: Somerset County Council Mendip District Council Sedgemoor District Council South Somerset District Council Taunton Deane Borough Council West Somerset Council South West Councils Latest time for acceptance of advertisements is 12 noon Monday Published by Dillington Advertising Services, A2W, County Hall, Taunton TA1 4DY Tel: 01823 357739, email: [email protected] YOU CAN VIEW THESE VACANCIES ONLINE AT: http://dasjobs.co.uk Only SCC employees may apply for posts marked INTERNAL in the first instance. ALL POSTS MARKED WITH * REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK VIA THE DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE "Somerset County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people" All applicants, including current employees should complete and return the Recruitment Monitoring Form, which is attached to the Application Form. Thank you for your cooperation ****************************************************************************************************************** AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Applications for all vacancies are particularly welcome from people with disabilities. Further details and application forms are also available on request in braille, large print, tape and disc. JOB SHARING Somerset County Council, as an equal opportunities employer, wishes to promote job-sharing arrangements in any full-time post where the Manager and Chief Officer consider that such an arrangement would be a viable proposition. If you are interested in making an application on a job-sharing basis for any full-time post advertised in this bulletin, you should contact the appropriate Manager in the first instance to see whether such an application would be accepted. ******************************************************************************************************************** UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, details and application forms FOR ALL POSTS, excluding those marked INTERNAL can be found on http://dasjobs.co.uk or by contacting the Recruitment Team on 01823 356862 (24 hours). Internally advertised vacancies can be viewed on the SCC intranet: http://dasjobs.co.uk/internal Please quote the reference number. Published By: If you have access to the internet you can receive an automatic update when new jobs are input. Simply click on email alerts and fill in the subscription form. You can cancel the automatic updates anytime you like. 2 Somerset County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees including: A Local Government Pension Scheme. My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, restaurants, cinemas, hotels and insurance benefits. A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work, Childcare vouchers, additional annual leave, professional subscriptions, computers, mobile phones and health screening. Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements. Staff discounts in gyms. Employee Assistance and support offering a variety of employee wellbeing services to support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle. Free seminars on planning for retirement. Somerset County Council is subject to Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English will be an essential requirement for customer-facing roles, which are marked with † Children and Families Shepton Mallet *†TEAM MANAGER - ASSESSMENT TEAM – INTERNAL 37 hours per week Salary: £44,177 inclusive of £5,000 recruitment or retention allowance applicable for three years Job Ref No: 10333/HC Our assessment teams are the first point of direct contact for those children and families who meet our threshold criteria and require an assessment of need. The teams work with families for a time limited period, identifying need and devising outcome focused plans in a timely manner. Leading one of these teams, it will be your responsibility to ensure the delivery high quality social care services to vulnerable children and families in Mendip. We’ll look to you to ensure clarity and motivation around our organisational priorities, particularly Children’s Improvement and financially sustainable services. Most importantly, you’ll provide exceptional management, driving performance and ensuring positive outcomes for those children we work with. You’ll manage a team of up to 6 social workers, which will allow you to focus your time on performance and be directly involved in delivering a higher level of service. Educated to degree level in a recognised Social Care qualification, and registered as a Social Worker with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), you’ll have demonstrable experience of staff supervision and management alongside partnership working on complex issues. Positive, committed, adaptable and thorough, you’ll naturally promote the need for improvement and act as a role model for change. Our journey in Somerset is far from complete but we are already making significant progress, and we want you to invest in this journey as much as we will invest in you, through the training, togetherness, progression and engagement you’ll enjoy here. So our commitment to you is just as important. We’re passionately in favour of sociable working hours, because resilience is an enormous part of being a good Team Manager, and a balanced life is a key ingredient in this. We will provide you with excellent supervision and support, and high quality focused training and development opportunities. If you think you have the skills and commitment to join our progressive and supportive team, then we want to hear from you. For more information, or a discussion about the roles, please email Colin Dryden [email protected] Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/internal Closing date: 11 May 2017 at 5.00pm Finance and Performance Legal Services County Hall, Taunton ASSISTANT SOLICITOR – CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL 37 hours per week Salary: £37,486 - £41,379 per annum (salary includes Recruitment Allowance of £5,000 pa) Job Ref No: 10221/R/AMB 3 Somerset County Council is looking for an ambitious and highly motivated, Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx to join its Corporate and Commercial legal team. This is an exciting time to join the authority as it plans a number of major infrastructure projects and develops new models to deliver essential services. The Corporate and Commercial team supports Somerset County Council in a range of areas including projects, procurement, contracts, commercial, employment and governance. The Council works in partnership with a number of other public sector organisations, has interests in a range of Community Interest Companies, Special Purpose Vehicles and trusts, and takes a commissioning-led approach to service delivery. Our lawyers have the opportunity to make an impact on every facet of the Council’s work, advising members and senior officers on matters of high financial and social value. As an Assistant Solicitor in the Corporate and Commercial team you will provide specialist legal advice and assistance on a range of issues relating to: the contracting and procurement process; the application of EU public procurement rules; employment issues in commercial transactions; state aid; local authority powers and duties; outsourcing, Special Purpose Vehicles and public sector partnerships; information governance; commercial disputes. While some local authority experience would be an advantage, we are looking for someone who is commercially aware and has the desire to develop a career in local government. You will be a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills. You will be required to work with a minimum of supervision and provide support to other members of the team. A flexible approach and positive commitment to effective team working are essential. For an informal discussion please telephone Honor Clarke on 01823 355022. Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/assistant-solicitor-corporate-and-commercial/ Closing date: 25 May 2017 at 5.00pm ASSISTANT SOLICITOR – CIVIL LITIGATION 37 hours per week Salary: £37,486 - £41,379 per annum (salary includes Recruitment allowance up to £5,000 pa) Job Ref No: 10330/AMB We are looking for a highly motivated Civil Litigation Lawyer with significant experience in this area of practice. Additional skills in Criminal Litigation and Education Law would be desirable. You will be required to work largely unsupervised and provide support to other members of the team. A flexible approach and positive commitment to effective team working are essential. Local Government experience would be an advantage. You will have a good knowledge and understanding of Civil Litigation matters including Judicial Review. For an informal discussion please telephone Richard Hockey on 0797 368 6998 Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/assistant-solicitor-civil-litigation/ Closing date: 25 May 2017 at 5.00pm ASSISTANT SOLICITOR – CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE 37 hours per week Salary: £37,486 - £41,379 per annum (salary includes Recruitment allowance up to £5,000 pa) Job Ref No 10331/AMB We are looking for a highly motivated Children’s Social Care Solicitor/FCILEx with significant experience in this area of practice. Additional skills in Adult Social Care or Education would be desirable. You will be required to work largely unsupervised and provide support to other members of the team. A flexible approach and positive commitment to effective team working are essential. Local Government experience would be an advantage. For an informal discussion please telephone Becky Opie on 07973686993. Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/assistant-solicitor-childrens-social-care/ Closing date: 25 May 2017 at 5.00pm 4 Operations Adults and Health Mendip Adult Social Care *†SOCIAL WORKER/SOCIAL WORKER TRANSITIONS 37 hours per week Salary: £28,485 - £32,486 per annum Job Ref No: 10327/SR Permanent and 2 Year Fixed Term opportunities available These posts are within the Adults Team which has newly merged with Learning Disability services. Somerset County Council has several vacancies for registered Social Workers within the Mendip area. Adult services are going through a transformation merging with Learning Disability services. Our social work team require 2 full time posts and there is a further opportunity for a full time transitions worker to work alongside an Adult Social Care Worker in Mendip to support young people from the age of 14 to 25 years. These are exciting opportunities to start or develop your career in a wonderful rural setting with opportunities for career development within Adult Social Care. In order to succeed in these roles, you will need to use all your social work/social care skills to engage with people in creative ways, to be a creative helper, to promote recovery and independence and to work with people within their families and local communities. Strong social care values, flexibility, a ‘can do’ approach, high standards and the ability to work in a relational way using purposeful conversations will be essential for these roles. In return, you will be working in a fast paced, supportive social care environment and will be managed by Social Work and Occupational Therapy locality leads who are all experienced in social care services. You will be given regular supervision, an annual appraisal, and training and development will be provided to ensure you have the knowledge, skills and support to undertake your role, including an assessed year in practice for newly qualified Social Workers. Somerset is transforming Adult Social Care to be community focused, engaging service users to maximise their independence and promoting prevention services - we work closely with community groups and health connectors. The county of Somerset is an extremely attractive, reasonably priced and varied area to live and work; famous for Cheddar cheese, Clarkes Village, Glastonbury Festival, Arthurian Legends and Wells, the smallest city in England with a magnificent cathedral. With rural, urban and coastal areas, there are wide open spaces for walking, outdoor activities such as rock climbing in Cheddar Gorge and all within easy reach of Bristol and Bath. To find out more about these posts, please contact the following team managers to arrange a telephone conversation: Contact Julie Petrie, Team Manager on 07976 692910 or Elspeth Bridges on 07919540609. Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/social-workersocial-worker-transitions/ Closing date: 18 May 2017 at 5.00 am Interviews: 7 June 2017 Services for Vulnerable Young People Targeted Youth Support Shepton Mallet *†INTERVENTION WORKER 18.5 hours per week Salary: £20,661 - £23,938 pro rata Job Ref No: 10332/JH Targeted Youth Support (TYS) is delivered by the Local Authority. It delivers a range of services to vulnerable young people aged 15-19 (19+ for young people who are already in contact with Children & Social Care). The target groups include some of the most challenging young people who are often disaffected and disadvantaged. TYS undertakes return home interviews for young people reported missing and is also commissioned to provide a Tier 2 Substance Misuse service and Healthy Relationship Interventions to young people. TYS also provides individual careers advice and guidance to Young Offenders 16+, some who are Care Leavers (ready to engage in ETE), Children Looked After, Job Centre Plus 16/17 year old claimants and Young Carer’s (16+). TYS contributes to the Pathway to Independence (P2I) contract, offering support to young people who present as homeless in the P2I Hubs. The post will include working as part of a multi-agency team 5 including YOT, Mediation, Specialist Tier 2 CSE intervention workers and Young Carers Project Workers. You will: Work as a Youth Intervention Worker to provide information, advice and guidance to young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education, employment or training. Act as a case holder for complex cases; undertake a variety of assessments, review risk and monitor. Deliver interventions in groups and to individuals The vulnerability of the young people we work with is increasing, the society we live in is changing and the structures and frameworks within which we operate can be expected to alter and evolve at an increasing pace. We therefore need staff who are prepared to learn and adapt rapidly to these changing contexts, as demands arise. We will provide a high level of management support to this role. We will also offer as wide a range of training and developmental opportunities as we are able. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Wendy Jenner on 01458 440820. Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/intervention-worker-2/ Closing date: 17 May 2017 at 5.00pm Interviews: 6 June 2017 Adult Social Care - Community Teams Learning Disability Mendip *†ADULT SOCIAL CARE WORKER 37 hours per week Salary: £17,772 - £20,138 per annum Job Ref No: 10325/ST We have several opportunities for enthusiastic staff to join our multi-disciplinary Adult Social Care Community team based in Mendip. Somerset County Council’s Adult Social Care is undergoing an exciting period of innovation and is transforming from a traditional model of statutory provision to a community enablement model that is focused on prevention and personalisation You will be expected to hold a caseload under the direct supervision of a registered worker. You will undertake assessment and reviews to ensure interventions meet assessed needs and outcomes for people within the current criteria and legislation (Care Act 2014). Somerset County Council encourages innovation in the services we provide. A creative and appropriate use of both statutory and local community resources is key to this work. You will be required to ensure risk is appropriately managed for people and their families or carers, in a range of settings. You will act with a degree of autonomy when dealing with individual cases, working towards empowerment and promoting independence, showing professional commitment in your work. Working with people and their carers (paid and unpaid) you will be required to travel to and attend meetings/appointments within the area and across the County. You will need to be IT literate with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of person-centred ways of working. In return you will join a committed supportive team and will receive regular quality supervision and support. You will need to have NVQ level 3 or equivalent in an appropriate care field and have experience of care related work. Applicants, on successful interview, will be appointed subject to a disclosure and barring service check (DBS). Full time or part time applications for these roles are both welcome. For an informal discussion about these roles, please contact Julie Petrie on 07976692910. The voicemail facility on this line will enable you to be called back, if no immediate response is available. Apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/adult-social-care-worker-2/ Closing date: 18 May 2017 at 5.00pm Support Services for Education Charterhouse Centre, Blagdon, Bristol *†OFF-SITE INSTRUCTOR 1929 hours per annum. These hours include your holiday and bank holiday entitlement Salary: £17,772 - £20,138 per annum 6 Job Ref No: 10326/ST This is a permanent contract which runs across the entire year, with the majority of the hours being worked between February and November. The salary will be paid over 12 months. We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated individual to join our staff team as an off-site instructor. Somerset Outdoor Residential Learning Service is the largest provider of Outdoor Education in Somerset and enjoys a reputation for high quality and standards. Our centres offer courses in a number of exciting outdoor activities and are situated in fantastic positions across Somerset with immediate access to a variety of outdoor locations. This post is predominantly situated at our Charterhouse Centre on the Mendip Hills. You will be an experienced and enthusiastic outdoor instructor with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will work with our wide range of customers. This role will involve working some evenings, overnights and weekends. You will deliver a range of activities in a residential setting, from pond dipping and shelter building to climbing and caving. You will need to hold a minimum of 3 NGB qualifications and a minibus licence /D1 is desirable. For an informal discussion please contact Tom Darlington on 01761 462267. For more information about our centres please visit www.kilvecourt.co.uk/charterhouse Apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/off-site-instructor/ Closing date: 15 May 2017 at 5.00pm Children’s Social Care Taunton † BUSINESS SUPPORT SUPERVISOR – SAFEGUARDING, CARE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE 30 - 37 hours per week (hours negotiable for the right candidate) Salary: £17,772 - £20,138 per annum/pro rata Job Ref No: 10329/JH The Business Support Supervisor – Safeguarding, Care and Quality Assurance plays a vital role in maintaining robust Business Support to central managers and teams. The workload is varied and demanding and requires a high level of organisational skill combined with flexibility, attention to detail and initiative. As well as supervising business support staff, you will also be responsible for providing admin support directly to Children’s Social Care Managers, Independent Safeguarding Reviewing Officers and Quality Assurance functions. Applications are invited from individuals who have the ability to work in a constantly changing environment and have proven office experience, excellent IT skills and are self-motivated and proactive in their approach to work. Good supervisory and team building skills are also important as is the ability to develop strong and positive working relationships with operational managers/colleagues. A working knowledge of Children’s Social Care and LCS (Children’s Social Care database) is desirable. For an informal discussion please contact Julie Larcombe on 01823 357765. Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/business-support-supervisor-safeguarding-care-andquality-assurance/ Closing date: 17 May 2017 at 5.00pm Finance & Performance Investments County Hall, Taunton SENIOR FINANCE ASSISTANT (PENSION FUNDS AND INVESTMENTS) 37 hours per week Salary: £17,772 - £20,138 per annum Job Ref No: 10328/AMB One year fixed term contract until 30 June 2018 This investments team is responsible for the Council’s treasury management, lease financing and pension fund investments. We need a versatile individual, ideally with some experience in a finance-based environment to join the Investments team. You will be required to perform a wide variety of tasks related to the Pension Fund and Treasury Management areas and in particular will collate and record data that underpin these areas. 7 Able to demonstrate a clear aptitude for this type of work, you should have proven experience in a finance/investments/accounting environment. You should possess an understanding of financial concepts and any knowledge of investment would be an advantage. You will be expected to demonstrate IT competence, especially the use of excel and SAP. Progress towards AAT or equivalent preferable. The position is a 1 year fixed term contract as the pension investments prepare for pooling with other local authority pension funds from spring 2018. For an informal discussion please contact Anton Sweet on 01823 359584 Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/senior-finance-assistant-pension-funds-andinvestments/ Closing date: 18 May 2017 at 5.00pm Economics & Community Infrastructure - Operations Libraries Bridgwater PACKER – INTERNAL 7.5 hours per week Salary: £3,043 per annum - £7.78 per hour Job Ref No: 10316/AB Somerset Libraries is looking for a Packer at Somerset Library Centre Bridgwater. Somerset library Centre is part of a consortium handling materials from South Gloucester, Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset, Bath and North East, Poole and Dorset. Each working week is 7.5 hours per week - Tuesday, Wednesday and alternate Fridays. The tasks undertaken involve unpacking and re-packing crates to enable our van drivers for delivery the following day. The work involves a lot of manual handling, moving crates of approximately 10kilos. The packer may be required to re-pack up to 150 – 200 crates daily. The person for this post will need to have good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure. For more information about this post please contact Teresa Butt, Somerset Library Centre. Telephone 01278 451201 Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/packer-internal/?route=internal Closing date: 19 May 2017 at 5.00pm St John’s Church of England (VA) First School, Frome BA11 1QG Headteacher: Mrs Claire Marsland Tel: 01373 462251 emails: [email protected] CARETAKER/MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Grade 14 Point 13 – 17 (£16,491 - £17,772 pro rata according to hours and weeks per year). Term time plus six weeks, 44 working weeks per year. Duties to include: caretaking including portering, cleaning and some gardening, evening and weekend lettings, maintenance jobs, school crossing patrol cover. Hours 35 per week: 7 – 11am and 2.30 – 5.30pm Mon to Friday plus lettings. The applicant should have some maintenance experience. Experience of Health and Safety is essential. Manual handling training, PAT testing, working at heights and experience of working in a school environment is desirable. The applicant would be the main keyholder and would be responsible for any call outs. A job share would be considered for this role. For an application form please contact reception via email. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Closing Date: Monday 22 May 2017 Start Date: ASAP 8 Eastover Community Primary School, Wellington Road, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 5EX Telephone: 01278 422693 Email: [email protected] No on roll: 419 Required for September 2017 FIXED TERM LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT to deliver provision for children with special educational needs required as soon as possible. Learning Support Assistant 27 hours 30 minutes hours per week term time only. This post is fixed term until 31 August 2018. Salary: Grade 15 (Point 9 – 13 £15,375 - £16,491 pro rata) An excellent opportunity exists for an enthusiastic person to join Eastover Primary School. Previous experience of working in a primary school with a sound knowledge of teaching phonics and/or delivering intervention programmes is desirable. Good behaviour management is essential. The successful candidate will also need good communication skills and be able to demonstrate initiative, creativity and flexibility. Qualifications (an appropriate level 2 qualification is desirable), experience and a real commitment to special needs would be a significant advantage. You will join a supportive and friendly team committed to providing high quality learning. This school employs a rigorous ‘safeguarding’ approach to recruitment. Job Descriptions and Application forms available from https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/learningsupport-assistant-25/ or the school website www.eastover-primary.eschools.co.uk Closing date: Monday 22 May Interviews: Thursday 8 June Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Hindhayes Infant School, Leigh Road, Street BA16 0HB OUTDOOR LEARNING TEACHING ASSISTANT 20 hours, term time only (10am-2pm) Salary: Grade: 15, £7.97 - £8.55 per hour pro rata Required September 2017 for maternity cover (fixed term for one year) We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic person to help develop learning opportunities in our Early Years outdoor environment. The successful candidate will ideally have experience of leading outdoor play and will be able to plan and organise resources, interact and communicate with children, be responsive to their needs and evolve play to progress their learning. The post holder will have a lead role in coordinating lunchtime activities and deploying midday supervisors accordingly. If you believe you could inspire children with new and traditional playground games, engage and encourage them in positive play and help them to build and maintain good relationships, we would love to hear from you. The successful candidate should have experience of working with the Early Years curriculum and will have achieved / be working towards a Certificate in Playwork or similar child development course at NVQ level 2 or above. Minimum educational requirements at GCSE Grades C in English and Mathematics (or their equivalent) are essential. Closing date: Monday 22nd May 2017 at noon. Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/outdoor-learning-teaching-assistant/ We are committed to safeguarding children. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS and medical checks. St Joseph’s RC Primary School and Nursery, Oxford Street, Burnham On Sea TA8 1LG Tel: 01278 784641 Fax: 01278 794403 NOR: 232 + 40 P/T Nursery Age Range 3-11 LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS Post 1:- 10 hrs per week Thurs & Fri initially in KS1 Post 2:- 15 hrs per week 5 Mornings initially in KS2 (Term time only - Temporary until Easter 2018) Grade 15: £15,375 – £16,491 pa pro rata Required to start as soon as possible. The Governors wish to appoint as classroom assistants, 2 committed, organised and flexible Learning Support Assistants. Previous experience/NVQ2 is desirable. Subject to funding the contract may be extended. Please contact the school for an application form and job description of posts or download them from the school website http://www.st-josephs-burnham.co.uk 9 Closing date: Wednesday 24th May 2017 Our school is committed to safeguarding our children and this post will require a criminal background check (CRB) via the Disclosure Procedure before commencing work. Lovington Church of England Primary School, Lovington, Castle Cary BA7 7PX NOR: 38 LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT – fixed term to 31.08.18 5 hours per week term time only Hours of work: Monday to Friday 10.45am – 11.45am Salary: Grade 15 ~£7.96 to £8.54 per hour We are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant with strength in Maths and at least NVQ Level 2 to work with our KS2 pupils. MIDDAY SUPERVISOR ~ permanent 7 hours 30 minutes per week, term time only (47.53 paid weeks) Hours of work: Monday to Friday 11.45am - 1.15pm Salary: Grade 16 ~ £7.83 per hour. A vacancy has arisen for a Midday Supervisor to work as part of a team preparing the hall, serving lunches and supervising pupils at lunchtimes. Food safety training will be provided. Both posts are required for September 2017 and can be combined. Application packs are available from www.lovingtonschool.co.uk Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Mrs Nicky Thompson, School Administrator on 01963 240305 to arrange an appointment. Closing date for applications: 25 May 2017 noon Interviews to be held: 15 June 2017 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS disclosure. East Huntspill Primary, New Road, East Huntspill, Somerset TA9 3PT Tel: 01278 782453 [email protected] MIDDAY SUPERVISOR Required to start as soon as possible 10 hours per week over 5 days Grade 16 £7.83 - £7.90 per hour (Term time only, paid 47.5281 weeks per year) We are looking for a Midday Supervisors to work from 12.00 - 2.00pm Mon-Fri term time only. Duties will involve: Supervision both inside the school and outside on the playground To serve and supervise the meals provided to the children To keep food /equipment temperatures and cleaning records on a daily basis, meeting standards required by the local authority To maintain the highest standards of cleanliness To clear away the hall and clean crockery, tables etc. after the meal has been served To maintain a calm atmosphere and encourage positive behavior. Food safety training will be provided. You must be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative. Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and Disqualification by Association checks. Apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/midday-supervisor-24/ Closing date 25 May 2017 10 St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Park Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7EE Temporary Headteacher: Mr Richard Simmonds Tel: 01278 422786 Email: [email protected] SCHOOL KITCHEN STAFF Hours: 10 per week; Monday – Friday 11:45 – 1:45pm Working Weeks: 38 working weeks; term time only Salary: Grade 16, £7.83 per hour This is a permanent contract required as soon as possible. The Governors are seeking to appoint a School Kitchen Assistant to work in the school kitchen to serve prepared and cooked meals. The successful candidate will be dedicated and reliable to help provide a welcoming environment for our children and staff during lunchtime. The key tasks will include serving food, cleaning the kitchen, washing utensils and dishes, and disposing of rubbish. We can offer you: A positive ethos with friendly, happy and motivated children A team of loyal and dedicated staff A supportive Governing Body and successful, hardworking Friends of St Joseph’s (PTA) Modernised buildings with spacious grounds and facilities, including forest school area and an outdoor classroom Interviews: W/C Monday 22 May 2017 SCHOOL CLEANER Hours: 15 per week; Monday – Friday 3:00 – 6:00pm Working Weeks: 44 working weeks including 6 weeks during school holidays Salary: Grade 17, £7.78 per hour This is a permanent contract required as soon as possible. The Governors are seeking to appoint a School Cleaner. The successful candidate will be dedicated and reliable to help provide a welcoming environment for our children, staff and visitors. Recent experience of work as a Cleaner is essential, preferably in a school setting. Applicants must be able to work as part of a team, communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors and demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures. We can offer you: A positive ethos with friendly, happy and motivated children A team of loyal and dedicated staff A supportive Governing Body and successful, hardworking Friends of St Joseph’s (PTA) Modernised buildings with spacious grounds and facilities, including forest school area and an outdoor classroom Closing Date: Friday 19 May 2017 at 12:00pm Please contact the school for further information or an application pack. Visits to the school are most welcome, please telephone 01278 422786 to book an appointment. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references. Bowlish Infant School, Shepton Mallet Headteacher: Mrs Teresa Gilbert NOR: 119 Age range: 4-7 Tel: 01749 342514 Email: [email protected] ASSISTANT SCHOOL CLEANER – Temporary Initially 5.00 Hours per week @ £7.78 per hour 44 weeks a year plus 5.94 weeks paid holiday. Do you enjoy cleaning? Do you have an eye for detail which ensures that cleaning tasks are completed thoroughly? Would you take pride in keeping our school clean for the pupils to learn and play in each day? If your answers to the above are ‘yes’ you are likely to be the right person to clean our school. 11 Bowlish Infant School is a small, friendly school on the outskirts of Shepton Mallet. The successful applicant will assist our school cleaner by taking on specific areas to clean each day and also supporting with the holiday deep cleaning. They must be committed to providing the best possible service, ensuring that the school is cleaned to a high standard. Providing emergency cleaning cover hours would also be part of the role. Further details, including a job description and person specification, can be obtained by contacting the school email address. Visits to the school are welcomed. Letters of application should be emailed to the school email address, accompanied by a completed Somerset County Council application form (available from https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/assistant-school-cleaner/). The details of two referees must be included on the application form. Bowlish Infant School is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils and appropriate checks will be carried out throughout the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete a successful DBS check. Closing date: 15th May 2017 The King Alfred School, Burnham Road, Highbridge TA9 3EE Tel: 01278 784881, Fax: 01278 782344 Email: [email protected] King Alfred School is a thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1266 students on roll serving the towns of Burnham on Sea, Highbridge and surrounding villages. The following vacancies exist: PASTORAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR 37 hours per week, Term Time only 8.30am-4.30pm (half an hour lunch) Monday-Thursday 8.30am – 4.00pm Friday (38 working weeks – 43.1281 paid weeks) Salary Grade 14, points scale 13-17: Actual salary £13,640 - £14,699 We have a vacancy for an administrator to join the Pastoral Support Team. This role covers all administration for the year teams and the Pastoral Support staff. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside dedicated pastoral leads and school staff. Essential personal qualities for this post are: 5 GCSEs at A*-C including English and Maths Good interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to young people, their welfare, education and personal development Effective time management and prioritising of tasks Excellent word-processing skills A good attention to detail and the ability to stay calm and relaxed under pressure Experience of working in a school is not essential Details of the post are available from our website: www.kingalfred.somerset.gov.uk or http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/pastoral-support-administrator/. Application forms should be sent in to Mrs Humphris at the above address or by email to [email protected] Closing date: Monday 5th June 2017 at 12:00 (noon) Interviews: Monday 12th June 2017 The King Alfred School has a commitment to Safeguarding and all posts require a criminal background check via DBS, medical clearance and references. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity or religion. As an Equal Opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you have a disability you only need to meet the minimum qualifying criteria for the post you have applied for and you will be guaranteed an interview. King Arthur’s Community School, West Hill, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9BX Tel: 01963 – 32368 Headteacher: Mr Chris Beech “A successful, happy school where learners take pride in their community.” RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT 32.5 hours per week – Term time plus two Inset days Grade 14 – Actual gross salary £12,107 - £13,048 pa Closing date: Midday Friday 19th May 2017 Interview date: Wednesday 24th May 2017 12 COVER SUPERVISOR 30 hours per week – Term time plus two Inset days Grade 13 – Actual gross salary £12,043 - £13,647 pa Closing date: Midday Friday 19th May 2017 Interview date: Thursday 25th May 2017 For an application pack please visit our website www.kingarthurs.org.uk or contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Sally Taylor, on 01963 32368. King Arthur’s Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Churchfield Church School Nursery, Burnham Road, Highbridge TA9 3JF Tel: 01278 782743 www.churchfieldbwmat.org www.bwmat.org DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER Churchfield School is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join their Nursery. Hours: 37 hours per week all year round. Salary: Grade 13 £17,547- £19,939 per annum Temporary for one year starting 1st August 2017 and ending 1st September 2018, or until the return of the post holder, if sooner. We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of working as part of a team within a child care setting. In this role you will form part of the Leadership Team for the Nursery alongside another Deputy Manager and the Nursery Leader. You will be integral in the running of the nursery and to ensure the successful delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Role Expectations: To work under the direction of the Nursery Leader and deputise for him/her as and when required To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the Nursery Leader in the organisation of a high-quality setting. To provide high standards of childcare and education including monitoring and reviewing the provision at all times To be key to raising the quality of early years provision and act as an agent of change to improve practice in the nursery including providing a safe, caring environment to enable the emotional, social and educational development of children, through individual attention and group activities To lead and implement practice across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), support and mentor all team members and model the skills and behaviours that safeguard and promote good outcomes for children, and, in addition, work in close collaboration with other agencies To build and maintain strong partnerships with parents Supporting students, volunteers and regular visitors to the nursery. Identifying and addressing staff training needs in liaison with the Nursery leadership team. Supporting staff to ensure their performance is effective and in line with Policies and Procedures and if necessary invoking the company disciplinary process. Working collaboratively with the other deputy manager and to carry out their roles in their absence. Qualifications: Minimum of GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent A full and relevant level 3 qualification and working towards a Level 4/5 Foundation Degree The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. For further details, please contact Emma Packer, Nursery Leader on 01278 782743 or go to www.bwmat.org 13 To apply for this post, please complete an application form and return it to Tara Jones, School Business Manager. Closing date: Friday 19th May 2017 Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 22nd May 2017 Kingfisher Primary School C/O Huish Primary School Grounds, Carisbrooke Gardens, Yeovil BA20 1AY Tel: 01935 474538 E-Mail: [email protected] Age Range: 4 – 11 SCHOOL OFFICE FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT Hours: 35 hours per week 8.30am – 4.00pm initially Monday to Friday Term Time only + 5 training days Salary: Grade 13 (£13,904 - £15,756.00) pro rata We are seeking to appoint an excellent Administration/Finance Assistant to join our newly formed Kingfisher Primary School, currently based at Huish Primary School in Yeovil. The new school building, due to open in 2018, will be based in Lufton on the edge of Yeovil. Applicants should possess a high standard of IT literacy, previous experience of SIMS and working in a school office would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided. Areas of responsibility include reception duties, providing the first line of contact between the school and the community, clerical and finance duties. The ideal candidate will be friendly, flexible, well organised and possess the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, enjoying the challenge of working in a school office. Integrity and confidentiality are essential. This is a varied role requiring initiative and enthusiasm. The appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS and medical clearance. For further details and an application form please contact Preston C of E Primary School office on 01935 474538 or look at our school website www.prestoncofeprimary.co.uk Closing date: Friday 19 May 2017 12 noon Interview date: Thursday 25 May 2017 Post to commence: As soon as possible The Redstart Learning Partnership Minerva Primary School, Outer Circle, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2BU MIDDAY SUPERVISOR Hours: 6 hours 15 minutes per week, Term Time Only Grade: 16 (£7.83 - £7.90) per hour We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable lunchtime supervisor to join our existing team. The lunchtime supervisory role will require the successful candidate to ensure pupils safety and well-being at all times and to adhere to school procedures and policies. The role will require the individual to work in various areas within the school to include play areas, the hall, classrooms and toilets. Experience of working in a school environment is highly desirable. TEACHING ASSISTANT Hours: 9 hours 45 minutes per week, Term Time Only Grade 15: £15,375 - £16,491 (Actual salary is Pro Rata) We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, compassionate and friendly team member. We are looking for: 14 a dedicated, hard-working teaching assistant who is able to raise and sustain high standards someone who has excellent interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents a teaching assistant who is able to enthuse and inspire children someone who is able to work as part of a team, sharing excellent practice and learning from others some experience of supporting children with social and emotional needs would be an advantage We can offer you: a dedicated and supportive working environment. excellent professional development. These two roles can be combined to create a 16 hour working week if the applicant is suitable for both roles. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit please contact Minerva Primary School on 01823 337051 or email: [email protected] The Redstart Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for all of the above posts. Closing date: Midnight Friday 19th May 2017. Interview Date: Wednesday 24th May 2017. Please visit Minerva Primary School website for full details and applications forms. http://www.minervaprimaryschool.co.uk/ West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park. HEAD’S PA 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term time plus INSET days, plus one week) Salary Grade 12 (points 22 - 26) Actual Salary: £18,307 to £20,732 per annum At West Somerset College we aim to provide a rich and varied education for all of our students. We believe that ensuring students realise their full potential depends upon a continuous drive for excellence by our staff. This role involves providing a comprehensive, efficient and effective administration service to the Headteacher and senior leadership team. The post-holder will also support and direct the wider administration, reception, data and marketing functions to ensure a comprehensive, efficient and professional service or the Academy. This will include supporting the organisation and planning for all whole school events and working closely with the senior leadership team to successfully market and promote the Academy. The successful applicant will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, dealing with members of the public, staff and students in a discreet, friendly and professional manner. Further details and an application pack can be found in ‘Vacancies’ in the ‘Information’ section at: www.westsomersetcollege.org Closing Date for applications: Midday, Friday 19th May 2017 West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position. 15 GENERAL ADMINISTRATOR (part time 18 hours per week, term time plus 2 days) Salary: Grade 15 point 9 (£15,375 FTE) Start date: negotiable Based at: Crispin School, Church Road, Street BA16 0AD The Mid Somerset Consortium is a secondary phase School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider (SCITT) which is part of Crispin School in Street. It works in partnership with secondary schools across Somerset and North Dorset to deliver high quality school centred teacher training to approximately 45 trainees each year. It was rated as outstanding by Ofsted during its last inspection in January 2013. The MSC consists of a small team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing trainee teachers with the highest standard of teacher training. We work to ensure that our trainees and partnership schools receive the best service possible; we pride ourselves on our professionalism and ‘can do’ attitude. The role of part time general administrator has arisen due to staff restructuring within the MSC. The post is term time only with 2 additional days in the summer holidays. The post holder will be required to work Tuesdays from mid-morning until 5.00pm The pattern of remaining working hours across the week will be negotiated. There will be an expectation that the post holder will work until 8.00pm on the first Tuesday of each of the months of October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May and June to support the MSC’s open evenings. Duties include: General office duties. Email and telephone communications. Shopping for events such as training sessions, conferences and open evenings. Managing the smooth running of events. For further information please contact: Sarah Lewis (Partnership Manager), Tel: 01458 449418, email: [email protected] To apply for this post, please submit the following: Completed application form. To be sent to [email protected] Closing date: 12 noon Monday 5 June 2017. Interviews: w/c 12 June 2017 Crispin School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure. The successful applicant will therefore be subject to an enhanced DBS. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for the role. Taunton Deane/West Somerset Council Housing & Communities ESTATES OFFICER – HOME MOVE PLUS (HMP) 2 year Fixed Term Contract Salary Grade F £24,174 to £27,668 per annum 37 hours per week (including some evening work) Job Ref No: 9391/KL Taunton Deane Borough Council is currently looking to recruit an experienced Estates Officer to join our Lettings Team within the Housing Service. This is an exciting opportunity within a customer focused organisation, working on a project to provide practical assistance and support to Council tenants. As an Estates Officer your job will be to help improve the quality of life in neighbourhoods. The successful applicant will be able to manage their own workload, and will also be responsible for delivering the Home Move Plus scheme, which will include: To be the main point of contact for all tenants who are transferring or exchanging with the aim of downsizing to more suitable accommodation; 16 To help tenants market their homes effectively using Homefinder Somerset and mutual exchange websites and other facilities to advertise their homes and search for suitable moves; To give practical help, advice and assistance on moving, including discussing costs, arranging removals and other elements required when moving home; To liaise closely with staff from other social landlords to ensure the Home Move Plus scheme is working effectively. The post holder will, as required, carry out general tenancy work. The ideal Estates Officer will have the following skills and experience: Housing Estate Management; Homefinder Somerset Mutual exchange options available to tenants; Best practice relating to downsizing assistance; A proven track record of problem solving; Excellent Communication skills. The post holder must have a valid driving licence. The post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Paul Hadley, Housing Manager - Lettings, on 01823 356334 Ext 2642 (from 1 June 2017 onwards). For an application pack please telephone the recruitment hotline on 01984 635312 (24 hours) or email [email protected] quoting the above job reference number. If you wish to apply, your application should be emailed to [email protected] or posted to Human Resources, The Deane House, Belvedere Road, Taunton, TA1 1HE quoting the job reference number. Please apply by application form, we do not accept CVs. Closing Date: Monday 12 June 2017 at 5pm. PRIMARY ADVISER (SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS) Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience Permanent, Full-time (a job share would be considered) We are seeking to appoint a third primary adviser to join our strong and caring school effectiveness team, which is part of our wider education department. The postholder will join our existing experienced diocesan schools’ advisers and will add further capacity for our department within the changing educational landscape, with a core focus on the Christian character of our church schools, standards and school improvement. Our team is based in Wells but our new adviser will also have responsibility for schools within the Somerset area. This is an exciting role within school effectiveness as the new Church of England vision gives further scope to develop our work whilst maintaining and developing our core offer. The key function of the role will be to: Support the implementation of the new Church of England vision for education and our school effectiveness strategy, with a particular focus on how ethos enhances outcomes Work with schools to maintain and develop their distinctively Christian ethos, including support for RE, collective worship and spiritual development To work with the team to monitor standards, collate data, and facilitate school improvement support, including support for governance Develop specific curriculum initiatives Work with key stakeholders including headeachers, staff, governors and children Provide pastoral care, training and advice, including in SIAMS preparation An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Disclosure will be required. There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the holder of this post is a practising Christian. For further information and to apply please visit our website: http://www.bathandwells.org.uk/supporting-parishes/ministry-support-vacancies/vacancies/ Closing date: 22 May 2017 by 12noon Interviews: 13 June 2017 17 SECONDARY ADVISER & RE SPECIALIST Salary: £15,000 – £16,000 per annum depending on experience (Full-time equivalent: £30-32,000) Permanent, 18 hours per week We are seeking to appoint a secondary adviser and RE specialist to join our strong and caring school effectiveness team, which is part of our wider education department. The postholder will join our existing experienced diocesan schools’ advisers and will add further capacity for our department within the changing educational landscape, with a core focus on supporting our secondary schools and improving the quality of teaching and learning in secondary RE. This is an exciting role within school effectiveness as the new Church of England vision gives further scope to develop our work whilst maintaining and developing our core offer. The key function of the role will be to: Support the implementation of the secondary school effectiveness strategy Develop partnerships with our church secondary schools and with secondary schools within our MAT partnerships Lead our secondary RE strategy and provide advice, guidance and training in secondary RE Work with our secondary schools to maintain and develop their distinctive Christian ethos Provide pastoral care, training and advice, including in SIAMS preparation There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the holder of this post is a practising Christian. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Disclosure will be required. For further information and to apply please visit our website: http://www.bathandwells.org.uk/supporting-parishes/ministry-support-vacancies/vacancies/ Closing date: 22 May 2017 by 12noon Interviews: 7 June 2017 Registered Charity 1070693 YOUTH WORK TEAM VACANCIES Somerset Rural Youth Project is recruiting staff to join the organisation’s Youth Work Team. The Youth Work Team will improve young people’s lives through the delivery of an exciting and innovative, open access, youth work programme. The project will raise young people’s confidence and aspirations, develop their engagement within their community, improve health and wellbeing, and reduce isolation. The Youth Work Team will deliver mobile and centre based youth work, school holiday activity days, after-school activities and a training and support programme for volunteers. The Team will deliver youth work across the whole county of Somerset. PROJECT LEADER – One post 37 hours per week £26,975 pa YOUTH WORKERS – Two posts 37 hours per week £20,591 pa ASSISTANT YOUTH WORKERS – Four posts 15 hours per week £17,696 pa (pro rata) Appropriate recognised Youth Work Qualifications are required. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and are funded until March 2020. The posts involve working in a variety of youth work methods (centre based, mobile & detached work) and will include evenings and weekends working with terms and conditions which reflect this. 18 SRYP promotes the professional development of all its staff and applicants in training for an appropriate qualification will be considered for this post. For further information and an application pack please contact: Debbie Farkas Unit 2 Suprema Estate, Edington, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 9LF Telephone: 01278 722100 or email [email protected] www.sryp.org.uk Closing date: Monday 15th May, 12 noon Interviews: Project Leader – Tuesday 23rd May 2017 Youth Workers – Friday 26th May 2017 Assistant Youth Workers – Tuesday 6th June 2017 DILLINGTON ADVERTISING SERVICES LATE MAY BANK HOLIDAY DEADLINE CHANGES 2017 PUBLICATION PUBLICATION DATE DAS DEADLINE Bath Chronicle Thurs 1 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Blackmore Vale Fri 2 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Bridgwater Mercury Tues 30 May 2017 Tues 23 May 12 noon Bristol Evening Post Weds 31 May 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News Thurs 1 June 2017 Weds 24 May 10am Chard and Ilminster News Weds 31 May 2017 Tues 23 May 12 noon Evening Herald (Plymouth) Weds 31 May 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Exeter Express and Echo Thurs 1 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Herald Express (Torquay) Thurs 1 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Mid Devon Gazette Tues 30 May 2017 Weds 24 May 10am Mid Somerset Series Thurs 1 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am North Devon Journal Thurs 1 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Somerset County Gazette Thurs 1 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Somerset Standard Thurs 1 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Fri 2 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Wellington Weekly News Weds 31 May 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Western Daily Press Thurs 1 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Western Gazette Thurs 1 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Western Morning News Thurs 1 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Fri 2 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Thurs 1 June 2017 Thurs 25 May 10am Fri 2 June 2017 Fri 26 May 12 noon TES West Somerset Free Press Weston Mercury Blue Sheets Teaching Bulletin deadline will remain the same: Thursday 11am for the next day’s bulletin. 19
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