SOMERSET COUNCILS’ VACANCY BULLETIN
ISSUE NO: 20
19 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
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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.
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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
Yeovil, South Somerset
*†TEAM MANAGER – SAFEGUARDING
37 hours per week
Salary: £44,177 (inclusive of £5,000 recruitment/retention allowance applicable for 3 years)
Job Ref No: 10292/R/HC
Safeguarding Team - Based in Yeovil
Our safeguarding teams work with children who are in need of support and protection, as well as those
in the Public Law Outline process.
It will be your responsibility to ensure the delivery high quality social care services to vulnerable
children and families in Yeovil. 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 7 social workers who should each carry caseloads of around 14
children. This will allow you to focus your time on performance and be directly involved in delivering a
higher level of service. You will be working alongside 2 other safeguarding teams and will be closely
working with the 2 other safeguarding team managers.
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. Here in South Somerset we are very focused on
improving outcomes for children and the stable management group are motivated and committed in
driving this forward with the workforce.
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 social worker, 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. You will be joining a stable, supportive and motivated
management team who willingly offer peer support.
If you think you have the skills and commitment to join our progressive and supportive management
team, then we want to hear from you.
For more information, or a discussion about the roles, please email Richard Burrows
[email protected] or 01935 463560.
Apply online at http://socialcareandmore.co.uk
Closing date: 25 May 2017 at 5.00pm
Interviews: 6 June 2017
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Operations Adults and Health
Adults and Health Community Team
Yeovil
*†SOCIAL WORKER
37 hours per week
Salary: £28,485 - £32,486 per annum
Job Ref No: 10350/SR
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.
We have several opportunities for enthusiastic, flexible and creative thinking Social Workers to join our
team. You will work in a locality Adult Social Care Team in South Somerset Team. You will hold a case
load, cover duty, complete assessments, monitor, review packages of care and placements. You will
undertake Court of Protection cases and take turn facilitating the South Somerset Peer Forum. You will
be expected to supervise Adult Social Care workers and students when appropriate. You must be able
to problem solve in complex situations. You will need to be innovative and imaginative in sourcing
community resources and purchased packages of care, when appropriate, that will both meet need and
be value for money. You will need to be committed to promoting the empowerment of Adults the values
of Somerset County Council, the Care Act and other current legislation including Mental Capacity Act,
and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards.
In return you will join a committed supportive team. You will receive regular quality supervision and
support to develop your career.
Please note you will need to be registered as a qualified social worker with the HCPC.
For an informal discussion please contact Simon Sleigh on 07976689589.
Apply online at http://socialcareandmore.co.uk
Closing date: 31 May 2017 at 5.00pm
Interviews: Week commencing 12 June 2017
Commercial and Business Services
Commercial & Procurement - Business Portfolio
County Hall, Taunton
SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER
37 hours per week
Salary: £28,485 - £32,486 per annum
Job Ref No: 10296/AMB
The Commercial and Procurement Team is looking for an ambitious individual to work closely with
stakeholders across the Council and to help promote increased collaboration between Council services
and more widely across the public sector with the effect of supporting the Council’s priorities and vision.
You will provide procurement and commercial expertise and have a focus on strong relationship
management. You will also be required to bring challenge and new thinking to the Team and the wider
organisation to help shape the future.
Whilst technical procurement skills are important to us, we are also looking for individuals able to
ensure procurement compliance and that can think commercially to develop different delivery models.
Therefore, the ideal candidates are those who are mentally agile and flexible, who bring innovation and
embrace change, are risk aware not risk averse but most importantly who are passionate about their
work and committed to continuous improvement.
If that sounds like you then please get in touch with Marie Stretch on 07775 221297 or
[email protected] to have an informal chat about any of the opportunities on offer.
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/senior-procurement-officer/
Closing date: 23 May 2017 at 5.00pm
Interviews: w/c 5 June 2017
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Commercial and Business Services
Information Governance
County Hall, Taunton
†
INFORMATION GOVERNANCE OFFICER
37 hours per week
Salary: £24,174 - £27,668 per annum
Job Ref No: 10346/ST
Have you thought about a career in Information Governance? If so, this could be the perfect
opportunity for you.
Information Governance plays an important part of the Councils operating model and we need a
qualified, high calibre individual to take on this new opportunity and support the challenges the council
faces both locally and nationally. If you have the drive and passion to make a difference, want to play a
key role in providing advice to managers, employees and customers about Data Protection and ensure
compliance with Information security, then we would like to hear from you
You will be a key contributor in the following areas:
 Ensuring that services are compliant with the law and SCC policies, investigate breaches and
highlight areas for improvement.
 Devise and deliver training programmes to advise and inform managers and employees.
 Providing advice to employees and customers about risks and issues concerning information
security and data protection.
 Analysing business processes and carry out audits to ensure services are effective and are able
meet changing requirements.
 Using Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) create, recommend and monitor compliance for new
processes.
 Ensure good relationships are maintained with the Information Commissioner’s Office and with
local and national partners.
This is a practical hands-on role, you will be required to make extensive use of MS Office, have a
willingness to keep abreast of current and new legislation and to study for further qualifications in the
field of Data Protection.
For an informal discussion, please contact Peter Grogan, Information Governance Manager 07973
685784.
Apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/information-governance-officer/
Closing date: 23 May 2017 at 5.00pm
Commercial and Business Services
Business Support – Mendip Facilities Management
Shepton Mallet
WORKPLACE CO-ORDINATOR
18.5 hours per week – includes Weds
Salary: £7,687 - £8,245 per annum
Job Ref No: 10287/R/AB
We have a vacancy in the Mendip Facilities Management Team for an enthusiastic and motivated
individual who enjoys delivering good customer service in various locations throughout Mendip. The
Facilities Management Team provide premises management, health and safety statutory duties,
financial and procurement administration duties in Shepton, Frome and Glastonbury on a rotational
basis. As a first point of contact for building users, the ability to use your own initiative and liaise with
partners and outside contractors is required. You will be part of a busy team and each day will bring
interesting challenges/tasks.
If you like variety and have experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook then we look
forward to receiving your application. The part time hours can be negotiated but Wednesdays must be
worked due to current staffing patterns.
Please ring Shirley Smith 01749 822913 or Norma Bradley 01935 436583 for an informal discussion.
Apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/workplace-co-ordinator-4/
Closing date: 25 May 2017 at 5.00pm
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Children’s Social Care
Beechtrees, Wellington
*†NIGHT SUPPORT WORKERS
20 hours per week post x1
10 hours per week post x1
Salary: £21,933 - £23,636 pro rata
Salary includes a one third enhancement for all hours worked between 10.00pm and 7,00am as
a waking night. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. You will be paid an
additional £1.56 per hour for each hour worked on Saturday and Sunday.
Job Ref No: 10334/JH
We are looking for committed, enthusiastic people to work at our home supporting children with
disabilities and their families.
Our aim is to give them a fun and stimulating home from home experience whilst giving their families a
break from caring. Everybody’s needs are different.
As a Night Support Worker, you will provide nightly care delivery and support to individual young
people in accordance with their individual support plans, whilst following Service policies, procedures
and Health & Safety regulations. You will already have some knowledge and understanding of
residential work or some experience of working with children. However, we offer excellent training,
Diploma for the Children & Young Peoples Workforce (QCF) Level 3, support, induction and additional
training for specific medical procedures.
For an informal discussion please contact Steve Mullins on 01823 665787.
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/night-support-workers/
Closing date: 24 May 2017 at 5.00pm
Children’s Social Care
Taunton
*†SENIOR BUSINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT
37 hours per week
Salary: £16,491 - £17,772 per annum
Job Ref No: 10351/JH
This is not your standard admin role. Would you like a new challenge?
Do you have excellent IT skills and are you a people person?
If so, would you like to provide hands-on support to frontline Social Workers and Business Support staff
in Children’s Social Care, with our electronic database (LCS).
We’re looking for someone who wants a varied and challenging admin based role, with a primary focus
on supporting use of our electronic recording system. You need to be self-motivated, have good
organisational skills, the ability to learn quickly, have excellent communication skills and be able to
share complex systems/process information in an efficient and calm manner.
The nature of the work is sensitive and highly confidential. Whilst it is also a very busy area office, the
environment is friendly and supportive.
Prior knowledge of this service or LCS is not essential but previous supporting roles with electronic
systems would be advantageous.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Sharon Bonnici-Roberts on 01823 355664.
Apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/senior-business-support-assistant-10/
Closing date: 29 May 2017 at 5.00pm
Interviews: 8 June 2017
Children’s Social Care
Beechtrees, Wellington
*CLEANER
20 hours per week
Salary: £15,014 pro rata (equivalent to £7.78 per hour)
Job Ref No: 10347/JH
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About us
As part of Children’s Social Care in Somerset our Residential Short Break service focuses on
promoting independence, social inclusion, choice and individual support.
About the role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Cleaner who is punctual, diligent and committed to
ensuring a high standard of cleanliness.
You will be responsible for daily routine cleaning, servicing a range of housekeeping areas, laundry and
occasional deep cleaning. Experience in maintaining a safe environment, operating cleaning
equipment and use of cleaning chemicals is essential.
To discuss the role further please contact the Registered Manager, Steve Mullins on 01823 665787.
What we’ll offer in return
You will be working in a supportive, friendly and committed team.
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/cleaner-28/
Closing date: 24 May 2017 at 5.00pm
Support Services for Education
Somerset Outdoor Residential and Learning Service
Charterhouse Centre
*COOK IN CHARGE
37 hours per week between February and November
Salary: £16,491 - £17,772 pro rata
Job Ref No: 10281R/LM
This is a permanent contract, working from February to November with the salary paid over 12
months.
The Charterhouse Centre is one of the largest providers of Outdoor Education in Somerset. It is
situated in a fantastic position in the Mendip Hills and offers residential outdoor opportunities to a
diverse range of groups.
The Charterhouse Centre is looking to appoint a cook to join our existing staff team. Responsibilities
will include the planning, prepping and serving of suitable meals for all clients and service users. The
Cook will be responsible for controlling the storage of food within prescribed guidelines, recording and
dating ingredients, monitoring and maintaining the programme for high standards of kitchen and dining
room cleanliness. The Cook will promote the strong provision of Customer Service and will have
regular contact with all Service Users and Stakeholders.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Jane Howell on 01761 462267 or email
[email protected]
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/cook-in-charge-2/
Closing date: 4 June 2017 5.00pm
Operations Community and Infrastructure
Transporting Somerset
*DRIVERS
West Huntspill – INTERNAL
20 hours per week
Salary: £8,914 - £9,609 per annum
Job Ref No: 10349/AMB
For an informal discussion please contact Steve Osborne on 01278 456796.
Apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/driver-internal-3/
Closing date: 30 May 2017 at 5.00pm
Yeovil
20 hours per week
Salary: £8,914 - £9,609 per annum
Job Ref No: 10348/A/AMB
For an informal discussion please contact Cath Reed, Transport Officer, on 01935 470838.
Apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/driver-3/
Closing date: 30 May 2017 at 5.00pm
Glastonbury
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20 hours per week
Salary: £8,914 - £9,606 per annum
Job Ref No: 10344/A/AMB
For an informal discussion please contact David Stevens on 07469 413456.
Apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/driver-4/
Closing date: 31 May 2017 at 5.00 pm at 5.00pm
Are you an experienced driver, used to transporting passengers with a variety of needs?
If this sounds like you, would you like to be part of our Transport Team, working in the West Huntspill,
Yeovil or Mendip area?
You will transport people with learning difficulties to and from their homes, mainly on minibuses. You
would have contact with parents, carers and others who provide services and good communication
between these people is crucial.
You will need a D1category on your driving licence, or have passed the minibus driving test and you
will have had experience of driving minibuses or large vans. As a driver, you would also be responsible
for the safe operation and routine maintenance of the vehicle.
*RELIEF DRIVERS
£8.54 per hour
Job Ref No: 10344/B/AMB – Glastonbury
Job Ref No: 10348/B/AMB – Yeovil
There are also relief opportunities available. Relief work patterns vary depending on the need and how
much you wish to work. See above links for application details.
Operations Community and Infrastructure
Transporting Somerset
Glastonbury
*†PASSENGER ASSISTANT
20 hours per week
Salary: £8,310 - £8,914 per annum
Job Ref No: 10345/A/AMB
Are you kind, versatile, flexible, able to get on well with people and have previous experience of caring
for people?
If this sounds like you, would you like to be part of our Transport Team, working in the Mendip area,
accompanying people with disabilities to and from their homes, mainly on minibuses, and assisting with
their needs on the vehicles? You would have contact with parents, carers and others who provide
services, so good communication between these people are crucial.
For an informal discussion please contact David Stevens on 07469 413456.
*RELIEF PASSENGER ASSISTANTS
£7.96 per hour
Job Ref No: 10345/B/AMB
There are also relief opportunities available. Relief working patterns vary depending on the need and
how much you wish to work
Apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/passenger-assistant/
Closing date: 31 May 2017 at 5.00pm
Operations Community and Infrastructure
Libraries
Taunton
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LIBRARY & INFORMATION ASSISTANT – INTERNAL
16 hours per week Monday 9.30 am – 5.30 pm, Wednesday 9.30 am – 1.30 pm, Friday 9.30 am –
2.30 pm
Salary: £6,648 - £7,131 per annum
Job Ref No: 10353/AMB
The Library Service aims to make a difference by providing a welcoming, learning environment and the
materials to stimulate enquiring minds and a love of reading.
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You will have an active, busy and varied role, providing a direct service to the public, including the
issue and return of books and DVDs, CDs etc, responding to enquiries and providing some computer
support to service users. You may have additional responsibilities such as opening and closing the
building and banking.
You should be enthusiastic about the service, approachable and welcoming to library customers. Able
to work under your own initiative, you should be calm and confident when dealing with a variety of
people. Receptive to technology and change, you should be willing to learn new skills. A minimum of 3
GCSEs (grades A-C) or equivalent is required.
For an informal discussion, please contact Val Denslow & Allison Ewan, Library Supervisors, Taunton
Library, Paul Street, Taunton Tel 01823 336334
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/library-information-assistant-internal-2/?route=internal
Closing date: 1 June 2017 at 5.00pm
Holway Park Primary School, Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton TA1 2JA
HOME SCHOOL LIAISON & ATTENDANCE OFFICER
Pay Scale: Grade 12 Point 22
Actual Salary: £9,385per annum
Contract: 20 Hours per week
Required for: 1st September 2017
Contract: Part time, Term time only
Have you got what it takes to help us change lives for the better? As our new Home School Liaison
Officer you’ll be putting your skills to work for vulnerable children and young people.
We are looking for a friendly flexible person interested in working in our inclusive school who has the
ability to work closely with our parents/carers and their children, whilst being able to support the school
with statutory attendance functions.
As a main link between parents and the school, your negotiation expertise and pin-sharp co-ordination
skills will ensure referrals and placements are handled not just sensitively, but also accurately. If
conflicts arise, you’re there to act as a mediator.
Essential education required:
 GCSE grade “C” (or equivalent) or above in English and Maths
A degree/professional qualification relevant to the post, such as social worker, teacher, youth worker or
other relevant qualification would be desirable.
Please apply online at http://www.holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk/vacancies-1/
Closing date: Midday 25th May 2017
Interviews: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Holway Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced
DBS.
Wincanton Primary School South Street, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DZ
(NOR 363)
Headteacher Mr G. Wilson Telephone: 01963 32132
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk/
SENIOR CARETAKER/HANDYMAN
37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Grade 13 (£17,772 - £20,138)
2 days per week 7.15am to 3.40pm
3 days per week split shift 7.15am – 11.40am then 3pm to 6pm
Wincanton Primary School is looking for a hardworking, energetic Senior Caretaker/Handyman who
takes pride in their work and the premises for which they are responsible.
This Victorian building with its numerous out buildings requires someone to ensure it is safe, secure,
well maintained and clean for the children and staff who work here. We are a friendly school with 363
children and 65 staff who value the school and want someone who will care for our school the same
way as we care for it. We are a growing school and are currently having a modern eight class
extension built.
We would like to hear from you if you are:
 a good communicator
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 well organised
 self-motivated and willing to train to learn the role
 have excellent DIY skills
 have good IT skills
 take pride in your work and are able to see what needs to be done
 have the ability to plan and implement rolling programmes of repair
 have a good knowledge of Health and Safety
 have a good understanding of COSHH regulations
The school is committed to equal opportunities and safe recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks
will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and
Barring Service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Interested candidates are warmly invited to look around our school. Please contact the school office to
make an appointment. Application packs and further information are available on our school
website www.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk. Application forms, together with a handwritten
supporting letter detailing your experience, should be returned to the Headteacher Mr Graeme
Wilson.
Closing date 12 noon on Monday 5th June 2017
Interviews on Tuesday 13th June 2017
Norton-Sub-Hamdon C of E VC Primary School
New Road, Norton-Sub-Hamdon, Somerset TA14 6SF
Tel: 01935 881815 Age range: 4-11 NOR: 125
E-mail: [email protected] www.nortonsubhamdonprimary.co.uk
Required for September 2017:
Part Time HLTA
Pay Grade: 13 Pt 13 - £17,772 per annum pro rata (£9.2117 per hour)
21 hours & 5 mins (21.08 dec) per week - Term Time Only
Working hours to be confirmed
We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, flexible and dynamic HLTA for Stage 2
Candidates do not have to have gained the HLTA Status but rather to show through the person spec
and interview process that the candidate is competent and experienced to work at the HLTA standard.
The successful applicant will be required to work with individuals and groups and tasks will include:
a) supported planning and preparing sessions for pupils;
b) delivering lessons to pupils.
c) assessing the development, progress and attainment of pupils; and
d) reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
You will also be expected to provide cover for teacher absence and at times take the whole class.
Although mainly based with Class 3 (Mixed Year 3 and 4) there will be times when support is required
across the school as appropriate.
A strength in Maths would be advantageous as this is a development area for the school.
Please complete an application form available from
http://www.nortonsubhamdonprimary.co.uk/Pages/101/Vacancies.html and return to the school by
Friday 9th June 2017 Interview Date: 22nd June
The Ashlands & Misterton Federation
Executive Headteacher: Miss Nicola Ball BA Hons Chair of Governors: Mr Richard Barratt
Ashlands Church of England First School, North Street, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7AL
Tel: 01460 73437
[email protected]
www.ashlandsfirstschool.co.uk
Misterton C of E First School, Middle Street, Misterton, Somerset TA18 8LZ
01460 72745 [email protected] http://www.mistertonfirstschool.co.uk/
CLERK TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Grade 13: £9.21 to £10.44 per hour.
The Ashlands and Misterton Federation are seeking a Clerk to the Board of Governors.
The board, through its appointed and elected governors, plays a distinctive and essential role in the
continuing success and development of the school.
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The clerk’s job is to work with the chair, other governors and headteacher, in dealing with
administrative matters for the board and advising on procedural issues of governance and the board’s
statutory duties. Central to the role is preparing for, taking notes at and producing minutes for
meetings.
The post involves evening work and the successful candidate should be available at times during the
day for consultation. Good keyboard skills and the ability to write agendas and produce accurate
concise minutes are essential. Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
New clerks receive advice, support and training from the Somerset Governor Services Team and all
clerks are encouraged to attend termly briefings in their locality to update themselves on the latest
developments in governance.
The post will initially involve 10-12 hours work for each meeting and, typically, there will be 6- 8
meetings each academic year. The clerk may be asked to take on additional work according to need
(ie extraordinary meetings).
Further information and an application form can be obtained by contacting:
[email protected] or http://www.ashlandsfirstschool.co.uk/vacancies/.
School visits are warmly welcome.
Closing Date: 5 June 2017
Interview Date: w/c 19 June 2017
Countess Gytha Primary School, West Camel Road, Queen Camel, Somerset BA22 7LT
Tel: 01935 850345 Email: [email protected]
PRE-SCHOOL DEPUTY MANAGER
At Countess Gytha Foundation Unit we provide a well-planned, rich learning environment for children
aged 2 to starting school. We have a vacancy for a Deputy Manager to help lead our team.
Essentially, you will be NVQ Level 3 qualified and have a sound knowledge of the EYFS 2014. Ideally,
you will be already in a senior position, a good communicator who has experience of working with
young children, who knows how to interact with them and meet their needs, have a sound knowledge
of safeguarding and have an understanding of behaviour management. You will be a confident
practitioner who is able to guide the work of other practitioners. Potential candidates are welcome to
come and visit the setting prior to interview. 8.30 am to 4.30 pm each day.
The successful candidate will have Key Worker responsibilities so; experience would be desirable,
including:
 plan for children individually
 keeping accurate developmental observations, records and reports
 building and maintaining parent relationships and encourage home learning
 experience of working with children with SEN
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
You will be required to attend staff meetings, in house training sessions and local authority training.
The salary for this position is Grade 14 (depending on experience).
Application deadline: Monday 5th June 2017 at 12 pm
Interviews: week commencing 12th June 2017
Post to commence: September 2017
PART-TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT
An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant who is committed to enabling positive child-centred
learning for a young person with specific needs. This will be on a 1:1 basis.
The candidate should;
 be creative, flexible, resilient and energetic
 be helpful and caring with a good sense of humour
 may have had experience of working in a school
 have good communication skills and ability to work as part of our team of staff
 be able to use their initiative to work independently
A good standard of written and conversational English is essential.
If you would like to visit the school or have any questions regarding this post please contact the school
office.
The salary for this position is Grade 14.17 £9.21 per hour.
22.50 hrs per week.
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Application deadline: Monday 5th June 2017 12 pm
Interviews: week commencing 12th June 2017
Post to commence: ASAP
For further details and an application form please contact the school office or look at our school
website www.countessgythaprimary.co.uk
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. These posts are
subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and receipt of suitable references.
Bowlish Infant School, Shepton Mallet BA4 5JQ
(NOR 119)
Head Teacher Mrs Teresa Gilbert Telephone: 01749 342514
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bowlishinfantschool.org
SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT
Full-time Teaching Assistant to support a pupil 1:1
Temporary for a year from September 2017
(or for as long as the pupil remains at the school)
Pay scale 14 point 13 -17 £8.55-£9.21 per hour
This opportunity to work within our school as a Teaching Assistant supporting a pupil 1:1 would be
suitable to anyone with prior experience of working with pupils who have social and emotional needs or
who has relevant experience to bring to the post.
The successful candidate will;
 Have a good understanding of the Infant age range, the confidence and skills to support
teaching and learning across the age range
 Have a good understanding of the needs of young children and the importance of learning
through multi-sensory experiences
 Demonstrate a calm and supportive approach
 Be adaptable and motivated to overcome challenges that the post may bring
 Be willing to work as part of a team within a mixed Y1 and Y2 class
Full-time TEACHING ASSISTANT – Temporary maternity cover from September 2017
Pay scale 15 point 9 – 13 £7.97-£8.55 per hour
This opportunity to work within our school as a Teaching Assistant would be suitable to anyone with
prior experience of working with Infant aged pupils or those wishing to develop their experience
working with young children in a school setting.
The successful candidate will;
 Have a good understanding of the Infant age range, the confidence and skills to support
teaching and learning across the age range
 Have a good understanding of the needs of young children and the importance of learning
through multi-sensory experiences
 Have knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with phonics
 Demonstrate a calm and supportive approach
 Be willing to work as part of a team to support children in the school
A job description and person specification are available on request from the school.
You are welcome to visit the school by contacting Mrs Lockyer in the school office.
We will be able to offer the successful candidate the experience of working in a small school with a very
positive and caring ethos. The school is committed to the development of staff members and the
successful candidate will benefit from training relevant to the post.
Closing date; Midday Wednesday 7th June 2017 (Applications to be returned to the school office by
post or email)
Interviews will take place; Week beginning 26th June 2017
Bowlish Infant School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils and this will form part of the
recruitment process.
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Huntspill Community Federation
West Huntspill Primary School, New Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 3QE
Telephone: 01278 783842 Email: [email protected]
Headteacher: Mr James Peate
SPECIAL NEEDS LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Grade 14 £16,491 pro rata (£8.54 per hour)
20 hrs per week (possibly increasing to 30 hrs)
Commencing as soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint an experienced enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable Learning Support
Assistant to support a child with complex learning needs. The role will be primarily based at West
Huntspill School but you may at times be required to work across the Federation.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the class teacher to support the child’s
learning
This post is subject to the child’s funding and the pupil remaining at the school.
West Huntspill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. A disclosure and Barring Service check
will be required for the successful candidate.
Visits to the school are welcome. Further details and an application form are available on the
school’s website at www.huntspillfederation.co.uk or by contacting Jacquie Melville on 01278
783842
Closing Date: Friday 26th May
Interview Date: Week beginning 5th June
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Three days per week, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Term time only
Grade 15: £7.97 per hour
Vacancy with effect from 19th June 2017.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated individuals to undertake the role
of Teaching Assistant. The role will initially be based in a mixed Year 2//Year 3 Class, the successful
candidate will work under the supervision of the class teacher to support the children’s learning.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the Catholic ethos of the school.
Prior to employment an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought, together with other relevant
employment checks.
An application form and further details for the above post are available to download from the
school website www.stjosephandstteresa.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 2nd June
Interview date: Monday 12th June
St Gildas Catholic Primary School, Mary Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4EG
Headteacher: Mrs D M Evans
Telephone: 01935 423630 Fax: 01935 411048
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stgildas.somerset.sch.uk
TEACHING ASSISTANTS
We are seeking to appoint two calm and patient people who would enjoy the challenge of supporting
individuals and groups of children in the classroom, for intervention programmes and becoming an
integral part of our staff team.
POST 1: Monday to Friday, 8:40am – 3:25pm
This is a permanent position.
POST 2: Monday to Friday, 8:55am – 3.25pm
This is a maternity cover and is expected to last a minimum of 2 terms.
All posts are term time only (38 weeks p.a.), grade 15: points 9-13 (£7.96 to £8.54 per hour).
Posts commence 4th September 2017.
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/teaching-assistant-42/ (permanent) or
https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/teaching-assistant-43/ (temporary). Please specify which post you
wish to be considered for.
Closing Date: Wednesday 24th May, 5pm
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Interviews: By arrangement
Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed.
These posts are subject to satisfactory DBS and medical clearance.
As a school we are committed to safeguarding; thorough background checks will be made.
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.
Fairlands Middle School, Masons Way, Cheddar BS27 3PG
(NOR: 467) Telephone: 01934 743186; Fax: 01934 744457
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fairlandsmiddleschool.co.uk
Required as soon as possible for our Federation
GENERAL KITCHEN ASSISTANT (Part time)
Salary Grade 17 Point 6. £6684 per annum
20 hours a week 10.00 am – 2.00 pm, term time + 2 days
We are looking for a General Kitchen Assistant to work at Fairlands Middle School. You may be
required to work at our Federation partner schools of Cheddar, Draycott and Shipham if a need arises,
to serve and deliver meals. You must be able to drive and have the use of your own vehicle. A mileage
allowance would be paid.
A criminal background check will be required via the Disclosure Procedure.
Application form and further details are available from Debbie Andrews at Fairlands Middle
School on Tel: 01934 743186, by email: [email protected] or by download
from www.fairlandsmiddleschool.co.uk
Closing date for applications 12 noon on Monday 5 June.
Northgate Primary School, Bridgwater
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST
We are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working and flexible person to join our team in the opening of
Northgate Primary School in the centre of Bridgwater.
You will be expected to:
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Provide a warm welcome for parents, visitors and colleagues, dealing with their requests in an
efficient and professional manner
 To provide secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the Executive Headteacher and
other staff
 Ensure visitors sign in and are provided with a visitor’s badge in line with our Safeguarding
Policy
 Assist with visits from the school nurse and other professionals
 Produce letters or other documents and photocopying as necessary
 Liaise with parents regarding pupils’ sickness or injury
 Accept and sort deliveries as appropriate
 Be responsible for the computerised pupil records (SIMS)
 Be responsible for the management of the daily registers.
 Liaise with the school caterers re school meals
 Monitor and maintain stock and order supplies as necessary
30 hours per week term time only, 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday at an hourly rate of £8.55
increasing on a yearly basis to £9.21 per hour.
COMMUNITY AND FACILITIES CO-ORDINATOR
We are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working and flexible person to join our team in the opening of
Northgate Primary School in the centre of Bridgwater and in the opening of a fantastic new community
facility including an Astro-Turf pitch and dance studio.
You will be expected to:
 Be responsible for the management and security of the school building.
 Undertake cleaning and general maintenance throughout the school site
 Encourage community use of the facilities
 Manage lettings out-of-school hours, evenings, weekends and school holidays.
 Ensure the upkeep of buildings and grounds.
 Monitor health and safety of the school site.
This will be a one-year fixed contract in the first instance.
37 hours per week term time only.
Working hours of 6 – 8am and 4 – 8:30pm Mondays to Fridays plus flexible working hours on
Saturdays and during the school holidays.
Hourly rate of £7.97 increasing on a yearly basis to £8.55 per hour.
TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSISTANT
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and flexible person to join our team in the opening of
Northgate Primary School in the centre of Bridgwater. The position is for the Foundation Stage Class
and will start September 2017.
The successful candidate will:
 Have previous experience of working with children.
 Have an enthusiastic outlook to team working and a commitment to developing positive
outcomes for children.
 Have excellent behaviour management.
 Have a good level of English, Mathematics and Computing Skills.
 Hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent or be working towards NVQ Level 3
31.25 hours per week term time only, 8:30 – 3:15 at a starting salary of £7.97 per hour increasing
on a yearly basis to £8.55 per hour.
LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR
We are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working and flexible person to join our team in the opening of
Northgate Primary School in the centre of Bridgwater.
You will be expected to:
 Maintain order and the safe transfer of pupils to and from the dining area.
 Positively encourage good behaviour and table manners and hygiene.
 Assist younger pupils where necessary whilst they are taking a meal.
 Actively supervise the dining room procedures: carrying of meal to the table
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 assisting with the service at the table
 training children in the correct use of cutlery
 clearing and stacking table equipment
 wiping and re-setting tables if necessary
 cleaning up food and water spillages on tables and floors
 Be responsible for organising play activities in the playground or indoors if a wet playtime.
Working hours are 12:00 – 1:15pm Monday to Friday, term time only at an hourly rate of £7.97
increasing on a yearly basis to £8.55 per hour
In return we can offer you a brand new school environment with high quality learning resources and the
support of a well-established local partner school.
We are committed to providing excellent professional development opportunities for all members of
staff through the expertise across the Clevedon Learning Trust.
The school has a commitment to safeguarding children and has a culture of vigilance to support this.
The post holder will be required to undergo a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
before taking up employment.
For an application pack please contact Mrs D MacGregor at Westover Green School on 01278
422943 or e-mail [email protected]
Closing date for applications - Friday 9th June 2017
St. Georges Church School, Pastures Avenue, St Georges, Weston-Super-Mare BS22 7SA
Tel. 01934 426901 E-mail: [email protected]
www.stgeorgeschurchschool.co.uk
Required ASAP
LEARNING MENTOR
Hours: 18 per week – Term Time Only plus 2 Inset Days
Contract: Permanent
Salary: JG5 - £20,456 - £23,166 per annum pro rata
We wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced person as soon as possible to fulfil the role of
Learning Mentor across the whole school (including the nursery).
The ability to work as part of the whole staff team under the direction of the SENCO is essential,
although we will also be looking for a person who is able to use their own initiative to fully support the
Social, Emotional and Mental Health development and needs of all pupils across the school. For
specific requirements please see the job description.
St Georges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to a DBS Barred List and
DBS Disclosure check. Candidates must also be in sympathy with the school’s Christian ethos.
Visits to the school are welcomed on one of the following dates and times:
Monday 15th May – 2.00pm – 3.00 pm
Wednesday 17th May – 11.00am – 12 noon
Please contact the school office to book in an appointment
An application pack can be downloaded from the School website.
Closing Date: Monday 22nd May 2017 12 Noon
Interview Date: Friday 26th May 2017
Application forms should be returned to [email protected]
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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.
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
25 hours per week term time only (38 weeks)
Grade 16 (£7.90) per hour
Required as soon as possible
Applications are invited from motivated individuals to join our catering team. Previous experience in a
kitchen setting is desirable but not essential and training will be given.
The successful candidate will work in the school kitchen, they will also assist with the preparation,
transport and serving of cooked meals at a local junior school.
A full driving licence and use of car is desirable (mileage paid) but not essential.
For an application pack please call 01749 345555 or visit our website: www.whitstoneschool.org
Closing date: noon Tuesday 6 June 2017
Whitstone School, Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet BA4 5PF
This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure
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St Dunstan’s School, Wells Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9BY
Tel: 01458 832943 Fax: 01458 831220
SCHOOL KITCHEN ASSISTANT
Required as soon as possible 2 part time enthusiastic and hard-working Kitchen Assistants. The posts
involve assisting in the delivery of catering services to students, staff and visitors within the school.
Some catering experience is essential.
Level 2 food hygiene is desirable but not essential.
15 Hours per week, term time only
Post 1: 10.30am-1.30pm, Post 2: 11.15am-2.15pm Monday to Friday
£7.78 per hour
For further details, including details of how to apply, please visit our website: www.stdunstans.somerset.sch.uk
Closing date: Friday 26 May 2017 at midday
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will
need to undertake an enhanced clearance via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
CASUAL EXAM INVIGILATORS REQUIRED – The Castle School
A number of Exam Invigilators are required to cover a variety of Examinations at this friendly and highly
regarded school.
Examinations take place predominantly in May and June each year, but there are a few in November,
January and March. A number of invigilators are required for each examination and we are looking to
increase our bank of available staff. We are looking for individuals who can be flexible, patient and are
able to stand for periods of time. Exams are timetabled throughout the day but the majority are partday. Invigilators must be alert and able to deal with a variety of situations. The post of examination
invigilator is casual and attracts pay of £7.50 per hour plus holiday pay resulting in an hourly
rate of £8.40.
Please note that for posts working with children the successful candidate will be required to undergo an
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks (previously known as CRB checks).
Application packs for the above posts are available via the school website
www.castleschool.co.uk. We are looking to increase our bank of Invigilators immediately so there is
no closing date for this post.
TEACHING ASSISTANT
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join our Prep School from
September 2017. Experience and flexibility for supporting teaching and learning across Years 1 to 6 is
essential. We are an IAPS school with a distinctive ethos. We have wonderful children, very supportive
families and an outstanding staff team. We have high ambitions for everyone involved with our school
and we strive to inspire every child, every day.
The right candidate will have the capacity to be highly committed to our School and to care deeply
about the children in their care. The enthusiasm and energy to be involved in the busy life of an
independent school are essential.
If you are the right candidate, you will be joining a successful and growing school, have excellent
professional development opportunities and receive a highly competitive remuneration package.
Further details and an application pack are available from:
HR Department, Wellington School, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8NT
Tel: 01823 668836
Email: [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 26th May 2017 – 12 noon
http://www.wellington-school.org.uk/Junior-School/Information/Employment.aspx
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child Protection checks and checks with
previous employers. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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CUSTOMER LIAISON OFFICER
We manage around 4,250 homes on behalf of Sedgemoor District Council; have 60 colleagues and are
based in Bridgwater, Somerset.
We are a values-based organisation and put Customers First. This is a critical role being the ‘connect’
between our customers, contractors and us, so you should have strong communication skills and be
motivated and organised with a passion for service delivery.
GARAGE COORDINATOR
Managing around 4,250 homes and 1,340 garages on behalf of Sedgemoor District Council, we have
60 colleagues and are based in Bridgwater, Somerset. We’re a values-driven organisation.
We are looking for someone to support our Customers First culture through the delivery of a range of
services in relation to garage management in order to minimise garage void loss and maximise income.
You will need to be motivated, organised and a strong communicator as cross-team and partnership
working are critical in this role
If you’re interested in making a real difference in a great team then please visit our jobs page
(About Us/Work for Us) at http://www.homesinsedgemoor.org.
If you want to have a chat about this role then please call the HR team on 01278 435459.
Closing date is 5pm on Monday 5 June.
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