PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW OF 3 CURRENT VACANCIES AT OUR SCHOOL

(Caretaker, Attendance Assistant and Maternity Cover Cleaner).

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CARETAKER VACANCY

We are looking to appoint a hard-working, reliable and conscientious Caretaker to look after our delightful school site and premises.

Skills required:

• Ability to achieve high standards in your work

• Able to work well under pressure, with an attention to detail

• A team player with a positive and professional ‘can do’ attitude

• Flexibility to meet the needs of the school, including working hours

Duties:

• Play a major role in the school’s security measures, including being a keyholder

• Be on call in the event of emergencies beyond regular working hours

• Undertake routine building and site maintenance/repair work

• Oversee contractor visits, including maintaining the school’s logbooks

• Participate in the daily cleaning of the school

• Handyperson duties

• Complete various health and safety checks, including water and fire alarm tests

• Supervise cleaning staff

• Commit and contribute to the school’s strong safeguarding culture, including attending regular training

We can offer:

• A wonderful opportunity to work in our forward-looking, caring and inclusive school

• A school with a tangible Christian ethos, often commented on by parents and visitors

• A cohesive and experienced staff team

• Good opportunities for professional development

This is a full-time permanent post. 37 hours per week (split shifts), all year round (annual leave entitlement will be a minimum of 23 days excluding bank holidays).

Starting salary: £18,933 per annum (Grade 3, point 4 - pay award pending) with opportunity for pay progression.

Covid-19 secure visits to the school are encouraged.

For further information, or to arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher, Miss Helen Laflin, via email on h.laflin@blundeston.suffolk.sch.uk or by telephone on (01502) 730488.  Completed application forms can be sent to the above email address or posted to the Headteacher at Blundeston CEVC Primary School, Church Road, Blundeston, Suffolk, NR32 5AX.

Closing date: 4pm on Friday 30^th April 2021

Interview date: Week beginning 10^th May 2021

Suffolk County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and candidates will be expected to demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding during the selection and interview process.

This post comes under the requirements of the Children (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.

A job description, application form, guidance notes and privacy notice can all be found below.

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ATTENDANCE ASSISTANT VACANCY

We are looking to appoint a versatile and conscientious Attendance Assistant.

Skills required:

• Good literacy, numeracy, ICT and communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to be proactive and use own initiative
• Is well organised and able to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
• Is confident and calm, including when having difficult conversations with families about attendance
• Enjoys working as a part of a dynamic team, with high standards of personal integrity
• Be able to establish positive and respectful relationships with pupils and parents/carers

Duties:

• Completion of daily class registers and relevant LA/DfE attendance reporting forms
• Follow up on pupils’ non-attendance, in accordance with the school’s procedures
• Produce attendance letters for parents/carers
• Issue fixed penalty notices as set out in the school’s Attendance Policy
• Manage absence requests
• Liaise with the Headteacher and Education Welfare Officer on attendance matters
• Be responsible for attendance displays and initiatives to promote good attendance
• Record and report dinner numbers to kitchen staff
• Follow-up on dinner monies owing
• General administration duties, including dealing with enquiries in person and on the telephone, photocopying, sending emails etc.
• Commit and contribute to the school’s strong safeguarding culture, including attending regular training

We can offer:

• A wonderful opportunity to work in our forward-looking, caring and inclusive school
• A school with a tangible Christian ethos, often commented on by parents and visitors
• A cohesive and experienced staff team
• Good opportunities for professional development

This is a part-time, fixed-term post until 31^st August 2022.  Term-time only (38 weeks per year).  15 hours a week, 8.00 – 11.00am daily.

Salary: £17,842 to £18,198 pro rata (Grade 2, Point 1-2 - pay award pending).

Covid-19 secure visits to the school are encouraged.

For further information, or to arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher, Miss Helen Laflin, via email on h.laflin@blundeston.suffolk.sch.uk or by telephone on (01502) 730488.  Completed application forms can be sent to the above email address or posted to the Headteacher at Blundeston CEVC Primary School, Church Road, Blundeston, Suffolk, NR32 5AX.

Closing date: 4pm on Friday 30^th April 2021

Interview date: Week beginning 10^th May 2021

Suffolk County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and candidates will be expected to demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding during the selection and interview process.

This post comes under the requirements of the Children (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.

A job description, application form, guidance notes and privacy notice can all be found below.

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MATERNITY COVER CLEANER VACANCY

We are looking to appoint a hard-working, enthusiastic and reliable Maternity Cover Cleaner to work alongside our permanent cleaner and Caretaker.

Skills required:

• Ability to clean to a high standard, with an attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Able to communicate effectively
• A sound knowledge of health and safety policies is desirable (although training will be given)
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the school, including working hours

Duties:

• Cleaning classrooms, activity areas, corridors, toilets, offices and other staff areas
• Safe use of equipment and cleaning chemicals, in accordance with COSHH guidelines
• Deep cleaning of areas which have been used for isolation by pupils/staff
• Ensuring dispensers and cleaning consumables are replenished
• Commit and contribute to the school’s strong safeguarding culture, including attending regular training

We can offer:

• A wonderful opportunity to work in our forward-looking, caring and inclusive school
• A school with a tangible Christian ethos, often commented on by parents and visitors
• A cohesive and experienced staff team
• Good opportunities for professional development

This is a part-time, temporary post to cover the current post-holder’s maternity leave.  Term-time only (38 weeks per year).  15 hours a week, 3.00 - 6.00pm daily.

Salary: £17,842 pro rata (Grade 1, Point 1 - pay award pending).

Covid-19 secure visits to the school are encouraged. 

For further information, or to arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher, Miss Helen Laflin, via email on h.laflin@blundeston.suffolk.sch.uk or by telephone on (01502) 730488.  Completed application forms can be sent to the above email address or posted to the Headteacher at Blundeston CEVC Primary School, Church Road, Blundeston, Suffolk, NR32 5AX.

Closing date: 4pm on Friday 30^th April 2021

Interview date: Week beginning 10^th May 2021

Suffolk County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and candidates will be expected to demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding during the selection and interview process. 

This post comes under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.

A job description, application form, guidance notes and privacy notice can all be found below.