Menston Primary School

Vacancies

Morning Playworkers are required at our very popular before and after school Care Club based in Menston Primary School

  A variety of permanent, Fixed Term and Casual, term time only Playworkers are required, with September 2024 start dates

 All posts are Band 2 (£11.79 to £11.98 per hour), Pay award pending

Our Care Club is a well-established, friendly and caring 75+ place, play based before and after school care facility for Menston Primary School children, with tremendous indoor and outdoor facilities. We have our own dedicated Care Club playrooms and a wide variety of appealing outdoor play spaces. New staff are fully supported with a full induction programme and ongoing training.

We would welcome applications from anyone with an enthusiasm and interest in working with and developing young children. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply so that we gain a wide variety of skills and experience to support and develop our provision.

A variety of part time positions are available, and candidates should be willing to work at least two morning sessions per week, either 7.15 am, 7.45 am or 8.00 am start, with a finish time of 8.45 am or 9 am

Actual days and session times and contract start dates will be confirmed with successful candidates upon offer of employment.

The successful candidates will:

• Have some experience of working with primary aged children, in either a paid or voluntary role
• Support our school in our strong commitment to safeguarding children
• Be caring, enthusiastic, well organised, and flexible team players, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Have high expectations of the children and themselves
• Have a commitment to their own professional development
• Be passionate about delivering high quality childcare across the primary age range

We can offer you:

• A well-established, high quality and successful Care Club with its own dedicated playrooms and a wide variety of appealing outdoor spaces in a beautiful village setting
• A friendly, caring, dedicated, motivated staff and Leadership Team
• High quality induction and ongoing training relevant to the role
• Fantastic children who enjoy Care Club

In your personal statement we are looking for you to highlight your particular strengths, interests and relevant experience that would make you suitable for this post and ways in which you think you could make a positive contribution to our Care Club.

We would strongly encourage interested candidates to visit our website at www.menstonprimary.co.uk for more information about our wonderful school.

If you have the skills and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you. An application pack is available at https://prospectsonline.co.uk/job/7808-morning-care-club-playworkers-

Completed applications must be submitted via www.prospectsonline.co.uk

Note: we are unable to accept CVs

Closing Date for the posts: Midnight on Tuesday 9 July 2024

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 15 July 2024

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted for this post.

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Before and After School Club Co-Manager 27.5 hours per week term time only (job share considered) to work in our very popular Care Club – a wraparound childcare facility for children attending Menston Primary School

Term Time Only, Band 6 SCP 7 – 11, Hourly Rate £12.59 to £13.47 (pay award pending)

 Required from September 2024 or sooner if possible

Actual start date to be agreed with successful candidate(s)

Following the retirement of the existing postholder, governors seek to appoint an enthusiastic, caring Care Club Co-Manager to join the strong staff team working in our wrap around childcare facility.  The successful candidate will work closely with the recently promoted and experienced Deputy Manager to jointly lead our popular and successful childcare facility.

Full Post:               27.5-hour contract, 7.15am – 9.15am and 2.45pm to 6.15pm Mon-Fri, term time only

or

Part Time:             12.5-hour contract 7.15am – 9.45am Mon-Fri, term time only, with an option to work some additional afternoon sessions, ideally between 3.00 pm and 6.15 pm (to be agreed with the successful candidate)

Please indicate on your application which post(s) you wish to apply for.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about delivering high quality childcare across the primary age range
• Be a creative, organised manager who will make a valuable contribution to the life of our school
• Have high expectations of the children, themselves and their staff team
• Be willing and able to contribute towards the continued development of the Care Club
• Be a caring, enthusiastic, well organised, and flexible team player, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Have an interest in implementing operational systems change with the support of the wider administration team
• Have a commitment to their own professional development
• Support our school in our strong commitment to safeguarding children

We can offer you:

• A well-established, high quality and successful Care Club with its own dedicated playrooms and a wide variety of appealing outdoor spaces in a beautiful village setting
• A friendly, caring, dedicated, motivated staff and Leadership Team
• High quality training relevant to the role and support in implementing systems improvements
• Fantastic children who enjoy Care Club

In your personal statement we are looking for you to highlight your particular strengths, interests and relevant experience that would make you suitable for this post and ways in which you think you could make a positive contribution to the Care Club and a wider contribution to our school.

We would strongly encourage interested candidates to visit our website at www.menstonprimary.co.uk for more information about our wonderful school.

Interested candidates are welcome to visit the school.  Please contact Hannah Veil at recruitment@menston.mlt.co.uk to arrange an appointment or if you have any questions relating to this post.

If you have the skills and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you. An application pack is available at https://prospectsonline.co.uk/job/7741-care-club-co-manager

Completed applications must be submitted via www.prospectsonline.co.uk

Note: we are unable to accept CVs

Closing Date for the post: Midnight on Sunday 14 July 2024

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted for this post.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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Administration Officer, Band 3 SCP 5-6 (£12.18 – £12.38 depending on experience, pay award pending)
22.5 hours per week, 12 noon to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only + 1 week

To start September 2024

Due to promotions within the existing team, the Governors of this popular and friendly school seek to appoint a highly capable and ambitious Administration Officer. The ideal candidate will have an organised, adaptable and innovative approach to their work and be able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

The successful candidate will join a team of administrative staff in our very busy but friendly school office in a varied and interesting role. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Pupil administration
• Effective communications
• Front of house and customer service
• Financial administration
• Other administration duties

The post offers an exciting opportunity to innovate and support the work of a forward-thinking school. We welcome applications from those with previous experience of working in a school office, but this is not essential as full training will be given.

We need someone who has:

• Excellent communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Excellent front of house/customer service skills to oversee a friendly, welcoming and efficient reception for pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• High quality organisation skills with an ability to multi-task, work flexible and pro-actively
• The ability to work calmly and confidently under pressure
• An ability to use their own initiative and be productive
• A commitment to providing a safe environment for children

For the right candidate, we can offer:

• A well-resourced and supportive school environment in a beautiful, semi-rural location
• A welcoming and friendly school
• A rewarding career with opportunities for professional development
• Access to appropriate high-quality training

In your personal statement we are interested in how you would use your existing skills and experience to demonstrate how you could make a positive contribution to the continuous improvement of our admin team and the school as a whole.

If you have the skills and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you. An application pack is available at https://prospectsonline.co.uk/job/7769-administration-officer. Completed applications should be submitted via www.prospectsonline.co.uk. Please note, we are unable to accept CVs.

Please contact Hannah Veil at recruitment@menston.mlt.co.uk if you have any questions.

Closing date for the post: Midnight on Wednesday 3 July 2024.

 Interviews will take on Wednesday 10 July 2024.  If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted for this post.

Moorlands Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond the Trust. The Trust adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safer recruitment including social media checks on all shortlisted candidates. All persons employed by the Trust, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. All teaching staff members recruited by the Trust have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.