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Would you like to work in a school where every member of staff (from kitchen to office to classroom) passionately believe that every child should be given the best education possible? The pedagogy of social responsibility, love and respect, tolerance and creativity runs strongly through our school and is visible in every child and every adult - children have exemplary social behaviour and impressive attitudes towards learning.
Inspiring a love of learning is central to all that we do: you'll see and feel this drive the second you set foot through the door - it's contagious.
We work hard because we love what we do but we also have fun and you'll always hear laughter. We are a team in every sense of the word: we support one another to be the best we can be as we grow stronger together.
We are currently seeking a new member of our team. We are looking for a special person to support a special child in our Reception Class from September 2019: someone who is very calm, kind and has excellent skills of communication, particularly spoken. Knowledge of working with hoists will be a distinct advantage, however full training will be given. You will be expected to provide personal care for the child. From time to time, you may be required to work with the child at their home. This role is Monday to Friday from 8.30 am until 3.30pm with 30 minutes break for lunch and will be a 'Named Child Contract'.A genuine love of working with children is essential. It is desirable for you to start this contract before September to become familiar with the child and their routine.
If you have the desire to learn,have a happy disposition, and good organisational skills, we would love to hear from you.
Please take a look at our website to learn more about us. Visits to the school are encouraged.
Please contact Nina McKay, Headteacher, or Romy Barnes, Finance Manager, to book an appointment to view the school and for further information about the vacancy.
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check.
Information about the School
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School is a one-form entry primary school. Children are at the centre of everything that we do and we aim to ensure that all children have a happy and successful experience at our school. We place great importance on building a strong partnership between home and school. Children flourish when this partnership is good.
In our community we are kind and honest. We are confident and persevere. We all work together to keep each other safe.
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School is part of Discovery Educational Trust - a successful and established multi-academy trust based in South Essex, comprising just under 4000 students and 500 staff, across 5 schools.
- Chase High School (Westcliff-on-Sea)
- St. Martin's School (Brentwood)
- Hogarth Primary School (Brentwood)
- Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School (Brentwood)
- Larchwood Primary School (Brentwood)
We aim for each of our schools to become the school of choice within the community, offering a broad and exciting range of extracurricular activities to enhance the opportunities within their formal curriculum.
Our vision is that strong and effective leadership places our children and young people at the heart of everything we do.
We value relationships, which are open and honest, underpinned by kindness, trustworthiness and compassion.
We offer ongoing training and professional development for all staff in a supportive and collaborative environment, along with the following employee benefits:
• Pension scheme - also automatically includes Life Assurance
• Generous Referral Bonus for employees who refer quality candidates to join Discovery Educational
Trust
• Two-week October half term
• Employee savings and discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential wellbeing support for employees and
dependants
• Mental Health First Aiders – we have qualified MHFA England trainers within the Trust and continue
to add to our pool of trained MHFAs
• Bike2Work scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive and collaborative environment
As an equal opportunities employer, Discovery Educational Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Discovery Educational Trust.
The Discovery Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding our students against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.