Job Vacancies

KEY STAGE 1 TEACHER AND KEY STAGE 1 YEAR GROUP LEADER

(2 separate posts – please indicate which on your application form)

Closing Date: Wednesday 29th March 2023, 11am

Interview Date: Friday 31st March 2023

Start Date: September 2023

We are looking for two inspirational Key Stage 1 Teachers at The Blue Coat School, one of whom will have Year Group Leader responsibility. We are seeking teachers who are willing to build upon their existing teaching skills, ensuring that modern, dynamic teaching methods are fully adopted to give every child the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential.

The successful applicants will be expected to teach Key Stage 1 classes and to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children for whom the post holder has responsibility and with whom the post holder comes into contact. The post holders will report directly to the Head of Pre-Prep. A full job description and person specification for each post can be viewed in the Information Booklets below.

The salary awarded for the post will be based on the Teacher Pay Scales + TLR for the Year Group Leader. The post includes membership of a Pension Scheme. Discounts are available to assist with fees at Blue Coat for any member of staff’s children admitted to the school. Accommodation may be available. The Blue Coat School is committed to the wellbeing of all staff and provides a wide range of benefits to promote this including healthy lunches, use of the swimming pool, wellbeing days, a weekly boot camp and more. Free parking is available on site.

These are permanent positions, from September 2023.

Qualifications/Professional Development

• QTS or equivalent.
• Graduate of a recognised British University or international equivalent. A postgraduate qualification in education would be desirable.
• Commitment to develop as a classroom practitioner. Evidence of recent involvement in relevant professional development would be desirable.

Experience and skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with proven experience of working successfully as a Key Stage 1 Class Teacher.
• Experience of working in Key Stage 2 would be desirable.
• Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and to deliver to a deadline.
• Integrated and innovative approach to the use of technology in teaching and administration.

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum and national expectations. Knowledge of the Key Stage 2 and EYFS curricula would be desirable.
• Sound knowledge of differentiating activities to meet the needs of children in a Key Stage 1 class.
• Good understanding of a variety of learning styles.

Personal attributes

• Infectious enthusiasm and passion for teaching.
• A professional manner and appearance.
• Friendly, warm personality with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively.
• Clear communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a year group team.
• Ability to lead a Year Group team (for YGL post)
• Sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school.
• Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school.

KEY STAGE 1 TEACHING ASSISTANT – Full Time, Term Time

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th April 2023, 9am

Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd May 2023

Start date: May/June 2023

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work in Key Stage 1. The post is available as soon as possible. Hours of work are Monday to Friday during term time, 8.30am – 3.30pm with the possibility of extra paid hours in Aftercare.

The successful applicants will be expected to support the Teachers in Key Stage 1 classes and to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children for whom the post holder has responsibility and with whom the post holder comes into contact. The post holders will report directly to the Head of Pre-Prep. A full job description and person specification can be viewed in the Information Booklet below.

The post includes membership of a Pension Scheme with a high employer contribution. Discounts are available to assist with fees at Blue Coat for any member of staff’s children admitted to the school. Accommodation may be available. The Blue Coat School is committed to the wellbeing of all staff and provides a wide range of benefits to promote this including healthy lunches, use of the swimming pool, wellbeing days, a weekly boot camp and more. Free parking is available on site.

Knowledge and Experience

• Up to date knowledge and understanding of the KS1 National Curriculum and current educational practice.
• Understanding of how pupils’ learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development and understand the stages of child development.
• Ability to support and assist the Head of Pre-Prep and Class Teachers in providing a happy, secure, safe and stimulating environment in which the children can develop to their full potential.
• Experience of liaising with teaching staff to contribute to the planning and delivery of the teaching programme, and assisting in the monitoring, assessment and recording of each pupil’s academic and social progress systematically.
• Experience of assisting teaching staff to create a bright classroom environment in which children’s work is displayed to promote and enhance learning, and maintaining general orderliness of the classroom environment and its resources.
• First Aid training (or willingness to undertake this).

Personal attributes

• Infectious enthusiasm and passion for working with children.
• A professional manner and appearance.
• Friendly, warm personality with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively.
• Clear communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a year group team.
• Sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school.
• Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school.

KEY STAGE 2 TEACHER with responsibility as HEAD OF MATHS

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th April 2023, 9am

Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd May 2023

Start Date: September 2023

We are looking for an inspirational Key Stage 2 Teacher who will also be responsible for leading the Faculty of Maths. We are seeking a teacher who is fully versed in the provision of excellence within the Maths curriculum and teaching, and who is up to date with developments and innovations in this subject area. They should be willing to build upon their existing teaching skills, ensuring that modern, dynamic teaching methods are fully adopted to give every child the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach a Key Stage 2 class and to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children for whom the post holder has responsibility and with whom the post holder comes into contact. The post holder will report directly to the Head of Prep. A full job description and person specification can be viewed in the Information Booklet below.

The salary for this post is based on Teacher Pay Scales + TLR. The post includes membership of a Pension Scheme. Discounts are available to assist with fees at Blue Coat for any member of staff’s children admitted to the school. Accommodation may be available. The Blue Coat School is committed to the wellbeing of all staff and provides a wide range of benefits to promote this including healthy lunches, use of the swimming pool, wellbeing days, a weekly boot camp and more. Free parking is available on site.

This is a permanent position, from September 2023.

Qualifications/Professional Development

• QTS or equivalent.
• Graduate of a recognised British University or international equivalent. A postgraduate qualification in education would be desirable.
• Commitment to develop as a classroom practitioner. Evidence of recent involvement in relevant professional development would be desirable.

Experience and skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with proven experience of working successfully as a Key Stage 2 Class Teacher with Subject Leadership in Maths.
• Experience of working in Key Stage 1 would be desirable.
• Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and to deliver to a deadline.
• Integrated and innovative approach to the use of technology in teaching and administration.

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and national expectations.
• Knowledge of the Maths curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 3 would also be desirable.
• Sound knowledge of differentiating activities to meet the needs of children in a Key Stage 2 class.
• Good understanding of a variety of learning styles.

Personal attributes

• Infectious enthusiasm and passion for teaching.
• A professional manner and appearance.
• Friendly, warm personality with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively and to effectively lead a team.
• Clear communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a year group team.
• Sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school.
• Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school.

MARKETING AND ADMISSIONS ASSISTANT

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th May 2023, 11am

Interview Date: Thursday 18th May

Start date: May/June 2023

The post includes membership of a Pension Scheme with a high employer contribution. Discounts are available to assist with fees at Blue Coat for any member of staff’s children admitted to the school. Accommodation may be available. The Blue Coat School is committed to the wellbeing of all staff and provides a wide range of benefits to promote this including healthy lunches, use of the swimming pool, wellbeing days, a weekly boot camp and more. Free parking is available on site.

This permanent, full-time post is available from Mid May 2023.

Extra paid hours are available in afterschool care.

The following qualities are essential for the role:

Qualifications/Professional Development

• Degree level education or equivalent work experience
• Evidence of recent involvement in professional development

Skills and experience

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop high quality, accurate and consistent communications and marketing materials
• A good understanding of communications, building audiences and engagement via social media
• A high degree of computer literacy. Confidence using Google applications is desirable
• Experience using WordPress would be an advantage
• Experience using email campaign software is desirable
• Photographic skills and knowledge of video and photo editing
• Graphic design skills and experience using digital media creation software such as Adobe Creative Cloud (or similar) would be an advantage
• An excellent telephone manner
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage tasks
• An eye for detail and accuracy
• A solid understanding of the General Data Protection Regulations to safely manage personal information
• An understanding of the admissions process of a school

Personal attributes

• Confident working with children
• Flexible and amenable to receiving requests for content collation
• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships
• Sensitivity to others and the ability to work cooperatively
• Self-motivated with a positive, professional attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team yet also to work under own initiative
• Confident speaking to current and prospective parents
• Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school community
• Sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school

For any recruitment enquiries, please contact Corinna Gregory, HR Administrator, on 0121 410 6812.

Salaries awarded for each post advertised will be competitive and will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Every post includes membership of either the Teachers’ Pension scheme or a very generous Support Staff pension scheme with associated benefits. Discounts are available to assist with fees at Blue Coat for any member of staff’s children admitted to the school. Accommodation may be available. Free parking is available on site and free lunches are provided each day. The School is committed to improving the wellbeing of all staff.

Please note, we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications.  We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include are listed within the job descriptions.

Applications must be made on The Blue Coat School Application Form accompanied by a supporting letter, and must include details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer.

All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

At interview applicants must provide original documents to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. They must also bring proof of qualifications where relevant for the post. The documentation required by applicants is listed in the Recruitment Policy which is available on the school website and from the School.

The Blue Coat School is an equal opportunity employer.

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