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CURRENT VACANCIES

Please follow the links below to locate the job advert, job description and application pack on the Dorset For You website. Applications should be made through this online system. We hope that you will consider St. Mary's C.E. Middle for the next step in your career and we welcome candidates to come and see the school in person before applying.

 

Inclusion Base Lead for Complex Communication Needs Base
Start date - ASAP
Responsible to - Inclusion Lead / SENDCo

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable SEN specialist with current expertise and qualifications in CCN/ASC to lead our CCN provision within our Mainstream Middle School. We are looking for someone with a wealth of SEN knowledge and experience to lead our base of 10 pupils. The right candidate does not have to have a teaching qualification, but experience working with pupils with ASC and special educational needs is a must. We are seeking a professional with an attitude and approach that always puts the needs of the child first; someone who can display unconditional positive regard for children and face challenges with resilience. 

Working under the direction of the school’s Senior Leadership Team and in partnership with a range of external professionals, you will be the lead person for the 10 wonderful pupils who attend our provision.  You will design the individual learning plans and timetables for the pupils and will be ably supported by a team of Teaching Assistants to ensure the children make fantastic all-round progress.  The main goal of our base provision is to support the pupils to integrate into their mainstream classroom, and the wider life of the school, as appropriate.

We are striving to make our base a place for the pupils to thrive and access their full potential within a mainstream school.

This could be the perfect job for you, if you:

  • have proven experience of working with children who have CCN and/or ASC and/or SEMH needs
  • can work well as part of a team AND lead a team
  • prioritise working in collaboration to meet the needs of the pupil you support.

If you wish to discuss the post further or have a tour of the school, please arrange to see Miss Sibley, Assistant Headteacher/ SENDCo by calling the school on 01305 848293.

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. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and acceptable references.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable SEN specialist with current expertise and qualifications in CCN/ASC to lead our CCN provision within our Mainstream Middle School. We are looking for someone with a wealth of SEN knowledge and experience to lead our base of 10 pupils. The right candidate does not have to have a teaching qualification, but experience working with pupils with ASC and special educational needs is a must. We are seeking a professional with an attitude and approach that always puts the needs of the child first; someone who can display unconditional positive regard for children and face challenges with resilience. 

Working under the direction of the school’s Senior Leadership Team and in partnership with a range of external professionals, you will be the lead person for the 10 wonderful pupils who attend our provision.  You will design the individual learning plans and timetables for the pupils and will be ably supported by a team of Teaching Assistants to ensure the children make fantastic all-round progress.  The main goal of our base provision is to support the pupils to integrate into their mainstream classroom, and the wider life of the school, as appropriate.

We are striving to make our base a place for the pupils to thrive and access their full potential within a mainstream school.

This could be the perfect job for you, if you:

  • have proven experience of working with children who have CCN and/or ASC and/or SEMH needs
  • can work well as part of a team AND lead a team
  • prioritise working in collaboration to meet the needs of the pupil you support.

If you wish to discuss the post further or have a tour of the school, please arrange to see Miss Sibley, Assistant Headteacher/ SENDCo by calling the school on 01305 848293.

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. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and acceptable references.

  For further details and to apply, please visit the link below:

https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/29309/ccn-base-lead--st-mary-s-ce-middle-school-puddletown.html

Closing date: Sunday 26th January 

Cover Supervisor
Hours - 32.5 per week
Pay - £13.05 per hour
Fixed term until July 2026
Start date - ASAP

St Mary’s CE Middle School has an exciting job opportunity to join our vibrant and exciting school, which is part of the Wessex Multi-Academy Trust.

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our team.  This role is demanding and fast paced and will primarily be classroom based.  The Cover Supervisor will supervise and support pupils who are engaged in learning activities during the short-term or unforeseen absence of their usual class or subject teacher.

The successful candidate will be able to manage a classroom learning environment and have the ability to manage pupil’s behavior.

There will be a requirement to provide cover on the playground for part of the lunchbreak.

The role is for 32.5 hours per week across Monday to Friday, on a fixed term basis, which will be kept under review.

For further information, please contact Tori in the office on 01305 848293. 

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be organised by contacting Tori on the telephone number above.

For further details and to apply, please visit the link below:

https://www.stmaryscemiddleschool.co.uk/about-us/vacancies

 

Breakfast Club Supervisor

Grade 6

Fixed term until 18th July 2025 

 St Mary’s Middle School is looking to appoint a Breakfast Club Supervisor to oversee the breakfast club before school. 

The successful applicant will play a key role in helping to shape and deliver this vital service for our pupils and parents.  If you’d like to be involved, we’d love to hear from you!

 Hours:

The role is either for 4 or 5 mornings per week, depending on preference.  Working hours are 7.35am – 8.50am.

We will accept applications from those wishing to work on a casual basis or from anyone who can only cover certain days of the week.

About the role:

Staff will be offered the opportunity of gaining the Level 2 Food Safety certificate.  Our ideal candidate(s) would have experience of working with children in a school setting and have the ability to motivate and encourage children and be an excellent team player with a passion to support children to be the best they can be.

 The starting hourly rate is £13.05, with a pay award pending for April 2025.

 What we Offer: 

· Free breakfast club childcare for the supervisor’s child/children if they attend St Mary’s

• Pupils with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning

• A strong inclusive ethos and a thriving whole school community

• A highly committed and supportive staff team, who are dynamic, motivated and focused on improving outcomes for children

• A commitment to ensuring staff wellbeing and a good work-life balance

• A strong commitment to training and professional development, with opportunities for staff to develop new ideas and approaches to improve outcomes for learners

• The opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

• Free onsite parking and an onsite staff gym

·    Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Any questions?

For further information about the role, please contact Tori in the office on 01305 848293. 

 https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/29480/breakfast-club-supervisor--st-mary-s-middle-school-puddletown.html

Closing date for applications:     Sunday 2nd February 2025