Would you enjoy helping to make children’s lunchtime a positive experience?

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual who will be responsible for pupils’ welfare, safety and supervision during the lunch break at Wickham Common School.

Hours:                                      3 hours per week

Normal Work Pattern:          Thursday & Friday - 12.00 to 1.30pm (subject to management agreement)

Contract:                                 Permanent Part-time, term-time only

Weeks Per Year:                     38 weeks per year

Grade:                                      BR4

Point:                                       12 – 13

FTE Salary:                              £23,258pa – £23,423pa

Actual Salary:                         £1,621pa - £1,632pa (subject to previous experience)

Primary Location:                  Wickham Common Primary School

The successful applicants will:

• Work well within a small team
• Enjoy working in a child centred environment
• Be organised, flexible, able to work independently and calmly
• Behave in a warm, yet professional manner towards colleagues, pupils and visitors at all times, and contribute to the positive ethos of the schools and the Trust
• Be prepared to work outside in a variety of weather conditions

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Supervising pupils in the lunch hall, on the playground and in the classroom to ensure their safety and wellbeing
• Overseeing play based activities
• Promoting good manners and appropriate behaviour
• Supporting and encouraging pupils’ social interaction
• Undertaking first aid as necessary in accordance with health and safety guidelines

Closing date for applications:            14 April 2024 23:59

Interviews to be held on:                   w/c22 April 2024

Compass Academy Trust is an inclusive Trust where we value everyone’s uniqueness and seek to build the values of respect, resilience and resourcefulness within and across our school communities. We are firmly committed to working as a team across schools through intentional collaboration.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all members of our community equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness through our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Compass Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities and to the safeguarding and promoting of children and young people’s welfare. We expect all staff to fully comply with this commitment.

Please note that employment contracts with Compass Academy Trust contain a mobility clause and whilst your primary place of work will be Wickham Common Primary School, you may be requested to work at another location as required to meet the needs of the Trust.  

Successful applicants will be subject to DBS clearance and other relevant employment checks including an online search.  References will be requested prior to interview for candidates who are short-listed.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Applications can be downloaded from the following websites: London Borough of Bromley and Compass Academy Trust.  Alternatively please email your request to hr@compassacademytrust.org Completed application forms to be returned to hr@compassacademytrust.org or to Compass Academy Trust C/o Marian Vian Primary School, Shirley Crescent, Beckenham, Kent BR3 4AZ

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will work in partnership with teachers to deliver planned learning activities throughout our school. This will include providing whole class supervision, small group work as well as cover for PPA and leadership release. 

Hours:                                      30 hours per week

Normal Work Pattern:          Mon - Fri 08:30 to 15:30 (subject to management agreement)

Grade:                                     BR7

Point:                                       22 - 25

FTE Salary:                              £27,761 - £29,943

Actual Salary:                         £19,818 - £21,375

Contract:                                 Permanent, Part-time

Weeks Per Year:                     39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Primary Location:                  Wickham Common Primary School

The successful applicant will:

• Be ambitious for all children to achieve and to enjoy learning
• Use initiative to assess children’s learning needs and provide effective feedback
• Display excellent standards of verbal and written communication
• Be adaptable and self-motivated
• Enjoy working in as part of a team in a child centred environment
• Liaise with all relevant staff to support pupils progress and development
• Be organised, flexible and able to work well under pressure
• Behave in a warm, yet professional manner towards colleagues, pupils and visitors at all times, and contribute to the positive ethos of the school and the Trust

We offer:

• Friendly, supportive and enthusiastic staff who work as a team
• Training and development based on individual needs
• Opportunities to contribute to whole school and Trust development

Closing date for applications:            14 April 2024 – 23:59

Interviews will be held on:                 w/c 22 April 2024

Compass Academy Trust is an inclusive Trust where we value everyone’s uniqueness and seek to build the values of respect, resilience and resourcefulness within and across our school communities. We are firmly committed to working as a team across schools through intentional collaboration.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all members of our community equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness through our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Compass Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities and to the safeguarding and promoting of children and young people’s welfare. We expect all staff to fully comply with this commitment.

Please note that employment contracts with Compass Academy Trust contain a mobility clause and whilst your primary place of work will be Wickham Common Primary School, you may be requested to work at another location as required to meet the needs of the Trust.  

Successful applicants will be subject to DBS clearance and other relevant employment checks.  References will be requested prior to interview for candidates who are short-listed.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Applications can be downloaded from the following websites: Government Teaching Vacancies Service, London Borough of Bromley or Compass Academy Trust.  Alternatively please email your request to hr@compassacademytrust.org Completed application forms to be returned to hr@compassacademytrust.org or to Compass Academy Trust C/o Marian Vian Primary School, Shirley Crescent, Beckenham, Kent BR3 4AZ

Volunteering at Compass Academy Trust - Could you be a school governor?

• Are you committed, open, confident, curious, transparent, collaborative, critical, creative and trustworthy?
• Do you have an interest in how the school runs?
• Want to make a difference for our children?
• Want to support a school in your local community?

The local governing bodies at Marian Vian, Oak Lodge and Unicorn play an important role in supporting the schools and holding it to account for standards. All governors volunteer their time and are mainly either parents or members of the local community.

Our Local Governing Bodies are currently looking for members of the local community to become governors. To take on this role you don't need to be an expert in education or have current links with the school. What is really important, is being committed to the successful running of the school. In particular, this means being available to give your time to be in school and to attend meetings at various times throughout the year. This commitment would ideally suit someone who is perhaps retired, works part-time or has a job that is flexible. 

In return, you'll find that being a governor is hugely rewarding and that you develop new skills and knowledge.

If you would like to find out more or would be willing to become a governor we would love to hear from you. As a school that is committed to building a diverse community, we're particularly keen to hear from people from underrepresented groups and with protected characteristics, particularly older people and those with disabilities.

For more information or to express an interest please contact the Trust Governance Manager, Joyce Munro at governance@compassacademytrust.org