Vacancies
Wanted: Midday Supervisors/Play Leaders
(Permanent and Casual)
GRADE: 2 (pts 2-3) £22,366 - £22,737 pa pro rata - (£11.59 -£11.78 per hour)
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 12.00pm -1.30pm - Term-time only - 38 weeks per year
Closing Date: 08/04/2024 Interview Date WC: 22/04/2024 Start Date: ASAP
We wish to appoint Midday Supervisors/Play Leaders to join our supportive, committed and talented staff team.
The role will include setting up tables for lunch and cleaning up afterwards, helping pupils with their meals, supervising and engaging with other pupils during the midday break. You will also be required to work with all pupils at playtime encouraging play/games with others and social skills. Please Note: There is no food preparation or cooking involved in this position.
We can offer a supportive working environment and an enthusiastic team. You will need to have the ability to work under direction and on your own to provide general lunchtime supervisory support and be a good role model for our students. Previous experience is not essential, but the successful applicant must be prepared to undertake suitable training as required, be able to think on their feet and interact well with children.
We welcome applications from people who are committed to making a difference to children's education, can work as part of a team and use their own initiative.
We encourage you to apply even if you can’t offer 5 days per week.
In addition, we are looking bank staff on a casual basis who can cover absences and vacancies – if you are interested in joining us – please complete an application form and return it to the school.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please apply using the GCC application form below. Completed application forms should be sent FAO: The School Business Manager to Ruardean.Recruitment@ruardean.gloucs.sch.uk
See below for a full copy of the job description and person specification, alternatively, telephone 01594 542461 opt 0 or email Ruardean.Recruitment@ruardean.gloucs.sch.uk to find out more.
Visits to the school are welcome by prior appointment.
Please be advised that all applications will need to be supported by two referees and be made using the Gloucestershire County Council application form – we will not accept C.V’s. If you have not heard from us by 15/04/2024, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Application Form, MDS Person Spec, MDS Job Description
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Job Vacancy
POST: Clerk to Governors/Governance Professional (Permanent)
GRADE: Grade 6 (pts 15-20) £27,803 - £30,296 pa pro rata
HOURS: 120 per annum, pro rata, term time only – 38 weeks per year
Closing Date: 15/03/2024 Interview Date: 11/04/2024 Start Date: ASAP
The Governing Body of Ruardean C of E Primary School is looking to appoint an organised and efficient Clerk/Governance Professional.
The core responsibility will consist of facilitating meetings of the Governing Body
The role involves preparing, collating and distributing the agendas along with taking accurate minutes for the main full governing body meetings and the three sub-committee meetings.
Meetings are mostly held after school hours in the evenings and there will be approximately 6 full governing body meetings and 9 committee meeting per academic year. The clerk may also be required to attend any extraordinary meetings that are called, for which additional duties may be claimed.
The hours required will be 120 hours per annum.
You will need to work in partnership with the Chair of Governors and the Headteacher as well as the committee chairs and members. You will help governors understand their roles and functions, whilst maintaining school confidentiality.
Aside from meeting attendance, the role can be carried out flexibly and can be home-based. Communication and meetings may be virtual or held at school, depending on the needs of the school.
Access to a computer and internet is essential for the role. Candidates should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, OneDrive and email. Knowledge and experience of school governance would be helpful but is not essential and training will be provided.
Duties include:
- Keeping up to date with current developments and legislation affecting Governance, including the Clerking Competency framework, Governance Handbook and Competency Framework for Governors
- Supporting the Governing Body on procedural and legislative matters
- Working with the Chairs, Headteacher and committee members to set agendas.
- Sharing supporting papers in good time for each committee meeting
- Recording accurate minutes and distributing agreed versions to the board.
Visits to the school are welcome by prior appointment.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please apply using the GCC application form linked below.
Completed application forms should be sent FAO: The Chair of Governors to ruardean.recruitment@ruardean.gloucs.sch.uk or chair@ruardean.gloucs.sch.uk
Please see below for a full copy of the job description, alternatively, telephone 01594 542461 or email admin@ruardean.gloucs.sch.uk
Please be advised that applications will need to be supported by two referees and be made using the Gloucestershire County Council application form – We will not accept C.V’s. If you have not heard from us by 20/03/24 please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
GCC Application Form
Job Description - Clerk to Governors
Do you want to make a positive contribution to your community?
We are looking for a special person to be a
Co-opted Governor
You don't need to be a parent, have a child at the school or know about education matters to become a school governor. Enthusiasm, commitment and an interest in education are the most important qualities. If you enjoy being part of a team, would like to learn something new and give something back to the community, then being a school governor may be for you.
As part of our Governing Body, you will help to make sure the school provides a good quality education. Together with the Headteacher, governors set the school aims and policies and oversee pupil's spiritual, moral and cultural development.
You would be required to attend committee and governing body meetings six times per year. (Virtual/remote attendance will be considered).
Appointments usually last for 2 years.
Training and support will be provided. No special qualifications are required, but you must be 18 or over and willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Want to find out more?
Please visit our Governors page:
https://www.ruardeancofeprimaryschool.com/governors/
Call: 01594 542461 or
Email: admin@ruardean.gloucs.sch.uk