Vacancies
We currently have the following vacancies:
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Class Teacher
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Teaching Assistants
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including the application form, job description and person specification.
Vacancy for Class Teacher
We are seeking to recruit an excellent Foundation Stage or KS1 Class Teacher from September 2024.
- Grade: Main Scale 1 – Upper Scale 3 depending on experience
- Salary Range: £30,000 - £46,525
- Contract: Full time, fixed term contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent.
- Closing Date: Sunday 28h April
- Interview Date: Thursday 2nd May and Friday 3rd May 2024
We are looking for a talented and inspirational Class Teacher who has the vision and ability to make a difference to our children.
For the right candidate, there will be the opportunity to take on additional roles such as Core/Foundation Subject Leader and/or Year Leader.
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School is a three-form entry school with a separate Nursery building on site. We are part of the Bridge Education Trust Southampton.
The school is an inclusive setting with an emphasis on a child-centered and family friendly approach to care and learning. We have supportive parents and Governors and our children are well behaved, enthusiastic and proud of their school.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join our friendly, committed and supportive team. We provide a safe and nurturing learning environment and an exciting curriculum which ensures that children enjoy school and are keen to learn.
You will have the following skills and qualities:
- High expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour
- The ability to create a lively and stimulating learning environment
- Good or better professional knowledge and understanding of the curriculum
- The ability to inspire and challenge children's thinking and learning
- A reflective teacher who aspires for excellence in themselves and others and is creative, adaptable, and hard working.
- A great team player who would enjoy contributing to the life of the school. Passionate about children’s learning.
- Positivity, with a good sense of humour, a smile and a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Resilience and motivation.
- Willingness to participate in CPD and whole school improvement priorities.
We can offer you:
- A school that values wellbeing and the professional development of all.
- An opportunity to make a difference to our children's lives and their learning.
- A Rights, Respecting school with kind and enthusiastic children who love to learn.
- An innovative curriculum.
- A highly supportive, friendly and dedicated team who care about making a difference.
- A vibrant, caring and supportive school community.
- A work environment where your thoughts and ideas are valued in the ever-changing world of education.
For further information and enquires please telephone the school on 02380 731199 or email us on info@fairisle-inf.co.uk. Please note that the School Office will be closed over the Easter Holidays.
Application Process:
If you feel that you have the necessary experience, skills and attitude to undertake this role we would love to hear from you.
Applicants are warmly invited to request a tour after the Easter holidays by contacting us by email at info@fairisle-inf.co.uk.
The application form, job description and person specification can be found below .
Completed applications are welcome by post, in person or preferably by email to info@fairisle-inf.co.uk.
Please note that the school will be closed for the Easter holidays and therefore we cannot accept postal or in person applications or confirm receipt of emailed applications during that period.
We look forward to welcoming excellent candidates to the Fairisle Family.
Safeguarding Statement
This post is subject to a range of pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, references and an internet search.
We will request that you complete a suitability to work with child declaration prior to interview.
This school is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Vacancy for Teaching Assistants
We are seeking to recruit excellent Teaching Assistants to join our Inclusion Team, starting in April 2024 or September 2024.
- Working times: 8.45am – 3.15pm Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, term time only
- Grade: Grade 6, Scale Point 12 -17, depending on experience
- Full time equivalent salary range: £26,609 - £28,770
- Actual salary range, based on term time only hours worked: £18,463 - £20,590
- Contract: Fixed term, with the possibility of becoming permanent.
- Closing Date: Sunday 14th April
- Interview Date: Wednesday 17th April 2024
We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and approachable Teaching Assistants to join our expanding Inclusion Team. The Team supports children with complex SEND and social and emotional needs across the School and Nursery.
We have opportunities starting from April and September 2024. The ideal candidate will have at least an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Education and experience of working with children aged from 2 years to 7 years old.
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School is a three-form entry school with a separate Nursery building on site. We are part of the Bridge Education Trust Southampton.
The school is an inclusive setting with an emphasis on a child-centered and family friendly approach to care and learning. We have supportive parents and Governors and our children are well behaved, enthusiastic and proud of their school.
Please visit our website for a virtual tour made by the children.
We are looking for Teaching Assistants who are confident in:
- Working alongside class teachers.
- Delivering intervention groups.
- Supporting pupils with SEND and other complex needs.
- Nurturing and teaching children of all abilities.
Successful candidates will be:
- An excellent practitioner who has high expectations of themselves and the children
- Creative, adaptable, self-reflective and hard working.
- A great team player who would enjoy contributing to the life of the school.
- Passionate about children’s learning.
- Positive with a good sense of humour, a smile and a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Resilient and motivated.
- Willing to participate in CPD and whole school improvement priorities.
They will have:
- A strong knowledge of EYFS / Primary education.
- An effective understanding / experience of working with children with SEND, including ADHD, ASD and ACEs.
- An appreciation of the importance of SEMH within school.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A good grasp of safeguarding procedures.
- An appreciation that all behaviour is communicating something and an ability to see beyond presenting behaviours and use a variety of strategies to support a child in crisis.
We can offer:
- A Rights, Respecting school with kind and enthusiastic children who love to learn.
- An innovative curriculum.
- Continual Professional Development.
- A highly supportive and dedicated team, who care about making a difference.
- A vibrant and supportive school community, committed to everybody’s wellbeing.
- A work environment where your thoughts and ideas are valued in the ever-changing world of education.
- A caring, friendly and nurturing ethos.
Application Procedure:
If you feel you have the necessary experience, skills and attitude to undertake this role we would love to hear from you. Applicants are warmly invited to request a tour on Monday 15th April or Tuesday 16th April by contacting us by email at info@fairisle-inf.co.uk.
Completed applications are welcome by post, in person or preferably by email to info@fairisle-inf.co.uk.
Please note that the school will be closed for the Easter holidays and therefore we cannot accept postal or in person applications or confirm receipt of emailed applications during that period. We will contact successful candidates by Tuesday 16th April at the latest.
Please feel free to apply for either or both start dates. If you have a preferred start date, please let us know
We look forward to welcoming excellent candidates to the Fairisle Family.
Safeguarding Statement
This post is subject to a range of pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, references and an internet search.
We will request that you complete a suitability to work with child declaration prior to interview.
This school is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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