Job Vacancies
We currently have three vacancies, please see adverts below. The application form, plus other relevant information are attached.
Administration Assistant - Required asap
26 hours per week (permanent, term time only)
Working pattern 4 days per week 8.30am to 3.30pm (days negotiable)
Salary: Grade 5 NJC grade 6-7 £25,186 to £25,583 (pro rata)
Actual salary £14,793.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed administration assistant to join our school. The role is based in our fast-paced office and will provide plenty of variety for someone who is able to embody our school values of Community, Respect and Perseverance. Acting as the first point of contact for visitors and parents, duties will include a range of tasks. In addition, the successful candidate will be confident in answering and directing telephone calls and providing organisational and administrative support for the school while being responsible for electronic communications to parents using School Money/Teachers 2 Parents.
The successful candidate must hold the following essential requirements:
- Experience within an administrative role (ideally within a school environment)
- Able to deal with visitors in a calm and polite manner
- Strong organisational skills
- Very good interpersonal/communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
- Experience with IT (Google, Excel, Word etc)
- Work on own initiative, as well as part of a team
- Reliable, trustworthy, honest, and strong character
- Experience of working in a school environment and working with SIMS is desirable, however not essential. Training can be provided for the right candidate
We can offer you:
- A talented, dedicated team who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues
- A friendly, caring school community with enthusiastic children
- Great opportunities and continuous professional development
A visit to the school is encouraged please contact Mrs Sandra Holloway the School Business Manager.
Closing Date: Monday 10th March 2025 @ 12.00pm Interview date: TBC
Teaching Assistants
Post 1 - Level 2 General Teaching Assistant
Grade 5 (SCP6-7) £13.05 per hour
Permanent / Part-time 28.35 hours per week
This post a general class T/A in the mornings and an SEN T/A during the afternoon sessions, the successful candidate will be required to work from Monday to Friday from 8.40am to 3.20pm
Post 2 - Level 2 EYFS Nursery Teaching Assistant
Grade 5 (SCP6-7) £13.05 per hour
Permanent / Part-time 33.35 hours per week
This post is to work in our busy Nursery with children aged 3-4 years, the successful candidate will be required to work from Monday to Friday from 8.40am to 4.20pm.
We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and skilled teaching assistants to join our caring and supportive school.
The successful applicants will:
- Have suitable experience and qualifications to work as a teaching assistant (and/or experience of working in a nursery setting for post 2)
- Have a strong work ethic with a record of reliability, good attendance and punctuality
- Be able to work well as part of a team and share our Christian ethos
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and positive behaviour management
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Have experience of supporting pupils with specific educational needs
- Have an understanding of attachment disorder
- Have the highest expectations of pupils and themselves
- Have an ability to inspire, motivate and engage children to achieve success
Both posts are required from April 2025
Closing Date: Monday 10th March 2025 @ 12.00pm
Interview date: To be confirmed
Please note; Meole Brace CE Primary School converted to an academy on 1st February 2025 therefore the employer will be Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust. (not Shropshire Council)
Completed application forms should be e-mailed to Mrs Sandra Holloway, School Business Manager finance@meolebrace-pri.shropshire.sch.uk
All applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check before appointment is confirmed.