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Vacancy Bulletin (Blue Sheets) Issue No: 1 8 January 2021 You can view these vacancies, and more, online at: dasjobs.co.uk
Latest time for acceptance of advertisements is Tuesday 10am for the Friday bulletin.
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, details and application forms FOR ALL POSTS,
excluding those marked INTERNAL can be found on dasjobs.co.uk
Only SCC employees may apply for posts marked INTERNAL in the first instance.
Internally advertised vacancies can be viewed on the SCC intranet: dasjobs.co.uk/internal
ALL POSTS MARKED WITH * REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK VIA THE DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE
"Somerset County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people"
All applicants, including current employees, should complete and return the
Recruitment Monitoring Form, which is attached to the Application Form.
Thank you for your cooperation
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Applications for all vacancies are particularly welcome from people with disabilities. Further
details and application forms are also available on request in braille, large print, tape and disc.
JOB SHARING
Somerset County Council, as an equal opportunities employer, wishes to promote job-sharing arrangements in any full-time
post where the Manager and Chief Officer consider that such an arrangement would be a viable proposition. If you are
interested in making an application on a job-sharing basis for any full-time post advertised in this bulletin, you should contact
the appropriate Manager in the first instance to see whether such an application would be accepted.
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Somerset County Council is proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of
a team who are passionate about the work they do. We offer great training and development opportunities,
with supportive management. We offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees including:
• A Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Discounted lease car via salary sacrifice scheme and options for discounts on petrol or diesel.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance
benefits and so forth.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work, childcare vouchers,
additional annual leave, computers, mobile phones and health screening.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance and support offering a variety of employee wellbeing services to support a
healthy work/life balance and lifestyle.
• Optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
Somerset County Council is subject to Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak
fluent English will be an essential requirement for customer-facing roles.
Please note for SCC roles:
If an internal applicant who is at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment has applied and passed the
selection process they will be offered the role over remaining internal and external applicants.
If you are applying for a secondment please ensure you discuss this with your Line Manager first and obtain
their approval.
2*MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER - INPATIENT TEAM
£30,451 to £34,728 per annum
Full Time
Somerset
A bit about us
We have a social worker post available within the Mental Health Social Care Service in Somerset.
The inpatient team is a small geographically dispersed team which meets regularly. Your work base will be
within a locality mental health social work office which will be on the same site as some of the inpatient
wards and which is co-located with community mental health teams and home treatment teams.
The service works with adults with no upper age limit and young people transitioning to adult services.
Here's what you can expect to be doing
This is a fast paced role within the Hospital Team which works with all the Mental Health Inpatient Units
in Somerset. This opportunity is suitable to start or develop your career in a mental health setting, with
the potential to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).
You will be the dedicated hospital worker for one or more wards, providing you with a great
opportunity to build good working relationships with both inpatient and community multi-disciplinary
teams. You will need to use all your social care skills to engage with people in creative ways, to find out
what matters to individuals and to promote their recovery and independence. Working with families
and local communities is central to our approach. We work to support people to live in the community
following hospital admission where possible as we know this achieves the best outcomes for people.
Access to transport is essential due to Somerset being a rural county.
A few things about you
We're looking for a qualified Social Worker who has the following qualities:
• Knowledge of mental health social care and the legal frameworks that inform practise
• Strong social care values
• Flexibility
• A ‘can do’ approach
• High standards of practice
• The ability to robustly advocate for people’s human rights
In essence, we are looking for people who are passionate about doing the right thing with and who
have the right personal attributes.
Additional information
All interviews will be taking place virtually over Microsoft Teams.
If uploading a CV please also include a supporting statement confirming how you meet the criteria.
To find out more about these posts or to arrange a visit, please contact Kate Cleary at
Kcleary@somerset.gov.uk or Telephone number 01278 720220
Closing on 26 January 2021
Apply: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/job-search/job/?jobId=1868
RELIEF PASSENGER ASSISTANT
£9.62 per hour
Casual
Bridgwater
A bit about us
Transporting Somerset requires a Relief Passenger Assistant to work as part of the Fleet Operations
Team in the Bridgwater area. Relief work patterns vary depending on the needs of the service and
how much you wish to work.
Here's what you can expect to be doing
Are you kind, versatile, flexible, able to get on well with people, and have previous experience of caring
for people?
3If this sounds like you, would you like to be part of our Transport Team, working in the Bridgwater area,
accompanying people with disabilities to and from their homes, mainly on minibuses, and assisting with
their needs on the vehicles?
A few things about you
You would have contact with parents, carers and others who provide services, so good communication
between these people are crucial.
Additional information
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Steve Osborne on 01278 454617.
All interviews will be taking place virtually over MS Teams.
Closing on 18 January 2021
Apply: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/job-search/job/?jobId=1865
Bishop Henderson CE VA Primary School, Henderson Close, Taunton, TA1 4TU
CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS
Required as soon as possible
Grade 13, £19,698 - £21,748 pro rata (£10.21 - £11.27 per hour), term time only
We are seeking a highly motivated and efficient Clerk to support the Governing Body.
The school has been rated ‘good’ Ofsted and ‘outstanding’ by SIAMS.
We are looking for someone with excellent organisation and administrative skills who is able to
communicate effectively.
Duties include preparing and circulating agendas, taking minutes, handling correspondence and
dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
Access to the internet is essential and candidates should have good computer skills.
Attendance will be required at Full Governing Body Meetings (approximately 6 per year), which start at
6.30pm and finish at 8.30pm. Mutually convenient dates to be agreed at the start of the year.
The clerk will be paid for 10 hours per meeting to cover the time spent preparing for and following up
meetings as well as taking minutes during the meeting. The clerk will also be paid to attend termly
Clerk’s Briefings.
We would also like the clerk to minute our Finance Working Group meetings. There are currently 6 of
these per year, meeting during the school day, for approximately 1 ½ hours (Paid for 3.75hrs to include
taking / writing up minutes).
Therefore, excluding additional hours, total contracted hours are 82.5hrs / year.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and the
successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
A job description, person specification and application form are available from the school office
sch.333@educ.somerset.gov.uk and on the website www.bishophendersonschool.co.uk.
Completed application forms should be sent by email to Miss Donna Huddy, Chair of Governors,
dlhuddy@educ.somerset.gov.uk
Deadline for applications is noon on WEDNESDAY 13th JANUARY 2021
Robert Blake
EXAMINATIONS OFFICER
Grade 12: £22,183 - £25,481 pro rata (£13,281 - £15,255 actual)
25 hours a week, term time + 10 days
We are seeking to appoint an Exams Officer to join our supportive and talented team at Robert Blake.
You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of internal and external exams. You must have
excellent administrative and organisational skills, attention to detail, and be confident in working with
students and staff alike. The post is 25 hours a week on average, but you must have the flexibility to
4work much longer hours during exam periods, which will be compensated by time off during quieter
periods.
Robert Blake is a thriving and rapidly growing comprehensive school of just over 900 students. The
school is an exciting place to work and our ethos of ‘Aspire, Achieve, Celebrate’ lies at the heart of all
we do. We are very proud of all our students’ achievements and the quality of care and support given
to them by staff. The school is located less than 2 miles from Junction 24 of the M5 in Bridgwater and is
in a stunning state of the art facility. We are committed to the continuous professional development of
staff and will provide opportunities for you to shine.
Closing Date: Thursday 14th January 2021 (12 noon)
Please apply by letter and application form, to Mrs S Ward by post or via email:
Sara.Ward@robertblake.org.uk
Application forms and further details are available from the Robert Blake Science College
website: www.robertblake.org.uk
This post is subject to a criminal background check via the Vetting and Barring Service.
West Monkton Primary School, Bridgwater Road, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8FT
Phone: 01823 412582 office@wm.oak.education
SCHOOL CLEANER
Hours of work: 2hrs day (6pm – 8pm) Weekdays
Working Weeks: Term time only + 6 weeks
Salary: Grade 17 Scale Point 1 (£9.25 per hour)
We are looking to appoint a highly committed and skilled cleaner to start as soon as possible to work
alongside our existing staff and clean our Nursery provision in the school.
The successful applicant will:
• Take care and pride in the school and its grounds
• Have the commitment to be involved in the life of the school and its needs
• Be flexible and have excellent attention to detail
• Be prepared to undertake a wide range of cleaning duties
• Have the confidence to make responsible decisions
• Have the ability to work closely with staff, parents and children
• Have the ability to fit in with a dedicated and hardworking staff team
• Have or will have a full DBS clearance
We can offer:
▪ The opportunity to work as part of a happy, positive and inclusive learning environment.
▪ A dedicated team, committed to ensuring the best learning outcomes for all children
▪ Enthusiastic and friendly children.
▪ A caring and supportive school community.
Job subject to relevant successful references and DBS check
West Monkton CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and all staff/volunteers must share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the necessary DBS
and pre-employment checks. No CVs accepted. West Monkton CE Primary School is an Academy which
is part of The Oak Partnership Trust.
How to Apply: Application Packs can be found on the school website or email
office@wm.oak.education
Closing Date: Midday Friday 22 January 2021. Interviews will take place 26 or 27 January 2021
5Kingsmead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and
expects all who work at Kingsmead to share this commitment
This post requires clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & CURRICULUM SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Temporary position until 23 July 2021
Unqualified Teacher’s Pay Scale
Full Time
Kingsmead School is looking to appoint a well-qualified, dedicated and enthusiastic Student
Engagement & Curriculum Support Coordinator to join a highly successful team. Applications from
candidates with experience in working with young people are welcome. The position is fixed-term until
23 July 2021 in the first instance.
We are looking for a student focused, resilient, emotionally literate person to work with students who
are struggling to engage in the mainstream curriculum. The postholder will work with students whose
behaviour is at times challenging and will seek to provide an education appropriate to their needs.
The successful candidate will be responsible for devising an alternative curriculum experience for a
small cohort of individuals. A key priority will be the re-engagement of these pupils and their
successful transfer back into the mainstream curriculum. The candidate will be able to offer a subject or
experience through which a process of re-engagement in school life can take place.
Kingsmead is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school with 921 students and 110 staff. Our students
are enthusiastic, committed, motivated to learn and achieve very well. They participate in a wide range
of activities outside of the classroom, including sport, music, drama and the Duke of Edinburgh award
scheme. The school has recently embarked on a £13 million rebuild programme.
Wiveliscombe nestles in the Vale of Taunton Deane between Exmoor, and both the Quantock and
Blackdown Hills. It is placed in beautiful countryside and is a very well-serviced small town with a large
rural catchment. We are 12 miles from the county town of Taunton and just 20 minutes from the M5
which makes both Bristol and Exeter close at hand.
Further details and an application pack are available from our website www.kingsmead-
school.com/join/jobs. For further information please contact Jo.Reynolds@kingsmead-school.com
Closing Date for Applications:12 noon on Monday 18 January 2021
Interviews: Friday 22 January 2021
Brymore Academy, Cannington, Somerset TA5 2NB
Brymore is a State Boarding School for boys aged 11 – 17 set in its own 60 acre site with a working
farm, gardens, workshops and sports facilities. The school is currently expanding and this is an exciting
time in Brymore’s development.
BOARDING PASTORAL MANAGER (RESIDENTIAL)
Job ref: 143
Full time, 37 hours per week to include evenings and weekends
35 weeks per year, to include term time plus INSET days
BTCT points 10-12, commencing at point 10, actual salary £22,452 pa
2 bedroom first floor flat is provided (all bills included and meals during term time)
We are looking for a Pastoral Manager to maintain the functional strategies for the indictable students
and within the boarding houses in all areas of pastoral care and support.
6This role will include developing and implementing long term plans within the boarding environment
that guide staff to support students to overcome their barriers to learning and social development,
maximising the opportunities provided for all students to develop socially and academically.
Further details and application form for this post are available to download from our website
www.brymoreacademy.co.uk or email BCTrecruitment@educ.somerset.gov.uk or telephone
01278 652369. Please ensure you return this completed application form with your request for
consideration for the post.
Closing date: 3pm on Monday 18th January 2021. Potential Interview: week beginning 25th January 2021
Brymore Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and
therefore this post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure
Haygrove School, Durleigh Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HW
ICT TECHNICIAN
37 hours per week
8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday / 08:30-4pm Fridays
Term-time plus 3 weeks (41 working weeks per year)
The salary is Grade 13 with an actual annual salary of £17,656
We are seeking an enthusiastic ICT Technician to join our highly valued ICT Department. You will
support our IT Manager in expanding and maintaining the school’s ICT systems. Each day will bring
you new challenges as you ensure that our systems remain operational, especially whilst operating
during a time when ICT is at the forefront of everyone’s mind with students working remotely and in
situ, and, at times, both. You will need sound experience of providing ICT support, spanning network
operating systems, equipment and cabling, good understanding of LAN, WAN and internet topologies,
and a demonstrable understanding of hardware, software and programming.
You will need to be adaptable with a ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to ‘think on your feet’, possess
excellent time management skills and be able to deal with conflicting priorities. Ideally, you will have
experience in an educational setting.
For full details and an application form please visit: www.haygroveschool.co.uk
Closing Date for Applications: 21 January 2021. Interview date: 27 January 2021
The Quantock Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate, Right to Work in the UK and other
pre-employment checks. The Quantock Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
No on roll: 960
Are you a Terrific Teaching Assistant?
Required: ASAP in January 2021
TEACHING ASSISTANT – 10 – 16 hrs per week
(Grade 15: £18,562 - £18,933 pro rata)
Our aspiration is to be great in all that we do. Are you a great teacher & leader or aspire to be
one? If so, Preston School is the right school for you!
We are looking for a terrific Teaching Assistant with vision and drive to join our great school.
7We are a Business & Enterprise Academy that aspires to embody our strapline of ‘Bringing Learning to
Life & Life to Learning’ for every student every day. We place a large emphasis on the development of
character and personality of our students, alongside a relentless drive for improving progress in all the
subjects that they study.
We aim to be GREAT in everything that we do. Our student body are wonderful to work with and
visitors to the school regularly comment upon the great learning environment within the school,
personified by the excellent relationships between students and staff. We firmly believe in the core
BASICs that the students are asked to follow, and we recognise that teaching is made easier when
students are engaged with their learning - as ours are.
Students on the SEND register at Preston School are well looked-after and cared for and we are seeking
to appoint a TA to join our strong team.
We would love to receive your application if you are:
✓ passionate about supporting young people and aspire for Preston School to be GREAT
✓ dedicated to enhancing the learning and lives of our students
✓ ambitious with high expectations of all, including yourself
✓ an excellent team member with the capacity to work across different subject areas within the
school
✓ committed to continually improving as a teaching assistant
Information on the school and post can be accessed from www.prestonschool.co.uk/vacancies
This post is subject to two references along with enhanced DBS check from Criminal Record Bureau and
medical history check. If you would like to visit us prior to applying then please contact Jaclyn Surrey,
PA to the Principal, on the email below.
Please apply by downloading the application form from the school’s website and return completed with
a covering letter addressed to Gregg Morrison, Principal, to Jaclyn.Surrey@prestonschool.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 11th January 2021
Provisional interview date: To be arranged via Microsoft Teams
The Castle School, Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5AU
Tel: 01823 274073 www.castleschool.co.uk
CATERING ASSISTANT
17.5 hours per week, term time only
Hours are 10am-2pm with a 30-minute break Monday-Friday.
£9.24 per hour, 38 weeks per year equating to £6,896 annual salary.
The Castle School requires a Catering Assistant to work in the busy school kitchen preparing and
serving food and refreshments for students, staff and visitors to maximise the potential of our new
dining hall and kitchen facilities.
This is a great opportunity to join our fantastic in house catering team and help continue to provide
high quality food within the school.
DAY TIME CLEANER
20 hours per week Fixed Term until Easter 2021
The hours of work are Monday to Friday, from 10:30am-2:30pm for 39 weeks per year
(equivalent to 44.4566 paid weeks) for a fixed term period until Easter 2021.
The salary scale is Grade 16 on the School Support Staff Pay Scale, £9.43 per hour representing
an actual starting salary of £8,386 per annum.
The Castle Partnership Trust are seeking to appoint a pro-active, reliable and conscientious individual to
the position of Day time Cleaner at The Castle School. The successful candidate will join our busy
8Premises team and will work under the direction/instruction of the Caretakers to assist in the provision
cleaning services on the school premises and sites.
For a full job description and application pack please visit www.castleschool.co.uk
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 11th January 2021 with interviews to be held later
that week.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
Inaura School
HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER, PREMISES MANAGER AND STAFF TRAINING LEAD
Full-time
Salary: £30,000
Location: The school has bases in Wedmore, Burrowbridge and East Huntspill
Duration: Permanent
Closing date: 22 January 2021
Website: www.inauraschool.org
Description:
Inaura is an Independent Special School in Somerset with 30 students with complex needs to whom we
provide 1:1 or 2:1 support. We have four bases in and around the Somerset area and our own forest
school. We are an approved GCSE exam centre.
The Health and Safety Officer is responsible for developing and promoting a positive health and safety
culture at the School over four sites in Somerset. They will be responsible for the effective and efficient
management of all health and safety matters, including policy implementation, monitoring and
inspection, risk assessment and delivery of training. The Premises Manager role involves the
supervision of all sites and the maintenance and security of the buildings to include general
maintenance, repairs, painting and decorating in and around the school facilities to ensure that the
school is a clean and safe environment for students and staff.
Essential Requirements:
• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
• An excellent understanding of H&S issues including Fire Management and Risk Management
• The know-how to assess and carry out minor repairs and maintenance independently and
commission experts where required
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills – is able to engage at all levels
• Experience of delivering H&S training
• Use of own car for work
Inaura School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory
references and DBS clearance.
How to apply:
You can apply for this job by emailing recruitment@inauraschool.org and requesting an application
pack or alternatively by telephoning (01823) 690211.
LEARNING & ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Up to £24,491
37 hours per week
9This is the role for you if you are a self-starter who enjoys working both independently and as part of a
team and has a background in training and/or assessment. It is an exciting opportunity if you want to
be involved at an early stage in shaping and growing Apprenticeship End Point Assessment as well as
contributing more generally to the activity of SW Councils in supporting development activity.
What will you do?
• Manage apprentices throughout their EPA period
• Provide support and guidance to training providers and employers
• Develop the skills and understanding of our assessors
• Contribute towards the design of assessment tools and materials
• Contribute to the delivery of a range of learning and development programmes outside of EPA
• Participate in the evaluation and ongoing improvement of our EPA and learning and
development provision
What skills do you need?
You will possess strong communication skills, be able to network with key customers including senior
managers and work as an effective team member. You will be good at spotting opportunities to
promote services, training and facilitation.
You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a small team, so flexibility is important.
About South West Councils
SW Councils is a regional public sector membership organisation. We bring together local authorities,
police, fire & rescue services, parish and town councils and other associate organisations.
We offer a wide range of learning and developmental activities to support our member organisations
and partners in developing a highly skilled and motivated workforce. As an approved End-Point
Assessment Organisation we deliver assessment on a range of Standards for employers nationally.
The small team of 20 also support information and best practice sharing as well as supporting
organisations with all aspects of their employer role.
Who can Apply?
South West Councils is an Equal Opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any applicant
on grounds of disability, race, religion or belief, gender, age or sexual orientation.
Applications from people wishing to work part time or job share are welcome. During the pandemic the
majority of staff have been working from home, this will continue until our office building in Taunton,
Somerset is risk assessed as safe for more staff to return. We are however prepared to consider
candidates who wish to work virtually from a base elsewhere in the South West on a permanent basis,
there would remain an expectation of occasional visits to the office or other venues (predominantly
across the South West). We are also prepared to consider candidates who wish to work their hours in a
more flexible way across the week rather than being restricted to ‘normal business hours’.
What are the additional Benefits?
• Access to the Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working including a flexi-time scheme
• Opportunities for professional development.
For an informal conversation about the role and potential working arrangements, please call Fay
Edwards on 07786 397169. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 2 February 2021.
Further details and application forms are available on our website
Alternatively email jobs@swcouncils.gov.uk.
All applications must be made using the official application form; CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 25 January 2021
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