Vacancies
We are an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’, all age (4-19) special school in Middlesbrough and we work with children and young people with a range of learning difficulties, including Severe Learning Difficulties, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, and Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities.
Our school is a vibrant and dynamic place to work. We are a forward thinking, outward facing school, and we constantly strive to challenge, motivate and inspire our special learners to be the best that they can be.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Specialist Teaching Assistant – Level 3 x 5 posts
Scale point: Grade G points 12 to 15
Salary: £18,365 - £19,490 (actual salary)
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only plus one week
Contractual status: Permanent
If you are a suitably qualified, highly motivated, creative with high aspirations for all learners, we would like to hear from you.
The successful applicant must have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- A good understanding of special educational needs
- Understanding of child development and learning processes
- The ability to work with learners from four to nineteen and with a range of abilities
Please contact school and ask to speak to Janis French or Emma Fox if you would like to have more information about our school or the post.
Please complete the application form and return to Mrs S Robinson at
recruitment@priorywoodsschool.com
Closing date: Noon Monday 4th July 2022
Shortlisting: 8th July 2022
Interviews: 12th July 2022
Specialist Teaching Assistant – Level 3 (Temporary for 1 year)
Scale point: Grade G points 12 to 15
Salary: £18,365 - £19,490 (actual salary)
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only plus one week
Contractual status: Temporary for one year in the first instance (September 2022 to August 2023)
If you are a suitably qualified, highly motivated, creative with high aspirations for all learners, we would like to hear from you.
The successful applicant must have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- A good understanding of special educational needs
- Understanding of child development and learning processes
- The ability to work with learners from four to nineteen and with a range of abilities
Please contact school and ask to speak to Janis French or Emma Fox if you would like to have more information about our school or the post.
Please complete the application form and return to Mrs S Robinson at
recruitment@priorywoodsschool.com
Closing date: Noon Monday 4th July 2022
Shortlisting: 8th July 2022
Interviews: 12th July 2022
Café Supervisor
Head teacher: Mrs J French
Grade/point: NJC Grade G points 12-15
Salary: £14,013 (actual salary - 30 hours TTO + 1 week)
Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only plus one week
Contractual status: Permanent
Our school runs ‘Café 16’, a commercial café which supports the learning of our Post 16 and Key Stage 4 pupils.
Due to the retirement of the current post holder, a Café Supervisor is required from 1st October 2022. The Café Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the café. This will include assisting in providing real work experience opportunities for our pupils in facilitating a learning environment and supervising pupils in preparing food, working in the Café and in cleaning the setting and facility.
If you are a suitably qualified, highly motivated, creative with high aspirations for all learners, we would like to hear from you.
The successful applicant must have:
- Experience of working with pupils with special needs
- Experience of supervising staff in a food setting
- Previous customer care experience
- A good understanding of special educational needs
- The ability to work with learners from four to nineteen and with a range of abilities
Please contact school and ask to speak to Janis French or Emma Fox if you would like to visit the school.
Please complete the application form and return to Mrs S Robinson at
recruitment@priorywoodsschool.com
Closing date: 9am Friday 8th July 2022
Shortlisting: Friday 8th July 2022
Interviews: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Assistant Caretaker – Part Time
Head teacher: Mrs J French
Grade/point: NJC Grade D point 7
Salary: £11,050 (actual salary)
Hours: 20 hours per week, whole time
Contractual status: Permanent – to start 1st September 2022
We are looking for a school caretaker who will take pride in how our amazing school looks and functions and will have a good range of experience including general DIY, cleaning and maintenance and will be able to communicate effectively with a range of people including pupils, parents, staff, visitors and contractors.
The role includes but is not limited to:
- locking/unlocking the buildings and site, ensuring the site is accessible and safe on a daily basis,
- carrying out daily/weekly/monthly safety checks and actioning as appropriate,
- carrying out basic maintenance,
- controlling access and egress of school transport,
- support with hydro pool maintenance,
- liaising with contractors,
- supporting the Site Supervisor to ensure the site is functioning correctly.
The successful applicant will
- ideally have worked within a school environment previously or have a strong maintenance background.
- Ideally have experience in a trade or worked in a role involving building maintenance
- be professional at all times, as well as friendly and enthusiastic.
Please contact school and ask to speak to Susan Robinson if you would like to visit the school.
Please complete the application form and return to Mrs S Robinson at
recruitment@priorywoodsschool.com
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing date: 9am Monday 11th July 2022
Shortlisting: Monday 11th July 2022
Interviews: Friday 15th July 2022
Creative Arts Technician
Head teacher: Mrs J French
Grade/point: NJC Grade A point 4
Salary: £15,674 (actual salary)
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only plus one week
Contractual status: Permanent
We are looking for an enthusiastic Creative Arts Technician to ensure high quality support to teaching staff in art, music, dance and drama through the management and development of the resources within the school. The successful candidate will provide effective support of practical lessons using a variety of equipment and working across all areas.
If you are a suitably qualified, highly motivated, creative with high aspirations for all learners, we would like to hear from you.
The successful applicant must have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- A good understanding of special educational needs
- Understanding of child development and learning processes
- The ability to work with learners from four to nineteen and with a range of abilities
- Experience of creative and performing arts, in some capacity.
Please contact school and ask to speak to Lisa Connor if you would like to visit the school.
Please complete the application form and return to Mrs S Robinson at
recruitment@priorywoodsschool.com
Closing date: 9am Friday 15th July 2022
Shortlisting: Friday 15th July 2022
Interviews: Wednesday 20th July 2022
Creative Arts Specialist Teaching Assistant – Level 3
Head teacher: Mrs J French
Scale point: Grade G points 12 to 15
Salary: £18,365 - £19,490 (actual salary)
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only plus one week
Contractual status: Permanent
Due to an increase in pupil numbers, we currently have a vacancy for a 35 hour Creative Arts teaching assistant.
If you are a suitably qualified, highly motivated, creative with high aspirations for all learners, we would like to hear from you.
The successful applicant must have:
- Some experience around Creative/Performing arts
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- A good understanding of special educational needs
- Understanding of child development and learning processes
- The ability to work with learners from four to nineteen and with a range of abilities
Please contact school and ask to speak to Lisa Connor, Creative Director, if you would like to have more information about our school or the post.
Please complete the application form and return to Mrs S Robinson at
recruitment@priorywoodsschool.com
