Vacancies
Deputy Headteacher
We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team as a Deputy Headteacher.
The governors of Derry Hill School are looking for someone who:
- Is an excellent class teacher
- Is approachable, resilient, and compassionate.
- Is able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Is able to manage their time well and be flexible.
- Is able to communicate with people at all levels.
- Has exceptional organisation skills.
- Is passionate about improving outcomes for all children.
- Has a commitment to the wider life of the school.
We are an inclusive school that believes in everybody prospering including our staff.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the right candidate:
- A supportive environment that values everyone’s contributions
- Enrolment in the Teachers Pension Scheme
- Tailored career progression through performance management;
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- The chance to be part of a friendly, inclusive staff
- A good work / life balance
If you want to discuss the role further then please call Tracey Davis the School Business Manager or email her: finance@derryhill.wilts.sch.uk
All about the role:
Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Contract type: Permanent, full time
Find out more and apply:
Pre-arranged visits to Derry Hill School are welcomed. Please look on our website at www.derryhillschool.co.uk for further information and an application form.
Closing date (and time): Thursday 6th June 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 12th June 2024
Commencement date: September 2024 or later for the right candidate
Teaching Assistant and MDSA
This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic person to join our very dedicated and highly motivated team at Derry Hill School. We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to support our children and teacher in one of our Key Stage Two Classes (flexibility to work across school is required). The role also includes midday supervisory duties across school between 12 noon and 1pm.
We are looking for someone who will:
- Make learning fun and exciting
- Motivate children to reach their full potential
- Be reliable, show integrity and understand confidentiality
- Be a flexible team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
- Have a good awareness of safeguarding, equality and diversity
- Be friendly and approachable
- Have relevant experience of working with children in an primary school setting and an understanding of the National Curriculum.
The hours for this position are 22.5 per week, you will be required to work from 8.30am to 1pm Monday to Friday.
This opportunity is open to those who have a genuine love for teaching and learning and the steadfast determination to provide the best education for our youngest children.
Visits to the school can be arranged after school, please call Derry Hill School office on 01249 812139 to arrange a date and time. If you have any questions then please contact Mrs Tracey Davis, School Business Manager. finance@derryhill.wilts.sch.uk
Hours of work: Part time
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date (and time): Wednesday 12th June 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 19th June 2024
Commencement date: 2nd September 2024
Learning Support Advisor & MDSA
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic learning support assistant to work with some of our SEN and pupil premium pupils across school. The position will be 22.5 hours per week (LSA) and 5 hours per week (MDSA) term time only. Please call for more detailed information.
The successful candidate needs excellent communication and liaison skills and will be closely supported by the class teachers and SENCO, along with all staff in our very dedicated and highly motivated team at Derry Hill.
Previous experience of working with children with SEN needs is essential and experience of working with children with trauma would be desirable.
The role will also include working across school as an Midday Supervisor during lunch time.
If you would like to visit the school or discuss the positions further with our SENCO or the Headteacher then please call the school office on 01249 812139
Hours of work: Part time
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date (and time): Wednesday 12th June 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 19th June 2024
Commencement date: As soon as possible.
Admin Officer - Part Time
The Governors of Derry Hill School are looking for a well-organised, confident and self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to help with the efficient running of our school office. This is a very important role within the school and requires an individual with strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills, and the ability to organise and work to deadlines.
Derry Hill C E VA Primary School is a village school set in beautiful countryside. We pride ourselves on our warm and nurturing environment where children and adults are encouraged to be the very best they can be.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, committed and hardworking, has a good sense of humour, is able to work as part of a team and will support the ethos of the school.
All about the role:
In this role you will work closely with the School Business Manager, Headteacher and Admin Officers. Knowledge and experience of working in a school would be desirable although training will be provided.
If you want to discuss the role further then please call Tracey Davis the School Business Manager or email her: finance@derryhill.wilts.sch.uk
Hours of work: 13.5 per week (10am to 4.15pm Thursday & 8.15 to 4pm Friday)
Contract type: Permanent, part time
Find out more and apply:
Pre-arranged visits to Derry Hill School are welcomed. Please look on our website at www.derryhillschool.co.uk for further information and an application form.
Closing date (and time): 9am, Tuesday 4th June 2024
Interview date: Monday 10th June 2024
Commencement date: to be agreed