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Lunchtime Assistant

School
Forge Wood Primary
Location
Crawley, West Sussex
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Term Time
Salary
Actual Salary: £3,848
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
29th September 2024 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1440470
Job Reference
LPFW072023
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1440470

Forge Wood Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible lunchtime assistant for a term-time permanent position.

Your Opportunity

Whether you are looking to further your career within education or wanting to take on a new challenge within a school setting, Forge Wood are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic individual  to join the lunchtime team. 

Whatever your level of experience, we would welcome your application, please use the supporting statement on the application form to show us how you match the skills we need and what you can bring to the role

What we are looking for

  • ability to work on their own initiative.
  • knowledge of kitchen health and safety
  • a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
  • a commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

About Forge Wood Primary School

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Forge Wood our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

● A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils

● Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

● 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England

● We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity

● Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

● Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme (delete as appropriate)

● Flexible working options

● Generous holiday allowance

● Work life and family friendly policies

● Employee wellbeing initiatives

● Access to a staff benefits portal

● Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details:

Hours: 7.5 per weekMonday - Friday, 11.45am - 1.15pm, term time only (39 weeks, incl. inset days)

Salary: Associate 1, FTE £21,474

Pro Rated Actual Salary: £3,848

Start Date: ASAP 

Interviews: TBC

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Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

Forge Wood Primary

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