Job description

Talbot Heath School seeks a dynamic and compassionate person to work with children from Kindergarten to Year 6 with high expectations of pupil achievement. You will be joining a skilled, dedicated and supportive team of staff in an exciting school.

The pupils at Talbot Heath are superb; they are full of curiosity and creativity, making this an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual wishing to join and participate in the development of the work of a vibrant and thriving school.

The successful candidate will have a professional, highly organised approach and a strong regard for pupil well-being and safety. They will also have a positive approach to working with children and will be able to develop and maintain excellent, warm relationships with the children in their care. In addition, they will be someone who can make a contribution to the wider life of the Junior School.

The ability to work effectively as part of a team, use initiative and show flexibility will be paramount. The successful candidate will show a willingness to keep up to date with educational policy and training related to their role.

This is a 1-year fixed term time only role working Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.

What we offer:

● Talbot Heath is an independent girls’ school for ages 3-18 set in pleasant grounds in Bournemouth, with an outstanding academic record. As an employee you will enjoy the benefits of working in a peaceful woodland setting, yet only a short distance from the busy town centre with free on-site parking.

● Complimentary lunch served daily in our staff dining room with a freshly cooked daily hot meal and salad bar.

● Discounted membership to the nearby West Hants Club, providing access to superb facilities and easily accessible at lunchtime.

● Complimentary use of our on-site swimming pool during our staff Sunday session.

● Discount on school fees, for your own children, subject to the school admission process and fee remission policy.

● Supercamps Holiday clubs offer 50% discount to Talbot Heath Staff.

● Enhanced annual holiday allowance.

● Occupational sick pay scheme.

● Company stakeholder pension scheme.

Further details are available within the Job Description.

Closing Date: Monday 26th June

Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 3rd July

If you require any further information, please contact

Miss A Pittam, HR Manager, Tel: 01202 761881 or email [email protected]

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED VIA THE TES ONLINE PORTAL

Talbot Heath School is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. This evidence most be produced at the interview stage of the process.

Talbot Heath School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and has an Equal Opportunity Policy. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS check.

This position will involve regular contact with children and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Talbot Heath is a registered charity (number 283708) existing to provide high quality education for children.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2023