Vacancies

Learning Support Assistant

• Closing date: 23/07/2024 at 12:00
• Interview date: 30/07/2024
  
• Job Start Date: 01/09/2024
• Contract/Hours: Fixed Term Contract , Full-time
• Salary Type: Support Staff
• Salary Details: Grade C (subject to experience)
• Hours of Work:32.5 hours per week, includes 30minutes lunchtime cover per day, 08:30-15:30, 1 year fixed term contract, term time including inset days

Job/Person Summary

If you are energetic and passionate about working with children, and are resilient, patient and kind, we would love to meet you! Crofton Hammond Infant School is a two-form entry, infant school based in the Fareham area. We are a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing school and it is important to us that we find the right people to work with our children.

Developing a positive relationship is essential in supporting a child to make the best possible progress, and we are looking for someone who has an enthusiastic and nurturing approach, as well as good behaviour management skills.  You will have high expectations of learning and passionately believe that every child can achieve and reach their potential.

We are highly committed to our staff and can offer you:

• A positive, friendly and supportive team of colleagues within a happy and caring school that has the well-being of every child at its centre
• Opportunities for personal development
• Freedom to bring creativity to your role to enhance the child’s learning.

The successful candidate will;

• Have experience of working with children in the infant age group
• Have experience of working with children with SEN/EHCP
• Have good standard of written and spoken English and good understanding and application of Maths
• Have a desire to work as part of a team and have good interpersonal skills
• Be able to support children in the learning process and enable them to be independent
• Be able to work effectively with children either individually or in small groups to enable them to achieve their best
• Have enthusiasm and creativity to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being are achieved.
• Be willing to “go the extra mile” in any respect to achieve the very best outcomes for the children in our care
• Be enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative and able to use their initiative
• Be organised, efficient and professional in their approach
• Be caring, understanding and patient

Application Procedure

If you enjoy working with children and feel this job is for you, we would very much like to hear from you and welcome a visit.  Please complete and return an application form to adminoffice@croftonhammond-inf.hants.sch.uk. If you require any further information we would welcome a call or email.

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Wraparound Care Supervisor

• Closing date: 23/07/2024 at 12:00
• Interview dates: 29/07/2024, 30/07/2024
  
• Job Start Date: 04/09/2024
• Contract/Hours: Permanent , Part-time
• Salary Type: Support Staff
• Salary Details: Grade C (subject to experience)
• Hours of Work: 9 hours per week, 15:00-18:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, permanent contract, term time only (excluding INSET days)

Job/Person Summary

Crofton Hammond Infant School is a 2 form intake school, with a Junior school on the same site. We are looking for a Wraparound Care Supervisor to support our existing team in our ever popular Woodlands Wraparound care provision on the following day and times;

• Afterschool Club on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 15:00 until 18:00

This permanent position will commence from Wednesday 4th September 2024. The role is offered at a C grade, subject to experience, on a term time only basis, excludes INSET days.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, passionate and an inspirational role model with the ability to build effective working relationships with students, parents / carers and colleagues. You will need to be sensitive, patient and resilient and be able to respond to individual needs while maintaining a professional approach. We are looking for someone:

• with experience of working in a childcare setting
• who has a positive, can-do attitude
• who actively encourages play and engagement of children
• who has a positive approach to behaviour management
• who has experience of planning weekly activities
• who promotes independence amongst children
• who has good communication skills
• who is able to use their initiative and think ahead
• who understands what safeguarding means in the context of working in a school
• who has a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification, or equivalent

Main responsibilities include;

• Work with the team to facilitate the day to day running of the provision, ensuring the service meets the care, play and educational needs of the children.
• Receive and welcome each child to the club and ensure their safety and well-being.
• Administer first aid, when required (training will be provided).
• Be pro-active in supporting a lively range of play and activities.
• Provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment where the children want to be.
• Follow relevant school policies and procedures, particularly ensuring compliance with health and safety
• Support with the administration of Woodlands club paperwork including registers

We can offer the right candidate;

• A small inclusive and nurturing environment with happy and friendly children who love to play
• A supportive team to work with within a caring school environment
• Relevant training and the opportunity for progression within the education sector

More information on our school and wraparound care are available on our club page.

Application Procedure

If you enjoy working with children and feel this job is for you, we would very much like to hear from you and welcome a visit.  Please complete and return an application form to adminoffice@croftonhammond-inf.hants.sch.uk. If you require any further information we would welcome a call or email.

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Wraparound Care Assistant

• Closing date: 23/07/2024 at 12:00
• Interview dates: 29/07/2024, 30/07/2024
  
• Job Start Date: 06/09/2024
• Contract/Hours: Permanent , Part-time
• Salary Type: Support Staff
• Salary Details: Grade B (subject to experience)
• Hours of Work: 2 hours per week, 15:00-17:00 on Fridays permanent contract, term time only (excluding INSET days)

Job/Person Summary

Crofton Hammond Infant School is a 2 form intake school, with a Junior school on the same site. We are looking for a Wraparound Care Assistant to support our existing team in our ever popular Woodlands Wraparound care provision on the following day and times;

• Afterschool Club on Friday: 15:00-17:00

This permanent position will commence from Friday 6th September 2024. The role is offered at a B grade, subject to experience, on a term time only basis, excludes INSET days.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, passionate and an inspirational role model with the ability to build effective working relationships with students, parents / carers and colleagues. You will need to be sensitive, patient and resilient and be able to respond to individual needs while maintaining a professional approach.

The role involves assisting with play, setting up and facilitating a range of fun games and activities for the children. Main responsibilities include;

• Assisting the team with the day to day running of the provision, ensuring the service meets the care, play and educational needs of the children.
• Receive and welcome each child to the club and ensure their safety and well-being.
• Administer first aid, when required (training will be provided).
• Be pro-active in supporting a lively range of play and activities.
• Provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment where the children want to be.
• Follow relevant school policies and procedures, particularly ensuring compliance with health and safety

We can offer the right candidate;

• A small inclusive and nurturing environment with happy and friendly children who love to play
• A supportive team to work with within a caring school environment
• Relevant training and the opportunity for progression within the education sector

More information on our school and wraparound care are available on our club page.

Application Procedure

If you enjoy working with children and feel this job is for you, we would very much like to hear from you and welcome a visit.  Please complete and return an application form to adminoffice@croftonhammond-inf.hants.sch.uk. If you require any further information we would welcome a call or email.

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Administration Assistant

• Closing date:12/08/2024 at 12:00
• Interview dates:19/08/2024, 20/08/2024, 21/08/2024
  
• Job Start Date: September 2024
• Contract/Hours: Permanent , Part-time
• Salary Type: Support Staff
• Salary Details: Grade B (subject to experience)
• Hours of Work:15 hours per week 09:00-12:00 Monday – Friday), term time (including inset days) plus one week during school holidays

Job/Person Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our two-form entry, infant school based in the Fareham area as an Administrative Assistant. We are a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing school looking for someone to join our friendly team of staff, working in the school office. The successful candidate will act as the primary contact for parents, children, visitors and staff. We are looking to recruit a friendly, committed and well-motivated individual to join our small administration team.

We are highly committed to our staff and can offer you:

• A positive, friendly, and supportive team of colleagues within a happy and caring school that has the well-being of every child at its centre
• Opportunities for personal development and progression

We are looking for someone;

• Who can work as part of a team
• Who has a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• With excellent organisational skills
• With positive customer service skills
• Who has general administrative experience
• Who has good communication skills
• Who is able to use their initiative and think ahead
• Who is able to think strategically, plan ahead and stick to deadlines
• Who understands what safeguarding means in the context of working in a school
• Who has an administration experience in a school is desirable
• Who is computer literate with an understanding on using Microsoft Software and ability to pick up new systems quickly (following training)

Responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming visitors and dealing with general enquiries
• Duties associated with dinner monies, trips and other incomes
• Attendance and meal requirements
• Administration of basic first aid (full training is provided)
• Filing, photocopying and general word processing
• Administrative support for teaching staff
• Administrative support for our Woodlands Wraparound Care provision
• Administrative support for the School Nursing Team
• Updating the schools website (following training)
• Archiving in line with the school’s retention policy

Application Procedure

If you enjoy working with children in a busy environment and feel this job is for you, we would very much like to hear from you and welcome a visit. Please complete and return an application form to adminoffice@croftonhammond-inf.hants.sch.uk. If you require any further information we would welcome a call or email.

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Finance Officer

• Closing date:12/08/2024 at 12:00
• Interview dates:19/08/2024, 20/08/2024, 21/08/2024
  
• Job Start Date: September 2024
• Contract/Hours: Permanent , Part-time
• Salary Type: Support Staff
• Salary Details: Grade E (Subject to Experience)
• Hours of Work: 20 hours per week, exact days and times to be agreed with successful candidate – Term Time Only (includes inset days plus one week during holiday time)

Job/Person Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our two-form entry, infant school based in the Fareham area as a Finance Officer. We are a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing school looking for someone to join our friendly team of staff, managing the financial operations of the Infant School and Wraparound Care provision. The successful candidate will act as the primary contact for all matters relating to finance. Flexibility, communication and organisation skills are paramount. This role will be a permanent, part-time role with the working hours being open for discussion – exact working time/days to be negotiated with the successful candidate.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is friendly and welcoming with a warm and professional manner
• Excellent communication skills to both internal and external stakeholders
• Can work independently under pressure as well as functioning as part of a team
• Able to work with frequent interruptions
• Organised and able to prioritise activities, often to tight deadlines
• Well-presented and can manage busy situations, keeping professional and calm – as one of the main meet and greet colleagues in the school
• IT literate with sound working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Qualified in Maths and English at GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Experience in a school financial team including the use of the IBC and budgeting tools is very much desired but not essential

We are highly committed to our staff and can offer you:

• A positive, friendly, and supportive team of colleagues within a happy and caring school that has the well-being of every child at its centre
• Opportunities for personal development

This busy and varied role will have a range of duties including but not limited to:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of finance, including expenses and individual budget areas
• Prepare, manage, and monitor the school budget in partnership with the Head Teacher
• Frequent review and monitoring of individual budget lines and expenditure
• Making recommendations for financial savings to the Head Teacher
• Maximising revenue and income streams for the school, including lettings management
• Taking the lead on sourcing and applying for financial grants to enhance the operations of the school
• Ensuring that services paid for are sourced and offer value for money
• Processing payments promptly to ensure that contractors and businesses receive funds promptly
• Provide regular financial reports to the Head Teacher and Governing Body, attending Governor meetings as required
• All matters regarding Banking
• Reconciliation of purchase cards
• Administer the staff salary database and ensure integrity of data
• Record staff absences, ensuring claims for reimbursement are completed promptly
• Process appropriate HR forms to generate staff pay and changes to terms and conditions
• Hold overall responsibility of financial systems and databases, inputting and extracting data and producing statistical returns as required by HCC, School, Governors and the DfE.
• Maintain and control the school’s inventory and carry out annual stock take
• Option to take on the role of the school’s Data Protection Office (full training will be provided as required)
• Cover the school Reception desk as and when required to support the admin team as a whole

Application Procedure

If you enjoy working in a busy school environment, and feel this job is for you, we would very much like to hear from you and welcome a visit.  Application forms and further details are available by emailing the school at adminoffice@croftonhammond-inf.hants.sch.uk or via the vacancy page on our website.

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