Job reference 242159
Date posted 23/01/2025
Application closing date 28/02/2025
Location Altofts Junior School, Ash Tree Gardens, Altofts, Normanton WF6 2NF
Salary Grade 2 – FTE salary £20,441. Actual annual salary £2,331 (Pay award pending)
Package 6.25 hours per week (11:45 -1pm), Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Contractual hours 6.25
Basis Part time
Job category/type Part time, School, Term time
Altofts Junior School is a Local Authority maintained school set in fantastic grounds between Normanton and Altofts, just a short distance from the M62. We are a three-form entry junior school. The school is committed to providing the best experience for our families, children and staff through hard work and passion so that all can thrive. Our school motto is ‘Forward Together’ and this is rooted in the school values of Respect, Inclusive, Independence, Celebration, Curious, Safe and Happy.
The Governors of Altofts Junior School are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our team. The individual we are looking for will be someone who can further enhance our school by demonstrating a passion and commitment to improve the lives of our children and contribute to the development of our school community.
Key Qualities Required:
* Excellent time management skills
* Enthusiasm and a friendly approach
* A calm, caring and sensitive nature
* Excellent professional conduct and to model respect at all times
* Commitment to ensuring the safety, well-being, and care of all our children
* Good communication skills and a good sense of humour
* Ability to create a safe, happy, and inclusive environment
* Put the needs of the children at the heart of all they do
In return we can offer you:
* The opportunity to work as part of a passionate and committed team
* High levels of professional development and support
* A welcoming, friendly and inclusive school with happy, confident and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
* An opportunity to have an impact on the nurture and development of the children at our school
Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed as we believe the best way to understand a school is to witness it first-hand. Please telephone the main school office on 01924 899449 to arrange a mutually convenient time.
The closing date for applications is Friday 28th February 2025. Completed application forms should be emailed to the Headteacher at headteacher@altofts.wakefield.sch.uk or handed in to the school office.
Wakefield Council and Altofts Junior School are wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility.
Safer recruitment practice 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.
Wakefield Council, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Wakefield, WF1 2EB
Tel. 0345 8 506 506
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