Staff Vacancies

Sebert Wood Primary School is a vibrant, nurturing school with children who are eager to learn. They are encouraged and inspired by a friendly team of staff and supportive parents.

Current vacancies at the school can be found below. Completed application documents (found at the bottom of this page) should be returned to admin@sebertwood.co.uk or Sebert Wood Primary School, Sebert Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EG.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received. Therefore, we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post. We only contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Sebert Wood Primary is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you would prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we will facilitate this wherever we can.

CLASS TEACHER - MATERNITY COVER 

Pay scale: MPS/UPR according to experience

Anticipated Dates: Autumn 2024 - Summer term 2025

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic teacher to work in Year 2 for 5 days per week to cover maternity leave. There are two parallel Year 2 classes at the school, with high levels of teaching assistant support. Our ideal candidate will be able to start at the beginning of September.

You will:

Have genuine enthusiasm and commitment to high quality teaching
Be an inspirational teacher who can bring initiative and fresh ideas to the team
Be passionate and committed to raising standards
Have high expectations for every child
Be a team player committed to attending planning meetings and some phase meetings.

We believe that it is not just qualifications but personal qualities that will make you an ideal person to join our friendly team.

Visitors are always impressed with the wonderful ethos and positive attitude of all children and staff at our school.

Closing date: 2 August 2024, midday

Interviews: w/c 5 August 2024

MIDDAY SUPERVISOR

Midday Supervisor - Casual Monday-Friday 11.40am – 1.30pm term time only.

Lunchtime is an important time of day for children and we aim to provide a high level of care and attention. We are therefore seeking applicants who can relate to and talk to children well. You should show patience, understanding, a strong sense of fairness and the ability to be firm on occasions! You will need an understanding of basic health and safety issues and the ability to work as part of a team. Previous experience of working or volunteering in a school or pre-school would be helpful but not essential.

If you would like to join our friendly teams, we would be pleased to hear from you, whether you can work every day or just a few per week.

EXTENDED SCHOOLS ASSISTANT

Extended Schools Assistant - Casual Monday-Friday 7.45am-9.00am and/or 3.30pm-6.00pm (term time only).

We are looking for a friendly, hardworking and reliable Extended Schools Assistant to: serve snacks, supervise the children eating, engage children in games, arts, crafts and sports and ensure all pupils have a positive, rewarding before and after school experience.

We aim for a high standard of care for the children and are seeking applicants who can relate to and talk to children well. You should show patience, understanding, have a strong sense of fairness and have the ability to be firm on occasions! You will need an understanding of basic health and safety issues and the ability to work as a team member. Previous experience of working or volunteering in a school or pre-school would be helpful but not essential.

VOLUNTEERS:

Job Purpose: To support the classroom teacher to facilitate the active participation of children in the academic and social activities of the school.

Key tasks, responsibilities and attributes tasks may be adapted depending on the skills and interests of the volunteer.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Staff
Support Staff Application Form

Support Staff Application Form Guidance

Teacher Application

Teacher Application Form Guidance

Job application Privacy Notice

Safeguarding Statement

Please see our Policies page for our Child Protection Policy

Job Descriptions