Ofsted, describes St Mary's as ‘an outstanding school where the dedicated staff team refuse to accept students' disabilities as a barrier to learning'
St Mary's, a Non Maintained Special School, is looking to appoint the following staff from September 2010: ADMINISTRATOR20 hours per week
£13,482- £15,586 pro rata
To work within a small team. Good keyboard / minute taking / telephone /reception skills and a knowledge of HR administration is desirable. Good interpersonal skills and enthusiasm essential. Click here to download the application pack.
TEAM LEADER (Childcare)
(School 7 - 16 years)
78 hours per fortnight on a shift basis, to include some weekends.
Salary £17,420 - £21,483
To work within the Care Department and be responsible for leading a small team of Child Care Staff in providing the highest standards of care to a group of pupils with special needs. The successful candidate will hold NVQ3 level qualification and have experience in a social care setting. They will also have a sound knowledge of good child care practices and be able to demonstrate good leadership skills. An ability to work well in a team and within an inter-disciplinary residential school setting is essential. CQSW, CSS, NVQ4, or equivalent, are desirable qualifications. Click here to download the application pack.
INDIVIDUAL NEEDS ASSISTANT
To cover maternity leave
35 hours per week
Salary £14,072 - £14,603
To work across the waking curriculum (shift work) with a team of Education and / or Child Care staff with students aged 16-19 years, providing support to a specific learner in developing life and social skills. Click here to download the application pack.
CHILDCARE ESCORT
14 to 16 hours per week, term time only
Rate of pay £6.21 per hour
Friday and Sunday afternoon / evenings to escort groups of learners between St Mary's and their home areas on contracted buses. At the beginning and end of each term, the days and times of shifts may vary. NVQ3 qualification is desirable. Click here to download the application pack.
MIDDAY SUPERVISORS (Childcare)
6.25 hours per week
Rate of pay £6.21 per hour
To support pupils within their peer group during the lunch and play period during term times only. (12:15 - 1:30pm Monday - Friday).
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DOMESTIC
12.5 hours per week (6:30-9:00am)
Rate of pay £6.00 per hour
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Benefits include: minimum of 8 weeks paid holiday (school holidays), pension scheme, induction, training, supervision & appraisal programmes. St Mary's is a Christian Foundation, and an equal opportunities employer, practising diversity in employment. The Trust is positive about disabled people and all applicants who meet the minimum criteria, (available from the Director of Finance and Human Resources) will be invited to interview. St Mary's is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of young people and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
Job descriptions and application packs can be downloaded from our website www.st-marys.bexhill.sch.uk, alternatively please telephone 01424 730740 or e-mail adm@st-marys.bexhill.sch.uk Closing date: Wednesday 21st July 2010 at 2:00pm.
Interviews will take place Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd July 2010. | 
