SOMERSET COUNCILS’ VACANCY BULLETIN
ISSUE NO: 6
12 February 2016
Applications are invited from employees of the following Councils: Somerset County Council
Mendip District Council
Sedgemoor District Council
South Somerset District Council
Taunton Deane Borough Council
West Somerset Council
South West Councils
Latest time for acceptance of advertisements is 12 noon Monday
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Tel: 01823 357584, Fax: 01823 355091, e-mail adverts@somerset.gov.uk
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Only SCC employees may apply for posts marked INTERNAL in the first instance.
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"Somerset County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people"
All applicants, including current employees should complete and return the Recruitment
Monitoring Form, which is attached to the Application Form.
Thank you for your cooperation
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Applications for all vacancies are particularly welcome from people with disabilities. Further
details and application forms are also available on request in braille, large print, tape and disc.
JOB SHARING
Somerset County Council, as an equal opportunities employer, wishes to promote job-sharing arrangements in any full-time
post where the Manager and Chief Officer consider that such an arrangement would be a viable proposition. If you are
interested in making an application on a job sharing basis for any full-time post advertised in this bulletin, you should contact
the appropriate Manager in the first instance to see whether such an application would be accepted.
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those marked INTERNAL can be found on the www.jobsthisweek.co.uk or by contacting the
Recruitment Team on 01823 356862 (24 hours). Internally advertised vacancies can be viewed on
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Children's Commissioning
Children's Services
County Hall
SERVICE MANAGER, CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONING - INTERNAL
37 hours per week
Salary: £43,455 per annum
Job Ref No: 8633/SR
6 Month Secondment – Ideal secondment opportunity if applying on this basis please discuss
with your Line Manager in the first instance.
This is an exciting development opportunity to influence and support children’s services in establishing
a strong commissioning function working alongside social care, education and health partners. We are
on the journey to improve children’s services so that we offer more effective support to children and
families in Somerset, and therefore improve their outcomes. This post demands an enthusiastic,
committed manager who has proven skills around commissioning and can lead and develop a
commissioning team. For an informal discussion please contact Philippa Granthier Assistant Director,
Commissioning and Performance on 01823 359880 / 359054.
Please apply using an expression of interest form available from
http://enterprise.somerset.gov.uk/jobs
Closing date: 18 February 2016 at 5.00pm
Interviews: week commencing 22 February 2016
Business Development
Commercial and Procurement
Taunton
SERVICE MANAGER – SYSTEM & OPERATIONS, TRANSACTIONAL PROCUREMENT
37 hours per week
Salary: £38,405 per annum
Job Ref No: 8638/SR
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Commercial & Procurement Team. Our team aims to
deliver a procurement Centre of Excellence to Somerset County Council.
We are looking for a commercial and procurement professional within the Business portfolio area.
You will need excellent organisational and forward thinking skills in procurement, knowledge of
development of systems and processes with a great focus to drive compliance and better more efficient
ways of working.
We are looking for a Service Manager with a strong commitment who will support 3 Strategic Managers
within the Commercial and Procurement Team who will:
 Lead on the ‘end of contract’ transition for transactional procurement
 Support the Strategic Manager create and embed the to be structure to delivery SCC with
transactional procurement
 Drive and improve compliance throughout policy and processes
 Become an expert in SAP/ERP eProcurement functionality
 Work with key stakeholders to build a strong and trusted relationship with a fully integrated
customer engagement
 Contribute to the procurement strategy and strategic sourcing plans
 Project manage/provide project support to commercial activities, market engagement and
tender processes
 Undertake commercial, procurement and contract management activity to ensure the delivery of
high quality services
 Develop and deliver savings, option appraisal and strategic sourcing plans
 Lead and/or support the implementation and use of e-procurement technology to increase
operational efficiency
 Manage and lead the Procurement operation deliverables in the delivery of a high quality
service ensuring the best outcomes for Procurement.
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Ensure that the governance, documentation, process and systems that support Procurement
activity are developed and maintained in line with legislative and corporate requirements.
You will need to have an understanding ERP/SAP or Procurement Systems and an awareness of
commercial and procurement procedures.
You will be expected to assist the existing team in the development of a centre of excellence providing
effective and consistent support and strategies for commercial and procurement activity across the
whole Authority.
Personal attributes include excellent leadership and communication skills, flexibility and self-motivation
as well as the ability to communicate at all levels.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Marie Stretch, Strategic Manager on 07775
221297.
Further Information Specific to this post
In addition to the Job Description, outlined below are examples of the roles workload and deliverables:
1. Main interface for the SW1 End of Contract relating to Transactional Procurement which will
involve identifying a Roadmap and delivery plan and working closely with key stakeholders.
2. Identify the training and development needs of the commercial and procurement team to
develop the Training Programme against the skill gaps which will be identified by the Teams
Managers via a Skill Audit
3. Create SAP Spend Summary Reports to capture 3 years spend data for identified key
portfolios of spend and validate the content with the teams service managers. Identify gaps
leading to the creation of an action and mitigation plan to incorporate those gaps and
liaise/communicate to SAP users
4. Identify potential Procurement Savings tool and process – liaise with the Benefits Manager and
Strategic Manager – Finance to agree structure
5. Owner of Pro Contract System (e-procurement) including assignment of roles, functional
development, content, templates and training requirements
6. P Card Strategy – create and interrogate data to produce an outline P Card action plan
7. SAP Contract, Catalogue & Compliance – identify potential supplier contracts from the above
gaps and work through to a SAP catalogue approach where possible. Drive Standing Order
compliance through the SAP provision.
8. Create a document library project to incorporate key procurement templates, issue
communication and own – working with own team and Legal Department
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 24 February 2016
Interviews: Week Commencing 7 March 2016
Children and Learning
Children and Families
Countywide
PERMANENCE TEAM MANAGERS X 2
37 hours per week
Salary: £38,405 per annum
Job Ref No: 8630/JH
Somerset County Council requires 2 full time Team Managers to manage its countywide Permanence
Service. One post is to include the registered manager requirements and the other post is to include
the Adoption Support Services Advisor requirements.
With a degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent, you will have strong leadership skills,
relevant experience of adoption work and a proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes for
children and young people.
You will manage a team of Permanence Social Workers and Adoption Support Workers undertaking
assessments of prospective adopters and offering post adoption support services to permanent carers.
You will work closely with child care colleagues to make sure both adopters and children’s experience
of the service is positive and permanency is achieved for children without drift or delay.
You should be a flexible thinker able to contribute to service development and manage change. This is
an exciting time for the service as Somerset together with its AdoptSW partners embraces the
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government’s regional adoption agenda. You should be ready to lead and develop innovative ways of
working.
In addition you must be able to lead a team to embed a positive performance culture.
Appointees to the registered manager post who do not have a management qualification must enrol on
a management training course within 6 months, and obtain a relevant management qualification within
3 years of appointment.
For an informal discussion please contact Suzanne Lyus, Operations Manager – Child Placements &
Resources on 01823 357146, or Becky Hopkins, Strategic Manager – Child Placements & Resources
on 01823 357870.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 26 February 2016 at 5.00pm
Children and Learning
Children and Families
Taunton
*SENIOR SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT
37 hours per week
Salary: £17,372 - £19,742 per annum
Job Ref No: 8634/JH
The Children with Disabilities Team based in the West of Somerset require a full time Senior Social
Work Assistant to join our team. You would be working with children and young people who have
disabilities and/or complex healthcare needs and their families. The job entails working closely with
colleagues from Health, Education and other support services to ensure the needs of these children
and families are met.
Are you flexible in your approach to work and creative in finding solutions? Are you adaptable and
resilient and able to prioritise your work appropriately and do you enjoy working both independently and
as part of a team? Do you have an NVQ 3 or equivalent?
Are you passionate about working with young people with disabilities and/or complex healthcare
conditions to help them achieve their hopes and aspirations?
If so we would love to hear from you….
For an informal discussion about the role, contact Jackie Miles, Team Manager on 01278 447554.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 25 February 2016 at 5.00pm
Interviews: 8 March 2016
Commercial and Business Services
Facilities Management
County Hall, Taunton
BUSINESS MANAGER – FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
37 hours per week
Salary: £31,846 - £35,662 per annum
Job Ref No: 8639/SR
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager who is focussed on delivering a quality service and
with experience of managing a portfolio of properties.
This is a client facing, hands on role and you will require a variety of skills and experience including:•
Ability to manage staff and contractors effectively
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Proven record of project and risk management
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Strong client management skills and customer focus
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Day-to-day management of both hard and soft FM services
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Preparing and managing service charge budgets
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Experience gained in service delivery and contract management.
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Innovative ideas for delivering a cost effective Facilities Management service
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Proven experience of performance management, staff motivation and development
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A strong focus on Health & Safety and Business Continuity
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Managing both multi-site and cross-organisation contracts
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Ability to travel countywide - essential
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Ideally will hold or be working towards an BIFM qualification
We are looking for the successful postholder to start no earlier than the 1st April 2016.
If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Adrienne Parry – Strategic
Manager Business Support and Facilities Management on 01823 355184.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 24 February 2016 at 5.00pm
Interviews: Week Commencing 7 March 2016
Commissioning Economic and Community
SCC Strategic Commissioning Community and Infrastructure
Mendip Hills
MANAGER, MENDIP HILLS AONB UNIT
37 hours per week
Salary: £31,846 - £35,662 per annum
Job Ref No: 8614/SR
The Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is one of the UK’s finest landscapes. The AONB
Partnership that looks after this area has a proven track record of integrated delivery of environmental,
community and economic initiatives.
We are looking for a new AONB Manager to lead the staff unit (a team of four, plus project and contract
roles). The team is currently based at Charterhouse Centre near Blagdon, in the heart of the AONB.
You will be a highly motivated, dynamic, entrepreneurial and experienced individual. Your
communication skills will be excellent, and you will be able to demonstrate how your experience means
you are well equipped to work with your funding partners, different stakeholders with an interest in the
AONB and other partnerships in the area. There will be a diverse workload to handle as well as
managing the different relationships involved with this role. You will have proven experience of
managing staff and resources, ideally of accessing new sources of funding. You should have a good
knowledge and understanding of public sector organisations and of course you will understand the
issues affecting protected landscape management.
The Mendip Hills AONB Partnership is funded by DEFRA, Somerset County Council, Bath & North East
Somerset Council, Mendip District Council and Sedgemoor District Council and is hosted by Somerset
County Council.
For an informal discussion about this fantastic opportunity please contact Barry James by email to
bjames1@somerset.gov.uk or phone 01823 356659.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 26 February 2016 at 5.00pm
Operations
Adults with Learning Disabilities
Bridgwater
*SUPPORT WORKER
30 hours per week
Salary: £12,925 - £14,085 per annum You will be paid an additional £1.53 per hour for each hour
worked on Saturday and Sunday. You will be paid £34 for each sleeping in.
Job Ref No: 8640/AP
Starting rate of pay £8.26 per hour weekdays and £9.79 per hour weekends, rising to £9 per hour
weekdays and £10.53 per hour weekends. You could earn up to £17,987 per annum – Based on
37 hours a week, one sleep in a week and working two weekends a month.
About the role….
Would you like to work for a service that provides high quality services to people who have a learning
disability? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
As part of the Learning Disability Service in Somerset we focus on promoting independence, social
inclusion, choice and self determination
About you….
You have experience of working within a care setting and will be leading shifts.
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You enjoy working with a variety of people. You will have a real gift for communicating with others and
promoting rights and choices. You will support individuals with personal care, using the local
community and daily living tasks.
To summarise, we need someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible. Experience in care and
able to plan and manage shifts.
The ability to work flexibly on a rota basis which includes evenings and weekends, and to be able to
travel is desired but essential for some services.
If you think that you have these qualities and are interested in joining our team, we would like to hear
from you.
Please visit our recruitment Webpage www.learningdisabilitysomerset.com and view our short staff
films to get an idea of their individual journeys into our service.
For an informal discussion please contact Jon Gould or Sarah Retout DuTrevou on 01278 431717.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 29/2/16 at 5.00pm
Economic and Community Infrastructure Operations
Transporting Somerset
West Huntspill
*PASSENGER ASSISTANT
22 hours per week
Salary: £8,369 - £9,478 per annum
Job Ref No: 8632/A/AMB
Fixed term contract until 31 March 2017
Are you kind, versatile, flexible, able to get on well with people, and have previous experience of caring
for people?
If this sounds like you, would you like to be part of our Sedgemoor Transport Team, working in the
Bridgwater/West Huntspill area, accompanying people with disabilities to and from their homes, mainly
on minibuses, and assisting with their needs on the vehicles? You would have contact with parents,
carers and others who provide services, so good communication between these people are crucial.
For an informal discussion about the post please telephone Steve Osborne on 01278 456796.
*RELIEF PASSENGER ASSISTANTS
£7.29 per hour
Job Ref No: 8632/B/AMB
There are also relief opportunities available. Relief work patterns vary depending on the need and how
much you wish to work.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 23 February 2016 at 5.00pm
Support Services for Education
Admissions and Entitlement
County Hall, Taunton
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
14.8 hours per week (over 2 days)
Salary: £5,630 - £6,376 per annum
Job Ref No: 8636/MV
Permanent Contract
Support Services for Education (SSE)
Working Together – Providing Opportunities
SSE is a newly formed traded unit within Somerset County Council offering a wide variety of support
services for all education providers.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join SSE, within the Admissions and Entitlement team. The
Admissions and Entitlement Team play a vital role in administering school places and providing support
to parents and schools.
The team are looking for an administrative assistant to support this busy and hardworking team. This is
a varied role, as you will be responsible for dealing with co-ordinating all starting and transferring
school place applications, assessing school transport entitlement, researching and writing school
admission appeals and monitoring in year school place applications. You will be providing
administrative support to the Admissions Officers and Appeal Co-ordinator. You will be required to
undertake general administrative duties and provide advice and help to parents and schools.
Therefore excellent communication, IT and organisational skills are essential, along with experience in
working within a team and the ability to work in a challenging and busy frontline service.
Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing needs of the service is a necessary part of the role,
making a positive and committed attitude a necessity.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Linsey Banks on (01823) 356146.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 29 February 2016 at 5.00pm
Interviews: 17 March 2016
Somerset County Council
*SOMERSET EDUCATION PARTNERS
Salary: You will be commissioned for a number of days per year on a daily rate of £400. Flexible
number of days per year
Job Ref No: 8637/HC
In this unique and exciting programme Somerset County Council, in partnership with Headteacher
Associations (primary, secondary and special schools), is appointing to the role of Somerset Education
Partner. Every school will have a S.E.P. regardless of phase, type or status. Headteachers are
supportive of and welcome the S.E.P. programme.
If you have the skills and experience to thrive in a challenging environment, to make a difference to
improving the lives of children and young people then you are just the person Somerset is looking for
as a S.E.P.
Somerset Education Partners will play a key role in:
 Challenging and supporting headteachers, governors and schools in their school improvement efforts
 Brokering high quality support to schools to meet their needs and priorities
 Enabling the Local Authority to have up to date and accurate knowledge about every
school /
academy in Somerset
 Championing and facilitating partnership working between the LA, headteacher associations and other
strategic partners
As a Somerset Education Partner you will have a track record of successful school improvement as a
current or recent headteacher, LA officer / school improvement role within a MAT or as a consultant.
The ability to establish credibility and trust with headteachers and governors is crucial.
S.E.P.s will be assigned to a number of schools, academies or Pupil Referral Units and commissioned
for a number of days per year based on school need.
We would welcome informal discussions about this role so please contact Sue Rogers, Deputy Director
of Education (01823 359257), Neal Chislett, Head of Educational Effectiveness (01823 348266) or
Simon Faull, Director of the Somerset Challenge
(07919 540772).
Application by completion of application form and CV.
Further details and application are available from www.jobsthisweek.co.uk or telephone our
recruitment line 01823 356862 (24 hours).
Please email your application form and CV to recruitment@somerset.gov.uk
Please quote the job reference number 8637HC.
Closing date: 18 February 2016
Interviews: 24 and 25 February with an initial training day for all SEPs on February 29th.
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St Paul’s CofE VC Junior School, Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5LA
Tel: 01749 343250 Email: office@st-pauls.somerset.sch.uk
www.stpaulsjuniorsomerset.org.uk
@StPaulsJS
*SCHOOL OFFICE MANAGER
Permanent Contract – required to start early April 2016 or as soon as possible
30 hours per week – Term Time Only
Grade 11 Point 27-31, £23,698 - £27,123 per annum (pro rata)
The Governors are seeking a flexible, pro-active, highly motivated Office Manager who will be
responsible for the management and efficient running of a busy school office.
Responsibilities include pupil administration, management and leadership of admin staff and providing
effective support to both the Bursar and the Headteacher. You will also be expected to liaise directly
with parents, pupils and visitors in a front of house capacity.
Experience of working in an office is essential along with tact, confidentiality, sensitivity and discretion.
The required candidate will need to be flexible, task orientated, self-motivated and energetic and will
work well as part of the whole school team.
We are a large, expanding, vibrant Junior School based in Shepton Mallet, which has a strong
Christian ethos. We would expect you to maintain very high standards in the appearance of the front
office and to enjoy contributing to an excellent working environment for both pupils and staff.
The successful candidate will be able to cope with a busy school environment by successfully multitasking, but at the same time ensure that attention to detail is not compromised. Excellent
communication skills are essential, as the postholder will be the main member of staff responsible for
communicating with all the school’s stakeholders and, as such, spelling and grammar must be to the
highest standard. The ability to prioritise and organise oneself, as well as ensuring key processes are
documented and recorded, is also critical when faced with a number of different challenges and tasks
so that the postholder works as efficiently as possible.
Please e-mail or telephone the school for an application pack. Visits to the school are warmly
welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone to arrange an appointment.
To apply please send completed application forms with a covering letter to Chris Partridge –
Headteacher to the above address.
Closing date: Friday 26th February 2016
Interview date: Friday 4th March 2016
Exford C of E First School, Exford, Somerset TA24 7PP
*SENIOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OFFICER
Grade: Grade 13 point 17, starting salary of £9.00 per hour
Hours: 26 hours per week, term time only
Start date: 11th April
Fixed term for one year in the first instance with a view to being made permanent
The successful candidate will be:
 well organised, flexible and able to work on their own initiative, coping with the many and
various demands of a busy school office
 friendly, confident, approachable and able to make our families and professionals feel
welcomed and valued
 an excellent communicator with a good telephone manner
 confident in the use of IT
Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following and may be altered at the
request of the Headteacher:
 To manage the data and administration systems in the school (SIMs/FMS) ensuring compliance
with statutory regulations and deadlines.
 To manage the financial and administrative functions in the school.
 To assist in the management of all financial resources of the school.
 To be a high level administrative resource, advising on personnel and procurement,
coordinating and monitoring all contracts.
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Jointly with the Headteacher, to develop administrative procedures for the school and to be
responsible for maintaining and operating agreed policies and procedures in order to ensure
that all legal requirements are met.
We are a small but busy first school where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will
need, above all a sense of humour and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Previous school office
experience is an advantage but not essential.
For further details please contact the school office on 01643 831365 or email
LWeaver@educ.somerset.gov.uk
Closing date: 2nd March 2016
Interviews: Week Beginning 7th March 2016
North Newton Community Primary School (NOR 97)
Church Road, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BG
Telephone: 01278 662140 Email: office@northnewton.somerset.sch.uk
Website: www.northnewtonschool.co.uk
*SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT: 1:1
Salary Grade: 13
18 - 21 Hours per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Special Needs Assistant to be the key adult in providing
support working with a Year 5 pupil within a class environment.
The successful candidate will have:
* Previous experience of working with children.
* An enthusiastic and positive outlook to team working and developing successful outcomes for
children.
* Good behaviour management skills and maintain a high level of professionalism, resilience and be
self-motivated.
* A good level of English, Maths and Computing Skills.
* A minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent or be working towards NVQ Level 3.
The successful candidate will also be able to:
* Develop positive links with parents and encourage their involvement in the school environment.
* Encourage participation in positive activities both in and out of school.
* Work within the Behaviour Policy to develop preventative options to enable the child to succeed.
The school has a commitment to safeguarding children, and has a culture of vigilance to support this.
Further details can be obtained by contacting the school office. Visits to the school are very
much welcomed. Please enclose a covering letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4), to
Nick Arnold, Headteacher, which demonstrates your relevant knowledge, skills and experience,
accompanied by a completed Somerset County Council application form (available from
www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs or on our school website).
Closing date:
4pm Friday 26th February 2016
Shortlisting:
Week beginning 29th February
Interview date:
Friday 11th March
Starting date:
Monday 11th April 2016, or sooner if possible.
Walton CEVC Primary School, Walton, Nr. Street, BA16 0UD
Tel: 01458 443675 Fax: 01458 841908
Email: office@walton.somerset.sch.uk
*CLERK TO GOVERNORS
REQUIRED from APRIL 2016
The Governing Body, through its appointed and elected governors, plays a distinctive and essential
role in the continuing success and development of the school. The Clerk’s job is to work with the Chair,
other Governors and Headteacher, dealing with administrative matters and advising on advising on
procedural issues of governance and the board’s statutory duties for the Governing Body.
Central to this role is preparing for, taking notes at and producing minutes for meetings. Good keyboard
skills and the ability to write agendas and produce accurate concise minutes are essential. Integrity and
the ability to maintain confidentiality are also essential. New clerks receive advice, support and training
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from the Somerset Governor Services Team and all clerks are encouraged to attend termly briefings in
their locality to update themselves on the latest developments in governance.
The post will involve 10 hours work for each meeting and there will be twelve full Governing meetings
per year. These meetings are usually held on the first Thursday in every month from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
The post of Clerk to the Governing Body has been evaluated using Somerset’s Job Evaluation
Scheme at Grade 13: £17,372-£19,742 (£9.04-£10.23 per hour) full time equivalent salary.
Please apply by application form to Mrs R.Toal (Headteacher) at the school. Application forms
available from the school or www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs
Closing date: 23rd February 2016
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
*MATHS TEACHING & ADMIN ASSISTANT
Salary: Grade 15
Part time/permanent – 20 hrs per week, Term Time Only from ASAP
Hugh Sexey Middle School seeks to appoint a talented and dynamic individual to support our Teachers
and help inspire our students.
We are looking to appoint a colleague who is: Highly motivated, innovative and committed to achieving outstanding results
 Enthusiastic about mathematics and able to share this with others
 Patient in supporting pupils developing a greater understanding and confidence in mathematics
 Keen to join a highly collaborative faculty with excellent resources
This is an exciting position that arises due to the current post holder moving on to undertake teacher
training and the wish of the Maths Team to retain an additional colleague to support the development of
pupils’ maths skills. The successful candidate will be supporting pupils in the classroom under the
supervision of the teacher, or working in a withdrawal situation with small groups. They will also assist
the department with some administration and clerical tasks
Hugh Sexey is a successful middle school situated in the Cheddar Valley in Somerset drawing in pupils
from the surrounding rural areas.
We currently have 598 students on roll within our year Y5 – Y8 pupil groups.
Candidates are warmly invited to contact the school and arrange to visit. To book an appointment
contact Louise Gould (PA to the Headteacher) on 01934 712211 or email the school mailbox
school@hughsexey.org.uk
Hugh Sexey Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children
and expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will need to satisfy the requirements of a
Disclosure & Barring Service, health check and provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
Closing date: Wednesday 24 February 2016 at 12 noon
Interview date: Monday 29 February 2016
Start Date: ASAP
If you do not receive an interview invitation by 26 February 2016, please assume that you have not
been shortlisted.
Please apply via Eteach from our website www.hughsexey.com under the Vacancies section
Baltonsborough CE VC Primary School, Ham Street, Baltonsborough, BA6 8PX
Tel: 01458 850526
Email: office@baltonsborough.somerset.sch.uk
Website: www.baltonsboroughprimary.org.uk
*NURSERY ASSISTANT – Maternity Cover
NVQ Level 3 including learning and development or equivalent
Salary Grade 15 (£7.29 - £8.26 per hour)
Hours of work:
Tues 8.30 – 12.00pm
Wed 8.30 – 2.00pm
Thurs 8.30 – 2.00pm
Fri
8.30 – 12.00pm
Required from 25th April 2016 to 25th April 2017
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Do you have a passion for supporting children’s learning? Do you have energy and enthusiasm for
young children? Do you like to be creative and innovative and use the outdoor environment? If so we
may have the job for you.
The school took over the governance of the preschool in January, 2015 and we are looking for Nursery
Assistant/s to join our team. The successful candidates will support the development and learning
experiences for the children, provide a high standard of care and encourage the children’s all round
development.
Further details are available from the school office, enquiries are welcomed.
Please apply by using SCC application form. Application forms are available from
www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs or please download an application pack from the school website.
Closing date: Friday 26th February 2016
Interviews:
Wednesday 9th March 2016
Burnham-on-Sea Community Infant School, Winchester Road, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 1JD
Headteacher: Mrs Janet Sadiq
Tel: 01278 782342
Email: sch.074@educ.somerset.gov.uk
Web: www.burnhaminfants.com
*TEACHING ASSISTANT
Plus *LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR
Teaching Assistant: 11.25 hours per week over 5 days (Mon – Fri – 9:30am – 12:00) Term Time
Only - Grade 15 Pt 9 - £14,075 - £15,941 pro rata p/a (£7.29 - £8.26 per hour)
Plus
Lunchtime Supervisor: 5.83 hours per week over 5 days (Mon – Fri – 12:00 – 1:10) Term Time
Only - Grade 16 Pt 7 - £13,715 - £13,871 pro rata p/a (£7.10 – 7.18 per hour)
Temporary contract from 12th April 2016 ‘til 31st March 2017
Burnham Infant School is a large infant school catering for children aged 4-7.
Are you keen to join a dedicated, happy team? We are looking to recruit someone who:
 Demonstrates high expectations for pupils
 Has a high level of motivation, with strong team work and excellent interpersonal skills
 Has a commitment to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children
 Has an enthusiastic, flexible and friendly approach
 Has recent experience of working with primary aged pupils
 GCSEs, C grade or above, in English and Maths (or equivalent)
 Level 2 qualification in a relevant area (e.g. NVQ)
This post involves 2 roles:
1. Class Based Teaching Assistant work leading groups in numeracy sessions for year 1 pupils.
2. Lunchtime supervisor – supporting children in the dinner hall
We are committed to providing the best for all our children.
Application form, person specification and job descriptions are available on the school website.
Closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 24th February 2016
Interviews will be held on Thursday 10th March 2016
Visits to the school are welcomed.
Huntspill Community Federation
West Huntspill Primary School, New Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3QE
Telephone:
01278 783842
Email: office@westhuntspill.somerset.sch.uk
East Huntspill Primary School, New Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3PT
Telephone:
01278 782453
*DINING HALL/MIDDAY SUPERVISOR
At West Huntspill Primary School
Hours 12.15pm to 1.45pm, Monday to Friday, term time only
Grade 16 point 7: Currently £ 7.10 per hour
Required as soon as possible
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A vacancy has arisen for a Dining Hall/Midday Supervisor to work as part of a team supervising
students during lunchtimes. Duties can involve:
 Supervision both inside and outside of the building and across the whole site.
 To keep food/equipment temperatures and cleaning records on a daily basis, meeting standards
required by Local Authority.
 To maintain the kitchen to the highest standards of cleanliness
 To serve and supervise the meals provided to the children
 To set up the dining hall and to clear and supervise the cleaning of crockery, tables etc. after
meals have been eaten.
 To maintain a calm atmosphere and encourage positive behaviour. You must be able to work
as part of a team and demonstrate initiative.
 Food handling and allergy training will be provided
Application Forms are available from the school office.
Closing Date: 26th February, 2016
Interview date: Interviews will take place on Tuesday 1st March, 2016
West Coker C of E VC Primary School, High Street, West Coker, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 9AS
Tel: 01935 862568
*MIDDAY SUPERVISOR
6 hours 15 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (12 – 1.15pm)
Salary: Grade 16 £7.10 – £7.18 per hour
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable and capable person to join our midday
supervisor team. You must be able to deal with children with warmth, care and understanding, yet set
clear boundaries for behaviour and learning.
Visits to the school are strongly recommended. To arrange an appointment please contact Mr Darren
Troake on 01935 862568 or email office@westcoker.somerset.sch.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 24th February 2016
Interview date: Friday 26th February 2016
Please apply online (application form available from www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs).
Critchill School, Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LB
01373 464148
office@critchill.somerset.sch.uk
Number on roll 52
*MIDDAY SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT
Salary Somerset County Council Grade 16 From £7.11 per hour rising to £7.20 per hour in April 2016, in line with the National Living Wage
5 days per week term time only – 1 hour 20 minutes per day from 12 noon – 1.20 pm.
We are seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant to supervise the children during the lunchbreak.
The successful candidate will be required to work with pupils who have a range of complex learning
difficulties including autistic spectrum disorder, and behaviour, emotional and social difficulties.
We are looking for someone who is adaptable and enthusiastic, has good interpersonal skills and is
able to use their own initiative, knowing when and how to intervene as well as being able to work as
part of a team. Previous experience and an understanding of caring for children with additional needs
is extremely desirable.
We can offer:
• Lively and enthusiastic pupils who thrive within a supportive environment
• Our strong, inclusive links with local mainstream schools
• Committed governors and parents who care passionately about their school
• A friendly and supportive team
• On-going investment in continuous professional development opportunities
For further information and an application pack please visit the website at
http://www.critchill.somerset.sch.uk/ or contact the office on on 01373 464148.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Closing date: Friday 19th February 2016 (12 Noon)
Interview date: Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Critchill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants
must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including Gaps in
Employment checks, contacting past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Oaklands Primary School, Preston Grove, Yeovil BA20 2DU
Tel: 01935 425447 Age range: 4-11
NOR: 420
*CLEANERS REQUIRED
Fixed term contract in the first instance
We have an excellent team of cleaning staff and are looking to appoint a further one or two cleaners.
Roles and hours are negotiable and range from 5 to 15 hours which can be worked immediately after
school or later in the evening.
Pay is currently £7.05 per hour.
Full information of the posts and working weeks are available on the school website:
www.oaklandsprimaryschool.co.uk or can be collected from the school office.
For more information please contact the Office Manager on the number above or email
JillWebb@educ.somerset.gov.uk
St John & St Francis Church School, Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater TA6 5BP
A Bath & Wells MAT
Tel: 01278 456918 E –mail: donna.brewer@stjohnstfrancisbwmat.org
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Farley
*LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR
5.25 hours per week 12.15 pm to 1.20pm – Monday to Friday Term time only
£7.19 per hour
Scale: Grade 16 point 8
The school wishes to appoint an enthusiastic lunchtime supervisor. This is a great opportunity to work
with a team who enjoy making the school day as enjoyable as possible.
You will work with a specific class and ensure they have their packed lunch/hot meals at the
appropriate time. You will be expected to:• Maintain a calm atmosphere and encourage positive behaviour
• Deal with any minor first aid incidents (training will be provided)
• Report back to the class teacher at the end of lunchtime.
Applicants are welcome to contact the school and speak to Mrs Donna Brewer, School Business
Manager, for an informal chat about the position.
We are committed to Safeguarding children and all applications will be considered on this basis. The
post will be subject to a full medical and clearance through the DBS.
Closing Date Wednesday 24 February 2016
Interview Date: Monday 29 February 2016
An application form and further details are available by telephoning the school office or visiting
our website: http://www.st-john-st-francis.eschools.co.uk
Taunton Deane Borough Council/West Somerset Council
Property and Development
Property Services
Deane House, Taunton
SENIOR BUILDING SURVEYOR X 6
37 hours per week
Flexible hours/working arrangement will be considered
Salary: £27,924 - £30,978 per annum
Job Ref No: 9258/AMB
Six month fixed term contracts
We are seeking to appoint Senior Building Surveyors in Property Services within our Housing and
Communities Service area.
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These roles will contribute to the busy Property Services department, which manages repairs,
maintenance and improvement works to Council-owned dwellings and corporate built assets.
It is essential to have suitable knowledge and experience of property management issues, be numerate
and analytical, have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to lead, motivate, enthuse and
inform. You must be qualified to degree level or equivalent and preferably be a member of a
professional body.
These posts will initially be based at Deane House, Belvedere Road, Taunton.
For more information about these posts please contact Darren Scadding, Property Manager Contracts,
on 01823 356366 or Paul Smith, Property Manager Maintenance, on 01823 356593.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 19 February 2016 at 5.00pm
Mendip District Council
PART-TIME HOUSING OPTIONS ASSISTANT
22.2 hours per week
5 afternoons (Monday to Friday)
£17,386 - £18,664 pro rata per annum
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated officer to work within our dynamic Housing
Options Team, which delivers a homelessness and housing advice service to customers across the
district. We are a busy service committed to customer service excellence and provide support to staff
who deliver comprehensive housing options advice to the community.
The post holder will be responsible for providing support to officers and triaging casework, and
developing and maintaining the administrative systems, including Homefinder Somerset choice based
lettings applications. You will possess accuracy and attention to detail, which are essential when
administering our on-line case files, statutory records and databases. Your interpersonal,
communication and customer care skills will need to be excellent as the role is responsible for the first
point of contact for any enquiries made in relation to all aspects of the housing options service.
If you want to be part of our team we need you to:
 be a flexible team player to play a full part in our continuous improvement programme
 be committed to delivering a quality housing options service to our customers
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A to C (including English and Maths), or equivalent qualification, or
significant relevant experience within a local authority Housing Options Team is required. You will also
need to possess a good working knowledge of IT applications, including Microsoft Office applications.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Debbie Lambert on (01749) 341522.
Further details about the post and an application pack can be obtained from our web site
(www.mendip.gov.uk/vacancies) or by telephoning (0300) 303 8588 quoting the post number
3150.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 26 February 2016.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE WHERE IT COUNTS
We’re determined to make South Somerset a great place to live and work. If
you’re ambitious and self-motivated, make a real difference to your community and
your future by joining us.
FINANCE ASSISTANT
Grade 2 – From £15,941 to £17,372 (pro rata)
25 hours per week (hours to be agreed)
Fixed term for 18 months
South Somerset District Council has an excellent record of financial management and accountability.
The Exchequer Team, as part of the Finance Team, is responsible for the processing and raising of
invoices on the Council’s financial management system.
You will provide finance and administrative support to the Exchequer Team based at Brympton Way.
Duties will include the processing and raising of invoices as well as creating new creditors and debtors
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on the Council’s Financial System and answering enquiries from internal and external customers. You
will also assist with providing basic training and support to other users of the Financial System. You will
be a team player with a flexible approach to work. IT literacy is essential and ideally you will have some
experience within a financial environment although full training will be given to the successful
candidate.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Catherine Hood, Management Accountant on
01935 462157.
Closing Date: 25th February 2016, 10am
Interview Date: TBA
Job Reference: CH/1557
Application forms and information pack are available from the Human Resources Team, South
Somerset District Council, The Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2HT. Tel:
(01935) 462462. For all roles, we offer further development and flexible working, plus the
opportunity to develop your career the way you want. Find out more by visiting our website,
www.southsomerset.gov.uk/jobs
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