Vacancies
Current vacancies
EYFS Teaching Assistant (x2)
Lunchtime Supervisor
Please see below for more details and application forms.
EYFS Teaching Assistant
Orchard Fields Community School Governors are looking to
appoint an experienced Early Years/Year 1 (Level 3 or equivalent
qualifications) teaching assistant for May/June 2024
(Two vacancies available)
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Dates: Apply by Wednesday 1st May 2024 (Noon)
Location: Banbury
Contract type: Term Time Only
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 4 – Grade 5 with pay ranging from £23,114 - £23,500 Pro Rata depending on experience. Actual Salary for 30 hours worked over 38 weeks is £15,504 - £15,763.
Hours: 8.45am – 1.00pm (Includes 15 minutes morning break and half an hour lunch break) – 1.00pm – 3.30pm
Orchard Fields Community School is a large two-form entry school (2 – 11 Years) on the Bretch Hill estate. As a school, we strive to recognise and develop children’s personal strengths and talents. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and our teaching team is welcoming, hardworking and supportive.
We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to work in either our EYFS or Year 1 classrooms; some experience in an Early Years setting would be advantageous. We require someone who has a good understanding of the EYFS Framework and is able to deliver a stimulating, challenging and fun personalised curriculum. This is a good opportunity for a talented, Early Years Practitioner to join our highly skilled, dedicated team.
Join us and you will receive full support and CPD opportunities from the school’s Senior Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will be:
- An inspiring and motivated teaching assistant who is eager to develop their skills further
- Committed to excellence and have high expectations of all pupils, including vulnerable groups
- A highly effective practitioner in terms of planning, lesson delivery and assessment for learning
- Be able to develop positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and have excellent interpersonal skills
- Rigorous in ensuring pupils make the required progress in order to reach age related expectations
- Show a commitment to extra-curricular activities and parental engagement events
Candidates are strongly advised to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact the School Office Manager, Mrs Julie Turner. You are most welcome to have an informal chat with the head teacher Mrs Dawn Shilston. Please arrange an appointment with Mrs Turner on 01295 263324.
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024 (Noon)
Short listing: Wednesday 1st May 2024 (PM)
Interviews held on Friday 3rd May 2024
Successful candidates will be informed by telephone on the day of interviews.
Early Years Teaching Assistant Job Description
Early Years Teaching Assistant Person Specification
OCCSchools-Support Staff Application Form
Lunchtime Supervisor
Orchard Fields Community School Governors are looking to
appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to start as soon as possible
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: March 2024
Location: Banbury
Contract type: 5 hours per week, 12 noon-1pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £11.59 per hour
We require a reliable assistant to supervise our children during their lunchtime. Your role will be to ensure the well-being and safety of the children whilst eating their lunch and during indoor and outdoor playtimes. The successful applicant will ideally have experience of working within a school setting.
A paper copy of the application form and job description are available from School Office Manager (Julie Turner) or below.
Completed application forms to be emailed to office.2055@orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. References will be requested prior to interview. Successful candidate will be informed by telephone on the day of the interviews.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post and a medical questionnaire.
OCCSchools-Support Staff Application Form.doc
