We are absolutely delighted that you are interested in a role at our school. We are a dynamic group of experienced and passionate educators with an innovative approach to school leadership and management. With a range of experiences locally, nationally and internationally, each of us brings a unique and important perspective to the school. We value professional relationships and work hard to create a school environment that is focused on engaging learning and excellent teaching, underscored by a warm and welcoming nature with pupils, teachers, support staff, parents and the community at large. Please find below information about our current vacancies.
Required for September 2024
Due to the promotion of our Senior Teacher to Deputy Headteacher, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, energetic and enthusiastic Senior Teaching and Learning Leader to join our highly successful and forward thinking school team.
St Luke’s Primary School is a popular, village school, set in Sway, in the heart of the New Forest, 8 miles from the town of Christchurch, with excellent facilities, delightful children and staff who aspire to achieve the very best. As a Champion Little Wandle School and Maths No Problem School, we are looking for an innovative and creative practitioner with high expectations to further develop excellent practice. Initially you will teach in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 and be responsible for a core curriculum area across the school.
Are you looking for the next step in your career? An opportunity to develop your leadership skills? A role where you can contribute significantly to high quality teaching and learning? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Applications will be accepted by email to adminoffice@st-lukes.hants.sch.uk or direct to the school via post. Visits are warmly welcomed and are highly recommended. Please contact Sue Harvey on 01590 682431 to arrange this.
Closing date: 12.00pm Friday 10th May 2024
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Required for September 2024 or earlier
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and hard-working team. Set in the heart of the New Forest, we offer extensive facilities and children who are delightful and eager to learn. This is an excellent opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant with high expectations to join our happy, successful and ‘outstanding’ school team.
The successful candidate will work across the school providing PPA cover where needed in addition to providing ELSA / pastoral support to children and families. The post will also involve working the safeguarding lead to take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to school policies. The successful candidate will need to be flexible and able to use their own initiative, in addition to having strong interpersonal and communication skills to enable them to build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
A level 4 qualification / HLTA status or other appropriate qualification is required, excellent English and Maths skills, experience as an ELSA or providing emotional literacy / pastoral support along with a first aid qualification is desirable.
Pay Grade is Grade D (FTE £25,628 - £28,326, pro rata, £13.28-£14.68 per hour). The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week working Monday to Friday from 8.30-3.30pm.
The school has a very good ethos and we pride ourselves on providing a caring and welcoming learning environment. The children are motivated and enthusiastic about learning and everyone is committed to the development of the whole child.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and the post will be offered subject to an enhanced DBS check. Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be accepted.
Find out more about our school by visiting our school website www.st-lukes.hants.sch.uk Tours of the school are available, if you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Sue Harvey at adminoffice@st-lukes.hants.sch.uk. For further details and an application form are available below.
Completed application forms should be emailed to Sue Harvey at adminoffice@st-lukes.hants.sch.uk or posted to St Luke's School, Westbeams Road, Sway, Hampshire. SO41 6AE no later than 12:00 (noon) on Monday 22nd April.