In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates. 

Early Career Teacher KS1 position for September 2023

Are you a creative ECT with high expectations?

Do you want to be part of a successful Cambridge city school team?

Morley Memorial Primary School is a happy, inclusive school located in Cambridge. We are a successful school with values at the heart of what we do and a mission to make learning truly irresistible through our creative curriculum.

We are looking for a passionate and talented ECT to join our friendly team. This post would be ideal for those who are committed to developing their practice and maximising their impact on learning. We are particularly interested in practitioners who:

• are reflective and able to evaluate the impact of their teaching

• are able to use assessment information effectively to further progress

• are committed to giving and acting upon high quality feedback

• are able to work collaboratively and contribute positively to our school community

• share our belief that learning should be challenging as well as fun.

• understand the importance of building positive relationships with children, colleagues and families

• are willing to engage with and carry out action research as part of our Visible Learning professional development

We are a forward thinking school with strong teaching, leadership and support teams. We offer excellent professional development opportunities and early career support including support from experienced mentors within the school. Our early career teachers tend to stay with us so the staffing structure has been designed to ensure opportunities for early career progression and leadership development.

Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged via the school office. You will find lots of information on the website but we are also happy to arrange an informal chat if you are interested in applying.

Applications to be received by 9am on Monday 24th April 2023

Primary Teacher Job Description and Person Specification

Early Career Teacher KS2 position for September 2023

Are you a creative ECT with high expectations?

Do you want to be part of a successful Cambridge city school team?

Morley Memorial Primary School is a happy, inclusive school located in Cambridge. We are a successful school with values at the heart of what we do and a mission to make learning truly irresistible through our creative curriculum.

We are looking for a passionate and talented ECT to join our friendly team. This post would be ideal for those who are committed to developing their practice and maximising their impact on learning. We are particularly interested in practitioners who:

• are reflective and able to evaluate the impact of their teaching

• are able to use assessment information effectively to further progress

• are committed to giving and acting upon high quality feedback

• are able to work collaboratively and contribute positively to our school community

• share our belief that learning should be challenging as well as fun.

• understand the importance of building positive relationships with children, colleagues and families

• are willing to engage with and carry out action research as part of our Visible Learning professional development

We are a forward thinking school with strong teaching, leadership and support teams. We offer excellent professional development opportunities and early career support including support from experienced mentors within the school. Our early career teachers tend to stay with us so the staffing structure has been designed to ensure opportunities for early career progression and leadership development.

Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged via the school office. You will find lots of information on the website but we are also happy to arrange an informal chat if you are interested in applying.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.

Applications to be received by 9am on Monday 24th April 2023

Primary Teacher Job Description and Person Specification

Teaching Assistant – Level 2 –  Reception

Level 2 – 30 hours per week,  permanent to start as soon as possible

Salary Scale 2 5-6 (£21,575 – £21,968) Pro rata – Term-time only. (Actual salary approx £16,600 to £16,950 per annum)

We are seeking to appoint a caring teaching assistant to join our committed, professional and friendly team.  The role will initially be working within our Reception team supporting the learning, social, communication and emotional needs of pupils.  The role will involve supporting children 1:1, in small groups and will contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils. 

We would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants who:

• have experience in or a desire to work in Early Years/KS1  and/or
• have experience of successfully supporting children with  communication and interaction needs (including ASD) or a desire to do so and/or
• have experience of successfully  supporting children with learning difficulties or a desire to do so and/or
• have experience of successfully supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs or a desire to do so
• have a good rapport with children and are able to engage them in learning
• have high expectations for pupils’ work and behaviour
• are able to promote the aims and values of the school
• are able to work flexibly as part of a team with drive and passion to ensure that all children achieve
• are willing and able to share good practice and learn from others

The successful candidate will be expected to meet all aspects of the job description.

We offer opportunities for continuing your professional development.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis so early application is advised.

Job-Description-and-Person-Specification-Teaching-Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Level 2 –  Year 2

Level 2 – 30 hours per week,  permanent to start as soon as possible

Salary Scale 2 5-6 (£21,575 – £21,968) Pro rata – Term-time only. (Actual salary approx £16,600 to £16,950 per annum)

We are seeking to appoint a caring teaching assistant to join our committed, professional and friendly team.  The role will initially be working within our year 2 team supporting the learning, social, communication and emotional needs of pupils.  The role will involve supporting children 1:1, in small groups and will contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils. 

We would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants who:

• have experience in or a desire to work in Key Stage 1 and/or
• have experience of successfully supporting children with  communication and interaction needs (including ASD) or a desire to do so and/or
• have experience of successfully  supporting children with learning difficulties or a desire to do so and/or
• have experience of successfully supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs or a desire to do so
• have a good rapport with children and are able to engage them in learning
• have high expectations for pupils’ work and behaviour
• are able to promote the aims and values of the school
• are able to work flexibly as part of a team with drive and passion to ensure that all children achieve
• are willing and able to share good practice and learn from others

The successful candidate will be expected to meet all aspects of the job description.

We offer opportunities for continuing your professional development.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis so early application is advised

Job Description and Person Specification Teaching Assistant

Caretaker (20 hours per week, flexible, Mon -Fri, 52 weeks per year

Salary scale NJC points 7-9 (currently £11.59-£12.02 per hour)

Part time/Permanent

We are seeking to appoint a Caretaker to assist the Site Manager in ensuring that the premises and grounds of the school are maintained to the highest possible level of cleanliness and are attractive in appearance at all times.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in assisting the Site Manager with the efficient running of the school and to contribute to the school’s exciting future plans.

Final date when applications will be considered: 10am 13 March 2023 

Caretaker Job Description

Playworker

Want to get paid to play? Working to facilitate fun indoors and outside, all year round!

Salary: from £10.79 NJC Scale Point 3 (dependent upon qualification and experience)

Contract type: Casual or Permanent hours potentially available

Morley Memorial Primary School have Playwork vacancies for qualified and unqualified individuals to join our committed and enthusiastic ‘Spectrum’ team. Spectrum provides high quality play-based childcare. Our provision is open as follows:

• 7.30-8.45 (Monday – Friday term-time) “Breakfast Club”
• 3.00-6.00 (Monday – Friday term-time) “After-School Club”
• 8.00-6.00 (Monday – Friday during school holidays) “Holiday Club”

With afternoon vacancies from, we’re looking for new members to join our team of staff to provide a play-based childcare provision for children. Spectrum is a fun and busy club, where the children feel at home to play as they choose in a welcoming and stimulating environment. Applicants should be enthusiastic, patient, conscientious, reliable and aware of their duty of care to the children in the setting. Flexibility and teamwork skills are obviously crucial, as is a sense of enthusiasm and the desire to play. Successful applicants will be expected to adhere to all policies and procedures of the setting and undertake appropriate training to compliment any existing qualifications and experience. *there is scope for additional hours at breakfast club, during school lunchtimes (11.45-1.00) and casual hours during school holidays. Hours are open to negotiation but letters of application should indicate availability.

Shortlisting will be based upon each applicant’s capacity to demonstrate how they meet the criteria. Applications will be reviewed on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

Playworker Job Description and Person Specification