Contract/Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am to 4pm, term time only + 1 week (39wks), permanent
Required for: ASAP
Do you love working with children and have an interest in ensuring their wellbeing and learning?
If yes, then Horsenden Primary School may be just the place for you. The Headteacher and governors are looking for a passionate and inspired Attendance and Medical Officer to join the pastoral support team and work closely with the admin team. This role is ideal for a registered nurse wanting to work with children, a teaching assistant who has a particular interest in supporting the welfare and attendance of young children or an administrator who is looking to take the next step in their career.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
*is compassionate and has a genuine interest in developing strong relationships with adults and children
*is aware of children’s health issues and has an interest in supporting all children to attend school regularly
*holds a paediatric first aid certificate or is willing to obtain one
*has a clear commitment to improvement and has excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills to engage the wider community of the school.
The role:
*To assist the PA/Office Manager and Attendance Senior Lead in all day to day matters relating to children’s attendance and punctuality
*To provide day to day medical care to the children of Horsenden and to take a lead role in the implementation of the Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions policy
*To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
*To work constructively as a member of the team to promote the wellbeing and attendance of all pupils.
The school:
Horsenden Primary school is a larger than average primary school in the Greenford area of the London Borough of Ealing, serving a diverse community. The school’s fantastic facilities, such as the swimming pool, well-resourced libraries and multiple outdoor areas, allow us to deliver an inspiring and interactive curriculum to our pupils.
What we will offer:
*Regular training and continued professional development.
*Support and development through an effective appraisal system and regular feedback from monitoring.
*Support from an experienced Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Board.
*Ealing as a local authority provides a supportive network of colleagues who collaborate through quadrant groups and the Ealing Learning Partnership to ensure the best for all children in the Local Authority.
*Competitive inner London weighting salary.
*Generous local government pension scheme.
*Employee assistance programme.
Safeguarding:
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, please email Mrs F Carver to make an appointment at recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk.
To apply: Please download an application form, job description, person specification and guidance notes from our school website at: https://www.horsenden.ealing.sch.uk/our-school/working-with-us.
Please return your completed application form (including the supporting statement) via email to recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk.
Please note: CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date and shortlisting: Monday 8th July 2024 (12pm noon)
Interview date: Friday 12th July 2024