www.luton.gov.uk/jobs
Vacancy
Bulletin
Th u rs d ay 6 t h N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 4
We value equality because quality
services need the best people from the whole community.
www.luton.gov.uk/jobs
The bulletin now includes
Education and LBC vacancies
The Council is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy in Employment and welcomes applications from all
sections of the community including ethnic minority groups and disabled persons.
It is the aim of the Council to recruit the most suitable candidate for a post solely on the basis of their skills,
experience and knowledge in relation to the requirements of the post. As long as an individual meets the required
criteria for the post, no person seeking employment with the Council will be treated less favourably than any other
person or group because of their:
• Ethnic origin
• Marital status
• Religion
• Disability
• Gender
• Age
•
Sexual orientation
To apply online visit www.luton.gov.uk/jobs
Benefits: We offer excellent holiday entitlement,
Local Government final salary pension scheme,
discounts on a huge range of goods and services
and flexible working arrangements that includes a
flexi leave scheme, homeworking and maternity and
paternity benefits.
Some full time posts are available for job share.
Our employees are our greatest asset and we are
committed to their training and development.
How to apply: So if you would like to join a
great organisation where you can make a difference
to the town of Luton please visit our website
www.luton.gov.uk/jobs or e-mail: [email protected]
or phone (01582) 546621.
Please refer to individual school adverts for details on
how to apply for school-based roles.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for
Council roles. Candidates with a disability, who
are judged to meet the essential criteria, will be
guaranteed an interview. This does not apply for roles
based in schools.
CVs will not be accepted for any posts based
in schools.
The school is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and expects
all staff to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child
protection screening appropriate to the post,
including checks with past employers and the
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
www.luton.gov.uk/jobs
Teaching Vacancies
The Ferrars Academy
Macaulay Road, Luton LU4 0LL
Clophill St Mary’s C of E Lower School
High Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire MK45 4BE
KS2 Classroom Teacher
MPS/UPS
Part time, 0.4 FTE
Vacancy ID: 102079
We are looking to appoint inspirational and committed teachers to join our
established staff team.
Required for after February half term 2-15, or earlier if possible.
Nursery Teacher
MPS/UPS plus TLR2a
Vacancy ID: 102076
We are currently seeking to recruit a KS2 Classroom Teacher to join us
January 2015.
This post is part time, permanent, working all day Monday and Tuesday
Would you like to join the staff of a friendly, values based village school, searching
for an enthusiastic, committed teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning
and believes in the education of the whole child?
We are looking for a KS2 teacher who:
• has excellent communication skills enabling you to work well in a team to
successfully facilitate a job share role
• is a lively, highly motivated teacher who sets the highest standards
• will support the school in achieving its long term vision through values education
• will be flexible and adaptable
• will support the Christian ethos of the school.
This post will be based in our purpose built, vibrant Nursery catering for 3-4 year olds.
Can you demonstrate:
• that you are passionate and have a clear understanding of the Early years curriculum
• excellent classroom practice using both indoor and outdoor learning environments
• that you are flexible and enthusiastic
• the ability to assess accurately and have high expectations of attainment and behaviour
• the skills to motivate and inspire children, offering both challenge and enjoyment
• an ability to work as part of a team
• a positive attitude with good communication skills
• a keen interest to play a full part in the life of the school community
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Are you someone who can:
• demonstrate excellent classroom practice
• be flexible and enthusiastic
• motivate and inspire children, offering both challenge and enjoyment
• demonstrate a positive attitude and good communication skills
• display high expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour
• work well as part of a team
• show a keen interest to play a full part in the life of the school community
For both teaching roles we can offer you:
• a vibrant and friendly environment
• a supportive leadership team
• excellent career/professional development
• well behaved children
• enthusiastic teaching/early years assistants who provide high quality support.
£11,167 - £12,445 p.a.
Vacancy ID: 102080
27.5 hours per week, term time plus training days
Fixed term post until 31 August 2015
We are currently seeking to recruit a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join us in January
2015 or earlier if possible to join our committed team. This is mainly to work in our
Key Stage 2 department. The hours of work for this post are 8.45am-3.30pm.
We are looking for someone who:
• will motivate and inspire our children, delivering learning activities to individuals,
groups and on occasion to the whole class
• will be a positive role model
• is a good team player, supporting the classroom teacher with marking and
preparation for learning activities
• is enthusiastic and willing to be flexible.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, If you wish to ask for further
information or arrange to visit the school please contact Sharon Kempson
on tel: 01525 860206 (email [email protected]) or
visit our website www.stmaryslower.info To apply for this post please visit
www.luton.gov.uk/jobs where you will find our Application Form,
Job/Person Specification and general vacancy information.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date for both roles: 17 November 2014 at 12noon.
Interview date: TBC
Class Teacher
MPS/UPS
Vacancy ID: 102075
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
£20,161 - £22,842 p.a.
Vacancy ID: 102077
36 hours per week, term time plus 5 days
We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible.
Are you someone who can:
• can plan and deliver high quality lessons
• lead and manage teaching assistants in your year group
• can take responsibility for a given area in school dependant on expertise and
experience
• support the needs of individuals and groups of children
• be flexible and enthusiastic
• motivate and inspire children, offering both challenge and enjoyment
• maintain and enhance the school’s high standards
• work as part of a team
• have a positive attitude and good communication skills
• display excellent classroom practice
• demonstrate high expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour.
In return we can offer you:
• a vibrant and friendly working environment
• a supportive leadership team
• excellent career/professional development
• well behaved children.
If you would like to come and visit the staff and children, you are more than
welcome to. We encourage informal visits to the school. Please call us on
01582 573641 and speak to Sue Goodwin; Business Manager top arrange
a visit for a time that suits you. This is an exciting opportunity to become
a member of our happy and successful three form entry, multicultural infant
and nursery school.
To apply for this role, visit www.luton.gov.uk/jobs
Closing date for the above roles: 14 November 2014.
Interview date for the above roles: w/c 24 November 2014.
www.luton.gov.uk/jobs
School Support Vacancies
Council Vacancy
Cardinal Newman Catholic School and
Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7AE
Project Manager (Luton Traded
Services Infrastructure)
Cover Assistants
£35,784 - £38,442 p.a. pro rata & Vacancy ID: 102124
£3203 Car Benefit p.a. pro rata
Temporary Contract for 6 Months (approx) –
2 Day per week (approx)
£9,591 - £17,654 p.a.
Full time and part time positions,
term-time plus 5 training days
Vacancy ID: 102074
Diocese of Northampton in Partnership with Luton LA
Cardinal Newman is an 11-19 comprehensive school serving the Roman Catholic
community in Luton and Dunstable. The school has Specialist Science Status and was
described by Ofsted in December 2013 as ‘Providing a good education for its students;
their personal development as well as academic achievement’. ‘Students behave well
in lessons; around the school they are polite, friendly and helpful’.
1 Full Time, 37 hours per week, £16,129 - £17,654 p.a.
1 Part time, 22.5 hours per week (3 full days), £9,591 - £10,498 p.a.
Required as soon as possible, Cover Assistants who will take the classes of
absent teachers, escort students on trips and visits, carry out invigilation
duties and assist with administrative tasks. Training in classroom management
skills and the management of behaviour will be provided. If you have GCSE,
or equivalent, English Language and Maths and experience of working with
youngsters of high school age, please contact Mrs S Bradley, PA to Headteacher
for further details and an application form at the school address,
tel: 01582 597125 or email: [email protected]
Roman Catholic School in the Diocese of Northampton. “Together towards our Lord
through learning, love and faith”
Closing date: 17 November 2014.
Interview date: 25 November 2014.
This is a Temporary Contract for approx 6 months, working an average of 2 days per
week up to a maximum of 50 days employment.
Using your knowledge of highway infrastructure design and construction processes
& knowledge of financial reporting of highway infrastructure projects, you’ll lead,
manage and deliver projects, typically valued in the range of £50k - £500k, on behalf
of Luton Traded Services Infrastructure
You’ll have substantial experience of project and programme management,
including use of project management tools, and experience of Financial Management
Contract administration.
You will also be required to have membership of an appropriate professional body &
be able to attend meetings at sites throughout the Borough as well as being to able to
attend meetings outside normal working hours.
Closing date: 12 November 2014.
Senior Practitioner
£32,072 - £34,894 p.a. & £963
Vacancy ID: 102121
Essential Car User Allowance p.a.
Permanent - Full time, 37 hours per week
You will support the Team Manager to provide high quality of Social Work practice to
vulnerable/at risk children and families and ensure effective practice management.
You will carry a caseload of complex cases requiring a high level of professional skill,
providing assessment, care management and other social work services relevant to
the needs of the most vulnerable/at risk children and families, as well as maintaining
unallocated cases.
You must also be committed to the achievement of the highest possible standards of
professional practice by all team members, through co-working, coaching/mentoring
and the provision of advice, guidance and assistance. It is essential that you have a
relevant professional qualification, e.g. DipSW, CSS, CQSW.
Luton Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be
willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including
checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
To apply for this role, visit www.luton.gov.uk/jobs
Closing date: 5th May 2015.