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Vacancy
Bulletin
Th u rs d ay 13 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.
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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
St. Joseph’s Catholic Junior School
Gardenia Avenue, Luton, LU3 2NS
Head teacher: Mrs. J. A. Lee
Diocese of Northampton
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington LU1 4BB
Teacher of Art, Design and
Technology (Product Design)
MPS / UPS
Vacancy ID: 102108
We are seeking to appoint a Product Design specialist teacher to join our very
successful Art, Design & Technology Department. It is desirable that you should be
able to teach at all levels to include KS3, 4 & 5, although this is not essential in the
first instance.
Please download an application pack from www.mansheadschool.co.uk or
email: [email protected] or tel: 01582 679409
Closing date: 17 November 2014
Interview date: within 10 days of closing date
Putteridge Primary School
Putteridge Road, Luton LU2 8HJ
Class Teacher - Year 2 & Year 5 Post
MPS / UPS
Vacancy ID: 102135
• A
re you passionate about children’s learning and feel you can make a
positive impact to their life chances?
• Are you a lifelong learner and equally passionate about your own
professional development?
• Are you about to embark on the first steps of your career or looking for a
new challenge?
If you have answered yes to all of the above then Putteridge Primary School could be
the place for you!
We are a vibrant, 3 form entry primary school on the edge of Luton, bordering
Hertfordshire.
We have invested heavily to ensure that this is a quality learning environment for the
children and a wonderful workplace for the whole workforce. Our culture embraces
excellence at all levels.
To help achieve this, we have stripped away any unnecessary paperwork so that
you, as a teacher, can focus upon your core role – quality learning outcomes for the
children in your care.
Our expectations of you will be high but you will have the tools to meet these expectations.
We are blessed with having children who want to learn, enjoy their time in school and
are a delight.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please contact
Sue Magee on tel: 01582 728262 to make an appointment or
email: [email protected]
Our Website: www.putteridgeprimaryschool.org.uk
To apply for this role, visit www.luton.gov.uk/jobs
Closing date: 8 December 2014 at 12noon
Interview date: TBC
Class Teacher
MPS / UPS
Vacancy ID: 102111
Class Teacher Required for January 2015
Pupils have outstanding attitudes to learning. Their behaviour is exemplary and pupils
are extremely proud of their school. Mutual respect pervades all aspects of school life.
OfSTED June 2013
A Statutory Notice regarding the proposed merger of St. Joseph’s Infant and Junior
Schools is available on the school website. The Council’s Executive Committee
will make the final decision on 20 October 2014, as to whether the Schools will
amalgamate from 01 January 2015.
The Governors of this friendly and successful school invite applications for a Class teacher.
We are looking for someone who:
• will be dedicated to supporting the aims and ethos of our successful Catholic school
• is an enthusiastic and good to outstanding classroom practitioner with a clear
vision and commitment to achieving high standards and attainment for all pupils
• is committed to developing the full potential of all groups of pupils school wide
• enjoys working as part of a team and is able to communicate effectively with
pupils, staff, parents, governors, the parish and wider community.
We can offer:
• a strong Catholic school community with a friendly staff
• a highly supportive leadership team, committed to raising standards in a
welcoming environment
• a school with a clear vision for its future as a Primary School
• positive, happy children who enjoy learning
• excellent home, school and parish links
• a well resourced school and stimulating learning environment
• a commitment to your professional development.
A visit to the school is encouraged to fully appreciate what the school
can offer to the right candidate. For an application pack please contact
Mrs A. Board at the school on tel: 01582 572964 or
e-mail [email protected] further information about
the school can be found on our website www.stjosephsjunior.co.uk
Successful applicants for interview will be contacted by telephone in the first
instance on Tuesday 25 November 2014
Closing date: 24 November 2014 at 12noon
Interview date: w/c 1 December 2014
Icknield Primary School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Beds LU3 2JB
Clerk to the Governing Body
£80- £120 per meeting
Vacancy ID: 102102
Average of 12 meetings per year
The Governing Body is looking to recruit an experienced Clerk to the Governing Body
to provide admin support including the following:
• preparation and agenda planning
• clerking and minute taking for Governing Body meetings and other meetings
as required
• advising (or having access to information) the Governing Body on governance
legislation and procedural matters where necessary before, during and after meetings
• maintaining correct membership records, and systems for all governor correspondence
• other support as required.
You should have an interest in education, be reliable, tactful and able to deal with
matters confidentially.
Good communication and organisational skills are essential.
Training, induction and support will be provided
There will be an average of 12 meetings per year, mostly during the evenings but
occasionally during school time.
All meetings will be paid at £80-£120 per meeting (to include all associated tasks)
To apply for this role, visit www.luton.gov.uk/jobs
Closing date: 21 November 2014 at 12noon
www.luton.gov.uk/jobs
School Support Vacancies
The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close, Luton LU3 2UE
Teaching Assistant (2)
Cleaner
£3,231 - £3,356 p.a.
10 hours per week, 50 weeks per year
Vacancy ID: 102118
We are seeking to appoint a self- motivated, reliable person to fill the vacancy of
Cleaner, with an immediate start.
The Site Agent and cleaning team as a whole are responsible for maintaining high
standards of cleanliness throughout the school.
The successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out a range of duties,
following procedures and practices, relating to the cleaning of the school building.
This post is for 10 hours per week and 50 weeks per year with 4 weeks holiday
entitlement which must be taken outside of term time. From time to time you may be
asked to vary your hours according to events in school.
Previous experience working in a school is desirable though not essential and you
must be able to relate well to children and interact with them in a friendly and
positive manner.
Midday Supervisor
£2,118 - £2,250 p.a.
7.5 hours per week, term time only
Vacancy ID: 102119
The Headteacher and the Governors of The Meads Primary School are seeking to
appoint four Midday Supervisory Assistants to join our team of dedicated staff who
supervise our pupils throughout the lunch period. These posts are available for
an immediate start.
You will be supported by experienced colleagues. Training is available and a key
strength of our support team.
You will need to:
• enjoy working with children
• be ready for a challenge
• be patient
• be committed to getting the best from children
• have good communication skills
• have the ability to work as part of a team
• be emotionally resilient in working with challenging behaviours.
We can offer:
• a strong values based school ethos
• a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere with happy children who enjoy learning
• a supportive, hard-working and committed staff team
• excellent Professional Development.
Previous applicants need not apply
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged,
please call Miss Ansell, the School Business Manager on tel: 01582 490905 or
email: [email protected] for an application form
or to arrange an appointment. You can also visit our website for further
information www.meads.luton.sch.uk
Closing date for both roles: 20 November 2014
Interview date for both roles: 27 November 2014
Putteridge High School and Community College
Putteridge Road, Luton LU2 8HJ
Headteacher: Helen Beauchamp
£12,565 - £13,910 p.a. (Pay award pending) Vacancy ID: 102107
32.5 hours per week, term-time plus 5 training days
To start as soon as possible
We require a Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and committed team here at
Putteridge High School. Teaching Assistants make a valuable contribution to students’
learning and wellbeing and work as part of a well established and valued special
needs team. The TA will work with students with a wide range of special educational
needs to ensure access to a broad and balanced curriculum Part of the work will
involve physical effort and there will be a requirement to support the health team in
managing the personal needs of students with physical disabilities.
Putteridge High School is situated in a quiet area on the outskirts of Luton, adjoining
beautiful countryside on the Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire border.
Please contact the school for more details regarding this post on tel: 01582 415791
For further details and an application form please contact Mrs A Pitchford at
the school address, tel: 01582 415791 or email: [email protected]
Closing date: 18 November 2014
Interview date: w/c 24 November 2014
www.luton.gov.uk/jobs
Council Vacancy
Admin Assistant
£15,189 – £16,215 p.a. pro rata Vacancy ID: 102165
Fixed term contract for 6 months at 15 hours per week
Working hours are Monday to Friday 9:30am – 12:30pm
Joint Commissioning
Lead Manager - Adult
£41,148 - £43,791 p.a. pro rata Fixed Term for 1 year
Car Benefit £3,203 p.a.
Vacancy ID: 102110
Luton adult social care alongside health commissioners are working towards the ambition
of integrated commissioning to best meet the needs of the people of Luton. We are
looking for a dynamic, innovative commissioner to undertake this journey with us.
You will provide a pivot role to enable the strategic direction and co-ordination of the
Joint Adults Commissioning Team to deliver commissioning-led strategy and services
for identified adults of Luton. In addition, you will be the Lead Commissioner for
commissioning projects that are high value/profile, contentious and/or require strong
commissioning expertise and partnership skills for delivery.
You will also be expected to deputise for the Assistant Director of Joint
Commissioning for LBC in relation to any matters deemed as appropriate and will play
a key role in facilitating partnership working between health and social care through
the integration agenda.
Closing date: 14 December 2014
Sheltered Housing Officer
£18,638 - £20,400 p.a. Vacancy ID: 102113
Permanent
Full time at 37 hours per week
Mon - Thur 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-3.30pm
Standby rota one week in nine 11am-7pm
Essential Car User Allowance
We are looking to recruit four Sheltered Housing Officers for our Sheltered Housing
service in Luton.
You must have some experience of working with older people and experience of
working with disabled residents is desirable.
You will need to be flexible and accommodating within your working programme,
being able to adapt to change as service requirements dictate and successfully
incorporate this into the service delivery. You will be included in a standby rota in
which you will be required to work 1 week in 9.
Luton Borough Council is committed to promoting and encouraging independence for
the elderly and people with disabilities within the borough, engaging in joint working
practices with all relevant services.
You will provide housing related support and check on tenant’s well-being on a daily
basis ensuring they receive an appropriate level of support.
You will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with
other departments and professionals, whilst being able to balance concern for the
client/customer alongside procedures defined for the relevant service.
You will visit community properties within the Luton boundary and participate on a
standby rota for out of hours emergencies where you will be expected to be mobile
and flexible.
You will assist the Telecare team in the delivery of an effective service in the area of
assistive technology.
You will ensure the safe use of the scheme reporting repairs and routine maintenance
issues to the appropriate department whilst ensuring that Health and Safety
inspections and records are completed.
You will positively contribute to team working attending staff meetings and training
as directed and identified.
You will ensure that all LBC corporate and local procedures are complied with and
adhere to Confidentiality and Data Protection at all times.
You will require a full driving licence with business insurance and access to a car
enabling you to travel to all sites across the Borough.
Luton Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be
willing to undergo vulnerable adults protection screening appropriate to the post,
including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Closing date: 23 November 2014
Under the direction of the Audit Manager, you will provide efficient administrative
and clerical support to the Audit, Fraud and Insurance team in order to facilitate the
effective delivery of the services provided by the team. You will undertake a range of
data input for the department at all times ensuring work is accurate and delivered to
specified deadlines.
You will have experience of administrative procedures and office practices,
including using a range of office equipment as well as knowledge and experience of
spreadsheets and databases to record and retrieve data.
Closing date: 23 November 2014