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  • School AddressSchool Address:
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  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    636
  • About The Role

  • Please find attached further details about this vacancy, including the Job Description and Person Specification. Alternatively, if you wish to discuss the post further please contact the school office on 0208 300 4878 or email [email protected] 
     
    This post is temporary to cover for maternity leave and will end when the original post holder returns.

    This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.
  • Benefits and how to apply

  • We offer:
    Local Government Pension Scheme
    25 days Annual Leave (rising to 28 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time).
    Christmas Concessionary Day (pro-rata for part-time)
    Employee Assistance Programme
    Kaarp Benefits Scheme
    Effective CPD opportunities
    Excellent ICT facilities
     
    To apply please complete the application form and submit to [email protected]. Alternatively, applications can be sent to Orchard Primary School, Oxford Road, Sidcup, Kent DA14 6LW. CVs will not be accepted. 
     
     For an informal discussion about the role please contact Becky Armstrong on 0208 300 4878 or at [email protected]
     
     References will be requested for applicants shortlisted for interview only and prior to interview. 

    Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

    Applicants invited to interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form.

    Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

    Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

    Orchard Primary School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.
  • About Us

  • Orchard Primary School is a one form entry primary school with a nursery. Situated in large grounds on the boarders of the London Borough of Bexley and Kent, we are a small school with big ambition. With our relentless drive to achieve high standards, we aim for every child to achieve their personal best and see our children flourish in a nurturing, aspirational community. We are very proud of our pupils, who are committed to learning, and we work in partnership with parents/carers and other stakeholders for our children to achieve the best outcomes in a safe and secure environment. Orchard Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. 
     
    For further information about the school, please visit https://www.orchardprimary.co.uk/

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