Vacancies

Thank you for looking at our current vacancies. Please find below further details and application packs for the following posts:

Assistant Site Manager - Merstone School - Closing date 9.00am on Friday 21st June 2024. Interviews TBC
Learning Support Assistants (Band B & Band C Posts) Fixed Term Posts 01.09.24 - 31.08.26 - Closing date 12.00 noon on Monday 24th June 2024
Midday Supervisors Required - Merstone School (Permanent, Fixed Term & Bank/ Casual Staff opportunities) & Forest Oak School (Bank/ Casual Staff opportunities only). Rolling Advert. Interviews TBC

FOREST OAK SCHOOL & MERSTONE SCHOOL
ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER (REQUIRED BY 23RD JULY 2024)

BAND B: £22,737 - £23,500 (Full Time – 37 hours per week) – Split shifts

WORKING PATTERN: Monday to Thursday 6 a.m. – 9.30 a.m. / 2.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.

Friday 6 a.m. – 9.30 a.m. / 2.30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

(Please note this post will include occasional evening and weekend work)

An excellent opportunity to join friendly, dynamic and Ofsted rated ‘outstanding’ schools, where all can thrive and staff are highly valued.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to join our site team to support and action:

Maintenance of the internal and external fabric of the school's premises as a safe working and educational environment.
general caretaking and cleaning tasks.
the security of the school(s) premises.
following procedures and completing relevant tasks.

The successful candidate will:

be hard working, flexible and enjoy working collaboratively.
have effective organisational and good written and verbal skills.
be able to work with contracted service providers.
be able to work towards and update agreed actions and action plans.
be able to work in and promote a supportive environment.
support the school in securing the best possible experience and outcomes for our pupils.
have a caring attitude towards children.

The successful candidate will be required to live within a reasonable travelling distance, as no site accommodation is available.

Application: by application form only.

Closing Date: 21st June 2024 2024 – 9 a.m.

Interviews: To be confirmed.

Further details available from school offices on 0121 717 0088 or 0121 717 1040

Email: office@forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk or office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk

Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions in this school will be subject to DBS checks. We undertake an online search of shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process

ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER APPLICATION PACK

Assistant Site Manager JD & PS

Application Form

Recruitment Monitoring Form

Learning Support Assistant Vacancies (Band B & Band C Posts)

Learning Support Assistant to include Personal and Medical Care Support

Salary: B Band - £22,737 - £23,500 (pro-rata) £15,804 - £16,334 (Actual Salary)

(This is subject to qualifications and experience)

(Fixed Term Contract 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2026) Required September 2024

Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 3.30pm, 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Governors are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant with ASD experience. The role will entail supporting pupils with education, care and medical care needs. Full training will be given to support pupils with medical care needs, but some healthcare or medical care experience would be desirable.

Merstone School is:

for pupils with Severe & Complex Learning Disabilities, aged 2-19 years
an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014, 2017 & 2023)

We are offering a school community:

where pupils enjoy learning and value their relationships with us
where staff are passionate about enabling all pupils to achieve beyond expectation
where together we make a creative, dynamic team, proud to overcome challenges and celebrate each individual’s achievements
a campus with two other schools, in a very well resourced building
where the mental health and well-being of the whole school community is valued and supported

Essential/ Desirable:

NNEB/ NVQ 2 /BTEC or other relevant childcare or healthcare qualification desirable
GCSE Maths & English Pass or Reading & Writing Skills and Numeracy Skills NVQ Level 2 essential
SEN & ASD experience desirable
Recent experience of working with children in a learning environment desirable
Ability to work positively with parents, school nurses and other professionals to improve the support for the pupil essential
Medical care experience desirable
Basic knowledge of First Aid desirable

Would you like to be part of the team? If so, download the information and application pack and return your completed application form to office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk or contact school for more information.

Closing date: Monday 24^th June 2024 at 12.00 noon

Interviews: Week commencing 1^st July 2024

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

LSA (Band B) Job Application Pack

LSA (Band B) Job description

LSA (Band B) Person Specification

Application Form

SMBC Recruitment Monitoring Form

Learning Support Assistant (Band C)

Salary: C Band - £24,702 - £27,334 (pro-rata) £18,601 - £20,582 (Actual Salary)

(This is subject to qualifications and experience)

(Fixed Term Contract 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2026) Required September 2024

Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 3.45pm, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant, SEN and ASD experience would be desirable. The role will entail supporting pupil’s education, care and medical needs. Full training will be given to support pupils with medical care needs, but some healthcare or medical care experience would be desirable.

Merstone School is:

for pupils with Severe & Complex Learning Disabilities, aged 2-19 years
an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014, 2017 & 2023)

We are offering a school community:

where pupils enjoy learning and value their relationships with us
where staff are passionate about enabling all pupils to achieve beyond expectation
where together we make a creative, dynamic team, proud to overcome challenges and celebrate each individual’s achievements
a campus with two other schools, in a very well resourced building
where the mental health and well-being of the whole school community is valued and supported

Essential/ Desirable:

NNEB/ NVQ 3 /BTEC or other relevant Level 3 childcare qualification essential
GCSE Maths & English Pass or Reading & Writing Skills and Numeracy Skills NVQ Level 2 essential
Ability to work positively with parents, school nurses and other professionals to improve the support for pupils essential
SEN experience, ASD experience and positive behaviour management expertise desirable
Recent experience of working with children in a learning environment desirable
Medical care experience desirable
Basic knowledge of First Aid desirable

Closing date: Monday 24^th June 2024 at 12.00 noon

Interviews: Week commencing 1^st July 2024

LSA (Band C) Job Application Pack

LSA (Band C) Job description

LSA (Band C) Person Specification

Application Form

SMBC Recruitment Monitoring Form

MERSTONE SCHOOL MIDDAY SUPERVISORS REQUIRED (PERMANENT/ FIXED TERM & BANK/ CASUAL STAFF OPPORTUNITIES) & FOREST OAK SCHOOL MIDDAY SUPERVISORS REQUIRED BANK/ CASUAL STAFF OPPORTUNITIES (REQUIRED ASAP)

Post 1:

Bank/ Cover Staff Only Required

Hours:5 hours 50 minutes per week: 12.50pm – 2.00pm (Forest Oak School)
Salary: Band A - £22,366 - £22,737 pro rata for term time and part time hours
(Actual Salary - £3,021 - £3,071)

Post 2:

Permanent, Fixed Term & Bank/ Cover Staff Required

Hours: 7 hours 30 minutes per week: 11.45am – 1.15pm (Forest Oak School)
Salary: Band A - £22,366 - £22,737 pro rata for term time and part time hours
(Actual Salary - £3,887 - £3,951)

Lunchtime supervisors required to help support our children to have happy lunchtimes.
Some previous experience of working with children is desirable but is not essential

Forest Oak School is:

for pupils with MLD, aged 4-18 years
an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014 & 2019)

Merstone School is:

for pupils with severe (SLD) or profound learning difficulties (PMLD), aged 2-19 years
an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014, 2017 & 2023)

Applicants will need to:

enjoy working with children
be able to relate positively to children
have a vigilant approach to pupil safety
be firm, fair and friendly
be able to carry out personal care whilst upholding dignity of individuals
have a sense of humour
be flexible
work as part of a team
be willing to undertake first aid training

Would you like to be part of the team? If so, please return your completed application form along with the contact details for at least two referees. Please return it to either Merstone School or Forest Oak School, or both schools if you wish to apply for both positions (there is the possibility of flexibility of hours to allow the right candidates to work for both schools). If you would lo find out more information, please contact the school office.

Forest Oak School	Merstone School
Tel: 0121 717 0088	Tel: 0121 717 1040
Email: office@forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk	Email: office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk