All Posts Are Subject To Enhanced Disclosure Procedures
Children and Young People's Services
Teaching Vacancies
Week ending 3rd July 2009
Please note the Teaching Vacancy Bulletin will be updated on the Internet on a Friday afternoon.
All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.
Wigan Council and the School Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Nursery and Primary Posts
Beech Hill Community Primary School, Netherby Road, Beech Hill, Wigan WN6 7PT
Tel: 01942 243582 Fax: 01942 824623
E-mail: enquiries @admin.beechill.wigan.sch.uk
Headteacher Mrs J E Seddon
Key Stage 2 Teacher - temporary for 12 months
MPS
The IEB, staff and children of Beech Hill CP School wish to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to teach a lower Key stage 2 class.
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent classroom practice with high expectations of attainment and behaviour
- Be able to work with an established team
- Be able to plan for a range of abilities through an excellent knowledge of the primary curriculum
- Have a commitment to the continued development of the whole school inclusive ethos
In return we can offer:
- A caring, welcoming school which values everyone
- A dedicated and supportive team
- A commitment to continuing Professional Development
- An opportunity to work with some wonderful children
Applications are invited from suitably qualified teachers, who are requested to state their curricular strengths/interests in their letter of application.
Interested applicants are welcome to visit the school by prior appointment.
Further information and application packs are available from and returnable to the Headteacher at the school.
Closing date: Monday 13th July 2009 - Noon
Shortlisting date: Monday 13th July 2009
Interview date: Thursday 16th July 2009
Secondary Posts
Shevington High School
A DCFS Designated Technology College
Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8AB
Tel: 01257 400990
Email:
lholden@shevingtonhigh.org.uk Headteacher Mrs H Mackenzie
Required for September 2009
Teacher of Geography - temporary for the Autumn term initially MPS
A successful & popular 11-16 year old school
For application form and further information Mrs H Mackenzie, Headteacher at the school.
Closing date: Monday 6th July 2009 - Noon
Interview date : Friday 10th July 2009
Special Schools
None
Other posts
Children and Young Peoples Services
Require:
KS3/4 Pupil Support Centre Assistant Manager
Post Number: CS-ENBS-178
Salary: MPS + TLR 2b + 1 Special Educational Needs Allowance (SEN)(pro rata)
Hours: 0.4 FTE
Base: The Beechwood Centre, Whelley, Wigan
Contract: Temporary
Wigan Pupil Referral Service is seeking to recruit a well-qualified and experienced teacher for their Key Stage 3/4 Pupil Support Centre at Whelley, in Wigan. The new, purpose-built Centre can accommodate up to 8 KS3 pupils and 8 Key Stage 4 pupils at any one time
The person appointed to this post would need to hold a teaching qualification, have extensive teaching and some management experience, with a substantial amount of this experience working directly with children in mainstream and / or special education who display social / emotional / behavioural difficulties. You will join a staff team consisting of the Centre Manager, 1 Full-time Assistant Manager, 2 Part-time Assistant Managers, 2 HLTAs, 1 Youth Worker and an Admin Officer. You will have responsibility for leading and teaching English / ICT, contributing to the management of the Centre and supporting the reintegration of pupils into mainstream education.
You will be required to work in a consultative / collaborative manner with mainstream staff and a range of other professionals. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of strategies that can successfully support the progress, development and inclusion of pupils who are at risk or have been permanently excluded.
To discuss the position please contact Rob Davies, Beechwood Centre Manager on 01942 829415 or Steve Rule, Head of Pupil Referral Service on 01942 201914.
Application packs can be obtained from and returned to the Recruitment Agency, Corporate Personnel Services, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN.
Telephone: 01942 827678 (24 hour)
E-mail: jobs@wigan.gov.uk
Minicom: 01942 827186 (for hearing impaired callers only)
Please state your name, address, post code, post title and post number.
You can also download the application form and necessary guidelines at www.wigan.gov.uk (external link)
Electronic application forms should be returned to jobs@wigan.gov.uk stating the post number and job title in the subject box. If we select you for interview we will ask you to sign the application form.
Closing date: Friday 17th July 2009
Children and Young People’s Services support work life balance
Job Share/Flexible working will be considered
Children and Young People’s Services are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Assistant PRU Manager, Key Stage 2 Pupil Support Centre
Post Number: CS-ENBS-183 & CS-ENBS-184
Salary: MPS +TLR 2b + 1 Special Educational Needs Allowance (SEN)
Hours: Full Time
Base: Split: PSC West (Beech Hill) 0.5 FTE, PSC East (Leigh) 0.5 FTE
Contract: Temporary
Wigan Pupil Referral Service is seeking to recruit a well-qualified and experienced teacher to work in their Key Stage 2 Pupil Support Centre. The Centre is situated on two sites to allow for locality working and each site can accommodate up to 8 KS2 pupils at any one time.
You must hold a teaching qualification and have some experience of working directly with children in mainstream and / or special education who display social / emotional / behavioural difficulties. The successful candidate will be expected to teach on both sites and work closely with a small but highly skilled staff team.
You could be required to work in a consultative / collaborative manner with mainstream staff and a range of other professionals. You will be able to demonstrate that your practice supports an inclusive ethos, and you have some knowledge and experience of strategies that can successfully engage pupils who are at risk or have been permanently excluded.
Travelling expenses between the sites would be paid.
This provides an excellent professional development opportunity and we would be willing to consider secondments, however, you must seek permission from your Headteacher before applying for the post.
To discuss the position please contact Steve Rule, Head of Pupil Referral Service on 01942 201914.
Application packs can be obtained from and returned to the Recruitment Agency, Corporate Personnel Services, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN.
Telephone: 01942 827678 (24 hour)
E-mail: jobs@wigan.gov.uk
Minicom: 01942 827186 (for hearing impaired callers only)
Please state your name, address, post code, post title and post number.
You can also download the application form and necessary guidelines at www.wigan.gov.uk (external link)
Electronic application forms should be returned to jobs@wigan.gov.uk stating the post number and job title in the subject box. If we select you for interview we will ask you to sign the application form.
Closing date: Friday 17th July 2009
Children and Young People’s Services support work life balance
Job Share/Flexible working will be considered
Children and Young People’s Services are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Prospect… The Wigan Council Apprenticeship Scheme
(funded through the working neighbourhoods fund)
What is the aim of the scheme?
Wigan Council is launching a Corporate Apprenticeship Scheme following a national drive and government commitment to develop 130,000 new apprenticeship opportunities by 2010, of which 7,500 are local government and 4,500 in schools and children’s services.
The scheme aims to support the regeneration of Wigan Borough and help up skill our residents, providing opportunities to develop the skills of local people as well as bringing younger people into the workforce, providing a basis for succession planning.
How will it work?
The apprenticeship posts will link to existing permanent vacancies within all departments across the Authority and will be aimed at candidates of all ages (above 16 years). Unlike other schemes, they will also be paid in accordance with Grade 1(£12,160 per annum), which will progress to the appropriate grade for their specific role following successful completion of training and meeting a set of specific competencies.
Want to find out more?
To promote the launch of the scheme we are holding two open days:
• 16 July 2009 - Leigh Sports Village - Multi Purpose Hall
• 21 July 2009 - Robin Park - Powerade Hall
The events will run from 10:00am till 4:00pm on each day providing valuable information to potential candidates. So if you are an employee and you are interested, or know someone else who would be interested in apprenticeship then please come along to one of our open days.
Further Information
For further details about the scheme please visit our SharePoint Site at
http://portal-wigan/sites/sHaRe/Operations/Workforce Resourcing
or
www.wigan.gov.uk/prospect (external link)
If you are a manager and you have a vacant permanent post you would like to commit to the scheme, then please contact a member of the Workforce Resourcing Team, People Services on (01942) 827525 (internal 2525).
If you have any other queries about the apprenticeship scheme please contact the Workforce Resourcing Team, People Services on (01942) 827600 (internal 2600).
Wigan Children’s Information Service
Wigan Children’s Information Service provides parents and carers with free, accurate, up-to-date information and guidance on all OFSTED registered childcare provision in the Borough:
- Childminders,
- Nurseries,
- Pre-school Playgroups,
- Before/after School Clubs
- Holiday Care
Including which providers:
- have current vacancies
- provide nursery education
Staff can advise you how to:
- choose good quality childcare
- get help towards the costs of childcare
How to contact the Children’s Information Service:
Tel: 01942 486960
The helpline is available: Mon to Fri, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. An answer phone records calls outside these hours.
E-mail: careforkids@wlct.org
Website: Children’s Information Service (External link)
Childcare vouchers from Busy Bees
Teachers are eligible from June 2006.
Do you pay for care of your children?
Do you pay income tax and national insurance?
If you answered yes to both, you could save yourself some money.
The government will allow you to have up to £55 each week (or £243 each month) paid to you as childcare vouchers instead of money. You will not pay tax and national insurance on the value of the childcare vouchers you choose. This means that the cost of the vouchers to you will be less than their value.
For more details, ring Busy Bees on 08000 430860. Or visit the Busy Bees website. They can answer any questions you have and will send you a pack of information. This will include your order form and a pack for your child’s carer.
Please note: if you are expecting a baby and using childcare vouchers, you should stop using the vouchers between 17 and 25 weeks into your pregnancy. This is to protect your maternity benefits. Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is worked out using your pay rate. As this would not include the value of your childcare vouchers your SMP amount would be lowered.
Employee Confidential Counselling Service
Any Children and Young People's Services employee wishing to access counselling through the Department should contact Alison Hibbert (Support Officer) on 01942 486094, internal 86094. All calls will be treated in the strictest confidence.
