Vacancies
Safeguarding
Appledore School requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, because we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage. Appledore School is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post as is the ability to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with fluency and accuracy. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Copies of our safeguarding policies can be found here.
For further information on any of the roles below please call 01237 474365 or email admin@appledoreprimary.co.uk
Early Years Teaching Assistants – casual/bank staff
Are you level Level 2 Early Years qualified and want flexibility of working? Our nursery operates between 9am and 3.30pm and we are seeking staff who can help us for sessions/days when we need cover as and when we have the need. If you are interested, please contact admin@appledoreprimary.co.uk or call 01237 474365 for an informal conversation or please complete and application form (see here) and send it to us at the same email address.
Meal Time Assistants – 5 hours per week, term time only (one permanent role supporting KS1 from now and one temporary supporting Early Years September 2025-February 2026)
Do you enjoy spending time with children? Are you available across the middle part of the day? Yes and yes? If so, this opportunity to join our friendly and hardworking team of support staff who work at Appledore School supporting our children over the lunchtime period and supervising children in the dining hall and on the playground could be just for you!
We have one permanent vacancy for a Mealtime Assistant now to work with our younger children in Early years and Key Stage 1, Monday to Friday, 12-1pm at Appledore School, for an immediate start. If you are interested but can not start now, we have similar role that starts in September 2025 and ends in February 2026.
To find out more information please see the job description here. To apply please send the application form to michelle.avery@appledoreprimary.co.uk
Volunteers
We are always interested in speaking to people interested in volunteering.
To apply please send the application form to michelle.avery@appledoreprimary.co.uk