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 and are required to complete a self-disclosure questionnaire. 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
Full Time Permanent KS1 Cover Supervisor/Grade D – HLTA/Grade E
The position is to start 4th January 2027.
The grade for the position falls within bands Grade D/Cover Supervisor – Grade E/HLTA and will be determined by experience and qualifications. Eligibility for Grade E (ie HLTA status) requires current Level 4 HLTA qualification or higher.
Core responsibilities include:
- Working closely alongside the class teacher with the delivery of high-quality learning
- Delivering individual and small group literacy and numeracy interventions
- Being responsible for the whole class on occasions
- Being part of the team responsible for the lunchtime supervision of children!
Essential qualities, skills and experience include:
- Caring, patient and highly motivated
- A good standard of written and spoken English and mathematics (including strong passes in English and Maths GCSE’s/O’ Levels)
- Working with children in a primary school setting
- Supporting children with SEND and successful use of behaviour management techniques
- Appreciation and understanding of the importance of safeguarding
Desirable qualities, skills and experience include:
- Supporting phonics learning (LWLS would be ideal!)
- Level 2 qualification (or higher) for a Grade D position
- First Aid trained
And as for us, Appledore School is a friendly village school that prides itself on the breadth and richness of a curriculum that takes full advantage of our woodland, polytunnel, art studio, local area and the individual talents of our staff.
Interested? We hope so. Before applying, please do try to call us to find out more about the post and to arrange a visit. Please call 01237 474365 and ask for the head teacher or email jeremy.cooper@appledoreprimary.co.uk We very much look forward to hearing from you.
Please note the closing date for applications sent to jeremy.cooper@appledoreprimary.co.uk is midday Thursday 19th November and interviews will be as soon as possible thereafter. Only applications using the Devon application form will be accepted. The job descriptions and application form are also available here and here
Casual Playworker (Flexible Hours) (Grade B) for Hannah’s Breakfast and After School Club (at Appledore School)
We are looking for a caring, patient and highly motivated playworkers to join our hard working and committed team.
The breakfast club runs 7.30am – 9.00am each weekday and the after school club is 3.30pm – 6pm on Monday to Thursday, term time (ie 38 weeks a year). We are looking for individuals to join our rota to cover staff absences, busy periods, or specific days that suit your schedule.
Hannah’s is located on the Appledore School site and uses the school’s facilities for the children’s breakfast and after school provision. Appledore School is a welcoming and friendly school and employs staff that reflect this ethos.
If you are interested in finding out more about this position, including a visit to the school, please call 01237 474365 and ask to speak to Michelle or Jeremy or email admin@appledoreprimary.co.uk
Applications must be on the linked Devon County Council application form. Please see here for the application form and for more information about Hannah’s see here. Please send applications to jeremy.cooper@appledoreprimary.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a DBS disclosure and the ability to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
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
