Current Vacancies

We currently have four exciting opportunities at Downsview!  

Vacancy - 1

Role:                  Extended Schools Support Assistant

Working Hours:      3 hours between 3.00pm – 6.15pm

Hours per Week:     9 hours per week term time only, including Inset days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Salary:               Grade 2 (spine point 3-5) (FTE £27,729 - £28,521) pro rata

Contract Type:       Fixed term contract for academic year 2024/2025 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, innovative and friendly Support Assistant to work with our Extended Schools Team.

The Support Assistant must be knowledgeable in all aspects of school club operation and have experience in working with children aged 4-11 years.

The role will involve:

• Ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of the children
• Supervising and supporting the children in play and work activities, including the use of ICT skills in various media platforms
• Promoting healthy choices and active outdoor learning.
• Ensuring that the areas of the school used are left fit for purpose at the end of each session.

Job Requirements

• Undertaking appropriate and relevant training in first aid and safeguarding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children
• Experience of working with children aged 4 – 11 years in a play based setting
• Awareness of national standards in childcare and the Early Years Foundation Stage is important but not essential
• Show creativity in planning a variety of activities

Desirable

• Experience preferred, but not necessary as full training will be provided to the right candidates.
• Certificate in Safeguarding
• Paediatric or First Aid at Work Certificate or willingness to train
• Use of technology, covering all media platforms

Interviews: As applications are received

Please email applications through to: hr@downsview.croydon.sch.uk

Vacancy - 2

Role:            Class Teacher Key Stage 1 - Year 2 (1 day a week- Friday)

Start Date:        ASAP

Salary:            MPS Only – As the position is one day a week it would not be suitable for 1^st or 2^nd year ECT

Location:            Downsview Primary School

Responsible to:   Headteacher

 'Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.’ -Aristotle

 We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team at the heart of this   diverse and vibrant community. As we continue our journey towards excellence we are seeking an exceptional candidate to   join us. We are looking for a dynamic and proactive individual who is self-motivated and can make a difference to the   wellbeing and progress of all our children. Someone who will work effectively as part of a committed and dedicated staff,   with our enthusiastic, respectful children and parents. You should share our values, passion and determination to ensure   that Downsview children receive diverse experiences whilst on their journey to become confident, life-long learners who   are equipped for life in the 21st century. We are a friendly, approachable team and community who welcome all to our   school with love, support and care.

Are you:

• An inspirational and innovative teacher whose teaching is of high quality?
• A good communicator?
• Self-motivated and well organised?
• Committed to working in partnership with children and their parents to ensure the best possible outcomes for each individual child?
• Reflective practitioner who seeks to develop, as an individual, part of the team and our school?
• A team player who is prepared to play an active role in school life?

We can offer you:

• A friendly and dedicated staff team, who go above and beyond for our community.
• A vibrant and diverse school community.
• Values education, underpinning everything we do.
• A well-resourced school with excellent ICT facilities.
• The support of a Year group team, with time for collaborative planning.
• High quality professional development and accelerated promotion opportunities.

Closing date: 13th December 2024
Interviews:    As applications are received

Please email applications through to: hr@downsview.croydon.sch.uk

Vacancy - 3

Role:            Learning Support Assistant - Part Time - 2 days per week (Days to be discussed)

                            Term time only 8.30am-3.30pm - 45-minute unpaid break

Start Date:        ASAP

Salary:            Grade 2 (spine point 3-5) (FTE £27,729 - £28,521) pro rata

Location:            Downsview Primary School

Responsible to:   Deputy Headteacher

'Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.’ - Aristotle

Downsview has a diverse and vibrant community and, as a school, we benefit from a rich variety of cultures and traditions. Our school has a committed and dedicated staff with enthusiastic and friendly children and parents. We offer exciting and creative learning opportunities.   We are looking to employ exceptional staff who share our values and determination to ensure that Downsview children receive memorable experiences on their journey to becoming confident, life-long learners.

We are looking for a creative, motivated and excellent Learning Support Assistant who would relish the opportunity to join our innovative, inclusive team.

Applicants are required to demonstrate:

• Previous experience working with primary age children and a willingness to work across the school;
• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills, relevant experience or at least NVQ Level 2 qualifications/ equivalent;
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding roles and responsibilities within a classroom and a school;
• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive attitude, reflective and with a willingness to improve their practice;
• Able to build strong working relationships with all members of the school community.

Closing date: 13th December 2024
Interviews:    As applications are received

Please email applications through to: hr@downsview.croydon.sch.uk

Vacancy - 4

Job Title:               Assistant School Caretaker

School:                    Downsview Primary and Nursery School

Grade Range:          Grade 4 – spine point 8 – 10 (£29,763 - £30,630)

Contract:                 Permanent

Hours per week:     36 hours Full-time – All Year Round – 1hour UNPAID lunch break

Reports to:            Site Manager

Start Date:            6th January 2024

We are looking for a reliable and trustworthy individual to join our dedicated team as an Assistant Caretaker at our vibrant and inclusive primary school in Croydon. Our welcoming, dog-friendly school community thrives on positivity, and we are seeking someone who is committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and functional environment for both staff and students. If you're proactive, dependable, and passionate about upholding a secure and supportive space for all, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date: 11th December 2024

Shortlisting: 12th December 2024

Interviews: 16th December 2024

Please email applications through to: hr@downsview.croydon.sch.uk

Downsview Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References for short listed candidates will be sought prior to interview and an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS will be completed on the successful applicant.  We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

In line with recommendations in Keeping Safe In Education 2024, a basic internet search for all shortlisted candidates will take place.  No decisions about hiring will be based solely on the personal information found in online searches and a candidate will always be given the opportunity to address any issues or concerns highlighted in the search during interview.

Photographic identification and certificates of all relevant qualifications will need to be provided at interview stage.

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the expected provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) the school is responsible for holding and protecting personal data.  The school is required to share some data with the Local Authority and the DfE.  For further information on who we share data with, please see our Privacy Notices which you can find by following the link: https://www.downsview.croydon.sch.uk/gdpr-data-protection/

Downsview is GDPR compliant and is registered with the ICO.