Vacancies & Volunteering

Current vacancies at Eastover:

Administration Assistant – permanent - to start as soon as possible

36.25 hours per week (8.30am - 4.30pm excluding 45 mins lunchbreaks), term-time only plus five INSET days.

Grade 14 Pt 4 (£1706 per month before deductions)

Are you looking for a position and the opportunity to play an important role in a large successful primary school?

We are looking for a flexible, well-organised person who works with accuracy to join a busy office team. Do you have the following skills and experience?

Experience of working as part of a busy front office team.
The ability to communicate clearly both in person and over the telephone.
The ability to liaise with staff, parents, pupils and external visitors and agencies.
Good IT skills with a sound knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel, Word and Office365.
Experience of financial procedures (desirable).
The ability to record bookings, income and registers for School Activities, Afterschool and Breakfast clubs.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. It also values the diversity of the workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The successful candidate will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

You can download further information and an application form for this vacancy from the ‘Jobs at Eastover’ page on the school website: www.eastoverschool.co.uk or https://dasjobs.co.uk/ using the SCC Support Staff Application Form. Please submit your final application form via the Somerset County Council website. We will only accept applications that have completed the School Jobs Application form.

If you would like to visit the school please contact the school office on (01278)422693.

Closing date: Monday 30^th June

Interview date: Tuesday 8^th July

We will only contact short listed candidates.

Midday Supervisory Assistant - Permanent contract - required as soon as possible.

7 hours and 30 minutes per week. 11.45 am – 1.15pm. Term time only.

Salary: Grade 16 (actual salary before deductions £367per month or £4405 per annum)

We require a Midday Supervisory Assistant who is required as soon as possible.

If you are someone who is hard-working and conscientious, able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, then we would like to hear from you!

Do you have the following skills and experience?

Able to encourage pupils to take part in games and activities on the playground.
Putting up and taking down tables. Setting out and putting away benches. Sweeping/clearing the floor and cleaning tables.
Complete appropriate administration requirements.
You will be required to administer First Aid (First Aid qualified staff only).
To undertake other responsibilities appropriate to the level of post as directed by the Senior MSA, Deputy and/or Headteacher.

Specific training will be provided where necessary. You will be joining a committed, hard-working and experienced team.

You can download further information and an application form for this vacancy from the ‘Vacancies” page on the school website: www.eastoverschool.co.uk or https://dasjobs.co.uk/ using the SC Support Staff Application Form. Please submit your final application form via the Somerset County Council website. We will only accept applications that have completed the School Jobs Application form.

If you would like to visit the school please contact the school office on (01278)422693.

Closing date: Monday 16 June 2025

Interview Thursday 19 June 2025

We will only contact short listed candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

"Eastover primary school is committed to being a workplace where all job applicants and all employees are treated as individuals with dignity and respect and where positive challenge to violation of human rights, harassment, victimisation and discriminatory behaviour is part of daily working practice. The school encourages good communication between all employees in order to understand the underlying reasons for, and thereby avoid, potential conflicts."

Nicola Darby

Head Teacher

Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers at Eastover Primary School. If you have any special talents or other things you feel you would like to share with the children we would be very grateful. If not and you would like to help with the general running of our busy classrooms that is OK too. This would include supporting children in a variety of curriculum areas, listening to readers etc.

To volunteer you need a DBS certificate that we can help you with. We will also need references to proceed.

Lisa Phillips is the volunteer lead for the school so please see her or show your interest in volunteering at the office.

Volunteer letter for website

Dear parents/guardians,

We are now able to offer you the chance to volunteer in school if you would like to. At Eastover we are very grateful for the support that our volunteers give to our children. We are looking for volunteers to help in a variety of ways in school, such as hearing readers, supporting small groups, changing books etc. However, we would also welcome you in if you have any hidden talents/skills you feel you could share with the children. We are looking for volunteers to come in and work with children throughout the school day. It might be that you are interested in supporting children in a particular subject or you may like to come in to listen to readers.

Please note that we have decided that parent volunteers may not be placed into the same Year Group as their own child. Below you will find the available slots for coming in to help in school. If you are interested please return the form below stating your preferences. You will have to complete a DBS check via email in order to work alongside the children. If you were born in and lived in a different country you may be required to complete a Code of Conduct letter. We also require references. Initially your placement will be for half a term at a time. Please note that there are a limited number of places so I will let you know via a phone call if you have been successful in gaining a place and to attend the compulsory induction session. Please return the slip to the office if you would like to volunteer in school.

Many thanks,

Mrs Phillips

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Yes, I would like to volunteer at school.

My name is __________________________________

My child is in Year ______________________

Please tick your availability:

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Do you have a preference regarding what you would like to do in school or the age group that you would like to work with?

YES / NO Do you have any special skills/talents you’d like to share? If yes please give details below.

Phone Number: _____________________

Email: ________________________________________ (used to send your DBS link) I understand that I will have to undergo a DBS check via email.

Signed: ____________________________