School Vacancies

Chalk Ridge Primary School has always aimed for a strong partnership with its parents, to give all our children the best possible start we can. One of the most important ways you could help us with this, is to think about becoming a Parent Governor.

The school’s governors support your children in three important ways:

• to make sure that the school has a clear vision, ethos and strategic direction

• they hold me to account for the educational performance of Chalk Ridge and its pupils;

• they oversee the financial performance of the school and making sure our money is well spent.

Parent Governors are always valued members of the school team. They play a really vital role by making sure that all governors are aware of parents’ views - and those of other people in our community. They aren’t a spokesperson for the views of parents though. They just provide a ‘parental viewpoint’ i.e. they are ‘representative parents’, not ‘representatives of parents’!

We are sure that some of you would be prepared to take on this important role, and give some time and commitment to help with our continuing drive to provide the best education we possibly can for all our wonderful children. We’ll support you with training of course, in house and professional, and you’ll have a mentor to support you too. Many governors find that they learn skills through this volunteering, which help them in their workplace too.

Parent governors are a key part of our Governing Body, performing the same role as all other governors. This involves attendance at Governing Body meetings (typically held in school and during early evening), active engagement in the work of one or more of our committees, a commitment to attending training (both on-line and in person) and being able to come in to school for planned governor visits during the school day - vital if we are to fully understand, support and challenge our school.

We make every effort to minimise the amount of time required of all new governors to get fully engaged, but applicants should consider the nature of the effort and activities involved.

Anyone wishing to understand more should contact the school and ask to have a chat to the Chair of Governors.

More information is attached an you can find it on the Hampshire Governor Services website too.

https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/governors/volunteer

You do need to note that, for the protection of our children, all governor appointments are subject to an identity and DBS check.

If you feel you can help us, you can download an application form here.  If you’d prefer a printed copy, just email the school office adminoffice@chalkridgepri.hants.sch.uk

Completed applications should be returned for the attention of Miss S Jackson, Headteacher, Chalk Ridge Primary School, Sullivan Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke RG22 4ER or emailed to the school office as above. 

If there are more applications than vacancies, we will hold an election and you will be sent a voting paper when the time comes, which you will be able to return via your child or by post.

We have a vacancy for a

Learning Support Assistant working in Year 4

30 hours per week

5 days a week

8.50am to 3.10pm (30-minute lunch break)

39 weeks per year (term time only)

Fixed term appointment for 1 year

Grade B £15,811.68 Per Annum (£22,737.00 Full Time Equivalent)

Chalk Ridge Primary School would like to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our team. Our Learning Support Assistants work in close partnership with class teachers to deliver lessons that support all our children.

This position is initially offered on a fixed term appointment through to 31st July 2025 with the possibility of extending into the next academic year.

You will be working term time only, but this will include our five Inset/Training Days.

This position is open to applications at Level 1 at Grade B Pro Rata: £15,811.68.

The successful candidate will have the following attributes;

·       Enjoy working with children, building positive relationships in a calm, empathetic way.

·       A relevant qualification (and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience of working with children would be preferred).

·       Have obtained Maths and English qualifications to GCSE Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent.

·       Experience of supporting children in KS1 and/or KS2.

·       Experience of supporting children with SEN.

·       An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

·       Be committed to the highest possible levels of achievement for every pupil.

·       Be cheerful, flexible and approachable, with a good sense of humour.

·       Show initiative within the role and have good time management skills.

·       Be a hard-working team player, able to work closely with teachers and other adults within the classroom to ensure the best for all our pupils.

·       Have the patience and the resourcefulness to support and inspire our children with their learning, helping to unlock their potential.

·       Have a good understanding of child development.

·       Have excellent communication skills.

·       Be able to support children’s behaviour for learning.

·       Be enthusiastic and committed to supporting children with specific needs.

We can offer;

·       Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy school and are motivated to learn.

·       A welcoming and supportive team who work closely together.

·       Continued Professional Development designed to support the nature of the role.

·       A good school recognised by OFSTED in April 2019.

Chalk Ridge Primary School is set in a residential area in the district of Brighton Hill in Basingstoke, Hampshire. As a school we want the very best for the children in our care and aim to offer a stimulating and supportive learning environment where children's talents and gifts are nurtured and developed. Our children enjoy coming to school and attendance is above the national average. The school has excellent learning facilities set in a safe and secure site. With well-equipped indoor and outdoor spaces including spacious classrooms, a well-resourced library, a music room, a large hall, two playing fields, a woodland area and a jungle gym.

We would consider a job share for the right candidate(s).

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed.

For further information about our school or to download an application pack please visit our school website at www.chalkridgepri.hants.sch.uk

If you have any questions about the role, are interested in arranging a visit to the school or require a printed application pack to collect or to be posted out to you, please contact Laura Goodall by email at l.goodall@chalkridgepri.hants.sch.uk telephone our school office on 01256 461733.

Completed applications should be emailed for the attention of Laura Goodall to

l.goodall@chalkridgepri.hants.sch.uk   or delivered to Miss Laura Goodall, Chalk Ridge Primary School, Sullivan Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke RG22 4ER

The closing date for this position is Monday 12th January at 12 noon.

Interviews are expected to take place shortly after.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Chalk Ridge Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.