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Caretaker Required

Posted on 15/03/201915/03/2019 by admin

Caretaker Grade 6 (SS14-16)
Part-time, 27 hours per week
Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd April 2019 at midday
Interview Date: 8th/9th April 2019

We are looking for a friendly and capable individual with practical skills to join our team. You will be responsible for identifying and undertaking tasks to ensure that our site and building are maintained and improved, in order to provide the best possible learning environment and facilities for our staff and children.

St John’s Meads CE Primary School is a one form entry school with a distinct Christian ethos. We have enthusiastic children, hard-working staff, committed governors and supportive parents and carers. There are strong links with our local Church and community.

We are looking for an individual who:

Has a clear understanding of the needs of a school
Can integrate well into a community and team
Will take pride in their role within the school
Can prioritise their own workload and respond to unexpected needs
Can manage and oversee the work of others
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Has qualifications/experience of carrying out specialist building maintenance works in one or more areas e.g. carpentry, plastering, plumbing, electricity etc.
Can support and contribute to the Christian ethos of our school

In return we can offer:

A friendly working environment
Opportunities for professional development, training and support
Supportive colleagues and well-behaved children
A semi-rural community setting close to the seafront and Downs

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school office on 01323 730255 to make an appointment. We look forward to showing you around our lovely school.

Please return your completed application pack to: office@meads.e-sussex.sch.uk

Download: Job Description & Person Specification | Support Staff Application Form

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Posted on 31/01/2019 by admin

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Suzanne Bettles

Posted on 25/01/201926/01/2019 by admin

I recently joined the St John's Meads School community after working in a primary school in St-Leonard's for 5 years, where I taught in Key Stage 1 and 2, led Key Stage 1 and Phonics and volunteered as a Staff Governor. I have had such a wonderful welcome to the school from the pupils, parents and staff and already feel a great sense of belonging to this warm community.

I enjoy all of the subjects that I teach but I especially enjoy English and RE. My favourite Bible passage is Galatians 5:22-23 "the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." These are attributes that I actively seek to model and encourage in the children that I work with.

In my spare time, I am usually either working on my allotment, knitting up something cosy or sewing something special to wear. I also enjoy supporting our local rugby team too!

Karen Fletcher-Wright

Posted on 23/01/201923/01/2019 by admin

Foundation Governor

My working life was in Education and Children’s Services. In a 40 year career I have been a mainstream school teacher, head of a special school, an SEN Manager and rose to Assistant Director Continue reading “Karen Fletcher-Wright” →

Anne McWilliams – Vice Chair

Posted on 02/01/201902/01/2019 by admin

Local Authority Governor

I moved to Eastbourne with my husband a few years ago, as we both love living by the sea. We have four grandchildren, who are all at varying stages in the state education system. Continue reading “Anne McWilliams – Vice Chair” →

Peter Stone

Posted on 24/11/201830/11/2018 by admin

Foundation Governor

I have been in education all my working life. My wife and I moved to Eastbourne in May and having joined St John’s church, gravitating to the school seemed a natural step. Continue reading “Peter Stone” →

Karen Bye

Posted on 24/11/201824/11/2018 by admin

Local Authority Governor

I have been a governor in both primary and secondary schools and am currently a Chair of Governors and Local Authority Support Governor. I have a wide range of experience in primary schools Continue reading “Karen Bye” →

Katherin Weeks

Posted on 16/10/201824/11/2018 by admin

Headteacher

I grew up in North London and moved to Sussex with my family approximately 15 years ago. I have been a parent governor at a school in Bexhill-on-Sea and was a staff governor at my previous school. I enjoy running, reading and crafting.

Harriet Mackie-Savage

Posted on 01/09/201808/10/2018 by admin

Having previously taught in two other East Sussex primary schools and across key stage one and two I have always been impressed with the warm and welcoming nature of St John's Meads. As I begin my third year I have the privilege of teaching Year 5, which I am greatly looking forward to.

Additionally, I have taken on the role of English lead as well as continuing to lead History and Philosophy and co-ordinating trips and events. These are all subjects which I am passionate about and I'm looking forward to continuing to develop these areas; building on pupils' interests throughout the school and ensuring that all pupils' have the best possible exposure to an engaging and creative curriculum. I believe that foundation subjects, as well as core subjects, are crucial when developing lifelong learners and allowing children to develop and realise their potential.