Staff Vacancies

Due to maternity leave, we have a vacancy for a cover supervisor for our Wraparound Care provision – Breakfast Club, which operates every school day. We would welcome interest from anyone who would like to offer occasional cover for the evening Late Club. If you are interested in supporting on a regular or occasional basis, please contact Sara Bowles on sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.uk for further details.

Breakfast Club is open to all pupils from Reception upwards and is based in the Dining Hall from 7.30 am – 8.25 am.

Late Club based in the Prep School is open to all pupils from 4.50 pm – 6.00 pm, Monday to Thursday and 3.50 pm – 6.00 pm on Fridays, for supervised play or homework with a light tea provided.

Payment is at an agreed rate for the sessions that run and flexibility will be required.

Gosfield School is an exceptional co-educational Independent School set in 110 acres of parkland, serving Colchester, Chelmsford, Sudbury and South Cambridge area. At the heart of our success is our commitment to a personal education tailored to your child.

Due to an increase in pupil numbers, we wish to appoint a Minibus Driver to safely transport children to and from School, collecting and dropping off at various points on a given route. You will need to be available on an ad hoc basis, to work anytime from Monday to Friday during the school term time to work for two hours in the morning and/or two hours in the afternoon. Flexibility to undertake additional, ad hoc driving work during the School day for fixtures, trips and other purposes is an advantage. Applicants must possess a D1(not 101) category licence and/or a CPC Licence.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Please contact Mrs Sara Bowles sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.ukor telephone 01787 474040 for an application form and further information.

Registers and attendance

• Complete the daily registers for students am and pm as required with the support of the Office Manager
• Support with locating students for the purpose of registers
• Taking calls regarding absences of students and recording

Reception duties

• Present a professional, welcoming service, greeting all visitors, students and staff and issuing visitor badges as required
• Answer, screen and forward incoming telephone calls and emails, answering queries where possible and redirect appropriately
• Check ID of visitors
• Take copies of internal candidate documents as requested

General office duties

• In addition to handling phone calls, emails and letters, this may include filing, photocopying, laminating, printing and other clerical tasks. Sorting and distributing incoming mail.
• Preparing for approval and subsequently sending all senior school and sport department external communications and Senior School communications via Bromcom
• Organising all external mail
• Take delivery of incoming mail, distributing to relevant staff members/pigeonholes in a timely manner
• To assist the Office Manager as and when necessary.
• Collect and organise lost property

Finance

• Assist with bank deposit when required
• Assist the Finance Assistant with ordering of goods
• Assist the Finance Assistant with checking deliveries against invoices
• Assist the Finance Assistant with recording of invoices onto finance system
• Monitoring vending machines and organising re-filling as required

Other duties

• Act as second signatory to Principal First Aider for drug administration
• Attending Open Mornings and assisting with preparation and administration
• To order and collect refreshments for meetings and clear meeting areas after meetings
• Assist with uniform appointments during holiday periods, as required
• Assisting the Office Manager as and when required

Minimum Wage

Hours = 8.30am to 5.00pm

Deadline for applications: Friday 19 July

Start Date: Tuesday 27 August 2024

About Gosfield School:

Established in 1929, Gosfield School is a prestigious independent co-educational day school catering to ages 2-18. Nestled within 110 acres of stunning grounds, our school boasts state-of-the-art facilities including an impressive sports hall, all-weather sports field, and performing arts center. At Gosfield, we offer a rich and relevant learning environment where pupils can excel academically and engage in a diverse range of extracurricular activities, fostering both academic and social growth.

Position Overview: We are currently seeking a dedicated School Maintenance Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in caretaking or estate management and can work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. This is a full-time position, offering an exciting and challenging opportunity for the right individual to assist the Estates team to provide a safe, clean and secure environment in which children and staff can work effectively.

Key Responsibilities: Assist the Head of Operations in organising and supervising all matters related to the school’s premises, including maintenance, security, and service management.

• Conduct handyperson duties and promptly report any defects to the building’s fabric, undertaking minor repairs such as plumbing, light bulb replacement, and decorating.
• Perform routine site tasks including cleaning, grounds maintenance, litter collection, snow clearing, graffiti removal, and setting up/clearing for events and examinations.
• Collect deliveries and provide porterage services as required.
• Operate heating, cooling, and lighting systems, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Provide emergency response to the school site and act as a key holder, implementing security procedures for main buildings and sports facilities.
• Record and monitor school lettings, liaising with staff and external parties hiring school facilities as necessary.
• Conduct routine Health and Safety compliance checks and assist with grounds maintenance contractors working on site.
• Assist in setting up communal areas for assemblies, meetings, exams, and functions.
• Promote safe working practices and undergo relevant training as required.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as directed by Head of operations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar caretaking or estates assistant role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS certification.

Application Process:
Please download an application form from our website, www.gosfieldschool.org.uk and send your application with a covering letter in strictest confidence to sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.uk

Suitable applicants will be invited to attend our School for an interview. Some competency tasks may be set and there will be an opportunity to tour our school.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, please apply asap to avoid disappointment.

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS. 

We are looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant ready to make a real difference, supporting the growth and achievement of our students. Gosfield is a small family School with high expectations of students. We are situated in a gorgeous green environment, where everyone is treated with warm respect and where everyone strives to reach and exceed their personal best.

This position will be supporting mainly in the Senior School. You will support the teaching staff to deliver quality provision in the classroom, lead teaching activities and interventions with individuals and develop and produce teaching and learning materials when required. This position is for 21 hours spread over 5 days to be discussed at interview.

We wish to appoint for a September 2024 start.

Closing Date: Midday, 23rd August 2024, interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please download an application form from our website, www.gosfieldschool.org.uk and send with a covering letter to Mrs Sara Bowles, EA to the Principal and Vice Principal on 01787 474040

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.