Balfour Primary School requires an enthusiastic, committed person to help deliver our Nature School provision, working with children (in small and large groups) including those with SEN needs.  Working in a team of two, you will be someone who has a keen interest and understanding of the Natural world and sustainability and have the skills to work with children from YR to Y6. Our Nature School is an established part of our provision and the role includes supporting its further development.  Current facilities include:

• Wildlife area with pond
• Covered shelter
• Dedicated Woodland
• Nature site across the school grounds.

You should be:

• Forest School Trained (level 3 preferable)
• Confident in using tools
• Creative
• Flexible and adaptable
• To be able to work outside in all weathers all year round
• Belief in the Forest School ethos

Balfour Primary School is a thriving and vibrant school at the heart of the Surrenden Campus serving the Preston Park, Fiveways and Hollingbury communities.  Our school is a large primary school with nearly 700 pupils on roll.    We are very proud of:

• the engagement and motivation of our pupils
• our inquiry based and thought-provoking curriculum
• our friendly staff and governor teams
• the sense of community that exists with our families

Hours: The post holder will be expected to work Wednesday - Friday term time only. 8:15am – 15:45. (18:45/wk)

Salary: The starting salary is NJC Scale 4a.  (£26,409 – 26,835) pro rata, or NJC Scale 5 (£28,163-£30,060) pro rata – depending on experience.

Starting: ASAP

Term:  This is initially a fixed term position until 31^st August 2026 but it is hoped it will continue beyond that.

To apply: Please email application form (CVs will not be accepted) to recruitment@balfour.brighton-hove.sch.uk You can visit our website for the job description and application form.

Please ensure that you write your application using the headings of the Person Specification.

Closing date:  8:00am on 11^th November 2024

Interview date: 13^th and 15^th November 2024

Application Form

Job Description (scale B) or Job Description (Scale C) - depending on experience.

Balfour Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Please be aware that online searches may be used if shortlisted for interview.

Balfour Primary School requires a detail oriented, enthusiastic, reliable and flexible Finance Officer with excellent IT skills from 2nd January 2025.  The successful candidate will be expected to provide support with school finances, whilst also providing exceptional customer service to our families, students, staff and other stakeholders.  

Although having experience in a school setting is advantageous, it is not required. We are more focused on finding the perfect person for this role – we can teach you all of the school-specific stuff. Showing up reliably every day with a good attitude, a hard-working ethos, and a can-do team spirit is critical.

Candidates should be able to provide evidence of:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding knowledge of a range of ICT packages, particularly Microsoft Office
• Detail oriented
• Commitment to child-centred education 
• An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and able to use their own initiative 
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Willingness to provide first aid (training will be provided)

Balfour Primary School is a thriving and vibrant school at the heart of the Surrenden Campus serving the Preston Park, Fiveways and Hollingbury communities.  Our school is a large entry primary school and is one of the largest primary schools in the country with nearly 700 pupils on roll. We are very proud of:

• the engagement and motivation of our pupils
• our inquiry based and thought provoking curriculum
• our friendly staff and governor teams 
• the sense of community that exists with our families

The administrative team forms a foundation which supports all other functions within the school.  As such, we are constantly looking at new ways to adapt, improve and reimagine our provision to keep pace with the ever-changing face of education.  If this sounds like the kind of rewarding challenge you’re looking for and you want to help create a positive environment for our children, you should apply for the post of Finance Officer at Balfour Primary School.

Hours: The post holder will be expected to work term time only, Monday - Friday 8:30 – 3:45 (including a 30-minute unpaid break)

Salary: NJC scale 4b, £25,979 – £26,421 pro rata.  This post is 33.75 hours per week, term time only, so the actual starting salary will be £21,582.

Term:  This is a permanent post.

To apply: Please visit our website for further information and to download an application form.  Please email application forms (CVs will not be accepted) to recruitment@balfour.brighton-hove.sch.uk 

Please ensure that you write your application using the headings of the Person Specification.

Closing date:  8am, Tuesday 5th November 2024

Interview date:  Monday, 11th November 2024

If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.  

Application Form

Job Description

Balfour Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Please be aware that online searches may be used if shortlisted for interview.

The Times Educational Supplement put it best when they said, “Midday supervisors are the lynchpins of an army of support staff that patrols school playgrounds and cafeterias to ensure pupils are fed, appropriate behaviour promoted and order prevails.”  If this sounds like the kind of rewarding challenge you’re looking for and you want to help create a positive environment for young children, why don’t you consider becoming a Midday Supervisor at Balfour Primary School?

Balfour Primary School is a thriving and vibrant school at the heart of the Surrenden Campus serving the Preston Park, Fiveways and Hollingbury communities.  Our school is a four form-entry primary school and is one of the largest primary schools in the country with over 700 pupils on roll.  We are very proud of:

• the engagement and motivation of our pupils
• our inquiry based and thought provoking curriculum
• our friendly staff and governor teams
• the sense of community that exists with our families

Hours:  Monday - Friday, 12:00 – 1:15pm, term time only

Salary:  NJC Scale 1-2 £12.59/hr   (£24,294pa, pro rata)

To apply:  Please email your completed application form to recruitment@balfour.brighton-hove.sch.uk  (CVs will not be accepted.) 

Closing date: ongoing

Interview date: ongoing

Application Form

Job Description

 

Balfour Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online search.  We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Please be aware that online searches may be used if shortlisted for interview. Our safeguarding policy can be found here: Safeguarding policy.