Vacancies
Welcome to our recruitment page, where you will find details of our current vacancies and how to apply.
The Federation of Westminster Special Schools welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the attached application form will be accepted. The Federation of Westminster Special Schools 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 an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
College Park, which operates on multiple sites, is part of the Federation of Westminster Special Schools. We are a learning community which includes Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School and the Bi-borough Inclusion Service. The federation is committed to developing excellent staff to realise sustained school improvement and excellent outcomes for children.
In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
You can find out about our staff wellbeing activities by clicking the link below or to the right of this page.
Staff Wellbeing
Senior Finance Officer
School: Working in two maintained special schools in Westminster
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time (all year round) or Term Time only
Pay Range: Band 4 WCC £53,109 - £62,457
Start Date: As soon as possible
Advert Closing Date: Monday 3rd June 2024 (by 12 noon)
Interview/Selection Date: Wednesday 12th June 2024
The Federation of Westminster Special Schools and Bi-Borough Inclusion Service provides high quality specialist provision for children and young people aged 4-19. At an exciting time of growth, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Finance Officer to join our Federation Business Support team.
You will be responsible for providing efficient and effective finance management; managing the Federations financial systems and processes, managing and handling day-to-day finance operations, and providing information, advice and support to the members of the Federation Leadership team to ensure the best use of financial resources and to ensure compliance.
If you have a proven track record of financial management in schools or a Local Authority (education), have strong IT skills, excellent communication skills and a real commitment to building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders alike, we would love to hear from you.
In return, you will join a thriving Federation with excellent CPD and the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Federation to ensure all our children and young people receive the very best opportunities we can provide.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave
- The chance to be part of a Federation business support team
- A commitment to staff well-being
- Employee benefits including Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Loan and Occupational Health Service.
To apply, please return a fully completed application form with a covering letter to fowrecruitment@hrconnect.org.uk by 12pm on Monday 3rd June 2024.
We welcome candidates to visit both the schools and an opportunity to meet the Head of the Bi-Borough Inclusion Service. Visits can be arranged by contacting HR email hr@qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk or phone 0207 221 3454 and speak to Mariam Hassan Alternatively, we can arrange for a visit on the day of the interview. Candidates must be available for interview on Friday 12th June 2024.
At the Federation of Westminster Special Schools, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Teaching Assistant Vacancies
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, inspiring and skilled Teaching Assistants at both of our Federation Schools, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School (W9) and College Park School (W2).
The Federation of Westminster Special Schools are committed to developing staff as well as ensuring our pupils make excellent progress and enjoy their learning. You need to be flexible, energetic and committed to working with children with complex needs and/or autism and be ready for anything!
We have a strong team of committed staff in a happy, supportive community. If you are up for a challenge and really want to help make a positive difference to the lives of pupils with special educational needs, then one of our schools could be the place for you.
We will provide you with excellent staff induction, training and a commitment to continuing professional development.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our Federation!
Salary: Broadband Pay - Band 1 Steps 3 and 4 (£28,545 to £29,412 subject to pro rata)
Working Hours: 36 hours a week, Term Time Only
We only accept WCC application forms and do not accept CVs.
For more details, please visit our website https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/
For any questions or to submit your application, please email our HR team hr@qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk
This post will remain open until successfully filled, so please apply as soon as possible. The first round of interviews will be before the February half-term. Further, interviews will be arranged as applications are received.
The Federation of Westminster Special Schools welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the attached application form will be accepted. The Federation of Westminster Special Schools 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 an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Applicants will be interviewed as and when applications are received
Job Description & Person Specification
Midday Meals Supervisor
We are looking for an enthusiastic Midday Meals Supervisor to join our already high quality team at College Park School.
This position would be ideal for someone who loves working with children, enjoys working outside and likes creating a fun environment for the children.
Working in a team, you will be expected to demonstrate the following:
- The ability to support pupils with special needs, including autism, effectively and role model positive behaviour at all times
- Communicate effectively and work as part of a team
- The ability to work on your own initiative, including organising games and supporting play
- Knowledge of health and safety
We can offer you:
- Excellent continuing professional development opportunities
- Supportive staff
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme: free confidential support, information and advice for staff
Hours of work will be: Monday - Friday 11.30 AM – 13.30 PM (i.e. 10 hours per week), Term Time Only
Salary Grade: Band 1 Step 1 £27,711, subject to pro rata and required hours
Start Date: As soon as possible
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Applicants must demonstrate how they meet all sections of the person specification for this role
You can also collect the Job description and application form from reception. Please submit applications to hr @qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk.
Closing date for applications: TBC
Interview Date: TBC
The Federation of Westminster Special Schools is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to receipt of a completed application form, satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.