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If you would like to work in a remarkable school and you have the personality, drive, resilience, and passion to work with amazing students and staff, then St Hugh’s is the place for you.

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as soon as possible to work with students aged 11–16 years who have complex learning, sensory, physical, communication, and educational needs.

In this role, you will have the responsibility of supervising students during their mealtimes, as well as organising and overseeing daily lunchtime clubs. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, including adhering to school safeguarding policies and reporting any child protection concerns.

Extensive support and training are provided to ensure you are equipped to make a real difference in our students’ lives.

Hours of Work:

11.30am – 1.30pm Monday – Friday Term Time + 1 Training Day (Permanent)

Location:

St Hugh’s School, Bushfield Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1NB

Tel: 01724 842960

Email : [email protected]

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment Statements

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and safeguarding checks will be carried out.

In accordance with the updated guidelines outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education, it is important to note that as part of our rigorous due diligence process for shortlisted candidates, an online search will be conducted. This essential step allows us to proactively identify any publicly available incidents or issues related to the candidates, which we may want to explore further during the interview stage.

Please be aware that once the initial shortlisting has been completed, this online search will be performed for all candidates scheduled to attend an interview. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the children and individuals in our care, and this precautionary measure aligns with our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding.

All prospective applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom and hold any relevant work permits as required. If you have resided or worked outside of the UK within the last five years, additional information will be necessary to adhere to our stringent safer recruitment standards. Please be aware that any job offer extended to you will be contingent on the successful completion of essential pre-employment checks and the receipt of satisfactory references. These reference checks will be initiated before the interview process commences, ensuring that we maintain the highest level of trust and compliance in our recruitment procedures.

The above post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including Children’s Barred List check), satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here: (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ds-code-of-practice). 'It is an offence for anyone barred from working with children or adults to apply to work in regulated activity with that group'

This post is subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

In line with KCSIE guidelines, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a confidential criminal record self-declaration form prior to interview.

Applicants can view our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders GOV.UK Recruitment of ex-offenders guidance or via our school website https://st-hughs.n-lincs.sch.uk/ 

Please submit your application online, where you can also view the full job description and person specification.

Applicants who have applied for this role within the past 12 months need not reapply.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

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