Start date: 1 September 2025
Pay scale: KS ‘C’ 0.5 FTE £25,252
Part time: 2.5 days per week term time only (flexible working days/hours – could include some weekend and evenings)
Advert close date: 25 June 2025
Interview date (TBC): 2 July 2025
Applications to be made via Kent Teach website.
This new and exciting role has been developed by school and Church leaders. The contract will initially run for two years when a successful review could lead to a permanent role.
Any appointment will be subject to successful enhanced safeguarding and police suitability checks.
The Downs Church of England Primary School and Walmer Parish Churches are seeking to employ a motivated, flexible, sociable yet professional person to join our teams.
The Downs Church of England Primary School has a culture of thinking outside of the box to meet the needs of our children and their families. We believe that ‘nothing is impossible’ and strive to ensure that every member of our school community thrives. Our strong relationship with Walmer Parish Churches will form the perfect foundation for the successful candidate to begin planning opportunities for all members of our community to join together in activities which not only offer support but also enjoyment.
Job description:
- Liaise directly with school and church line managers and allow our partnership to flourish.
- Be responsible for the organisation of events and activities including managing a small budget and producing risk assessments.
- Form good professional relationships with local groups and charities and be confident in supporting parental engagement.
- The ability to forge links within the community that will enhance awareness of the worlds, moments bigger than me and ultimately develop spirituality.
Essential qualifications:
- Experience of working with children.
- Have experience of working with parents to support their children.
- Have an awareness of how a primary school functions on a day to day basis.
- An understanding of the community we serve.
- Good levels of literacy and computing (GCSE C/5 or above in literacy).
Essential qualities:
- A belief in the Christian faith and an ability to uphold key Christian values.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Have compassion and empathy without judgement.
- Be open, honest and trustworthy.