Employment Opportunities at St Francis 

For any queries, please contact the School Office on 01672 563228 or by email thomasj@stfpewsey.co.uk.

Set in beautiful surroundings on a 17 acre site in the heart of the Pewsey Vale, St Francis School is one of Wiltshire’s leading prep schools for boys and girls aged 0-13. St Francis prides itself, first and foremost, on being a friendly, family school.

Please click here to find out further information about Little Saints Nursery.

St Francis School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please click here for our Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure; to read our Privacy Notice please follow this link, and our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed here. Guidance notes can be found here.

 

Full-time or Part-time Unqualified Early Years Practitioners

Required to start as soon as possible
Up to 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Our Little Saints Nursery (a part of St Francis School) is based in a purpose built Nursery complex within our fantastic grounds of 17 acres in a brilliant location, on the edge of Pewsey. We work with people who are passionate about caring for children, who are energetic and who help us support the development of our wonderful children from birth to pre-school. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage, it is our aim to allow children to develop into happy, confident individuals through outdoor play, creativity, inspiration and emotional and physical development.

Our caring Nursery is open from 7.45 am until 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday throughout the year (except Christmas Week) and we are looking for Unqualified Early Years Practitioner(s) to work full or part-time. Ideally you will be able to work from 7.30 am until 6.15 pm four days a week or one, two or three days as part of a job share. Hours can be discussed at any part of the recruitment process.

You will have a passion to provide high quality and inclusive care and education for children from 6 weeks to 4 years old. Knowledge and experience of current EYFS statutory guidance, protecting children and safeguarding them is important as is knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (Sept 2023). You will be well supported by a comprehensive management structure of a Headmaster, Nursery Manager and experienced Room Leaders and apprenticeships could be available. Kindness and team work are important to our ethos. Our mission is to educate and inspire children to become confident, considerate and compassionate young people who will be able to eventually fulfil their potential and make a positive contribution to society.
We provide a quality remuneration package including (depending on qualifications):

• An annual salary of up to £21,673.60 per annum for 40 hours per week. (Expected to rise to
• £23,795.20 from April 2024.)
• Enhanced paid holidays totalling 6.6 weeks paid leave per year.
• Contractual Company sick pay.
• Company pension scheme for all those who meet the eligibility criteria.
• Discounted school and nursery fees for your children learning with us.
• Relevant training including first aid qualifications
• Access to a wide range of online development opportunities (EDUCARE)
• Plenty of free parking.

 A full job description can be found here and a job spec here. Applications will only be accepted on the School’s application form which is available here. 

Applications will be considered as they are received.

For any queries, please email: thomasj@stfpewsey.co.uk  or telephone 01672 563228.

Nursery Room Leader

Full time
40 hours per week over 4 days

Little Saints Nursery is a successful and established Nursery nestled within the grounds of St Francis School, a successful friendly, family school. We care for babies and children from 6 weeks old in our purpose-built development with access to 17 acres of outside space including our woodland areas.

We are currently recruiting a Room Leader to join our caring, passionate and professional team.
We are seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner who is enthusiastic, helpful and well-organised with knowledge of working in a similar setting and a minimum of a level 3 qualification in childcare.

We are able to offer the successful candidate an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary, opportunities for further study, 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, lunch and school and nursery fee reductions.

For any queries please contact the school on 01672 563228 or email HR at thomasj@stfpewsey.co.uk

For a full job pack please click here. Applications will only be accepted on the School’s application form which is found here.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th November 2023 (Mid-day)

We may close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient suitable applications prior to the closing date stated, so please apply early.

Full-time or Part-time Qualified Early Years Practitioners

(Level 2 or 3)

Little Saints Nursery
Required to start as soon as possible
Up to 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Our Little Saints Nursery (a part of St Francis School) is based in a purpose built Nursery complex within our fantastic grounds of 17 acres in a brilliant location, on the edge of Pewsey. We work with people who are passionate about caring for children, who are energetic and who help us support the development of our wonderful children from birth to pre-school. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage, it is our aim to allow children to develop into happy, confident individuals through outdoor play, creativity, inspiration and emotional and physical development.

Our caring Nursery is open from 7.45 am until 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday throughout the year (except Christmas Week) and we are looking for Early Years Practitioner(s) to work full or part-time. Ideally you will be able to work from 7.30 am until 6.15 pm four days a week or one, two or three days as part of a job share. Hours can be discussed at any part of the recruitment process.

You will hold a minimum Level 2 childcare qualification and a passion to provide high quality and inclusive care and education for children from 6 weeks to 4 years old. Knowledge and experience of current EYFS statutory guidance, protecting children and safeguarding them is important as is knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (Sept 2022). You will be well supported by a comprehensive management structure of a Headmaster, Nursery Manager and experienced Room Leaders. Kindness and team work are important to our ethos. Our mission is to educate and inspire children to become confident, considerate and compassionate young people who will be able to eventually fulfil their potential and make a positive contribution to society.
We provide a quality remuneration package including (depending on qualifications):

• An annual salary of up to £22,048.00 per annum for 40 hours per week. (To be reviewed in April 2024.)
• Enhanced paid holidays totalling 6.6 weeks paid leave per year.
• Contractual Company sick pay.
• Company pension scheme for all those who meet the eligibility criteria.
• Discounted school and nursery fees for your children learning with us.
• Relevant training including first aid qualifications
• Access to a wide range of online development opportunities (EDUCARE)
• Plenty of free parking.
• A healthy and tasty lunch provided by our in-house catering team.

 

St Francis School is one of Wiltshire’s leading prep schools for boys and girls aged 0-13. St Francis prides itself, first and foremost, on being a friendly, family school.

Full details are available here; applications will only be accepted on the School’s application form which is available to download here.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 31st December 2023 (Noon). However, the vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applicants have been received, so please apply early.
For any queries, please email: thomasj@stfpewsey.co.uk  or telephone 01672 563228.

 

GAP ASSISTANT

Required from January 2024

 

We are seeking to appoint a committed individual to join our School as a Gap Assistant from  January 2024.

The role of the Gap Assistant is a varied and busy one; you will be valued member of our staff team and will contribute widely across many areas of school life. We want your time with us to be fulfilling and stimulating, and we expect you will throw yourself into what the school offers its staff and pupils. Above all, we want you to have fun and develop as an individual in our happy, friendly and successful school.

Our preferred candidate will be enthusiastic and energetic and probably a recent school leaver who delivers to a high standard. You are likely to have developed quality skills and attributes in sport, music and/or drama. You will be willing to work hard, and be motivated to be part of our committed and talented team.

You will be joining a friendly, motivated and committed group of people, all of whom contribute to the success of our 0-13 day co-educational school and Nursery.

We will ask you to work 40 hours per week between the hours of 8.00 am until 6.00 pm Monday to Friday during term time. There will be an opportunity to work additional hours during the School holidays at our holiday camps if you wish.

Unlike Gap Assistant roles at Boarding Schools, there is no accommodation provided and no need to work evenings or weekends.

A job description is available together with information about the School can be found here. Applications will only be accepted on the School's application form which is found here.

Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint at any time. Please note that applications should be sent to Mrs Julie Thomas, HR Manager, at thomasj@stfpewsey.co.uk.