Jobs & Recruitment

Jobs At St Nicolas

From time to time we will advertise roles for which we are recruiting, usually through the Brighton & Hove council jobs bulletin. This page has information which may be of interest to potential candidates.

Safeguarding

The first priority of our recruitment is that we only appoint safe adults to work with our children. Additionally, it is important that every member of staff shares our vision and values. We want to make sure you are the right candidate for us but also that we are the right school for you.

Self-Disclosure Form

Any criminal offences will have been declared in the application form. Please bring your completed 'self-disclosure' form in a sealed envelope on the day of interview. The envelope should be marked 'Confidential Self-Disclosure Form' and have your name on it. Your envelope will only be opened once you have received a conditional offer. If your application is unsuccessful the envelope will be shredded unopened.

References

We normally ask for two references which should include the most recent job where you were working with children. We need to get a picture over a period of at least 5 years so if you have been employed in several short term jobs, for instance in several maternity covers, we will normally ask for more than the minimum of 2.

Interview

You will be asked to bring proof of identity to interview. This could be a photo ID such as a passport, drivers licence or school ID badge.

Individual Needs Assistant Vacancy

START DATE: 29/09/2025 - (Possibly earlier subject to the return of satisfactory checks)

TYPE: Permanent

SALARY: Scale 5, pay point 13-17, dependant on experience – Actual Annual Gross Salary = £22,530.39

HOURS: 32.50 hours per week, 6.5 hours per day - 5 days per week - 8.30am-3.30pm, term time only.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, caring and dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, working with children with EHCPs (Education, Health & Care Plans) due to significant ASC, ADHD or attachment needs. You will be required to support learning in class, in small group interventions and/or on a one-to-one basis as necessary. You should be flexible, resourceful and willing to support the inclusive ethos of our school. This role also includes lunchtime support.

CRITERIA

The successful candidate will need:

The ability to relate well to young children, with confidence and a calm manner in order to build good relationships
Ability to establish and develop effective and supportive 1:1 relationships with children
Experience in supporting children using programmes designed to encourage progress in reading, writing or maths
Ability to work independently to deliver specific learning programmes with support and guidance both in school and from the Brighton and Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS)
Ability and skills to encourage the pupils to interact and engage in activities led by class teachers
Ability to support children in managing their social, emotional and mental health needs and presenting behaviours using strategies suggested by the BHISS team and the school

Please feel free to come and visit us. Contact the office team on 01273 418026 to arrange a suitable time.

St Nicolas CE 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.

Closing Date: By Midnight on Sunday 31^st August 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 09^th September 2025 & Wednesday 10^th September 2025

FOUNDATION GOVERNOR VACANCY

Are you a Christian who would like to make a positive contribution to children’s education? Could you use your life and workplace skills as part of our Governing Body to promote the continuous improvement of our school?

If so, the Governing Body of St Nicolas CE Primary School would love to hear from you!

What do Foundation Governors do?

School Governors have a varied and important role in helping the school run effectively. This includes planning the strategic direction of the school and overseeing the financial performance, working alongside the school leadership team to drive school improvement.

In addition, Foundation Governors specifically represent the interests of the Diocese by supporting and promoting the Christian ethos of the school.

Our current vacancy

We are looking for a Foundation Governor to join our Governing Body. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who shares our passion for improving education for children in our community. Prior experience in an education setting would be helpful but it is not a mandatory requirement. You will be provided with an induction and training programme. Governors are expected to attend termly Full Governing Body meetings (typically 2-3 hours in the evenings), termly Committee meetings (typically 2 hours in the afternoon) and to undertake termly monitoring visits (typically 3 hours in the afternoon).

More about us

St Nic’s is a vibrant and inclusive school, based on Christian principles of love, service and mutual respect. We are located in Portslade, within the parish of St Nicolas & St Andrew and the Diocese of Chichester.

We teach 420 pupils, aged between 4 and 11.

How to find out more

More information on the role and application forms can be obtained from the school office (admin@stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk) or the Clerk of Governors (valeriacapranelli@stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk).

Application Form

This application form can be used to apply for any of the jobs advertised on this page. Please submit completed applications to us via sbm@stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk . Or address hardcopies to the school office.