Recruitment

At St Olave's, we are constantly striving to offer the best experience to our pupils and staff and are looking to recruit the very best teachers, pastoral and support staff to join our school.  We seek to inspire each pupil to fulfil their academic and personal potential and to be reflective and purposeful.  We believe in educating the whole child; not just striving for academic excellence but providing outstanding pastoral care. We are a close community and pride ourselves on the very special, warm environment, influenced largely by the family values of St Olave's Prep School. 

We aim to appoint candidates who will contribute to and thrive in our vibrant community and offer them the chance to work in a school which takes great pride in and values every staff member.  Our inspiring and passionate teaching colleagues coupled with our dedicated and talented team of pastoral and support staff ensure St Olave's continued success. 

If St Olave's sounds like a school that you would like to be part of, we would love to hear from you.  All our current vacancies are listed below:

Job Title: Exceptional Teaching Assistant - NVQ Level 3 Preferred

Salary: Competitive

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young minds? Do you possess the skills and dedication to support and inspire children within a dynamic educational environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

St Olave's Prep School, a leading educational institution in the heart of New Eltham, is seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join our committed team of professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who is looking to make a real difference in the lives of our children.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the class teacher in creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
  • Support children with their academic, social, and emotional development.
  • Collaborate with the teaching staff to develop and implement engaging lesson plans.
  • Provide one-to-one support to children with specific learning needs.
  • Foster a safe and nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent qualification) preferred.
  • Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role.
  • Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Passion for education and the ability to motivate and inspire children.
  • Empathy, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.

What we offer:

  • A competitive salary package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • The chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in education.
  • The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of our pupils.

To apply: If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for education, we would love to hear from you. Please complete our application form and return it along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, to [email protected].

St Olave's Prep School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application deadline: 29th January 2024

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Join us in shaping the future of education and become an integral part of our dedicated team!

Application Pack

Application Form

Recruitment, Selection and Disclosures Policy and Procedure

Cleaner

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking person to join our team every evening during term time to ensure the school’s buildings are always maintained to the highest standards. 

Application Pack

Application Form

Recruitment Selection and Disclosures Policy and Procedure