Current Staff Vacancies

Are you looking for a change and are passionate about inspiring young people? 

NEST are looking for middle and senior leaders for our Beckenham and Bromley schools.  We are seeking to appoint skilled, enthusiastic and inspirational teachers to join our friendly, highly motivated teaching teams. The successful candidate needs the ability to encourage and develop our pupils’ talents and to help them achieve their full potential. Applicants should be outstanding with a willingness to go the extra mile and will be expected to play a key role in the School Improvement Programme and extended offer programme.

Salary - National Teacher and Leadership pay scales

Please contact Lisa Bromley at lbromley@nestschools.org if you are interested in finding out more.

Are you looking for a change and a better work/life balance?

We welcome informal applications from experienced teachers who are looking for more flexible working hours and would be interested in a job share.  When submitting your application, please state your preferred location and desired work pattern.

Additionally, we are looking for experienced teachers who would be interested in supply/casual work at schools across the Trust.  Please state on your application that you would be interested in supply.

NEST Teacher Application Form

Highfield Infants’ and Junior Schools are three-form entry schools in the heart of Shortlands. They are two separate schools who work together, under one Headteacher, to ensure children receive a consistent and cohesive primary education, from Reception through to the end of Year 6.  They share the same leafy site, and the rich curriculum is supported by outdoor, active and international learning.

Our core values reflect the way we work and respond to each other. These are Respect, Creativity, Inclusivity, Responsibility, Determination and Confidence.

Highfield Infants’ and Junior School are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant with Named Child(ren) and Midday Supervisors.

Teaching Assistant with Named Child(ren) to include Midday Supervisor role

Monday – Friday, 15.25 hours a week, 38 weeks a year

Salary scale: S3-S4 (£23,628-£24,408 FTE)  Actual range (£8,352-£8,622)

Midday Supervisors

MDS Role 1: Monday – Friday, 7.5 hours a week, 38 weeks a year

Salary scale: S3 (£23,628-£24,012 FTE)  Actual range (£4,108-£4,175)

MDS Role 2: Wednesday – Friday, 4.5 hours a week, 38 weeks a year

Salary scale: S3 (£23,628-£24,012 FTE)  Actual range (£2,465-£2,505)

Start date: 4 September 2023 although you may be required to attend some whole school training on 31 August 2023 and 1 September 2023.

Full details of the roles including job descriptions and application forms, can be found on the NEST website at www.nestschools.org under Current Staff Vacancies.

Applications should be submitted to Jo Jackson at recruitment@hfs.nestschools.org no later than 12 midday on Wednesday 19 July 2023.  Interviews will take place on Friday 21 July 2023.

TA with named child recruitment pack Highfield July 2023MDS recruitment pack Highfield July 2023NEST Support Staff Application Form

Nexus Education Schools Trust are looking for a Finance Lead to join the Trust’s Central Services Finance Team.

The role will involve providing financial support to the Central Team and partner schools, whilst ensuring that Trust financial processes and procedures are followed. The role will be line managed and supported by the Head of Hub Finance.

As this role involves providing support to partner schools as well as to the Central Team, the successful candidate may be required to travel to different school locations so access to their own vehicle is essential.

Salary: S9 range (outer London)

Closing date: Midday on 13 September 2023

Finance Lead recruitment pack-July-2023.pdfNEST Support Staff Application Form.docx

NEST are recruiting Apprentice Finance Assistants to provide financial support to schools within the Trust.

As an apprentice, you will be enrolled on either the Accounts Finance Assistant (Level 2) or Assistant Accountant (Level 3) training programme which involves weekly or fortnightly release at the London South East Colleges. 

Please see the recruitment pack for more information.  Applicants must apply through Apprenticeship Vacancies and not directly to the Trust.

Apprentice-Finance-Assistant-recruitment-pack-July-2023.pdf

Nexus Education Schools Trust are looking for Finance Assistants to join the Trust’s Central Services Finance Team. NEST would support training/qualification opportunities for the successful candidate.

The role will involve providing financial support to the Central Team and partner schools, whilst ensuring that Trust financial processes and procedures are followed. The role will be line managed and supported by the Head of Hub Finance.

As this role involves providing support to partner schools as well as to the Central Team, the successful candidate may be required to travel to different school locations so access to their own vehicle would is essential.

Scale: S4-S5 range (outer London)

Closing date: Midday on 6 September 2023

Finance Assistant recruitment pack-July-2023.pdfNEST Support Staff Application Form

John Keats Primary School is recruiting a Premises Officer to carry out caretaking and general maintenance duties.  The role will include the co-ordination of facilities and setting up for school events as well as assisting with any planned maintenance programmes. 

• Are you someone who takes pride in his/her work, someone who is passionate about doing a good job?
• Are you a people person, able to work alongside adults and children?
• Are you focused and able to get on with the job at hand?
• Do you have general handyperson skills?

We are looking for someone who is approachable, proactive and prepared to go the extra mile to ensure the smooth running of the school.  You will be part of a larger supportive premises team across the Trust, but you will be expected to carry out day-to-day caretaking duties independently.  It would be beneficial if you are able to carry out minor repairs. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible and may work across other schools within the Trust. 

Salary range: S5-S6 (Inner London)

Closing date: Midday on 11 September 2023

John-Keats-Premises-Officer-Recruitment-pack-Oct-2023.pdfSupport-Staff-Application-Form-NEST-June-2023.docx

Highfield Junior School are looking to recruit a Before and After School Club assistant to support with their highly successful Stars Before and After School Club, providing appropriate activities, encouraging co-operation, securing their safety, monitoring well-being and ensuring good behaviour.

Salary range: S3 - Outer London

Closing date: 31 August 2023

Before-After-School-Club-Recruitment-pack-Highfield-July-2023.pdfSupport-Staff-Application-Form-NEST-June-2023.docx

We are seeking to appoint 2 ambitious, highly effective Apprentice Assistant Caretakers to join our very successful Multi-Academy Trust. 

• Are you someone who takes pride in his/her work, someone who is passionate about doing a  good job?
• Are you a people person, able to work alongside adults and children?
• Are you focused and able to get on with the job at hand?
• Are you keen to learn general handyperson skills?

We are looking for someone who is approachable, proactive and prepared to go the extra mile to ensure the smooth running of the school.  You will be working alongside the existing caretaker and part of a larger supportive premises team across the Trust.  The successful candidate will be required to be flexible and may work across other schools within the Trust. 

As an apprentice, you will be enrolled on the Property Maintenance Operative training programme which involves day release at the London South East Colleges. 

All applications must be made through Apprenticeship vacancies and not direct to the Trust.

Please see the recruitment pack for more information.

Apprentice-Caretaker-Recruitment-pack.pdf