Required From 1st September 2024

The Governors of Derwent Vale Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and highly motivated teacher to join the team at our successful school. The post is to teach a mixed age KS1 class.

We would welcome applications from ECTs or more experienced teachers.
The successful candidate will:
•    Have experience of teaching in KS1
•    Be an excellent classroom practitioner
•    Be committed to providing the best outcomes for all children
•    Have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour
•    Be able to create an engaging and challenging curriculum
•    Play a full and active role in wider school life and the local community
•    Be able to build successful partnerships with parents, governors, colleagues and professionals

What we can offer:
•    A commitment to personalised continued professional development
•    A strong, supportive and experienced team
•    The opportunity to lead or support a curriculum area
•    Friendly children, staff, parents and governors
•    An inclusive community school with a family ethos

Applicants should indicate curricular strengths & interests.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS enhanced disclosure will be required for this post.

Application forms and further details can be obtained from:
The school website: www.derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk 

Visits to the school are welcomed; please contact the school office (admin@derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk) to arrange a suitable time. 

Closing date for applications is Friday 7th June 2024 9.00am
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 10th June 2024
Interviews to be held on Friday 14th June 2024
 

Teacher Of Re 
Required September 2024 Or As Soon As Possible Thereafter
Full/ Part Time Permanent Contract 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and committed teacher of RE.  We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching RE up to A Level and who is willing to take part in and support the developing vision of the RE department. We will welcome applications from those who are committed and determined to raise standards across all levels and abilities and to deliver RE to the highest standard. This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher.

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  This post is a full/ part time, permanent contract. 

Please download further information and an application form from our website at 
www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk 

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to 
Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at 
andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: noon on Wednesday, 19th June 2024
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter

We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date
 

Permanent Post
37 Hours Per Week, Term Time (40 Weeks)
Monday To Friday - 08.00 To 16.00 Monday To Thursday, 08.00 To 15.30 On Friday

To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.  
Can deliver up to five timetabled lessons as required by the department's needs and lead whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
 
The successful candidate will:
•    Have a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, or three years full-time or five years part-time experience as a Senior Teaching Assistant.
•    Have up to date knowledge and understanding of the practices and procedures within education relating to the welfare, safety and education of children.
•    Understand the principles of child development and learning processes.
•    Have an ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
•    Have an ability to relate well to children and adults.

 Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

For further details about this role, please visit our website https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149818/EDV-2023-SBVPS-29313 
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Closing date is 09.00 am 04 June 2024 
 

Permanent Post
1.0 FTE 

The successful candidate will:
•    Be an outstanding practitioner
•    Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range
•    Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
•    Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion
•    Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching
If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

For further details about this role, please visit our website https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149818/EDV-2023-SBVPS-29313 
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Closing date is 09.00 Wednesday 29 May 2024 

2 X Temporary Ks2 Class Teachers – Full Time
(1 post LKS2 & 1 post UKS2)

Required from 1st September 2024 for one year initially due to fluctuating pupil numbers.
The children, staff and governors of Burgh-by-Sands School are seeking to appoint 2 committed, enthusiastic and highly motivated teachers to join our wonderful, dedicated team.

There are 2 roles available – one in a mixed Year 3/4 class and one in a mixed Year 5/6class.

The successful candidates will have:
•    QTS and have demonstrated professionalism and high standards
•    Excellent classroom organisation and behaviour management skills;
•    Set high expectations of all pupils and are committed to creating a stimulating classroom environment;
•    Demonstrate a passion for education and are able to demonstrate consistently good and outstanding classroom practice;
•    Have excellent communication skills (and are able to deploy support staff effectively);
•    Can inspire, motivate and work effectively in a team;
•    Sees each child as an individual and is able to develop their strengths both academically and socially;
•    Is enthusiastic and nurturing;
•    Work as part of a team with colleagues, families and the Governing Body;
•    The ability to support children of all abilities, through inclusive practice.
•    The ability to provide memorable learning experiences with rigorous teaching of basic skills;
•    Will communicate effectively and form positive relationships with pupils and families
We can offer you:
•    Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who love coming to school and have a positive attitude to learning;
•    A genuine commitment to your continued professional development;
•    A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued;
•    A school that ensures safeguarding of pupils is its top priority;
•    A high level of support from staff and governors;
If you think you have the qualities required, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of Burgh by Sands School, then we would welcome an application from you.  We welcome applications from ECTs and more experienced teachers. 

Burgh by Sands School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 10th June 2024. Please send your application via email to office@burgh-by-sands.cumbria.sch.uk

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 12th June 2024
Interviews to take place on: Monday 17th June 2024

Application packs are available on our school website at www.burgh-by-sands.cumbria.sch.uk or by request to Mrs

Heaney via telephone on 01228 576397 or email at office@burgh-by-sands.cumbria.sch.uk 

Please complete the application form and include your personal and curriculum interests in your covering letter as there may be subject leadership opportunities for the right candidate.

 We warmly welcome candidates to come and visit our school prior to submitting their application.  If you wish to visit, please contact our school office to arrange an appointment time.

Full-Time Class Teacher (Temporary)

Required from September 2024 (Maternity Cover)

A unique opportunity has arisen for a talented and creative teacher to join our dedicated team.  This is a temporary appointment covering maternity leave, teaching a mixed key stage class (Years 1, 2 and 3).  This is an exciting opportunity for any teacher seeking to work in an innovative, creative and supportive learning environment. 

The Governors of Hallbankgate Village School are looking for a highly motivated and skilled practitioner to lead and deliver an exciting and challenging curriculum in a mixed key stage class; taking subject leader responsibility as part of this role. The successful candidate will also be able to significantly contribute towards the whole school development of extending and promoting writing, oracy and a love of reading. Applications from ECT's are welcome.   

The successful candidate will:
•    be an outstanding practitioner with excellent subject knowledge, high academic expectations and a passion for working with young children;
•    be highly motivated and driven to deliver an inspiring and exciting curriculum, relishing the opportunity to enhance and promote skills for life-long learning; 
•    be experienced in working with the relevant year groups and show evidence of recent, excellent classroom practice relevant to that age range;
•    be committed to ensure that every child reaches their full potential;
•    promote and secure equality for all pupils;
•    be experienced in teaching and supporting the wider development of children with SEND;
•    create a positive and encouraging climate in which children are respected, valued and feel safe;
•    be a well-organised, resourceful and proactive team member; 
•    be self-motivated to drive improvement in their teaching and subjects, contributing to whole school improvement and development;
•    Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching 
•    be committed to the school’s learning culture and initiatives;
•    show flexibility, adaptability and excellent time management required for working effectively in a small school environment; 
•    be motivated by new opportunities, professional development and action-research learning; and   
•    be an inspirational role model, and be fully involved in the life of the school.

Application packs are available on the school website https://www.hallbankgate.org.uk/News/Vacancies/   Applications should be sent electronically to mandy.davidson@hallbankgate.org.uk and will be acknowledged on receipt. 

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our pupils and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment ID and medical checks.  Shortlisted candidates will be asked to make a self-declaration about their suitability to work with children, including any known disqualification by association. Terms and conditions for Teaching Standards will apply.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 10th June 2024.
Interviews will be held: w/c 17th June 2024.
 

Fixed Term, Part Time, Teaching Assistant

27.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.45am – 3.15pm. Term Time Only

PCD5 FTE Salary : £23,893 per annum pro rata – Hourly rate £12.38, term time only

The Governors at Distington Community School are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to work mainly as a one to one support from 1st September 2024 until 18th July 2025 (subject to the needs of the pupil, and the pupil remaining at Distington Community School) This post is fixed term due to unconfirmed EHCP funding. 

Main functions: to assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupil you have been assigned, to enable him/her to make best use of educational opportunities available to them. 

1.    To aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:
-    Clarifying and explaining instructions.
-    Ensuring the pupil can use equipment and materials provided.
-    Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to the child’s needs.
-    Assisting in weaker areas of need and following planned lessons or schemes of work.
-    Network with class teacher, parents, SENDCO and other professionals about Individual Education Plans and Educational Health Care Plans, contributing to the planning, delivery, and review process where necessary.
-    Provide additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENDCO.
-    Use own initiative and experience to plan and deliver stimulating and meaningful tasks. 
2.    To establish supportive relationships with pupil(s) involved. 
3.    To promote the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil, encouraging the pupil to interact with others in an appropriate and exceptional manor. 
4.    Monitor the pupil’s response to learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt activities. 
5.    To give positive encouragement and feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupil’s efforts and develop self-resilience.
6.    To support the pupil in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom.
7.    To provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENDCO, including feedback on the strategies adopted. 
8.    Where appropriate, to know and apply positive handling strategies techniques for which training will be provided if needed. 
9.    To know and comply with the school’s policies. 
10.    To implement and follow reasonable adaptations to learning and the class environment.
11.    To take part in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge and skills of working with a child with specific learning needs. 
In return we can offer:
-    A collaborative working environment with supporting staff
-    An experienced team who will off a high level of support. 
-    CPD opportunities 
-    A school that ensures that the safeguarding and mental health and well-being of pupils and staff is a priority. 

Distington Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safer Recruitment Policy. 

Please contact the school if you wish to discuss the job role further and ask any questions you may have.

Application forms and further information is available on our school website https://www.distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Completed application forms to be submitted to admin@distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date is Thursday 6th June at 12pm
Short listing of candidates will take place on Thursday 6th June / Friday 7th June.
Interviews will take place on Friday 14th June. 

Two - Higher Level Teaching Assistants. (HLTA’s)
Start Date: 2nd September 2024

Hours: 35 per week term time only 

The Governors and Headteacher of our school are looking to appoint two experienced, inspirational, enthusiastic and highly skilled HLTA’s. 

Our inspiration is our Mission Statement;
Why are we here?
Jesus told us to love one another.
We do this by showing respect and caring for each other.
We want everyone to do their best at all times and take pride in themselves because each one of us is special to God.

HLTA General purpose and job role;
-    Take responsibility for classroom assistance working with class teachers in order to promote effective teaching and learning for pupils. 
-    To be able to work independently and as part of a team; providing Preparation, Planning and Assessment (PPA) cover throughout the school. 
-    Support and supervise pupils throughout the school day whilst promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion 
-    Give support to pupils, individually or in groups so that they can all access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement   

Main Duties and Key Accountabilities.
-   Support the Class Teacher in delivering whole class, group and individual teaching 
-     To support individuals and groups to help them learn. 
-    Provide written and verbal feedback
-    Motivate and progress pupils’ learning following school policies and guidance from Teachers 
-    Organise and safely manage an appropriate learning environment and resources 
-    Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils; including those with specific needs, both in the classroom as part of first quality teaching and through intervention work. 
-    Use positive behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s policy and procedures to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others. 
-    To establish an effective and purposeful learning environment in partnership with the teachers and other colleagues. 
-    To support teachers in assessing the needs of individual children. 
-    To observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance. 
-    Assist with break time / lunchtime supervision including facilitating games and activities
-    Supporting educational visits and extracurricular activities 
-    To take safeguarding seriously and be observant and follow the schools safeguarding policy 
-    Take responsibility for own training and development, attending training courses both necessary and as appropriate. 
-    To communicate and liaise with staff, pupils, parents, governors and other members of the local community as appropriate 

Other Key Aspects of the role may include; 
-    Record basic pupil data
-    Support children’s earning through play 
-    Support pupils with computing 
-    Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene as required, whilst encouraging independence 

Experience and Qualification requirements; 
-    GCSE at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including Maths and English 
-    Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent; ie – NVQ earning support, Working with children 
-    Experience of working in an educational setting
-    Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
-    Other relevant training; First Aid, Safeguarding, 
-    Excellent communication and organisation skills 
-    Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults and work as art of a team 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school office on:  Tel: 01946 830433 Email: admin@stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk 

The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post, as are excellent professional references. 

For an application pack and further details please email: admin@stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk 

Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address if possible or posted to the school address to arrive by 12 noon on Thursday 27th June. 
Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th July and all candidates selected for interview will be notified before 5pm on Monday 1st July 4pm by email.
 

Teacher Of English 
Required September 2024 Or As Soon As Possible Therafter 
Full/ Part Time Permanent Contract 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our English   Department.  We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching English and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.  This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher.

As a department, we are committed to delivering quality first teaching whilst reducing the workload of staff. It has been our priority over the last few years to create quality shared resources and a marking policy that is beneficial to both students and staff. 

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  This is a full/ part time permanent post.

Please download further information and an application form from our website at 
www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk 

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to 
Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at 
andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: noon on Wednesday, 19th June 2024
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter

We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date