Start date is 1 September 2025.

The Governing Body of Thursby Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher.

Thursby school is thriving, pupils are engaged and enthusiastic and are at the heart of everything that we do. Our new Headteacher should be able to demonstrate strong leadership with the ability to successfully motivate and develop the team around them. Our team in school are professional, motivated and are positively engaged in the school along with strong subject leadership. 

Our new Headteacher should be continually aiming for excellence but most importantly they should be kind, have the belief that anything is possible and be able to foster this belief in those around them. 

The successful candidate will have the energy and passion to lead a successful and safe school and will: 

    Profess leadership experience with a proven record of continued whole school improvement 
    Be a resilient, confident leader
    Have the ability to manage school budgets and costs 
    Have a natural ability to develop the team and the structure around them
    Have a proven practitioner record, demonstrating best practices
    Working across key stages
    SEND experience
    Be a creative thinker 
    Have experience of leading a team into framework inspections 

Thursby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. As you’d expect, the appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Enhanced criminal records with Barred List checking through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), in line with the Government’s Safer Recruitment guidelines. 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. 

Applications 
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: www.thursby.cumbria.sch.uk 

Completed applications, along with a personal statement of no more than two A4 sides (font 12) should be submitted by email to clerk@thursby.cumbria.sch.uk.

School tours can be arranged directly with school by contacting admin@thursby.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date for Applications Thursday 20th February 2025

Shortlisting Friday 28th February 2025

Interviews, 2 day process Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th March 2025
    
 

Teacher Of Humanities
Permanent Post

1.0 FTE 

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 and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE 2023, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

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.

For further details about this post or to apply, please visit: https://wla.education/vacancies/ (this is not a link – please copy and paste)
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

The closing date of this role is 09.00 on Monday 27 January 2025. 

Trust HR Manager 

Permanent Post

Full Time, 37 Hours, All Year Round 

Changing Lives Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Human Resources Manager to perform an integral role in delivering a high quality, efficient and effective HR service for the Trust.

You will work in conjunction with an established HR team and be responsible for managing and delivering day-to-day HR operations ensuring support is provided for Headteachers, senior leaders, and staff across the Trust, while aiding the implementation and application of all human resource policies and procedures.

You will have responsibility for case management and lead on policy development as well as ensuring the team meets statutory requirements in relation to safeguarding, recruitment and HR procedures.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make that next step in their career and join a dedicated team of staff where you will be valued, where your wellbeing is priority and where you will be fully supported with your development and career progression.

The role will be based across our schools in West Cumbria, however occasional travel may be required to our schools in the east our south of Cumbria. The Trust is committed to flexible working arrangements provided both the needs and objectives of both the individual and the Trust can be met.

For further details about this role, please visit our website 
https://changinglives.education/vacancies/. (this is not a link – please copy and paste). 

For an informal discussion please contact Tracey Shackley, Chief Operations Officer at: shackleyt@changinglives.education
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

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.

Closing date is 09.00 on Tuesday 28 January 2025. 

Start date: as soon as possible

Cover Supervisor (Permanent)
35 hours per week, 38 weeks term-time + 3 days INSET + 2 days during school closure
Times:    8.00-3.30pm
(PCD5) Pro-rata starting salary £20400 including holiday pay

We have an exciting opportunity to join its dynamic and experienced cover team. 

Cover Supervisors take responsibility for managing classes during short-term teacher absence. The person we appoint will be an energetic, hardworking and flexible individual who is passionate about working with young people while supporting their education in our popular, vibrant school. They also support departments to develop learning materials and take part in other school activities.
The post includes duties to ensure student safety before and after school.

Training will be discussed with the successful candidate and a programme developed to meet their specific needs. 

Please see https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/ for further details and an application form.
Applications by CV will not be accepted.

Closing date: Midday Wednesday 22nd January 2025 

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/ 

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Permanent Part-Time School Administrator 

Start Date – 3rd March 2025 or as soon as possible after.

20 hours per week  - permanent, term-time plus one week 
BS6 - £25,584 ( A) per annum, pro rata   

Following the retirement of our current School Administrator, The Governors of Ennerdale and Kinniside Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and committed School Administrator to join our welcoming, caring and dedicated school team. Exact hours and working patterns can be agreed with the successful candidate.

 As school administrator, you will play a key role in our school, undertaking key reception duties as well as supporting teaching staff and the head teacher in a range of specific and general administrative tasks. This will include using the Scholar Pack school management information system, operating relevant IT packages such as Parent Pay, assisting with budget monitoring, ordering resources, paying invoices and liaising with outside agencies and our school community. You will also be expected to keep up to date staff training records and assist with health and safety reports and audits. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of working in a school or other forward-facing office-based environment; enjoy being part of a team and working with the public.  
In return, we can offer a happy, caring and welcoming school community in a small school in a beautiful part of the National Park with fantastic children where you would be joining a positive, friendly, hard-working staff who enjoy working together as a team.

Application packs are available from school. Please email head@ennerdale.cumbria.sch.uk or phone 01946 861402
A covering letter should be included to supplement the application form.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact David Moore on 01946 861402 or via e-mail at head@ennerdale.cumbria.sch.uk

Ennerdale and Kinniside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, excellent references and a pre-employment health check.

 Closing date for applications will be 12pm on Friday 7th Feb 2025. 
Candidates will be invited to interview following shortlisting. Interviews to be held Friday 14th Feb 2025.