Temporary for 1 year initially contracts attached to EHCP funding : 1 x 30 hours start date required as soon as possible  per week term time only plus 1 week INSET; 1 x 25 hours start date September 2024 per week term time only plus 1 week INSET.
Pay Scale: PCD5 £23893 per annum pro rata (FTE) term time only plus 1 week INSET

Hayton C of E Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for all our pupils. We believe in fostering a sense of community and encouraging our pupils to develop both academically and socially.

We are seeking 2 dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants: one to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those on the autism spectrum, and one to support children with SEND, being able to support in-class and running small-group interventions. The ideal candidates will hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification or be working towards it, possess excellent communication skills, and be proactive team players. Both of these roles require flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and needs and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Pupils’ Support:
•    Assist in the educational and social development of pupils with SEND 
•    Implement personalised learning plans and support strategies under the guidance of the SENDCo, classroom teachers and other colleagues and specialists
•    Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment to encourage pupils’ engagement and participation.

•    Classroom Assistance:
•    Provide one-on-one or small group support to pupils, adapting teaching methods to meet their individual needs.
•    Assist with classroom management and organisation, ensuring a conducive, calm and purposeful learning environment.
•    Prepare and maintain educational materials and resources.
•    Show initiative and hold high expectations for all pupils
•    Display a professional attitude at all times and desire to continue their professional development
•    Collaboration:
•    Work closely with the SENDCo, classroom teachers and other educational staff and parents to deliver cohesive support.
•    Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of individual education plans (IEPs).
•    Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers regarding pupil progress and any concerns.
•    Work as part of the wider #teamhaton family.
•    Go ‘above and beyond’ for the greater needs of the school and its pupils.
•    Administrative Duties:
•    Keep accurate records of pupils’ progress and support provided.
•    Assist with the preparation of reports and documentation as required.
•    Support with the supervision of pupils during non-classroom activities, such as lunch breaks and school outings as directed by the head teacher.
Qualifications and Skills:
•    Essential:
•    NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent, or working towards it.
•    Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs, particularly autism.
•    Strong understanding of autism and associated strategies for support.
•    Experience of working within school, delivering interventions to pupils – in particular phonics, reading and mathematics interventions.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing needs.
•    The desire for all ‘little acorns’ to become ‘mighty oaks’ no matter what.
•    Desirable:
•    Additional training or qualifications in SEND or Autism.
•    First Aid certification.
•    Experience with assistive technology and learning aids.
Personal Attributes:
•    Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards ALL children within our school family.
•    Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•    Commitment to ongoing professional development.
We can offer you:
•    A FANTASTIC school team and family who are all dedicated and passionate to give ALL of our children the very best educational experiences
•    A vibrant and welcoming environment with enthusiastic children who love to learn.
•    A school where love, joy aspiration and wonder are celebrated each and every day.
•    Supportive and collaborative team environment.
•    Opportunities for professional growth and training.

Application Process: Interested candidates are welcome to make a visit to the school by making an appointment with the school office on 01228 670491. Application forms and covering letters are to be submitted to admin@hayton.cumbria.sch.uk Please visit the school’s website for an application form and person specification.

Hayton C of E 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. 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 Safeguarding Policy.

Closing date for applications will be Monday 3rd June at 9.30am. 
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 3rd June at 3.30pm
Interviews will take place on the week beginning 3rd June 2024.

Required September 2024 or sooner if possible 

Temporary 1year contract initially due to budgetary funding 

About Us: Hayton C of E Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for all our pupils. We believe in fostering a sense of community and encouraging our pupils to develop both academically and socially.

Role Overview: We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment of our students during lunchtime. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in creating a positive and active playground experience, promoting healthy play and social interaction.

The role also involves transporting the school lunches from Warwick Bridge Primary School to Hayton C of E Primary School each day This role asks that you have your own transport which you are able to transport lunches (a car with a decent boot and/or fold-down seats is fine) and your own business car insurance. Mileage / transport costs will be covered by the school.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Supervise students during lunch breaks, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
•    Organize and lead a variety of play activities and games, encouraging inclusive and active participation.
•    Foster a positive and respectful environment, managing behaviour in accordance with school policies.
•    Assist with the set-up and clean-up of the dining area, ensuring a hygienic and orderly environment.
•    Provide basic first aid when necessary and report any incidents to the appropriate personnel.
•    Communicate effectively with teaching staff, parents, and carers regarding any concerns or noteworthy incidents.

Key Requirements:
•    Previous experience working with children, ideally in a school or childcare setting.
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Ability to engage and motivate children through play and structured activities.
•    Knowledge of basic first aid procedures (training can be provided).
•    Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.
•    Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.

Desirable:
•    Qualifications in childcare, education, or playwork.
•    Experience in behaviour management and conflict resolution.
•    Creative skills to develop and implement new play ideas and activities.

Working Hours:
•    Part-time, Monday to Friday, typically from 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM (10 hours per week).
•    Term-time only.
Salary: PCD3 - £23,151 per annum , pro rata ( this includes the living wage supplement – hourly rate £12.00
•    45p per mile transportation costs

Application Process: To apply, please submit your application form outlining your experience and suitability for the role to admin@hayton.cumbria.sch.uk by Monday 3rd June 2024. For more information, please contact school on 01228 670491 or the email address above.

Hayton C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Join us in making a difference in our students' school day by providing a safe, fun, and engaging lunchtime environment!

Closing date : Monday 3rd June 2024

Art Technician 
Permanent appointment 
18 hrs per week (term-time only) 

Providing general support to the art department, including preparation and maintenance of resources and support to staff and pupils.

Keswick School 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 an enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate pre-employment checks, including on-line and social media checks.

Further details and application forms are available from the HR Officer, Mr Andrew Young.  By e-mail:  andrewyoung@keswick.cumbria.sch.uk or from the School’s website https://www.keswick.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies

Closing date for receipt of applications: 10am, Friday 31st May 2024

Permanent Full-Time School Business Manager September 2024 (or sooner if possible)
Hours: 37 hours per week, full year. 
BS9-OS12 dependant on skills and experience
Salary: annual salary £32,076-£38,223 dependant on skills and experience

Pennine Way is a large Primary School in Carlisle which benefits from the excellent facilities within its location at Harraby Community Campus. 

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated School Business Manager to ensure the smooth running of the operations of the school and building. We are interested to hear about your experience as well as any additional skills and qualities that you can bring to our forward-thinking team. The required start date is the 1st September 2024 but an earlier start date or period of transition to work alongside the existing Business Manager would be welcomed. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our hard working team. We are committed to high standards and have a real sense of community. We are looking for someone with experience of working within administration and finance as well as supporting a wide range of activities, including human resources and safer recruitment, payroll, procurement, facilities management and health and safety. 

The successful candidate will:

●    be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues in a range of formats and demonstrate high levels of professionalism. 
●    have experience of administrative work ideally within an education environment. 
●    be willing to undertake a varied role which will include responsibilities such as meeting deadlines for DFE data to be submitted, health and safety procedures, facilitating payroll by working through our HR providers. 
●    have an understanding of a range of IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel. 
●    understand and respect the need for a high degree of confidentiality. 
●    support and understand the values and the vision of our school
●    be committed to safeguarding children and an understand that we all have a duty to keep children safe. 

We can offer you:  
●    a highly professional, experienced and supportive team to work within.
●    a school which holds it’s C.A.R.E values at the heart of each decision. 
●    a leadership team committed to supporting each and every member of staff to achieve their best through effective support and professional development. 
●    opportunities for training
●    local government pension scheme

Application forms and further details of the post are available via e-mail recruitment@pennineway.cumbria.sch.uk

If you would like to discover more about us, we would encourage a visit to the school website. Visits to the school are most welcome, please call the school office to arrange a suitable time on 01228 598978. 

The school is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a safeguarding declaration form. The successful applicant will be appointed on the completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references. 

Closing Date: Tuesday 4th June 2024 
Interviews: Week of the 10th June by arrangement.

Senior Finance Manager – Permanent Position
Cumbria Education Trust – Central Team Vacancy Ref: EDV/2024/CET/21435
Required: As soon as possible 

Hours: flexible: 30 hours per week/4 days up to full time available
Hybrid working options will also be considered.

Reporting to the Head of Finance (Chief Finance Officer), this role is a key member of the Trust’s finance team. The Senior Finance Manager will develop and lead on the financial management and reporting arrangements for (primary) schools, whilst providing technical advice and expertise on central financial and system matters.

As a key member of the Trust’s wider central support team, the postholder will play an important role in supporting the direction of the Trust at a time of expansion and growth.

 This role will be suited to a qualified accountant with strong financial and technical accounting knowledge gained in a multi-complex organisation. Experience of the education and /or not for profit sector would be beneficial to the role but more importantly, the successful candidate will have:

A proven track record in managing finance operations to the highest standard, constantly striving to seek improvements in systems, controls and processes.
•    Ability to coordinate budgeting and financial reporting for a number of schools, reporting on an individual school level and consolidated Trust level.
•    Excellent leadership and communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with staff at all levels and build strong working relationships.
•    Strong IT skills and the ability to manage, manipulate and interpret data, with experience of managing and operating key financial systems.
•    the ability to manage time and working to tight deadlines, delegating as appropriate, whilst guiding and influencing the work of others.
In return the Trust can offer you:
•    a forward looking, positive working environment in an organisation which is committed to providing the best learning opportunities for all pupils and students in our academies.
•    the opportunity to work with professional, committed and ambitious colleagues in a financially secure and innovative organisation.
•    a comprehensive staff package including an excellent salary and access to the local government pension scheme and generous progressive holiday entitlement.
•    flexible working arrangements
•    continuing professional development opportunities

To apply please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/958746979/EDV-2024-CET-21435

Please note Cumbria Education Trust do not accept CV’s. 

Applications are welcome from experienced colleagues. 
The school is committed to safeguarding and 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.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, 3 June 2024
Interview will be held: TBA
 

Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher, Full Time, Permanent

Job start: 2nd September 2024

We are looking to recruit an exceptional EYFS classroom practitioner who has a proven track record of ensuring high quality outcomes for children across the full breadth of the Early Years Statutory Framework. This post would suit a talented, experienced, and highly motivated teacher who loves working with EYFS children and who has a good understanding of the EYFS Curriculum.

The School Offers:
•    Happy, confident, active, and enthusiastic children who are proud of their school and their achievements.
•    An opportunity to join a supportive & dedicated team of staff, Governors & volunteers who work together to ensure the very best possible education, care, and opportunities for our pupils.
•    High-quality ongoing professional development. 
•    A school that is proud to be at the heart of the community it serves. 
Desirable Skills:
•    An enthusiastic and creative classroom practitioner; someone who inspires learning and brings the Curriculum ‘to life’.
•    An acute perception of young children’s learning needs and their well-being; the ability to quickly identify and overcome barriers to learning for pupils of all abilities.
•    A team player; an ability to work alongside others for the benefit of the children in our care.
•    An excellent communicator; responsive to the needs of every child and understanding of the importance of engaging parents in their child’s educational and personal development.
•    Highly organised and committed; able to establish effective learning routines which enable young children to thrive and excel across the full range of the Primary Curriculum.

Belle Vue Primary 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 excellent professional references.

 An application pack can be downloaded from the school website https://www.bellevue.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Application Closing Date: 12.00 noon on Monday 3rd June 2024
Interviews will take place on Monday 10th June 2024

Permanent Post
UQR/MPR/UPR
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 22 May 2024 

Required as soon as possible

£26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata  

(actual salary based on 32.5 hours per week over 46.6 weeks £20,797- £22,646 per annum)

Permanent part time post 32.5 hours per week term time only

We are seeking to appoint a professional, highly motivated and organised Cover Supervisor.

The post will require you to cover for the short term absence of teaching staff, taking sole charge of a group of students, who will learn by carrying out pre-prepared work under your supervision. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep students on task. The post may require you to undertake the role of a Tutor and be responsible for a Tutor Group. 

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.  

Further details and application forms are available from St Benedict’s School’s website: 
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   

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday, 7th June 2024

Interviews will take place shortly thereafter

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

Holiday Play Workers for Summer Holiday Club
Fixed Term, Part-Time 29th July – 23rd August 2024

The governors of Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a number of highly motived, hardworking and passionate Holiday Club Play Workers, to operate our new summer Holiday Club.

 The roles will involve supporting the development, organisation and day to day running of the holiday club.  The positions are for a period of four weeks during the summer holidays.

Working hours will be up to 35 hours per week between 8.15am – 4.15pm Monday to Friday. Final contracted hours will be negotiated and confirmed on appointment with the successful candidates.

•    Can you encourage all around you to “be the best they can be”? 
•    Can you welcome and built lasting positive relationships with new families to our school?
•    Can you assist in the planning of play sessions to meet the needs of all children?
•    Can you work within a strong and dedicated team who have aspirations for all?
•    Can you take responsibility for groups of children in activities as an individual or supported by other team members?
•    Can you listen and talk to individual children and play with them?
•    Can you administer first aid as required?
At Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy, we can offer:
•    high quality support;
•    a welcoming and vibrant team, who strive to “be the best they can be”;
•    an amazing environment with excellent indoor and outdoor facilities;
•    exceptional resources to support play;
•    supportive parents and governors.

Application Packs can be found on the school website.
Please complete an application form and provide a letter of application stating how your skills and knowledge meet the criteria of the job specification and tell us about your curricular and extra-curricular strengths and interests.

Closing date for applications: 9.00 am Monday 3rd June 
Interviews: Afternoon of Friday 7th June 

Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and, a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be sought.