Permanent, Part-time Administrative assistant
BS6-BS7 £24294 - £27334 per annum pro-rata, term-time
25 hours per week

The governors of Blackford CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a part-time school administrator. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated to join our team of committed professionals where children and families are placed at the heart of our school. 

The successful candidate will also be trained as the Governance Professional for the Governing Board and additional hours will be included for this role.

The successful applicant will:
•    Be an excellent communicator with efficient organisational, written and interpersonal skills
•    Be committed to our inclusive, caring and child-centered ethos
•    Be sympathetic to, and supportive of, our Christian values and beliefs which lie at the heart of our Church school
•    Be able to work as part of a team and be fully involved in school life
•    Have experience of working in a very busy office environment.

In return, we can offer you:
•    A happy, inclusive school where children and staff thrive
•    A supportive Governing Body and Parent, Teacher and Friends Association
•    A team of hard working, supportive and committed professionals
•    Opportunities for personal and professional development

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Blackford CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include references, Right to Work in the UK and enhanced DBS check for regulated activity (to include a children’s barred list check). 

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applicants are warmly invited to visit the school on Thursday 12th September at 9.30am. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

An application pack is available on the school website: www.blackford-school.co.uk

Application forms to be returned to recruitment@blackford.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 20th September 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 25th September 2024

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool are looking to employ a permanent Teaching Assistant who is friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This post will require you to work across both our Preschool Classroom which caters for children from the ages of 9months to 3 years old and will commence as soon as possible. 
 
PCD5 £23,893 pro rota, term time only. 25hrs per week, overtime will be available, however we will consider applications for part-time hours 16+. 

Cumberland Recruitment Incentive Pilot
 
This job is advertised under the Cumberland Recruitment Incentive pilot, new recruits will receive a £1,000 bonus shortly after they start their first role in childcare, or if they return to a childcare role after a gap of at least six months. 

The suitable candidate must have:
•    NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or working towards Level 3) 
•    GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English

The successful candidate must also be able to:
•    Work constructively as part of a team
•    Liaise effectively with staff and parents
•    Promote inclusion of all pupils within the Early Years classrooms
•    Show initiative and hold high expectations for pupils
•    Display a professional attitude at all times and desire to continue their professional development
•    Demonstrate their experience of working in the Early Years Foundation Stage
•    Have excellent communication skills

Frizingtion Nursery School & Preschool can offer:
•    A vibrant and welcoming environment with enthusiastic children who love to learn
•    Commitment to professional development
•    Hard working, welcoming and dedicated team of Staff and Governors

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool 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 

Application packs are available on request from the Schools Business Manager, Lucy Dawson by emailing ldawson@frizington-nur.cumbria.sch.uk 

Candidates are welcome and are actively encouraged to make a visit to the school by 
making an appointment with the Headteacher on 01946 810846. 

Closing date for applications will be Tuesday 1st October 2024 12.00pm 
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 12.30pm
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 8th October 2024 from 9.00am 

Senior Teaching Assistant  / Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Start date: Monday 30th September 2024 until 31st August 2025

PCD7 - PCD8ii £26,421 - £29,777( A) per annum pro rata (FTE 37 hpw) term time only plus 1 week INSET

27.5 hrs per week fixed term while funding allows.  There is the option of additional hours within our wrap around care (up to 12.75 hours per week) and Midday Supervisor 2.5 hours per week (both on a separate contracts at PCD3 £23,151 per annum pro rata – this includes the living wage supplement £12.00 per hour) to be discussed at interview.

Bridekirk Dovenby CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant or Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to teach and support classes across our happy and thriving school. We are looking for someone who is energetic, passionate and enthusiastic about teaching and learning to join our friendly, motivated and supportive team. 

We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner who:
• Is able to teach and support whole class sessions, lead small group interventions and provide 1:1 support
• Has a passion for working with children both indoors and outside
• Has experience of working with SEND
• Has the skill to encourage independent learning amongst all pupils
• Can help create a stimulating and imaginative classroom environment
• Has high expectations of both themselves and pupils
• Works well as part of a team, being flexible and highly motivated
• Has excellent Maths and English skills

We can offer: 
•    children who are happy and ready to learn  
•    a commitment to your personal and professional development
•    an effective, friendly and supportive team to work alongside
•    an outstanding working environment in a beautiful setting

Our mission is to provide a safe, calm and sustainable environment where children are motivated to learn, show respect and act responsibly according to our Christian values.

Bridekirk Dovenby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The chosen candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent professional references.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.  We will also collect references prior to interview.

Applicants must have relevant experience and qualifications i.e. NVQ Level 3 or4 or equivalent experience or knowledge in the relevant work area.  

Visits to the school are welcome; please email the school office to arrange this: sbm@bridekirkdovenby.cumbria.sch.uk
 
Application forms and more information are available on the school’s website www.bridekirkdovenby.cumbria.sch.uk

Please ensure your application form and a covering letter is sent by email to; sbm@bridekirkdovenbyschool.sch.uk by 9am on Monday 16th September 2024.  
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th September 2024 and the successful candidate will be notified on the same day. 

Headteacher

Start Date: January/ Easter 2025 or earlier 

L26 £87,253 – L30 £96,239 (pay award pending) 

West Lakes Academy is a vibrant secondary school situated in the stunning Western Lake District in Cumbria, providing education for 1200 children aged between 11 and 18 years old. As well as outstanding facilities and the incredible natural environment surrounding the school, West Lakes Academy benefits greatly from being part of Changing Lives Learning Trust and from the support of the three sponsors who were involved in the setting up of the school in 2008 - Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Sellafield Ltd and University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN). The Trust is hugely ambitious - educating 2800 students across nine schools (three secondary, six primary) and providing the One Cumbria Teaching School Hub. Changing Lives Learning Trust is proud of its ability to bolster foundations, nurture emerging talent and drive sustainable improvement across the family of schools. 

We are looking for an inspirational and tenacious Headteacher to lead West Lakes Academy on the next phase of its journey, to realise our vision to succeed in ‘Changing Lives through Learning’, and to provide the very best possible educational opportunities for young people in West Cumbria. We are incredibly proud of our school community - our loyal and enthusiastic members of staff encourage children to work hard to achieve their potential. West Lakes Academy was last inspected by Ofsted in March 2017 and was judged to be Outstanding in all areas of the inspection, when it was previously Good. However, there is much more that we need to do for our students, and this is where our new Headteacher comes in. A monitoring inspection in 2023 concluded that the Outstanding judgement was unlikely to be retained at its next graded inspection. Since returning post-pandemic, some students have struggled to return to the high standards of behaviour, culture and academic rigour that saw the school achieve its Outstanding judgement. 

To be successful as the next Headteacher of West Lakes Academy, you’ll be a visible, courageous leader who leads with honesty and integrity. You will need to recognise the current challenges at the school and share our ambition to ensure that every child in the academy can access the highest quality education in a positive, caring environment where every child feels safe and cared for. You are likely to be an experienced, talented Deputy Headteacher looking for your first Headteacher post, but you could also be a serving Headteacher looking for a new challenge in a beautiful part of the UK. What is most important is that you are an exceptional and optimistic leader of staff and students, with a passion for our school community and a relentless drive to raise standards and achieve excellence for all. In return, you will have the autonomy to do the right things to rapidly move the school forward, with the support of strong and effective colleagues at all levels. 

If this sounds like you, please get in touch to discuss this exciting role in more detail. More information can be found here: changinglives.our-careers.co.uk. To arrange a confidential conversation, please contact our recruitment partners at Propelo by emailing changinglives@propelo.co.uk or call 01273 222877. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th September 2024, 9am
Interviews: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th October 2024

Changing Lives Learning Trust values equality and diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
 

Fixed Term until 23rd May 2025 

Required from Monday 4th November 2024 a temporary full time class teacher to cover maternity leave.  Are you who we are looking for to join our dedicated and friendly team?

The Governors of Monkwray Junior School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher for KS2 who will embody our vision to ‘Be Brave, Be Bright, Be YOU’. 

We are looking for a candidate who: 
•    Sees each child as an individual and is able to develop their strengths both academically and socially
•    Is dedicated to helping all children reach their full potential 
•    Has a caring and approachable manner 
•    Will be flexible, well organised and committed to working as part of a friendly, caring and forward thinking team
•    Is enthusiastic and nurturing 
•    Will communicate effectively and form positive relationships with pupils and  families

There is a warm and friendly atmosphere throughout the school. Pupils have positive attitudes towards their learning and show respect for their teachers and classmates. 
Staff are very positive about working at the school. They said that leaders are considerate of their well-being and take staff’s workload into account when making decisions. Ofsted July 2023

We can offer:
• enthusiastic children who have a positive attitude to learning;
• a dedicated and hardworking team;
• a supportive and friendly working environment;
• a commitment to professional development opportunities 

We welcome applications from ECTs and more experienced teachers. Please include your personal and curriculum interests in your covering letter as there may be subject leadership opportunities for the right candidate.   

Safer Recruitment And Selection

The school pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or others who work unsupervised with children, taking proportionate decisions on whether to ask for any checks beyond what is required; and ensuring those without full checks are appropriately supervised. In line with the School Staffing (England) Regulations 2009 the Governing Body ensure that at least one person on any appointment panel has attended safer recruitment training.

If you think you are the right type of person to join our team and inspire our pupils then please contact head@monkwray.cumbria.sch.uk for an application pack. 

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.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th September 2024
Interviews to take place on: W/C 30th September 2024
 

Permanent Post
10 Hours Per Week
Term Time (39 Weeks)

The successful candidate will:
•           Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff provide general administrative/financial support.
•           Undertake reception duties, providing a professional and welcoming appearance to the school for staff, students, visitors and members of the public.
•           Undertake a range of general administrative duties, including word processing, maintenance of spreadsheets, filing and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
•           Develop a broad understanding of the wide variety of roles within the academy support team.
•           Undertake a range of reprographics duties including, photocopying, laminating etc.
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/137602/EDV-2024-DPS-28468 
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Closing date is 12:00 Friday 06 September 2024 
 

Required from October 2024

School Cook
36.25 hours per week – term time only
Hours of working 07.30 to 14.45 Monday to Friday           

We are seeking to appoint a hard-working individual to organise, oversee and deliver our school meals service.

You will be someone who:

·    has demonstrated reliability and integrity in previous employment;
·    is enthusiastic, creative, flexible and efficient;
·    is able to work well using own initiative and as a team member;
·    has catering experience relevant to the role;
·    has team leadership experience relevant to the role;
·    and is capable of quick thinking, troubleshooting and working under time pressure.

Overview

We are currently seeking a skilled Cook to join our team in preparing delicious meals in our kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food preparation and a keen eye for detail. This position would particularly suit someone who has catering experience who is seeking a term-time only position.
Please read all the details below to know how to apply for this job.

Duties

-    Prepare and cook meals (including creating healthy menus to appeal to children and their parents)
-    Ensure food is cooked to the correct temperature and meets quality standards
-    Oversee the kitchen team to ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently and to a high standard
-    Oversee the kitchen team to maintain a clean and organised kitchen
-    Monitor food supplies and place orders
-    Follow food safety guidelines at all times

Requirements

-    Previous catering experience working in a kitchen
-    Knowledge of culinary techniques and best practices
-    Ability to lead a team and work well in a team environment
-    Understanding of food safety regulations
-    Willingness to help with various kitchen tasks when needed
-    Excellent customer service ethos

Please download the application form (available on our website) to complete, and include a letter of application.

To discuss any aspect of the job prior to application, please contact us.  
Enquiries to head@rferguson.org + sbm@rferguson.org.  

The closing date for completed applications (by post or hand please) is Monday 16th September 2024 12 noon.  

Robert Ferguson School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers. The appointment will also be subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. Application will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed CCC job application form which is available on the school website as detailed above.

The Governors at Distington Community School are seeking to appoint a dedicated Senior Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our friendly and caring school to work within our KS2 unit.

32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4pm, Term time only

PCD7 £26,421 - £27,334 per annum, pro rata (dependent upon experience)

This position is available as soon as possible, however the start date is negotiable on successful appointment. 

We are looking for a highly motivated STA with experience of working in KS2 who is; 

•    Positive and enthusiastic
•    Self-motivated and reliable
•    Caring, nurturing, patient and have high expectations of themselves and others
•    Able to effortlessly build rapport with children
•    Knowledgeable about the KS2 curriculum 
•    Able to demonstrate excellent literacy and numeracy skills
•    Able to organise, plan and lead activities with individuals, groups and the whole class
•    Able to promote an inclusive whole school ethos
•    Able to work closely with experienced teachers to promote pupil progress

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.

Application packs and further information are available via our school website www.distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies 

Closing date is Wednesday 4th September 2024 at 9am.
Short listing of candidates will take place on Wednesday 4th September 2024.
Interviews will take place week beginning 9th September with date and time to be confirmed.
 

Required as soon as possible

Full time 37 hours/week, full year

The Headteacher and Governing Board are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed School Business Manager to oversee and manage our school’s administration, finance, HR, health and safety and premises. The role also involves line management of the office staff and site manager. The School Business Manager will work closely with the Headteacher, Governors, SLT and Local Authority to ensure the provision of efficient and effective services throughout the school.

 The successful candidate will have:

•    Proven experience in a business management role, ideally within an educational setting.
•    Excellent organisational, leadership, financial and administrative skills.
•    Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with parents, staff, governors, and external stakeholders
•    A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to handle a demanding workload effectively 
•    The skills and ability to work with IT based management and financial information systems 
•    High expectations of self and professional standards
•    Experience of handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality  
•    A commitment to the safeguarding of children 

In return we offer:

•    A dedicated team of educators and support staff committed to providing the best educational experience.
•    Support from an experienced Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Board
•    A welcoming and happy place to work, where staff wellbeing is considered at all times
•    A school that ensures safeguarding for all is a top priority

Application packs are available from the school office via email to admin@kingmoor-jun.cumbria.sch.uk. 

A tour of the school is welcomed and strongly encouraged by appointment.

Closing date for applications is 10.00am on Friday 20th September 2024. Interviews will be held on Thursday 3rd October 2024. 

We are fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all pupils and staff. The offer of a contract will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent professional references.
As required by DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out by the school as part of our due diligence on any short-listed applicants for posts. Searches are undertaken in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR. 

Start Date: January 2025

Stanwix Primary School is a vibrant academy in the heart of Carlisle. We are dedicated to fostering a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment for all students and our dedicated staff and governors work hard to inspire and empower our pupils so they can achieve their full potential academically, socially, and personally.

The Ideal Candidate: 

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and visionary leader with an open, supportive and engaging management style to lead our fantastic school. The successful candidate will be committed to upholding the school's values and ethos whilst confidently leading and shaping a new vision for the school that builds on our inclusivity and academic excellence and promotes a culture of recognition, continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

●    Provide strategic leadership and management of the school.
●    Drive the development and implementation of educational policies and practices.
●    Foster a positive, safe and inclusive school environment that supports the well-being and development of pupils and staff.
●    Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement.
●    Manage school resources effectively and efficiently.
●    Develop positive partnerships and provide effective communications with all stakeholders including staff; parents/carers; governors, local and national partners as well as the wider community
 
Essential Requirements:

●    Confident leader, able to motivate and inspire the school community.
●    Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant experience in a senior leadership role within a school setting.
●    Proven track record of driving school improvement and raising educational standards.
●    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
●    Excellent organisational and management abilities.
●    Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
●    Experience with curriculum development and implementation.
●    Knowledge of current educational trends and best practices.
●    Ability to engage and collaborate with a diverse school community.
●    NPQH (desirable)

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit a completed application form, a comprehensive CV and a covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. All applications should be sent to office@stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk 

Application forms can be accessed via the Cumberland Council School Jobs website here: https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-job-vacancies. You can also find out more information about the school and this vacancy by visiting our school website, www.stanwix.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 19th September 2024

Interview Dates: 26th and 27th September 2024

Contact Information: For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact office@stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk  

Please note, school visits are available the week commencing the 9th of September.

Stanwix School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, with a children’s barred list check, along with satisfactory references and safer recruitment clearances as outlined in the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.