EYFS Teaching Assistant & Midday Supervisor (fixed term)

To commence on 6th January 2025

Crosby on Eden CEP School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated and skilled Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our thriving Church School.  The successful applicant will work 5 days per week, Monday to Friday (term time, plus 5 INSET days), in the mornings (8.45am to 12.00noon).  The position is primarily in our EYFS class however, the successful candidate may be required to work with our KS1 children at the Headteacher’s discretion.  

TA: 16.25 hours per week at rate 5A
MDS: 5 hours per week at rate 3B

In addition, the successful candidates will be required to undertake daily Midday Supervision duties, in addition to their contracted hours, paid at 3B rate (1 hour per day, term time only).  Further information will be given on this at the interview stage.

We are looking for highly motivated EYFS Teaching Assistant who has:
•    experience of working in an Early Years Setting/Class 
•    experience of working with children with a range of abilities/needs
•    a genuine passion for working with children
•    initiative and ability work both independently and collaboratively
•    a commitment to continued CPD
•    at least an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in the relevant subject and have a grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

In return we can offer you:
•    Happy, motivated and enthusiastic children who love learning
•    An outstanding staff team who are friendly and supportive
•    A school ethos which values every member of the school community

This post is fixed term until the end of the school year, 2025 but will be reviewed in the summer term with a view to extension to the following academic year.  

Application packs, including full job description and person specification, are available from Mrs Wood (admin@crosby-on-eden.cumbria.sch.uk or 01228 210080).  

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Crosby on Eden CEP 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.

Closing date for applications:    9am, Wednesday 11th December 2024
School visit days: To be arranged by request, please contact Mrs Wood
Interviews: Monday 16th December 2024

Empower, Learn, Celebrate

Start date: 24th February 2025
End date: 31st August 2025
ECT’s and experienced staff are welcome to apply.
 
The children, staff and Governing Body of Distington Community School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher to work in our school. We are looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, motivation, and, most importantly, a passion for learning to help our team deliver the best outcomes for all our students. As an inclusive and welcoming school, we have a committed team and a supportive, family-like environment.

The successful candidate will be:

- Knowledgeable of the KS2 framework

- Have a secure understanding of how to challenge and support children with a wide range of needs

- Be imaginative, delivering engaging and exciting sessions or lessons for our children

- Have a secure understanding of assessment, and be able to place this at the heart of your teaching

- Be a team-player with good communication and support our whole staff family

- Be committed to professional development and have high expectations of your own practice

- Have a good understanding of safeguarding and how we support the whole child and family

In return, we offer:

- Wonderful children, who love to learn

- A community who takes pride in being members of Distington Community School

- A school that values pupil and staff mental health and well-being

- A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support

- An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued

- Staff that work whole heartedly as a team to deliver the best for our families

- A supportive team, committed to developing Distington Community School into an outstanding place to work and learn

- Personalised CPD

Distington Community School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, so therefore the post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and excellent professional references will be sought.

Application forms, job description/personal specification and letter to applicants are available on our school website on the Vacancies page: https://www.distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/ or please email our school secretary (Mrs Hughes): admin@distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk

Visits to the school are highly recommended and will be warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01946 830526 to arrange a day and time. Completed application forms should be returned via email only to admin@distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk (FAO Miss Angela Quirk).

Please indicate clearly on your email which job you are applying for.

Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2025, 3:00pm

Shortlisting will take place on: Friday 10th January 2025

Interview Dates: Thursday 16th January 2025

Temporary Full Time Year 3 Teacher (MPS)  
 
From Tuesday 7th January 2025 to Friday 4th April 2025

Due to an experienced member of staff being on maternity leave, the governors of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic classroom practitioner to temporarily join our teaching team from 7th January 2025.  For the successful candidate we can offer a happy, supportive environment with experienced colleagues who always put children first.

The staff and children would like a candidate who will: 
•    Contribute to and embrace the Catholicity of the school
•    Plan and deliver exciting learning opportunities
•    Strive to raise standards for all children
•    Demonstrate knowledge and experience of the primary curriculum
•    Be able to work effectively in our friendly, supportive team
•    Be able to maintain a happy and organised learning environment

In return, we can offer:
- enthusiastic and caring pupils who are eager and ready to learn
- a friendly, professional, skilled and highly motivated staff team
- an attractive and welcoming school environment
- a commitment to your professional development
- supportive parents and governors

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our approach to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks, which are in place across the school. This appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two references will be taken up.

Visits to school are welcomed, so please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. 

Application forms and further information are available from the school office via e-mail:
admin@kells-stmarys.cumbria.sch.uk  or from the school website.

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th December 2024 at 12.00 p.m. 
Interviews during the week beginning Monday 16th December 2024.

Permanent Part Time Kitchen Leader

Required from 6th January 2025 or as close to this date as possible. This is a permanent part time position. The post will be 26.75 hours per week all within the school day.  

OP5 £25,183 per annum pro rata (FTE 37 hpw) term time only plus 1 week INSET (£13.0537 per hour)

An exciting opportunity has arisen and the Governors of Gosforth C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated kitchen leader to join our hard working and dedicated team. 

The successful candidate will have: 

•    an NVQ Level 3 Support Staff (with school kitchen modules), or similar and experience of working within a kitchen setting. 
•    experience of preparing healthy and nutritionally balanced menus. 
•    experience of monitoring stock and supplies.
•    awareness of health & hygiene procedures.  
•    knowledge of policies and procedure relating to child protection, health & safety and confidentiality.

In return we offer:
• Positive pupils who are polite, enthusiastic and engaged with learning.
• A school that ensures safeguarding for all is a priority.
• A welcoming and happy place to work, where staff wellbeing is considered at all times.
• Support from experienced staff and an active governing board.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

For an application pack please visit www.gosforth.cumbria.sch.uk  or email admin@gosforth.cumbria.sch.uk .  The closing date for applications is 13th December 2024 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17th December 2024.

Gosforth C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, it engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure for Regulated Activity and will require the completion of a criminal history/suitability self-disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised. In addition, if appointed, a completed Childcare Disqualification declaration will also be required.
 
 

Start Date: January 2025

Salary: £24,950.60 pro rata to £21,208.03 for term time only plus 5 days

Permanent, full-time, term-time only 

Are you a Qualified Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time, term-time only position in an Ofsted graded ‘Good’ school? We seek to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant to work closely with our SENDCo to complement the professional work of our teachers by taking responsibility for learning activities, for individuals and groups, under an agreed system of supervision and guidance.

At Energy Coast UTC our intent is to deliver academic excellence alongside a world class technical and skills based practical education, ensuring our students also excel in employability skills and work directly with employers on a range of projects. Our 14-19 college, located on the edge of the Lake District National Park in an area of outstanding natural beauty, is a thriving educational setting which has nurtured partnerships between industry and education. We prepare students to meet the demand for highly skilled engineers and civil engineers in Cumbria and the world. 

Our industry partners who work on a range of projects alongside our students include the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Sellafield Ltd, Morgan Sindall, the University of Cumbria, McMenon and the Royal Navy. 

We take staff and student wellbeing seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy. “Leaders are mindful of staff’s workload. Staff enjoy working at the school and appreciate the training available to them.” (Ofsted, 2023).

As well as the opportunity to work at a recently awarded Ofsted Good School, we offer:
•    Professional development support and an extensive CPD programme
•    Early finish to the school timetable on Fridays
•    A paid personal day off each year. 
•    A well-developed programme for ECTs to fully support you in your first years of teaching
•    Free use of onsite fitness suite, state of the art workshops and many other benefits.  

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting and expanding future with Energy Coast UTC then please visit our website for more information www.energycoastutc.co.uk.

How to Apply
For an informal discussion, to arrange a visit to look around the UTC or for an application pack please contact Cam Walker on 01900 606446 or by email – Cam.Walker@energycoastutc.co.uk.  

The closing date for this post is 9am on Friday 13th December.

Your completed application form and supporting information should be returned via email to the email address above and not directly to the school.  

Job Title: Part-Time (0.5 – Afternoons) Fixed Term Class Teacher KS2 

The Governors of Crosscanonby St John’s C of E School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated teacher to join our team. Start date  1st January 2025.  Recent relevant experience of working with KS2 children is desirable, but not essential. This is a fixed term post for two terms, until 31st August 2025, due to staff re-structuring. 

 Crosscanonby St John’s C of E School is a small, friendly, welcoming school with an extremely dedicated staff team. We have high expectations of all of our children and we are committed to giving them the best possible educational experiences.

The successful candidate will:   
•    Be an outstanding teacher who is able to provide evidence of impact upon pupil progress.
•    Be a positive role model to pupils and other staff, able to demonstrate high levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
•    Have high expectations of all pupils.
•    Be able to work as part of a team.
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents and the wider community.
•    Be an inclusive practitioner.
•    Have experience of working with children with additional needs.
•    Be able to work with a mixed age class.
•    Have a desire to develop professionally.
•    Have commitment to being actively involved in the wider life of the school.
•    Be committed to supporting the Christian ethos of the school.

•     Be prepared to be a dedicated and flexible team member.
•    Be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children.

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.  The offer of a contract will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent professional references. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a Criminal Disclosure form prior to interview.

For more information or to arrange an informal conversation, please email Mrs Kelly Bowe at head@crosscanonby.cumbria.sch.uk.  Job specification and application forms are available from the school office.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 12th December 2024
Visits to school are welcomed – contact the school office to arrange.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17th December 2024