Start Date – Monday 22nd April 2024

Permanent Cleaner Required
12.5 hours per week (evenings)
The hours required are Monday to Friday 3:30pm – 6pm.

The post will involve lone working and key holder responsibilities as follows:
●    Securing the school buildings and gates each evening. 
●    General cleaning duties in our Lower School building - 
3 classrooms, school hall and cloakroom/toilet areas.

This post will be paid for 38 weeks working during term time plus 4 weeks working during school holidays pro rata.

OP1 £23,151 per annum , pro rata which includes Living Wage Supplement of £12.00ph.

This school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Application form is available online at www.smhwkt.cumbria.sch.uk please send completed application to admin@smhwkt.cumbria.sch.uk 

Closing Date – Tuesday 16th April 2024 noon
Interview – Friday 19th April 2024

Permanent position – Health and Wellbeing Champion
PCD8ii Scale Point 19 £29,777 (A) per annum pro rata £15.43 per hour
33.5 hours per week, term time only

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our happy, successful school.
We are looking to appoint a Health and Wellbeing Champion to promote healthy lifestyles and positive health and wellbeing in our staff and pupils.

Applicants should have experience in an education or healthcare setting and be able to work with the school leadership team to develop this role and impact upon the wellbeing of our pupils.  

Passion, commitment and enthusiasm are essential to this role.

Visits to the school can be arranged for candidates who are shortlisted for interview but a telephone discussion can be arranged prior to application.

Please email businessmanager@orgill.cumbria.sch.uk to obtain an application pack.  

Orgill Primary school is committed to safeguarding its staff and pupils and the successful applicant will be appointed on completion of a DBS check.

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th April 2024
 

Required from September 1st 2024

Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant 

PCD5 to PCD 7 £23,893 to £27,334 per annum pro rata (dependent upon experience term time only

Fixed Term until 18th July 2025 The post is for one year initially – linked to pupil needs. 
Part Time Teaching Assistant 25 hours a week 
(09:00 till 12:00 Monday 09.00 – 15.30 Tuesday to Friday) 

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and conscientious Teaching Assistant with primary school experience to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work across the school from Nursery to Year 6.

Bewcastle Primary is a small rural school with extensive grounds and we love to be outdoors. We are a friendly and supportive workplace. You will be joining a team of people who are very good at their jobs, work hard, but know how to look after each other and enjoy being together.

The successful candidate will:
• Have high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and   achieving the best for all of our children.
• Be an excellent communicator who is adaptable and proactive.
• Be a committed team member who is able to work with independence when required.

We can offer:
• Well-behaved, engaged pupils, who love to learn. 
• An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued.
• A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support.

 Bewcastle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Confirmed appointments will only be made after references have been carried out.

Visits to the school are encouraged – Please contact the school office on 016977 48662 or emmalittle@bewcastle.cumbria.sch.uk 

Application Packs are available on the school website using the following link: 
Vacancies - Bewcastle Primary School application forms are also available from the Cumberland Council website

Completed applications should be returned by email only, marked for the attention of the Headteacher to emmalittle@bewcastle.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date: 12pm on Wednesday 24th April 2024
Interviews will be held on Thursday 9th May 2024 

Permanent Post
1.0 FTE
Start Date - September 2024

We are seeking an experienced, ambitious and highly driven individual to lead Thornhill Primary School School on the next stage of its journey. You must demonstrate leadership with uncompromising honesty, integrity and ambition for our vision; that we will have legitimate grounds to claim those we undertake to teach and train will have a preparation for life that is excelled by no other.

If you are successful, you will join a team of committed and talented professionals and a home where your development is a priority in enabling you to play a key role in the future of our Trust, the children we serve and the people who work with them.

Support you can expect from us:
•    A dedicated Headteacher buddy mentor
•    Depending upon your experience, opportunities for additional Trust wide responsibilities.
•    A School Improvement Partner to work alongside you 
•    A dedicated and supportive Trust Executive Team  

For further details about this role, please visit our website https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147396/EDV-2024-TPS-21675 
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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 am on Friday 10 May 2024. 
 

Senior Teaching Assistant (Send)
Part-time, Permanent Contract from September 2024
27.5 hours/week, term-time plus 1 week (39 weeks/year)

The Governors of All Saints’ CE Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant, to join our dedicated SEND team in our inclusive and thriving school in the gem market town of Cockermouth, on the edge of the Lake District.  We are looking for an excellent practitioner who:

•    Forms positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents
•    Works creatively to provide high quality learning opportunities for pupils
•    Maintains a caring, consistent and supportive learning environment
•    Is flexible and committed to the varied life of the school.
•    Is committed to the safeguarding, development and well-being of the children
•    Is able to cover our Breakfast Club on Friday mornings from 7.30am

In return we can offer you:

• An opportunity to work within our dedicated SEND team
• Support and encouragement for your continued professional development
• Enthusiastic and friendly children with committed staff, governors and parents

For further information, and to apply, please complete the application form only which can be downloaded from the school’s website

https://www.allsaintscockermouth.org.uk/job-vacancies-at-the-school/

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Nicola Smallwood, Head Teacher, via email to head@allsaints.cumbria.sch.uk  
Visits to the school are welcome. Please call the school on 01900 823431 to request an appointment.

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. The Governing Body ensure that at least one person on any appointment panel has attended safer recruitment training. Any successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

Closing Date: Monday 29th April 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 2nd May 2024

Chaplaincy Coordinator
Required April 2024

NJC Scale 6 £29,269 - £31,364 per annum pro rata (actual salary £26,229 - £28,106 per annum)

We are seeking to appoint a Chaplaincy Co-ordinator to lead and foster worship and spiritual guidance for our young people at different stages of their faith journey.  This is a critically important appointment for the school. This is a ‘whole-school’ role involving all curriculum areas, some work in the local parishes, and with our Primary Schools.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic with a sensitive understanding of young people, their families, and of our colleagues in the school.  You will, ideally, be qualified to degree level, and have the ability to be a credible witness to a life of faith. You may have experience working with young people in a school or other environment. 

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 time post 37 hours per week term time only (46.6 weeks).

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 please 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 Friday, 12th April 2024
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter

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

Lead For Physics Or Chemistry

Required for September 2024 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented leader to join our Science Department.  

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and visionary candidate.  We are looking for a colleague who has drive, passion and a proven record and who has the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.

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 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 Friday, 19th April 2024
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter 
We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date

SEND Support Officer
Required as soon as possible

NJC Scale 6 £29,269 - £31,364 per annum pro rata (actual salary £26,229 - £28,106 per annum)

We are seeking to appoint a professional, highly motivated and organised SEND Support Officer.

This is a new opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and visionary individual to work closely with and to support the work of the SENDCo and the provision of SEND at St Benedict’s Catholic High School. We are looking for a candidate who has drive, passion and the ability to work flexibly.  The successful candidate will work with the SENDCo to promote an inclusive curriculum and ensure that all SEND pupils have appropriate and effective support. 

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 time post 37 hours per week term time only (46.6 weeks).

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 please 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 Monday, 15th April 2024
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter

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

Westfield Nursery and Primary school is a ‘happy, friendly and welcoming school’. The governors would like to appoint an Administrator to start on or as soon after Monday 29th April 2024.

BS7 £26,421 - £27,334  pro-rata salary £18,818 - £19,470
30.00 hours per week term time only 40wks
8.30am – 3.30pm daily 

We are seeking an organised, calm and approachable person with relevant skills and experience to join our administration team. You will be able to deal with everything from visitors to the school, finance queries, first aid, answering the phones, and ordering resources. 

The ideal candidate will need to have: 
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and be able to remain calm and professional under pressure 
• Strong ICT, literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to operate relevant databases/ICT applications 
• The ability to work well both as part of a team and independently, using their own initiative and maintaining confidentiality 
• Be willing to undertake first aid and welfare duties 
• A positive, enthusiastic, flexible and caring approach and willingness to be involved in the life of the school 
• Good communication skills so that they can relate well to children, staff, parents and the community 

Application forms, job description/personal specification  are available from our      school website www.westfieldprimary.cumbria.sch.uk or by emailing admin@westfieldprimary.cumbria.sch.uk

Visits to our school can also be arranged and we would love to meet you. Please   contact our school office on 01900 874000 or admin@westfieldprimary.cumbria.sch.uk

Completed application forms should be returned via email only to our admin at, admin@westfieldprimary.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 18th April 2024
Interview Dates: Week beginning:  22nd April 2024