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 
 

Post available from: September 2024

Are you an inspiring and ambitious teacher with Senior Leadership experience looking for your next career move? Are you passionate about children’s development, school culture and striving for the highest outcomes? Would you embrace the opportunity to help shape the future of our wonderful school? 

Then, Stanwix School would love to hear from you. 

Due to the promotion of the current postholder, we have an exciting opportunity for a new deputy head to join our leadership team.

 At Stanwix, our passion for supporting our children and their families is grounded in the sense of community that the school is at the heart of.

Stanwix School was rated “Good” at our last inspection in 2023 and inspectors stated that, “Pupils benefit from the strong community spirit that leaders have established at the school. Pupils are friendly and polite, and they provide a warm welcome to new pupils that join the school”.

The Governors and Trustees would like to extend that warm welcome to a new deputy and are looking for an innovative, passionate, and dedicated individual to fill this key leadership role. The ideal candidate will be ambitious and share our community, education and school values. They will be a strong teaching practitioner and have a proven track record of leadership, motivating change and inspiring excellence in both staff and pupils.

It is an exciting time to be a key member of our leadership team, joining us as we shape the future vision for the school. Our staff are our most important asset, and this role will help to shape and promote a culture of clear leadership and best practice that champions their work. We are looking for a practitioner that maximises our school performance and ensures our children are inclusively supported to attain and achieve their very best.

To apply or find out more, please contact the school office at office@stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk to request further information or an application pack. 

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 
Stanwix School complies fully with the DfE Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post holder is expected to share this commitment and comply with all associated internal policies and procedures.

 It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely based on their merits, abilities, and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants based on any protected characteristics

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Closing date: Noon – Friday 19th April 2024
Shortlist: Monday 22nd April 2024
Interviews: Week beginning – 6th May 2024

Cleaner in Charge (Part Time, Permanent)
16.25 hours per week term time only plus 2 additional weeks in summer break

St James’ C of E Infant and Nursery School is a successful school with a friendly, vibrant school community. We aim to provide strong foundations in an inspirational environment, based on our Christian Values, where children can be happy and have a love of learning, preparing them for life’s journey. Our vision is to ensure that all children ‘Choose the right path’. 

We are seeking to employ a school cleaner-in-charge to work part time in school starting as soon as possible.  The successful candidate will be responsible for opening and closing the school and will oversee the cleaning team to ensure we maintain high levels of cleanliness within the school building and grounds.  Hours of work will be 7.30am - 8.00am (or earlier by arrangement) and 3.15pm – 6.00pm term time only plus two weeks during the school holidays to be arranged at mutual convenience.

Applicants will need to demonstrate experience of undertaking general cleaning duties, an awareness of health and safety, be hard working and willing to play an important part in our successful school team.

Further details and application forms are available from the school office or via our website www.st-james-inf.cumbria.sch.uk  or by e-mail at admin@st-james-inf.cumbria.sch.uk 

Visits to school are welcomed and can be arranged by speaking to the School Business Manager, Mrs Clair Brown.

Further details and application forms are available via our website www.st-james-inf.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date for completed applications is: Friday 19th April 2024 at 3pm and they must be emailed to cbrown@st-james-inf.cumbria.sch.uk or received by post by this time. Interviews will be held on 26th April 2024.

St James’ C of E Infant and Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.
 

Required as soon as possible 
Permanent full time contract 
37 hours per week term time only (46.6 weeks)
NJC Scale SO1 £32,076 - £33,945 per annum pro rata  (actual salary £28,745 - £30,419 per annum) 

We are seeking to recruit a Student Support Officer to support students and staff in the Sixth Form. The successful candidate will provide high calibre information, advice and guidance specifically for Key Stage 5 students and will co-ordinate the student leadership group for the sixth form.  

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and visionary individual to support the Sixth Form and specifically, Key Stage 5 students at St Benedict’s Catholic High School. We are looking for a candidate who has drive, passion and the ability to work flexibly. 

You will have good literacy and numeracy skills, be competent with ICT and be qualified to degree level or other equivalent level professional qualification in a relevant field.  

This is a permanent full time term time only post (46.6 weeks).

 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 the application form 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, 19th April 2024

Interviews will be held shortly thereafter

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

Required as soon as possible
NJC Scale 5 £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. 

This is a permanent part time post 32.5 hours per week term time only (46.6 weeks).

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 Wednesday, 17th April 2024

Interviews will take place shortly thereafter