Governance Professional

Approximately 20 days across the academic year. Our meetings are held during the working day and during term time
Hybrid – remote and school-based working

Changing Lives Learning Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to provide a clerking service to various governance committees.

The successful candidate will: 

Have GCSE English, grade 4 or above
Have knowledge of working in an administrative capacity
Be willing to attend further training and development opportunities
Have knowledge of governing body procedures
Be willing to work at times convenient to the governing body, including evening work
Previous experience is desirable however full training will be provided for the right candidate.

At Changing Lives Learning Trust, we can offer you:

A dedicated team of hardworking Trustees, governors and staff committed to excellence;
A supportive working environment
A commitment to your training and professional development;
The opportunity to use your skills to make a positive impact on our academy.
24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
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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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 09.00AM Wednesday 31ST July 2024 


 

Date posted
Reference Number
1768
Grade E Point 1 - 2 (£29,777 - £30,296) (pro rata £2156.82 - £2194.41)
Changing Lives Learning Trust
Contract type
Work pattern

School Administrator Assistant

The Governors and Head Teacher are looking to appoint an Administrator  assistant for a busy school office to cover from 1st May 2024 until August 2025 due budgetary funding. Previous experience of working in a busy office environment would be preferred.

Temporary Fixed term post, with the potential to becoming permanent. 18 hours per week (13:00 to 3:45pm Mon –Thur, Friday 9:00 – 16:00.  38 weeks to include 5 days INSET) and one week during school holidays were appropriate.
BS 3 - £22,737 – 23,114 per annum (pro-rata) plus the living wage supplement hourly £12.00

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication, administrative and interpersonal skills and be able to provide a warm welcome to visitors and parents whilst working efficiently, effectively and with confidentiality. 

We would like to appoint someone who:
•  Has excellent communication and organisation skills
•  Show commitment to high standards
•  Work well as part of a hard-working team in a demanding environment
•  Can provide confidential and high-quality reception support
•  Is adept at using various computer-based programs and databases e.g. Scholar Pack, Lunch Shop, Cool Milk, Scopay etc. (training in these will be given to the successful applicant)
• Will play an active part in the life of the school
• Will enjoy working with children and families

Application forms are available from the website or contact Mrs C Wilson, Office Manager for further information at vacancy@upperbycdc.org.uk marking the subject Receptionist Post.

Upperby Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment of this post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service.) 

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th April 2024.  Due to Easter Holiday you will be notified of an interview 16th April 2024

Interviews will take place: Monday 22nd 2024
 

Date posted
Reference Number
1766
Please see below
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Teacher of Maths

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Maths to join this very successful 11-18 school, situated on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. The post will commence on 1 September 2024.  

The ethos of our school is one of continual improvement; high quality, sustained CPD is at the heart of school and departmental development. The Maths Department at Cockermouth School is a high-performing department, with almost a third of students achieving grades 9–7 and 67% grades 9-5 at GCSE in 2023. This level of attainment matches our outcomes from 2019 when our score for the Maths element of P8 was almost 0.6. Every year we attract large numbers of students to A Level Maths and Further Maths. Over 50% of A Level Maths grades were either A or A* in 2023 across 3 different classes.

We are an evidence-informed team, looking to embed recent developments and further improve our practice. 

We are looking for strong candidates who are looking to share their experiences and also develop their practice further.  This post will suit equally an experienced teacher of Maths looking for change or an ECT who wants to benefit from an excellent grounding to their career.

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of students, engages with young people and staff on policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Cockermouth School is a Safeguarding School.  The successful applicant will be subject to relevant barred lists check(s), undertake an enhanced DBS and where appropriate to the post will be required to complete a Childcare Disqualification Declaration.  Shortlisted candidates will need to disclose relevant criminal history.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability.  Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.

For an informal chat with the Director of Maths, or to visit the school, please email walls@cockermouthschool.org to arrange.
 
Details and application form are available from our website  www.cockermouthschool.org

A covering letter and application form should be returned to recruitment@cockermouthschool.org no later than 09:00 on Wednesday 17 April 2024.

Date posted
Reference Number
1764
MPR/UPR
Academy
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Senior Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possible 

Permanent, Senior Teaching Assistant
33.5 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week.

Orgill Primary is a friendly and welcoming school with an extremely dedicated staff team.  We have high expectations of our children and are committed to giving them the best possible educational experience. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated Senior Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated and hard-working team in our successful school. The successful candidate will work with children across the school, both within the classroom environment and as a pastoral support.

The successful candidate will:
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Be highly motivated, organised and committed;
• Have a commitment to achieving high expectations, standards and excellent progress; ensuring maximum potential;
• Be experienced in supporting children across the primary age range;
• Has an interest and experience/knowledge in supporting pupils with SEND and in providing pastoral support;
• Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent essential;
• Can work effectively as part of the team, with families, professionals and children, in our happy and successful school.

In return we will offer the successful candidate;
• An exciting and challenging opportunity with excellent Continued Professional Development opportunities;
• A dedicated, friendly and hard-working staff team who are supportive and welcoming;
• Well-motivated, positive and happy pupils who are a pleasure to work with.

Application forms and further details are available via email businessmanager@orgill.cumbria.sch.uk

Orgill Primary school is committed to safeguarding its staff and pupils and the successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references.

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th April 2024 with interviews taking place the following week.

Date posted
Reference Number
1762
PCD7 (£26,421 - £27,334 FTE) pro rata
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Teaching Assistant SEND

Bassenthwaite Primary School and Ducklings Nursery Teaching Assistant SEND
Teaching Assistant
30 hrs per week (term-time only) 
Part-time hours available on request.
Start date: Monday 29th April 2024 or earlier if possible

Contract:
Appointment related to the provision of special needs support in respect of the named pupil and will continue pending a review of the EHCP or the pupil’s departure from the school, if earlier. Number of hours worked may be changed, dependent on the review of the EHCP together with the times of the day the hours are worked.

This post is term time only.
There is also the possibility of the candidate being employed to run our after-school club until 5pm and / or breakfast club.

Job description: This role is to support a pupil with an EHCP in the classroom and, if necessary, at playtimes. We would want to appoint a flexible and dedicated professional with classroom experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.

You will be working alongside the class teacher to provide a high standard of support and will need to be able to plan, deliver and monitor work to meet the needs of their Educational Health and Care Plan, as well as adapting materials to support the pupil’s learning and development.

Essential Skills and qualifications required:

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in Education or Children & Young People
• A commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
• Good communication skills
• The ability to contribute to planning, monitoring and assessment of pupils; assisting the class teacher
• The ability to work together with and support team members and children
• Be resilient, flexible, patient and the ability to work under pressure
Current Paediatric First Aid/ Emergency First Aid and Safeguarding training would be an advantage

In return, we can offer you:
• A varied workload
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for training

For further details and an application form, email: Mrs Sara Royle, the Headteacher on: sararoyle@keswick.cumbria.sch.uk

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

Visits to the school are welcomed, please email the headteacher on sararoyle@keswick.cumbria.sch.uk

Please email completed application forms with a covering letter summarising your skills, abilities and experience to support your suitability for the post, to sararoyle@keswick.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 16th April 2024
Interviews to be held: Friday 19th April 2024

Date posted
Reference Number
1760
NJC Grade 3 £23,500 - £23,893 (pay award pending)
Academy
Contract type
Work pattern

Pastoral Head of Year

Permanent 
Part Time - 3 Days Per Week (Wednesday - Friday)
Working Hours: 22.5 Per Week 40 Term Time Weeks

West Lakes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join the Pastoral Team, 3 days per week. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment for staff, students and visitors.
The successful candidate will:
•    Have a drive to have a positive impact on children’s lives
•    Be organised
•    Be personable
•    Be hard working
•    Be resilient
•    Remove barriers to learning
•    Liaise effectively with colleagues and external agencies
Previous experience is desirable however full training will be provided for the right candidate.
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 09:00am Monday 08th April 2024 
 

Date posted
Reference Number
1758
Band F Point 1 - 4 (£33,024 - £35,745) (pro rata £17,639.24- £19,609.54)
Changing Lives Learning Trust
Contract type
Work pattern

Senior Teaching Assistant

Required from April 2024 to March 2025

Part Time Senior Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)

35 hours per week term time only (38 weeks per year + 1 week INSET)          

We are seeking a senior teaching assistant to work with children with special educational needs in Nursery and Reception.  The position is fixed term as it has been created to meet the needs of current pupils with Educational Health Care Plans. This is an opportunity to join a friendly and mutually supportive team dedicated to meeting the needs of our pupils.

Details about the position and how to apply can be downloaded from our website - www.rferguson.org 

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Maintain a caring, friendly and supportive learning environment; 
• Facilitate and nurture access to learning;
• Contribute to an enthusiastic team approach.

Robert Ferguson 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 Bureau (DBS) and references will be taken from previous employers prior to starting in post.  Please see our website for further information.  

Closing Date - Tuesday 16th April 12:00 noon

Date posted
Reference Number
1756
PCD7 – £27,334 (B) per annum , pro rata hourly rate: £14.17 (35 hrs p/wk)
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Apprentice Business Support

Fixed Term post until November 2025
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Monday to Friday Full Year

Working hours: 08:00 to 16:00 (Mon to Thurs) 08:00 to 15:30 Friday

From April 2023 the rate for apprenticeships is £5.28 per hour in the first year and national minimum wage in the appropriate age range in any following year
Dearham Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join our administrative team. We are looking to appoint an Apprentice Business Support Assistant to be based between Dearham & Flimby Primary Schools.  You will gain hands-on experience in a busy office environment learning a wide range of tasks.

The Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship is fully work based for 18 months plus an end point assessment.

The successful candidate will:
• Undertake reception duties, providing a professional and welcoming appearance to the academy 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.
• Undertake a range of reprographics duties including, photocopying, laminating, binding etc.

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 12.00PM Monday 15th April 2024 
 

Date posted
Reference Number
1754
Please see below
Changing Lives Learning Trust
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern