Start Date: April 2025 or sooner if available

Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Full-time (28.5 hours per week)/ temporary for 1 year due to budgetary funding 

 PCD8!! £31,067 per annum , pro rata , term  time 

We are looking for a HLTA level 4 to join our team in our EYFS.

The job would entail working in a class of EYFS children in a team of three under the direction of an experienced class teacher. We are a school that enjoys teaching children through first-hand experiences and want people with passion a creativity who can come and enhance our team and grow into the role.

We can offer:
•    Children who are eager to learn and small class sizes
•    A vibrant vision which will engage your creativity.
•    A school where you can enjoy your teaching and be part of a supportive community
•    A well-resourced school with secure finances and wonderful learning environment
•    An outward-looking school that enhances learning using technology 
•    Settled and experienced leadership and governors.

We are looking for a person with experience and passion for the EYFS who, when they read this advert thinks that this could be the place for them. A love of outdoor learning and bringing ideas, initiative and passion to the role is essential. If you can offer specific strengths/ passions or interests that would be great. We are a close-knit and forward thinking team, as so to be a real team player is also very important to us.

We very much encourage you to come and visit our school to find out more and would be delighted to show you around and answer your questions. Please telephone on 016973 71367 or contact the Head teacher by email ([email protected])  and we will get back to you to arrange a time and date for your visit (if possible, during the school day so you can meet our children and staff).

The application form can be downloaded from the school website or by request from the school office. http://www.irebycofeschool.co.uk/

Completed applications to be returned with a covering letter to the Head Teacher: Mr Michael John, marked private and confidential by either email or paper copy to our postal address. Thank you for taking the time to read this advert and good luck.

Ireby CE Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of its pupils and staff. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Closing Date: 12th March 2025

Interview date: W/C 17th March 2025
 

Required September 2025
Teacher Pay Scale MPS/UPS

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is situated on the edge of the Great Border City of Carlisle, on an elevated site with open views over the countryside and city. Located within a short drive from the Lake District National Park and easy access to M6 motorway providing links to both South West Scottish Borders and beautiful Cumbria. 

Our brand-new school offers a modern, airy environment with excellent facilities. Ofsted recently judged the school as “good” in all areas with the Science Department in particular a strength of the school.

We are seeking to appoint a creative, forward thinking and dynamic Science Teacher on a permanent, full time basis. From September 2024, up to £6000 will be available for teachers working in key STEM and technical subjects. For more information, please visit www.gov.uk/government/news/teachers-to-get-up-to-6000-extra-to-teach-vital-subjects 

Our Science department comprises of specialist teachers in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. We deliver the National Curriculum using Activate resources to KS3, then we move on to AQA Trilogy supported by AQA Triple Award. As we have specialists in all fields we are able to deliver A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Science. 

As a department we are lucky to be supported by two excellent technicians who support us with our practical work, they are always on hand to try new practicals and enjoy coming up with new ways to carry out practicals.  In our new school building we are all located on the same floor, with six large science labs and an enviably large prep room, all with views across the playing fields and farm fields. 

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to satisfactory DBS and health checks.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Declan McArdle, Deputy Headteacher on 01228 404942 or [email protected]

Application packs can be requested by emailing [email protected] or downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/Vacancies/

Your application form should be supported by a letter of no more than two pages of A4.
Completed application forms can either be forwarded to the email address above or by post addressed to Finance.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon Wednesday 12Th March.
Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email

Fixed Term, Full Time Class Teacher

The Children, staff and governors of Beckermet C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, inspirational teacher to join our wonderful, dedicated team from April 2025.  The post will be initially until 31st August 2026 due to budget constraints and fluctuating pupil numbers.

MPR depending on relevant experience

The person appointed will also be able to take on the responsibility of leading a subject with the support of the Senior Leadership Team.

We are looking for someone who has:
•    Excellent classroom organisation and behaviour management skills;
•    High expectations of all pupils and is committed to creating a stimulating classroom environment;
•    The ability to enthuse all children to learn and understands what is required to secure outstanding progress;
•    A passion for education and is able to demonstrate consistently good and outstanding classroom practice;
•    Excellent communication skills at all levels (and is able to deploy support staff effectively);
•    The ability to inspire, motivate and work effectively in a team;
•    Great creativity and knows how to support children to become independent, persevere with challenges and present their work to a high standard;
•    A belief in the development of the whole child;
•    The ability to support children of all abilities, through inclusive practice.

We can offer you:
•    Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who love coming to school
•    A genuine commitment to your continued professional development,
•    An inclusive working atmosphere with a team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued,
•    A school that ensures that the safeguarding of pupils is its top priority
•    A high level of support from staff and governors

Beckermet School 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 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)

Job description/personal specification is available via email.  To request an application pack please email Mrs Thomson at: [email protected].  Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Thomson via email only.

Closing date: Midday 20th March 2025
Interview dates: week beginning 24th March 2025

Fixed Term - Part Time Teaching Assistant (16.25hpw Monday-Friday 8.45am-12noon) - fixed term from Monday 3rd March 2025 to Friday 18th July 2025 due to pupil numbers.  

PCD5 £25,183 per annum pro rata (FTE) term time only plus 1 week INSET

The Governors of Warwick Bridge Primary School are looking to recruit a lively, enthusiastic, well-motivated Teaching Assistant to work in Year 6. The successful candidate should be capable of integrating swiftly and successfully into our hard working, friendly and experienced team in March 2025.

The successful candidate will:

•    Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent
•    Have experience of working with SEND children
•    Be committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential
•    Have high expectations for all pupils and be committed to raising standards
•    Have good listening and behaviour management skills
•    Have a good understanding of, and commitment to, the safeguarding and welfare of children
•    Be able to follow direction from the class teacher and also use their own initiative
•    Be enthusiastic, motivated and fully prepared to participate in the wider life of the school 
•    Have a willingness to work with a committed staff team

In return, we can offer:
•    A positive, warm and welcoming work environment
•    An opportunity to be part of an experienced, effective team
•    A supportive Head Teacher and Governing Board
•    Fantastic children, who enjoy learning and achieving

The job description, person specification and application form are available from the school website or from Mrs Reed in the school office and applications should be sent electronically to [email protected] marked as ‘Private and Confidential’. Please state curriculum and SEND strengths in your application.

Warwick Bridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school strictly adheres to safer recruiting policies and procedures. Appointments to these posts will be subject to satisfactory enhanced checks being sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and appropriate pre-employment checks.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to make a self-declaration about their suitability to work with children, including any known disqualification by association.

Closing date:  12 noon on Monday 24th March 2025

Interviews will be held on Thursday 27th March 2025

Visits are welcome by appointment. Please email [email protected] to arrange a visit.

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

Permanent, Part Time  Senior Teaching Assistant
32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4pm, Term Time Only

PCD7 £27,711 - £28,624 per annum, pro rata (dependent upon experience)

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.  

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

•    Positive, enthusiastic and to be a part of our successful school team
•    Self-motivated and reliable
•    Caring, nurturing, patient and have high expectations of themselves and others
•    Able to effortlessly build rapport with children, parents and staff
•    Knowledgeable about the KS2 curriculum 
•    Able to promote an inclusive whole school ethos
•    Able to work closely with experienced teachers to promote pupil progress
•    Skilled in supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those with special educational needs (SEN)
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support children’s development
•    Proactive in assisting teachers with classroom management
•    Able to monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teachers 
•    Flexible and adaptable to different teaching methods and styles
•    Committed to continuous professional development and learning

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.

Visits to the school can be arranged via email to [email protected] 
Application packs and further information are available via our school website www.distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies or [email protected]

Closing date is Thursday 13th March 2025 at 9am.
Short listing of candidates will take place on Friday 14th March 2025.
Interviews will take place 20th March 2025 with time to be confirmed.

Fixed term Full Time Teacher required for 1st June 2025 until 31st October  2025 due to maternity leave cover
possible extension of fixed term could be available 
 

Achieve Believe Learn Together

The Governors of Victoria school are looking to appoint a full-time teacher who is enthusiastic, aspirational and highly motivated with excellent organisational skills and is committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve in our caring and friendly school. Victoria School is a federation of Victoria Infant and Nursery and Victoria Junior School. We are highly committed to safeguarding all our children and the successful candidate will be subject to references, DBS and suitability declaration.

The successful candidate will be:

•    Committed to safeguarding and the well-being of all children.
•    Have the ability to communicate well.
•    Passionate, committed and have excellent classroom practice.
•    Provide stimulating creative, active, skills based learning opportunities.
•    Well organised and have the ability to work as part of a team.
•    High expectations of pupil’s social behaviour and actively encourage learning behaviour.
•    A commitment to promoting positive attitudes to learning
•    Provide a stimulating, organised and purposeful learning environment. 
•    Ability to work as part of a team.
•    Committed to adaptive teaching when required to ensure all pupils reach the outcomes they should.

Our school will provide:

•    An exceptionally caring school where all staff show their dedication to supporting pupils and families.
•    Highly dedicated and motivated staff who work effectively as a team.
•    Opportunities to work across the federation from 2 years old to Year 6.
•    Highly successful school with a continuous drive to ensure all pupils achieve. 
•    Extremely organised and well-resourced learning environment with extensive ICT and computing equipment.
•    A full, rich ambitious and active curriculum that stimulates and challenges pupils. 
•    Committed to professional development, offering quality induction, training and support through a personalised programme of professional development.
•    Opportunity to work as a team with a teaching assistant in every class.
•    Opportunity to lead a subject.
•    Highly effective Governors who are fully involved in all aspects of school life.
•    A potential opportunity to extend the fixed term contract.

Visits to the school are welcomed: Please contact Mrs V Hepburn-Fish at: 
[email protected] or ring 01900 601489 to make an appointment to visit.

Further information about our school can be found on the website www.victoriaschool.org

For an application pack please contact the school or email: [email protected]

Victoria school is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of the pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitability declaration and two suitable references.

APPLICATIONS: Please complete the Cumberland Council application form along with a letter of support and return to the school by post or email to [email protected]  

Closing date: Monday 10th March 2025 1pm
Interviews: Week commencing 24th March 2025

Casual Post
To effectively teach designated students and to undertake associated pastoral and general teaching duties in order to provide high quality and continuity of education to pupils in the absence of their 'regular' class teacher.

The successful candidate will:

•    Contribute to the provision of a safe, secure learning environment
•    Ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support
•    Work as a member of the school team and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the school
•    Supply appropriate planning materials, following school plans where provided
•    Implement and maintain the behaviour policy of the school
•    Take part in the Trust staff professional development programme by participating in training and professional development

This is an open role. The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

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 and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE 2023, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

For further details about this role or to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2024-WLA-41507 (this is not a link – please copy and paste)

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, [email protected] or T: 01946 820 356.

Permanent Post
Working hours negotiable - up to 37 hours per week, term-time only (40 weeks per year including INSET and out of term working)

West Lakes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join the Technology Team. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment for staff, students and visitors.

We seek a conscientious, adaptable technician to support the Technology curriculum.
Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff, to provide assistance and information as required in the preparation of resources, maintenance and support to staff and pupils. Ensuring requirements are followed, meeting both the health & safety standards and the requirements of the classes involved.

Includes helping to ensure that stock levels are maintained, safely stored and future requirements are identified. With occasional assistance to the other curriculum technicians if required.

This is a busy and varied role and candidates should have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Although advantageous, the post requires no previous experience of working in a school setting. Previous experience is desirable however full training will be provided for the right candidate.

For further details about this role or to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-62752 (not a link – please copy and paste)

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

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 and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE 2023, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, [email protected] or T: 01946 820 356.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Monday 10 March 2025.