Examinations Officer

BS7: £26,421 to £27,334 per annum (pay award pending)

This is a permanent, full time, full year contract (37 hours per week, but with flexibility around the demands of workload at key points in the school year), which must include no less than 4 days in the summer holidays for examination preparation and results distribution. 

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, well-organised and highly-motivated individual to our busy office team to take up the full duties of the school’s Examinations Officer. The successful candidate will share an office space with their immediate Line Manager, the school’s Data Manager. Forming an excellent working partnership with the Data Manager and the Deputy Head – Curriculum is a critical aspect of the role.

The successful candidate will be a team player, have a pleasant and efficient manner, and good inter-personal skills.  Of greater importance, you will have a critical eye for detail, high levels of literacy, the ability to work independently using your own initiative, and the ability to assimilate information accurately and quickly; these are essential skills. You should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, whilst having experience of SIMS (the school’s information management system) and in particular, Exams Manager would be an advantage, however, training will be available as required.

The key duties for the Examinations Officer will be to lead and manage the entirety of the school’s examination procedures ensuring compliance with all JCQ, Ofqual and awarding body requirements. You will liaise with a wide range of colleagues, including being the primary link between the school and our large team of excellent exam invigilators. Full details of duties are given in the job specification. In addition, you may be tasked with assisting in the organisation of the school’s options processes for Y9 and Y11/Sixth Form, however, this task is under review.

Please download an application form (available from the school website page). Your completed application form should be supported by a letter of application and sent to Mr DS Northwood, Headmaster via email at: admin@nts.cumbria.sch.uk. 

Closing date: 4.30pm on Friday 1 November 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone or email: Monday 4 November 2024

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 6 November 2024

NTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Band E, Point 1 to 2 £29,777 to £30,296 (Paid via timesheets on a casual basis)
Term time

The Successful Candidate will:
•         Conduct supervision of work that has been set in accordance with school policy.
•         Manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking work to ensure a constructive environment.
•         Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
•         Respond to any questions from pupils about process and procedure.
•         Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures.
•         Collect any completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher.
•         Report back as appropriate using the school’s agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the class, and any issues arising.
•         Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
•         Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
•         Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
•         Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self- reliance.
•         Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
•         Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

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

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

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/135632/EDV-2024-WLA-20539 

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Closing date is 09:00 Friday 20 December 2024 

Part time permanent School Kitchen Cook 

Crosscanonby St John’s CE school is a happy, friendly primary school with a caring and inclusive ethos. We have a strong team who work together to provide the best we can for all of the children in our school.

Salary: OP5 £23, 893 FTE, per annum £12.38 per hour, term time only, 20 hours per week

You will be required to:
•    Devise, prepare, cook and serve food following agreed menus and accommodate any special dietary requirements.
•    Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the school kitchen, including all equipment and the surrounding work areas.
•    Take responsibility for setting up, cleaning and tidying up the dinner hall tables and chairs.
•    Comply with all Food and Health and Safety standards and regulations
•    Take responsibility for maintaining and ordering stock.
•    Ensure stock is stored and labelled appropriately.
•    Take responsibility for keeping accurate records.
•    Be prepared to undertake training.

The successful candidate must have:
•    NVQ L3 Support Staff (including school kitchen modules) or similar.
•    Food Hygiene certificate
•    Knowledge of health and safety procedures and regulations.
•    Ability to adapt, manage and organise self and work without supervision.
•    Recent and relevant experience of working in a kitchen.
•    Confidence in literacy and numeracy.
•    Experience in keeping accurate written records.
•    Experience in ordering and controlling stock.
•    Ability to relate well to children and adults.

Hours of work will be term time only plus three days for deep cleaning. Hours to be worked will be 9:30 – 1:30 Monday to Friday (20 hrs per week).

For more information or to arrange an informal conversation, please email Mrs Kelly Bowe at head@crosscanonby.cumbria.sch.uk 

Application forms can be obtained from the school office or from the Cumbria County Council website- applications must be made using this form. Prior to interview successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal self-disclosure form.

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 references.

The closing date for applications is 23rd October 2024 Visits to school are welcomed- please phone the office to arrange a visit.
Interviews will be held on 25th October 2024.
 

Administrator / Receptionist (BS4) – 37 hours, 40 weeks
Salary £20730 for hours and weeks worked 
(£23500 FTE) (pay award pending)

At Cumbria Futures Federation we work at the heart of our communities. Our small secondary schools are inclusive, welcoming and ambitious.  With a wide range of abilities in each class and a broad and balanced curriculum, our ‘Good’ schools punch well above their weight and provide a unique experience for our students. 

We are seeking a friendly and effective administrator and receptionist to work as part of a small team that provides administrative support for our schools.  You will be in sole charge of the busy office at Beacon Hill, including ensuring student attendance information is processed and actioned in good time each morning, ensuring student and other records are kept up to date, and providing general admin support to our Deputy Headteacher and other senior leaders.

Our ideal candidate will be able to provide excellent customer service to parents, students and members of the public while adhering to our policies and procedures, including safeguarding.  We have high expectations of everyone’s behaviour, including staff, students, parents, and governors, and we work hard to form positive relationships and instil a respectful and calm atmosphere in our school.  As a vital part of the team, you will be the face of Beacon Hill and will be pivotal to supporting our values and ethos and positively engaging with our wider community. 

If you feel you share our values, we would like to hear from you. To arrange an informal conversation about the role and what it is like working for us, please contact the school office to arrange a chat with our Finance and Admin Manager, Director of Finance, or Deputy Headteacher.

For additional information and to apply please visit our website www.beaconhill.cumbria.sch.uk, or call 016973 20509 for an application pack.
Closing date for applications 18th October 2024.  Interviews will be held the following week.

At Cumbria Futures Federation we work at the heart of our communities, preparing our students to thrive in their future communities.  In our schools, everyone is engaged in making continuous progress in a safe, inclusive and ambitious environment.  We have the moral courage to live our values and do the right thing for our students.

Cumbria Futures Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check with regulated activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Start Date – as soon as possible

Permanent Full Time Early Years Senior Teaching Assistant
PCD7 - £26,421(A) per annum, pro rata for 32.5 hours per week term time only

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early years of education? Do you want to be part of a small, friendly school community where every child is known and valued?

St. Michael’s Primary School in Bothel is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant to join our warm and family-friendly school. With a small school community, we offer a close-knit environment where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners.

Key responsibilities include:
•    Supporting the Early Years lead in planning and delivering engaging and stimulating learning experiences across the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum both indoors and outdoors in our fantastic newly developed EYFS area
•    Working with EYFS children to provide tailored support and interventions.
•    Supporting the development of a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive.
•    Assisting with classroom management and the smooth running of daily activities.
•    Building positive relationships with children, staff, and families to promote a collaborative learning experience.

The ideal candidate will have:
•    Experience working in an Early Years setting.
•    A passion for helping children achieve their full potential.
•    Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
•    A warm, caring, flexible and patient approach to supporting young learners.

If you are enthusiastic about working in a small school where you can really contribute to the community, we’d love to hear from you!

Application forms and a job information pack, including job description and person specification can be downloaded from the About Us section of our school website www.bothel.school and we very much look forward to hearing from you. Alternatively, you can phone us on 016973 20632 for more information or to arrange a visit to view our lovely school beforehand if you would like to.

Completed application forms along with a covering letter should be submitted via email to admin@bothel.cumbria.sch.uk  or by post to Mrs P Page, St Michael’s CE Primary School, Bothel, Cumbria, CA7 2HN

St Michael’s CE School is committed to the safeguarding of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Written professional references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant criminal records check.

Closing date: Thursday 7th November 2024 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Friday 8th November 2024
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 11th November 2024

Start Date: April 2025

Position: Headteacher
Hours and Basis: Full Time, Permanent

About Stanwix School: Stanwix Primary School is a vibrant academy in the heart of Carlisle. We are dedicated to fostering a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment for all students and our dedicated staff and governors work hard to inspire and empower our pupils so they can achieve their full potential academically, socially, and personally.

The Ideal Candidate: We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and visionary leader with an open, supportive and engaging management style to lead our fantastic school. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar sized school and be committed to upholding the school's values and ethos. They will be confident in leading and shaping a new vision for the school that focuses on inclusivity and academic excellence whilst promoting a culture of recognition, continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Provide strategic leadership and management of the school.
•    Drive the development and implementation of educational policies and practices.
•    Foster a positive, safe and inclusive school environment that supports the well-being and development of pupils and staff.
•    Ensure compliance with all aspects of running an academy
•    Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement.
•    Manage school resources effectively and efficiently.
•    Develop positive partnerships and provide effective communications with all stakeholders including staff; parents/carers; governors, local and national partners as well as the wider community
 
Essential Requirements:
•    Confident leader, able to motivate and inspire the school community.
•    Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant experience in a senior leadership role within a school setting.
•    Extensive experience of working in a similar sized school, preferably in a leadership capacity
•    Proven track record of driving school improvement and raising educational standards.
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
•    Excellent organisational and management abilities.
•    Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
•    Experience with curriculum development and implementation.
•    Knowledge of current educational trends and best practices.
•    Ability to engage and collaborate with a diverse school community.

Desirable Criteria
•     A strong working knowledge of National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) or working towards 
•    the requirements for compliance in running an academy

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit a completed application form, a comprehensive CV, and a covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. Application forms along with a full job description and more information about the role can be accessed via our school website. www.stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk www.stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk  

Closing Date: 5th November 2024
Interview Dates: 14th and 15th November 2024

Contact Information: For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact clerk@stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk 

Stanwix School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, with a children’s barred list check, along with satisfactory references and safer recruitment clearances as outlined in the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Prior to interview, shortlisted candidates will be asked to declare any relevant spent or unspent criminal offences which are not protected in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and Exemption Order. 

This role requires the postholder to undertake regulated activity with children. It is an offence to apply for a regulated activity position with children if you are barred from working with children. 
 

2 x Midday Supervisors
Starting as soon as possible 
6.25 Hours Per Week- Term time only
Salary: PCD 3 - £23,151 Full time equivalent salary per annum pro rata
(Salary Includes Living wage supplement) 
Initial Posts are Fixed Term July 31st July 2025  

These are fixed term posts, due to pupil numbers and the contracts will run initially to the 31st July 2025, but there is a possibility this could be extended to longer term.

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well organised, outstanding midday supervisor to work in our open and friendly primary school. You will be an excellent practitioner who consistently delivers creative and fun activities which support children’s enjoyment of lunchtime.

The main responsibilities of the role are:
•    supervise children whilst they are eating
•    ensure safe supervision indoors and outdoors
•    a commitment to teamwork
•    effective communication skills
•    a willingness to update knowledge and skills through further training
  
The ability to form good relationships with children and other colleagues is essential.

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary 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.

Further information, including job description, and application form can be obtained from the school vacancies page at www.st-pats.co.uk/key-information/vacancies or please contact us by e-mail on admin@st-patricks-cleatormoor.cumbria.sch.uk. 

Closing date for applications: 21st October 2024
Interview dates: 22nd-25th October 2024

St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children and young people. References will be taken up and the successful applicant appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return.

Fixed Term Part Time Teaching Assistant

Required from 4th November or as close to this date as possible. This is a  fixed term position initially until 31st August 2025 due to being attached to a child  . The post will be discussed further during the recruitment process.

Salary : PCD5 £23,893 per annum pro rata (FTE 37 hpw) term time only/ £12.38 per hour 

17.5 hours per week 

An exciting opportunity has arisen and the Governors of Gosforth C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated teaching assistant to join our hard working and dedicated team. 
The successful candidate will: 

•    Believe in an inclusive approach to education so that all learners are set high expectations and are challenged to achieve their best.
•    Be willing to support the class teacher with planning, resourcing and assessment.
•    Have experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs.
•    Have good knowledge of the EYFS and KS1.
•    Ensure that children are safe and secure in their school environment with an emphasis on their safeguarding needs. 
•    Have good listening and behaviour management skills.

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.
• A high level of 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 . 

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.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 24th October 2024 at 12 noon.
Shortlisting will be held: Thursday 24th October 2024. 
Interview will be held: Monday 28th October 2024.