• 3 Positions ranging from 15-35 hours (negotiable)
• 1 position EYFS - (December 2024 – July 2025)
• 1 position KS1 - (January 2025 – December 2025)
• 1 position KS1 / KS2 mix - (December 2024 – July 2025)

Salary:
PCD5 £21,968 (A) per annum pro rata 37 hours per week term time only

Post details:

•  Required from December 2024 and January 2025 or as soon after
•  3 posts ranging from 15-35 hours – negotiable
•  We are looking to appoint a person who will work closely with the SENCO and Class teachers to support the class teaching and Individual Learners.
•  We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and motivated person to develop our children's education The successful candidate will be expected to:
•  Provide and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils
•  Have knowledge and experience of delivering Read Write Inc
•  Be a good communicator with staff, pupils and parents
•  Have knowledge of and comply with all school policies and procedures including the code of conduct, child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person
• Have the ability to inspire and motivate
•  Be flexible and resilient as well as demonstrating a patient approach
• In return, we can offer you:
•  Wonderful children who are happy, enthusiastic and keen to learn
•  Supportive governors and parents
•  A strong team who support each other
•  A deeply embedded Christian ethos where everyone is valued and cared about

St Bede’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding its pupils and staff. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Further details and an application pack can be downloaded by emailing the school or alternatively visiting our website.

Download a copy of the Catholic application form from our website:
http://www.stbedes.cumbria.sch.uk/

The completed application form should be addressed to Mrs F Winter, Headteacher c/o school and marked ‘Private & Confidential’ or emailed to [email protected]

Closing Date: Friday 15th November 2024 @12 noon

Interview Date: Likely to be Wednesday 20th November 2024

Full time Teacher of Mathematics (will consider part time)
 

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 an innovative curriculum, our ‘Good’ schools punch well above their weight and provide a unique experience for our students. 

We are seeking a full-time Teacher to deliver Maths across our Federation.  

Ideally you will join our small and friendly team ASAP but we will wait until January 2024 or beyond for the right candidate.  This is a brilliant opportunity for an effective and inspiring teacher to make a real difference to the lives of our students.

This role will be based across the Federation with teaching at both of our schools – Solway Community School in Silloth and Beacon Hill Community School in Aspatria.

Our small, friendly schools provide excellent opportunities to be involved in school-wide activities as well as the challenge of teaching across the age and ability range.  

You will be determined and inspirational in the classroom, ensuring all learners achieve, whatever their ability.  As part of our small Maths department, you will deliver excellent lessons as well as contributing to the day to day life of our schools.  As we are small but mighty, you will have the opportunity to be part of activities and to take on responsibilities that are not always available in larger schools.

If you feel you share our values and feel you might be ready to take your next step in teaching, then we would like to hear from you.  We welcome applications from colleagues at all stages in their careers.

For 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 Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.

For additional information and to apply please visit our websites www.solwayschool.co.uk or www.beaconhill.cumbria.sch.uk or call 016973 31234 or 20509 for an application pack.

Closing date for applications Friday 1st November 2024.

Our schools take safeguarding very seriously.  All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.  However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or via the Unlock website.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  

If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. 

In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates.  This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. If you want to work in a supportive team, have the opportunity to progress your career and work with students that inspire us every day, then you are the one for us.

Our vacancy is for a TA to work 32.5 hours per week from 8:30am – 3:15pm + one meeting afterschool per week.  TAs work 38 weeks in term-time and 1 week during school closure per year.

The role involves supporting the learning of SEND pupils, including pupils with ASC, in or out of classrooms.  Pupils demonstrate a wide range of learning difficulties; you will work across the range, from pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, with specific or severe learning difficulties, to pupils with minor or temporary access difficulties.  You may work extensively on a one-to-one basis or within a whole classroom setting.

Closing date: Friday 29th November 2024
Starting date: Monday 6th January 2025
Starting Salary:     PCD 5  £17965 pa (including holiday pay) 

Full details are on the vacancies page on our website:
https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/ 

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

KS2 Teacher

 ‘Joy, Hope and Aspiration - life in all its fullness’ 

MPR ECT’s and experienced staff are welcome to apply.
Permanent 

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher. The Governors and Headteacher of Seaton St Paul’s C of E Junior School are seeking to appoint a creative, hardworking and innovative teacher, the post will be in KS2. You will need to bring enthusiasm, drive and above all – a love of learning to support our team to achieve the very best for all our children. We are an inclusive, friendly school with a dedicated team and a warm family atmosphere. 

You will:
Have a good understanding of how to challenge and support children with a wide range of needs
Be imaginative, delivering engaging and exciting sessions or lessons for our children
Have a secure understanding of assessment, and be able to place this at the heart of your teaching
Be a team-player with good communication and support our whole staff family
Most importantly, be committed to professional development and have high expectations of your own practice
Have a good understanding of safeguarding and how we support the whole child and family

In return, we offer:
Wonderful children, who love to learn
A community who takes pride in being members of Seaton St Paul’s C of E Junior School
A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support
An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued
Staff that work whole heartedly as a team to deliver the best for our families
A supportive leadership team, committed to developing Seaton St Paul’s C of E Junior School
into an outstanding place to work and learn
A professional development plan, supported by a coaching and mentoring programme designed to enhance practice and prepare staff for career progression

Application forms, job description/person specification will be available on our school website on the Vacancies page: www.seaton-jun.cumbria.sch.uk

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. Please contact our main office to arrange a day and time. 01900 605774.

Completed Cumberland Council application forms AND supporting letters, should be returned via email only, marked for the attention of the Headteacher Mrs Lynn Carini.
[email protected]

Application closing date: Friday 15th November 2024

Shortlisting: Monday 18th November 2024

Interviews: W/C 25th November 2024

Seaton St Paul’s C of E Junior 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 DBS disclosure check. Any appointment will be subject to suitable references and pre-employment checks.

Permanent School Administrator

BS4 Scale Point 5 £24,790 FTE pro rata (£12.85 per hour) 32.5 hours per week, term time only

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to be the front of house and face of the prestigious and highly regarded Paddle School!  The governors of Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, efficient and organised Administrator to be an ambassador for our Paddle Family.
  
Although this position is a full-time role, for the right candidate/s, the governing body would consider a job share or a part-time post with responsibilities and accountabilities organised accordingly. 

•    Can you contribute to our vision and Christian ethos to keep our school in high regard?
•    Are you friendly, patient, compassionate and have a sense of humour?
•    Have you got a positive attitude to contribute to a highly motivated and caring team?
•    Are you organised, effective and efficient?
•    Can you keep calm with a smile, under pressure?
•    Can you prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively?
•    Have you a proven record of administrative excellence to support this aspect of school improvement? 
•    Can you focus on safeguarding as a core priority for our school?
•    Can you work with our active PCA to help raise funds for our children?
•    Can you contribute to health and safety across the school to keep everyone safe?
•    Can you keep calm, and deal with difficult issues with a solution focussed approach?
•    Do you have the highest expectations and vision for our successful school?
•    Do you have the skills and passion to support the Headteacher in the day-to-day running of the school?
•    Can you contribute to our team and provide a safe, positive and inspiring learning environment to give our children the best start to their learning journey?
•    Can you promote positive relationships with children, parents, staff and governors?
•    Are you committed to involving parents, strong church links and the wider community in the life of the school?
•    Do you have the skills and drive to work on your own initiative?

At Paddle Academy we can offer:
•    children who are enthusiastic learners;
•    a welcoming and vibrant team, who strive to “be the best they can be”;
•    excellent indoor and outdoor facilities;
•    exceptional resources to support learning;
•    supportive parents and governors;
•    a wide range of opportunities for professional development.

Application packs are available by request to Mrs Worthington via telephone on 01900 823188 or email at [email protected]. Please complete the application form with your personal details.  Also, please provide a supporting letter stating your personal skills and experience as outlined in the person specification and job description.  Please note that the candidates are responsible for their own expenses associated with applying for the post.

Visits to school:        Tuesday 5th November 2024 3.00pm
Closing date:         Monday 11th November 202412.00 noon
Task and Interviews:        Thursday 21st November 2024 – All day

Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Governing Body will not accept applications from candidates who have been disqualified or who live in the same household as a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualifications) Regulations 2009.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be sought.
 

Senior Finance and Admin Officer – 18.5 hours, 41 weeks
Salary £13984 for hours and weeks worked 
(£31067 FTE)

Working at Solway Community School and Beacon Hill Community School

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 Senior Finance and Admin Officer to work across both of our schools supporting our Director of Finance and Operations in processing day to day finance and payroll activities.  You will be responsible for delivering end to end processes from order to invoicing to preparing bank payments, including monthly reconciliation, and sending invoices out for the services we provide (meals, extended services) and managing communications with other schools and groups who use our facilities.  You will oversee income into the school from parents and students and our petty cash arrangements.  You will also manage payroll using our Sage Payroll to ensure staff are paid promptly and accurately and support the preparation and monitoring of budgets on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

The role also encompasses HR administration support for our Director of Finance and Operations, and providing ad-hoc administrative support for senior managers.

Working across both of our schools, you will be a key part of a busy finance and admin function and contribute to the successful operations of two busy schools.  While experience is preferred, we are happy to provide specific training to someone with the right aptitude and attention to detail, including training on software and internal processes.  There may also be an opportunity to study for formal qualifications with our support.

If you feel you share our values, then we would like to hear from you.  For 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 websites www.solwayschool.co.uk or www.beaconhill.cumbria.sch.uk, or call 016973 31234 or 20509 for an application pack.
Closing date for applications Wednesday 6th November 2024.  Interviews will be held later that week.

Our schools take safeguarding very seriously.  All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.  However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or via the Unlock website.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. 
In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates.  This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online. Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
 

Cover and Exams Officer 
37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year term time only 
Actual Salary £24338 (£27711 Full Time Equivalent)

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 Cover and Exams Officer to work at Solway Community School as part of a small and friendly team organising and providing cover for teaching staff and teaching assistants across our Federation.  The role will also encompass Exams Officer duties, which includes managing and delivering all arrangements for internal and external exams. 

We have a strong ethos of pastoral support and extra-curricular learning. As you would expect in small schools with a family ethos, we all pitch in to ensure our students are taught well and supported superbly.

We provide excellent opportunities to be involved in school-wide activities as well as managing cover and exams and personally delivering excellent cover lessons.  The ideal candidate will be able to inspire and engage students in a range of subjects, to form positive relationships and instil a respectful and calm atmosphere in the classroom.  Our behavioural approach is one of high expectations and positive regard, and work in lessons is complimented by strong pastoral support and clear processes to follow.  

You will also be organised and precise, able to deliver a quality exams service, following policy and procedure closely and demonstrating adherence to JCQ requirements.

If you feel you share our values, then we would like to hear from you.  For 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 websites www.solwayschool.co.uk or www.beaconhill.cumbria.sch.uk, or call 016973 31234 or 20509 for an application pack.

Closing date for applications Wednesday 6th November 2024.  Interviews will be held later that week.

Our schools take safeguarding very seriously.  All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.  However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or via the Unlock website.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. 

In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates.  This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online. Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Permanent Post
Full Time, Full Year 
37 Hours Per Week

Changing Lives Learning Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive and technically minded, practical person with good computer skills who is a conscientious and flexible individual to undertake a range of site supervision and statutory maintenance duties, both within the academy building and in our grounds. 

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

To be responsible for the effective supervision, security and maintenance tasks at West Lakes Academy, Arlecdon, St Bees and Thornhill Primary School
·         Line management of our facilities staff
·         To ensure that routine procedures for both statutory requirements and general maintenance and servicing are carried out
·         Act as a main key holder for the sites
We are looking for someone who:
·         Has experience in a similar role of estates and or buildings maintenance
·         Has experience of Health and Safety procedures
·         Has the ability to manage their time effectively and demonstrates a flexible proactive approach
·         Has the ability to carry out first line repairs and maintenance
·         Is flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude
School experience is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will:
 be committed to supporting and enhancing the work of the academy;
quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with colleagues and all stakeholders;
be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies;
 be able to multi-task and re-prioritise workloads to meet the needs of the academy.

The role will be predominately based at West Lakes Academy but you will need to travel to our local primary schools in the west of the County. The Trust is committed to flexible working arrangements provided both the needs and objectives of both the individual and the Trust can be met.

For an informal discussion please contact Tracey Shackley, Chief Operations Officer at: [email protected]

The Trust reserve 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, [email protected] 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. The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

For further details about this role, please visit our website 
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Closing date is 1:00PM Monday 11 November 2024