An Exciting Opportunity at Bransty School

Due to the upcoming retirement of our current Site Manager, Bransty School is seeking a talented, conscientious, and enthusiastic individual to join our team. As a child-centred, SEND-inclusive school, we believe in fostering a welcoming, secure, and inspiring environment for all students.

OP7i – Final Grade 8 starting salary £26,421 

32.5 working hours per week.  full time - full year 

Are you passionate about maintaining and enhancing school facilities to support inclusive education? 

Do you have a flexible, proactive approach to your work?  

Can you think creatively and bring new ideas to the table?  

Are you approachable with a caring attitude towards children, staff, and the school community? 

Do you work well as part of a collaborative team and communicate effectively across the school?
  
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

About Bransty School  

You’ll be joining a dedicated and inclusive team of staff and governors committed to ensuring the best outcomes for our students. Our SEND-inclusive school thrives on creativity, nurturing, and a positive learning environment where every child is at the heart of what we do. 

Our students are known for their caring attitudes, pride in their surroundings, and passion for learning. We pride ourselves on maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment for all who enter our school.

Role and Responsibilities  

We are looking for an exceptional Site Manager to take ownership of maintaining and developing our school site. The successful candidate will have a passionate drive to keep our school safe and well-maintained, contributing positively to the life of the school. The role requires flexibility, with differing work patterns during term time and holidays, providing a great opportunity to be part of our close-knit school community.

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the candidate letter.

Key Details  

If you believe you have the skills and passion to make a positive impact at Bransty School, we would love to meet you. The application pack can be requested from [email protected]

We also encourage you to visit our school for a tour. 

To book a visit, please contact our School Business Manager, Catherine Johnson 01946 63590 or email [email protected]

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice is followed, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and medical clearance. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust procedures and checks.

Diversity at Our Core  

At Bransty School, we celebrate diversity and believe that every individual brings something unique to our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and treat everyone equally, regardless of age, gender, race, belief, or disability. 

How to Apply  

Application forms, job descriptions, and letters to applicants can be requested from [email protected]
 
Please send your completed application form via email to our School Business Manager at [email protected]

Closing Date: 4th November 2024 - 4 pm

Interview Date: 11th November 2024

We look forward to hearing from you!  
 

Permanent Full-Time School Business Manager 

The governors of Seaton Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated School Business Manager to help lead our school

37 hours per week (46 weeks pro rata -Term time, plus 2 weeks)
Full-time, permanent

Reporting to: Headteacher
Responsible for: Business manager role and management of Catering and mid-day staff

School Show around: Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th October 2024

Closing date: Thursday 7th November 2024, 9am (e-mail application to [email protected])

Shortlisting: Friday 8th November 2024
Interviews conducted on: Friday 22nd November 2024

Seaton Academy is a friendly and vibrant school. The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and well organised Business Manager to join our dedicated team.

 The school business manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration. 

They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.

Seaton 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.

For more information and an application form please visit www.seatonacademy.co.uk
 

Full Time, 37 Hours, All Year Round 

Changing Lives Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Human Resources Manager to perform an integral role in delivering a high quality, efficient and effective HR service for the Trust.

You will work in conjunction with an established HR team and be responsible for managing and delivering day-to-day HR operations ensuring support is provided for Headteachers, senior leaders, and staff across the Trust, while aiding the implementation and application of all human resource policies and procedures.

You will have responsibility for case management and lead on policy development as well as ensuring the team meets statutory requirements in relation to safeguarding, recruitment and HR procedures.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make that next step in their career and join a dedicated team of staff where you will be valued, where your wellbeing is priority and where you will be fully supported with your development and career progression.

The role will be based across our schools in West Cumbria, however occasional travel may be required to our schools in the east our south of Cumbria. 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 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, [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.

For further details about this role, please visit our website 

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/17034/EDV-2024-CLLT-01796 

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Closing date is Monday 11 November 2024 09:00am 

The successful candidate will:
•    Be an outstanding practitioner
•    Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range
•    Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
•    Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion
•    Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching

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, [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.

For further details about this role, please visit our website https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2024-WLA-80124 

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Closing date is Monday 21st October 2024 09:00 am 

Group 6 Leadership Pay Range  £77,195 - £87,253
Full-time, permanent position from April 2025 
 
The Gillford Centre; a mixed pupil referral unit (PRU) 50 FTE (KS1-4),
School 180: a mixed SEMH/AP unit 40 FTE (KS4)
plus, variable numbers in the Home and Hospital Tuition Service (HHTS)

We seek to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and innovative Headteacher to lead our school in its next exciting phase of development from good (Ofsted, Jan 2023) to outstanding.  We have an experienced, dedicated team of professionals and the school is well respected by colleagues in Cumberland and beyond.

The successful candidate will have the energy and passion to lead a successful and safe school 
and will:
•    understand of the unique context of working in a pupil referral unit and alternative provision.
•    model excellence and creativity in quality of educational provision, curriculum development and teaching, as well as in leadership and management.
•    lead, support and inspire all staff and students to strive continually to achieve their best.
•    develop and strengthen the existing close collaboration with schools across Cumberland and key partners, including alternative providers, within Cumbria.
•    display throughout the school high standards of behaviour and cultural school norms.

In return, we can offer you:
•    a great learning environment and facilities which allow children, staff and leaders to thrive and progress.
•    a committed, motivated and dedicated staff team. 
•    a supportive and effective Management Committee committed to your induction and continuing well-being.

Our new Headteacher should be continually aiming for excellence but most importantly they should be kind, have the belief that anything is possible and be able to foster this belief in those around them. The candidate is expected to have a deep understanding of SEND.
 
The Gillford Centre/School 180 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. As you would expect, the appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Enhanced criminal records with Barred List checking through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), in line with the Government’s Safer Recruitment guidelines. 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applications 
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: www.thegillfordcentre.co.uk

Completed applications, along with a personal statement of no more than two A4 sides (font 12) should be submitted to the School Business Manager by email to [email protected] 

Visits are encouraged and these can be arranged for either Monday 11th November from 1.15pm or Friday 15th November either from 9.30am or 1.15pm - please contact The Gillford Centre to arrange:
Elizabeth Dixon
School Business Manager
01228 226957
E-mail: [email protected]

Closing date for applications:  Noon on Friday 22nd November 2024

Interview (2-day process): Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd December 2024

If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help!