Required to start as soon as possible, a suitably qualified and experienced person to support our busy attendance department.

37 hours per week, term-time only (+5 days/Inset days)
PCD 5 - £25,183 per annum , pro rata

Key duties include:
•    Support Attendance Officer with general administration duties
•    Maintain computerised attendance records for all students – based on six session registrations per day
•    Print off class and tutor registers when required, e.g. for supply teachers without a school laptop or for a computer systems failure
•    Ensure there are records available to be used should the Fire Alarm go off
•    Operate, monitor and update the student absence records, contact parents/carers and inform relevant members of staff as appropriate
•    Prepare and analyse pupil attendance and punctuality reviews
•    Support families to improve attendance – conduct home visits/welfare checks with Attendance Officer
•    Take minutes and attend Inclusion and Attendance meetings
•    Attend Parents’ Evenings to promote attendance
•    Attend meetings with local primary schools with the Attendance Officer
•    Liaise with the Local Authority and follow their guidelines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential and a knowledge of SIMS would be advantageous. Full training and support will be provided.

Please download an application form available on our school website page. Your completed application should be supported by a letter of application and sent to Mr DS Northwood, Headmaster via email at: [email protected]. 

Closing date: 1.30pm on Monday 24 February 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone or email: Wednesday 26 February 2025

Interviews to be held: Friday 28 February 2025

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.

Required 22nd  April 2025

Part-time – Term Time only (38+1wk)   

Permanent Contract.

12.5 hours a week   Monday-Friday 11.00am to 1.30pm

We are seeking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to work alongside our school cook.  The role will mainly comprise of assisting our cook with meal preparation, setting out and cleaning away the dining hall furniture, serving food to pupils, assisting with washing up and cleaning after service

The successful applicant
•    will either hold or be willing to undertake relevant food handling training and any other qualifications relevant to the post.
•    should be able to work as part of a team and be friendly and approachable 

•    is highly motivated with lots of energy, while being flexible, adaptable and able to use their own initiative

•    has an excellent attendance record

Please be aware that we are rural school west of Carlisle and sadly there is no public bus service therefore applicants need to have a reliable source of transport to be able to get to and from work each day.

The job is Term Time only with an additional week allocated to allow for school holiday deep cleans (split over the school year).  All holidays need to be taken within the school closure periods.

Closing Date 12 Noon 7th March 2025

Proposed interview date Mon 17th March (time TBC)

Essential Qualifications
•    Food Hygiene Level 2 (or willing to undertake training upon appointment)
•    Safeguarding Level 1 (or willing to undertake training upon appointment)

Essential Experience
•  Previous experience in a school kitchen or other kitchen an advantage but not essential.

•  Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people

For an informal discussion please contact Mrs A Armstrong or Mrs Shannon

Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Cumbria County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Additional Info
Application forms available from our school website

Please note CVs are not accepted. 

Applications should be emailed to [email protected] 
or posted to the school.
 

Required from September 2025

Group 1 Leadership Pay Range  (£56,316 to £65,286)

St Bega’s Church of England School is nestled in the beautiful Eskdale valley, with panoramic views of Scafell and is surrounded by farms, forests and fresh air.

We are looking for an inspirational, committed and enthusiastic headteacher:-

•    who puts children at the forefront of everything they do;
•    to support, maintain and nurture our caring Christian community and ethos;
•    with excellent communication skills;
•    to continue to foster strong relationships with our children, staff, parents, governors and the local community;
•    who is forward thinking and able to lead us creatively and courageously ;and 
•    with an ambition to continue to raise standards in teaching and learning, whilst helping our pupils and staff to reach their full potential. 

We are a diverse employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. 

We can offer you: 
•    a warm and welcoming school with happy children who are proud of their school and enthusiastic about their learning; 
•    a culture which is inclusive and distinctively Christian, with excellent church links;  
•    a highly professional and dedicated staff; and
•    a supportive Governing Body, fully committed to the ongoing improvement of the whole school, staff professional development and local collaborations.

Our children tell us they would like a Headteacher who is kind, caring and funny but strict when they need to be, and want to make them feel welcome and important.

If you would like to discover more, we would encourage a visit to the school website. 
If you wish to arrange a visit, please contact the school via e-mail the school to make an appointment [email protected]  

Application forms and further details are available by emailing: [email protected] 

Closing date: Wednesday 5 March at 12 noon 
Shortlisting: Thursday 6 March 2025
Interview date: Thursday 13 March and Friday 14 March 2025 

The school is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be appointed on the completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references.

Start Date: 1st September 2025 

We are looking for an outstanding teacher and leader with a passion for teaching and learning who has the skills to inspire both students and staff and is committed to raising the achievement of all students.

Salary: LPS 10 - 14 (£62202 - £68586)
Contract Term:  Full-time, permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher (Achievement) who is dedicated to improving outcomes for students across the school. You will lead strategies to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning, develop ways to use data with students, parents and staff to raise student achievement, coordinate interventions for those students who need additional support and ensure that the provision for Pupil Premium students is leading to improved outcomes. You will work closely with Heads of Department, Heads of Year and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure teams work together across the school to raise achievement. 

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of securing outstanding outcomes for students and who has experience of leadership as a middle or senior leader. The successful candidate will have the skills, experience and personal qualities to lead and inspire others. You will have a commitment to student success and be innovative, proactive and able to drive continuous improvement.

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Cumberland Support Trust that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement. 

If you would like to visit the school prior to submitting your application, please get in touch.

See our website for further details.  Applications should be made via TES:
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/assistant-headteacher-achievement-full-time-permanent-cumbria-2171032

Closing Date:  Midday, Friday 28th February 2025

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