School Administrator Level 2 (20 hrs per week) and Clerk Level 1 (1.5 hrs per week) 

Please note – CVs are not sufficient for the application process.  Correct application forms are available on request or from the school website in the  ‘About Us’, ‘Vacancies’ section.

Lorton Primary School has a vacancy for a School Administrator to join our friendly, rural school, from 4th November or as soon as possible thereafter.  We are proud of our happy well-behaved children and have supportive parents, a committed Local Governing Body and much community involvement and support.  

We are seeking an organised, calm and approachable person with relevant skills and experience to run our busy school office and play a key part in the smooth running of the school.  

You will need to be able to deal with everything from visitors to the school, finance queries, first aid and jammed paper in the photocopier to answering the phones, following up absence and ordering resources, often simultaneously!

The ideal candidate will need to have:
•    Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and be able to remain calm and professional under pressure
•    Strong ICT, literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to operate relevant databases/ICT applications
•    The ability to work well both as part of a team and independently, using their own initiative and maintaining confidentiality
•    A positive, enthusiastic, flexible and caring approach and willingness to be involved in the life of the school 
•    Good communication skills so that they can relate well to children, staff, parents and the community
•    A good sense of humour and interest in learning new skills.

The Admin post is for 20 hours per week, ideally 8am – 12noon, 5 days a week (there could be some flexibility), plus 1.5 hours per week for the Clerk role (to include attendance at some meetings after school hours).

The post is term time only plus two weeks.  

Admin role: Grade 6 SCP7&8 (BS6) (£25584-25992 pro rata, approx. £13.30-13.50 per hour); Clerk role: Grade 3 SCP3-4 (£24404 pro rata, approx. £12.68)

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.  

Please email [email protected] or phone 01900 85919 to request further information or arrange a visit.  

An application form and further information is also available on the school website www.lorton.cumbria.sch.uk (in the ‘About Us’, ‘Vacancies’ section).  

It may also be possible to combine these posts with a Clerk to the LGB post in another of the Trust schools (Dean CE Primary School). 

Lorton School & the Good Shepherd Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in its care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We recognise that an important element in keeping children safe from harm is to ensure that unsuitable people do not have access to the school.

Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include excellent references (to include an assessment of the candidate’s suitability to work in a school), health, right to work in the UK and Disclosure and Barring Service.  

The successful candidate will be expected to follow and contribute to the school’s policy for Child Protection (available from the school and on the school website).  

All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed.  

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, gender, religion or belief, marital status or disability.

Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 10th October 2024.  

We anticipate interviewing on Thursday 17th October 2024
 

Required November 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Permanent part time post - 20 hours per week 
SCP 4 fixed point £23,114 per annum pro rata 
(actual salary for 20 hours per week, £12,494 per annum) 
               
We are looking for a reliable and preferably experienced person to join our cleaning team to provide a clean and hygienic environment in Campus Whitehaven. You may be working in St Benedict’s School and/or Mayfield School.

We are happy to accept applications from individuals who wish to work 10 hours per week. Hours of work will usually be between 3.00 and 7.30pm Monday to Friday.  

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to work during the school closure periods. 

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Please download further information and an application form from our website at 
www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk  

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager at [email protected]   

We are sorry that we are unable to accept CVs.  

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday, 18th October 2024
Interviews will be held shortly thereafter

Our governors are seeking to appoint an Afterschool Club Leader to manage our Afterschool Club provision.

Hours: 15.00 hrs per week (Monday–Friday, 3.00pm – 6.00pm) 
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications 
PCD8i - (£29,777 - £30,297 pro rata £15.42 – 15.70 per hr) 

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who:
•    Is passionate about working with children  
•    Can lead the day to day organisation of the After-School Club.
•    Will create a safe, stimulating enabling children to learn providing high quality creative play opportunities in a friendly environment. Embracing each child’s individual needs, unique qualities and personalities.
•    Is able to liaise with the school with regard to the needs of the children who attend the After School Club.
•    Is able to provide care, play opportunities and activities in a homely and nurturing environment, with regard to the individual development needs of  children between the ages of 3-11.
•    Fully supports inclusive practice and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish.
•    Is able to consult and liaise with the children and involve them in the planning of activities.

Qualifications required:  NVQ Level 3

The ideal candidate will be hard-working, enjoy spending time with children, and have high expectations of themselves and the pupils in their care. They will be well organised, motivated to provide fun and engaging activities for the children, and will be effective at working as part of a team. In addition to supporting the children, the successful candidate will manage the day to day operation of the After-School club – a commitment to supporting the life of the school is vital!

If you think this post is for you then we would love to hear from you. For an application pack, or an informal chat for further information, please contact Mrs Gemma Scaife on Tel: 01228 401800 or email: [email protected] or download the Application pack from https://www.smmcatholicprimary.co.uk/vacancies

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding its pupils and staff. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

Closing date 12 noon on Friday 11th October 2024
Successful candidates will be notified by email to attend interview.
Interview date: W/C 14th October 2024 

Second In Department  RE
Required January 2025
Full Time Permanent  Contract 

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and talented teacher of RE to take on a leadership role in our RE department. We want a person who is enthusiastic about supporting the Head of Department and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities. 

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious and visionary candidate to help direct the future of the RE department.  

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  This post is a full time, permanent contract. 

Please download further information and an application form from our website at 
www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk 

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to 
Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at [email protected]

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at 
[email protected]

Closing date for applications: noon on Wednesday, 16th October 2024
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter

We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date

Fixed Term Part Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant 
Grade 8 £29,777 pro rata 
16.25 hours per week (term time only)
8:45am – 12noon 
Fixed term until 31st August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and caring small school. 

The Governors seek to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and hardworking higher level teaching assistant to support the young people of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a small, family-friendly village primary school located in a rural community. With just 46 children, this close-knit school provides a warm, nurturing environment where the Catholic ethos is at the heart of everything they do. The fantastic children and supportive community make this an excellent place to work.

High-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated High-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team at St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to support learning and development in our Reception and Key Stage 1 classes, as well as contribute your expertise to our Key Stage 2 pupils.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Provide targeted support and interventions to individual pupils and small groups
•    Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging, and adapted lessons
•    Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing regular feedback to teachers
•    Contribute to the creation of a stimulating and inclusive learning environment
•    Promote the school's Catholic ethos and support the spiritual development of pupils
•    Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve practice

Requirements:
•    Relevant HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
•    Proven track record of successful HLTA experience, ideally in a primary school setting
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and the wider school community
•    Passion for supporting the academic and personal growth of primary-aged children

Desirable Qualities:
•    Experience working with children with special educational needs or English as an additional language
•    Experience of delivering Phonics 
•    Knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment frameworks
•    Creativity and resourcefulness in developing engaging learning activities
•    Commitment to promoting the Catholic values and ethos of the school

We can offer you:
•    Enthusiastic, highly motivated and happy children who take great pride in attending St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School. 
•    A fantastic team of dedicated and supportive staff who strive to positively impact children’s lives through their education experience.
•    A perfect balance of care, development and support for staff with high expectations.
The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, 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 self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

If you have any further questions or would like to visit our school, then please contact school on:

Tel: 01946 810702
Email: [email protected]

Application information can be obtained via the school website https://www.stjosephs-catholicprimaryfrizington.co.uk/

Closing date: 12 noon 11th October 2024

Interview date: 18th October 2024