We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to work within our established team of practitioners in our school.

Job Ref JRS/TA.02.24 

NJC12 A to NJC14 B, Band 5 - 35 hours term time only plus 5 inset days 
£26,421 – £27,334 pro rata including special school additional allowance and cycle to work scheme

If you are looking for a role within an exciting academy trust who employ outstanding practitioners.  If you want to be part of an established team where you receive personalised training and support in communication, understanding behaviour, health support, Autism and other learning disabilities to support our young people.  If you want access to a commitment to continued professional development, an online learning platform, specialist training in Makaton and Team Teach. If you want to work at a school with outstanding facilities such as a hydrotherapy pool, sensory rooms, soft play, horticultural area, an outdoor learning area and independent living facilities. Then we would like to hear from you. Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is essential. 

James Rennie School is a well- established special school in the Kingstown area of Carlisle, With an additional Sixth Form site at St Edmunds Park. We currently have up to 195 students on roll ranging from 3-19 within our well- equipped and modern facilities. We would like the successful candidates to be enthusiastic people who can work proactively with our class teachers.  We are a dynamic, caring school with a warm and friendly ethos and we expect all of our staff to use this ethos within their working practices. The ability to be proactive and flexible is necessary, and the ability/willingness to work with all ages throughout school is desirable.
 
If you come to work at our school, we will provide you with a fabulous opportunity to support a unique curriculum which focuses on what children need to learn and how they need to learn.

Further details and application packs are available electronically to be downloaded from the vacancy section of our website (www.jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk). 

Closing date: Friday 23rd February 2023 
Shortlisting date: Friday 23rd February 2023 
Interviews: Friday 01st March 2023

James Rennie School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy

The Head teacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint a flexible, reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking person to join our team as Senior Midday Supervisor to start as soon as possible

Salary:                   PCD8 £29,777 to £30,296 pro rata (Term Time Only – 38 weeks)
Actual Pay:            £6,700  £15.43 to £15.70 per hour 
Hours Per Week:  10 hours per week (11:30 to 1:30 x 5 days)

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and the successful candidate will lead and organize a team of Midday Supervisors that are responsible for the supervision of pupils throughout lunchtime.  We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.   In return we can offer a happy enthusiastic school and a friendly and supportive team.   

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who is committed to promoting positive behaviour and willing to engage children in constructive play, games and activities.The successful candidate will ensure adequate supervision of pupils in all areas of the school building and grounds.  

Jericho Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check being sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

For further information, please contact our Senior School Administrator, Mrs Sarah Spires by email at admin@jericho.cumbria.sch.uk or telephone the school office on 01946 514545

If you have not heard from us by Friday 1 March 2024 you can assume you have been unsuccessful.  

Closing Date: Friday 23 February 2024  at 12 noon 
Interview Dates:  Friday 1 March 2024
 

Required September 2024
Full/ Part Time Permanent Contract 

We are are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our English   Department.  We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching English and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.  This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher.

As a department, we are committed to delivering quality first teaching whilst reducing the workload of staff. It has been our priority over the last few years to create quality shared resources and a marking policy that is beneficial to both students and staff. 

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 is a full/ part time permanent post.

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 andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at 
andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday, 23rd February 2024
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter

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

Required 16th April 2024

Permanent Post
Term Time (39 Weeks) 
Hours Of Work: 8.75 Hours Per Week 
Working Hours: Monday To Friday, 11.35 To 13.20 

Dearham Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join the Facilities Team. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment for staff, students and visitors. 

The successful candidate will:
•    Take responsibility for the pupils’ welfare, safety and supervision during the lunch break.
•    Encourage good behaviour amongst students.
•    Assist with cleaning duties.
Previous experience is desirable however full training will be provided for the right candidate

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/149818/EDV-2023-SBVPS-29313 
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Closing date is 09.00 05 March 2024

IT Technician
Grade: Grade 7 Scale point 12-14 ( OP7)
Salary: £23197 - £24011 Actual Salary including holiday pay (dependant on service)
Hours: 37 hours per week over 5 days
Weeks: 40 working weeks (Term time + 3 day INSET + 7 days during school closure)
Start: As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a permanent ICT professional to support ICT functions in school. The purpose of this role is to carry out ICT support within the school in order to provide technical support for teaching and learning. 

Caldew is a well-established secondary school in the Dalston area of Carlisle. We have over a thousand students and state of the art educational facilities including internal and external sports provision. 

The successful candidate will have experience of working as an IT Technician, have excellent time management, communication and technical skills.  At Caldew, we will provide you with personalised training and support.  We offer excellent continuous professional development, well-being support and resources to aid you in your role.  

The school operates a cycle to work scheme.

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 23 February 2024, 
Interviews: Tuesday 27 February 2024.

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.

 Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Teaching Assistant - (30 hours per week)  From 1st September 2024 

The Governors of St James’ C of E Junior School would like to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled, part-time teaching assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. The post will be fixed term from 1st September 2024 until 31st August 2025 due to fluctuating pupil numbers and variable SEND requirements but could be extended depending on funding.  The approximate working hours will be from 8.45 a.m. until 3.15 p.m., Monday-Friday and will include behavioural management and supporting positive play at lunchtimes for 30 minutes per day. 

The successful candidate must:
•    Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
•    Be able to work alongside the class teacher, to deliver engaging and challenging learning activities that support the development of our students. 
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school.
•    Be an enthusiastic practitioner that is committed to giving our children the very best. 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
•    Promote the inclusion of all pupils by supporting the application of personal targets.
•    Support the inclusion of SEND children at playtimes and offer support to children in building friendships with peers during social times. 

Skills and qualifications required:
•    NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Education or Children & Young People
•    Recent experience in a school setting and work with Autistic children
•    A reflective, organised practitioner who can contribute to planning, monitoring and assessment of pupils.
•    An enthusiastic team player who communicates well with children. 
•    A commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people

At St James’ C of E Junior School we can offer you:
•    Happy, hardworking and well-behaved children
•    Supportive parents and governors
•    Supportive committed colleagues who act with children at heart
•    A wide range of opportunities for professional development.

Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs H Maiden to arrange a convenient appointment.

Application packs are available by request from Mrs Hannah Maiden, School Business Manager. Telephone 01946 695311 or alternatively email at sbm@stjamesjun.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date: 12.00 p.m. Monday 4th March; Interviews: Wednesday 6th March

St James’ CE Junior 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.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure for Regulated Activity and satisfactory references will be sought.
 

Start date  September 2024

Are you ready for an exciting new opportunity? The governors of The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School are eagerly searching for a Headteacher to join our wonderful team. With a strong Christian ethos, this school offers a warm and welcoming environment where you can make a   real difference to the   lives of pupils, staff and the community.

This vacancy has become available as our highly valued and respected Head Teacher is moving on after an incredible 26 years with the school, 14 of which were spent in the role of Head. Now, it's time for you to step into their shoes and continue building on the school's success while bringing your fresh perspective and innovative ideas.

We believe in inclusivity, aspiration, and love for all individuals within our diverse community underpinned by strong Christian values and vision. At The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School, we respect every member, from the youngest to the oldest, and highly value strong leadership, creative problem-solving, and occasionally taking well-planned risks when necessary.

To help you understand the scope and range of opportunities this role offers, we have put together a comprehensive information pack, available on our school's website. It provides a taste of what awaits you at our school and we hope you find it inspiring enough to consider applying for this position.

In the pack, you will also find a detailed job description and person specification, offering deeper insights into the responsibilities and expectations of the role. We invite you to visit the school and engage with our pupils, staff, and community during the application process. 

We are seeking a Head Teacher who is:
•    Understanding of the unique context of working in a Christian school.
•    An outstanding teacher who LOVES learning. 
•    Happy to ask for help.
•    A good listener 
•    Outward facing – valuing the opportunities of learning from others.
•    Able to manage the budget effectively while still raising standards.
•    A forward-thinking and creative mindset for the future.
•    Has excellent communication skills and is able to effectively engage with a variety of audiences and styles.
•    Able to relate constructively to others and inspire confidence, commitment, and respect.
•    Has strong prioritisation, planning, and organisational skills.
•    Able to support the effective implementation of a positive behaviour curriculum enabling all children to flourish and thrive.

In return, we can offer you:
•    Enthusiastic, friendly children who are keen to learn and be successful.
•    A learning environment which allows children, staff and leaders to thrive and progress.
•    A committed, motivated and dedicated staff team. 
•    A supportive and effective Governing Board committed to your induction and continuing well-being.
•    An engaged and compassionate church community and supportive parents
•    A wonderful setting with opportunities for outdoor learning.

Excited by this opportunity? We can't wait to receive your application! 

Visits to the school by potential candidates are warmly welcomed. Please arrange with the school office (telephone 01228 590794 or email recruitment@bishopharveygoodwin.cumbria.sch.uk)
 
Applications received by: 1st March (by 12 noon)

Completed applications (using Cumberland teaching application form found on Cumberland website), along with a personal statement of no more than 2 sides A4 (font size 12), should be e-mailed to recruitment@bishopharveygoodwin.cumbria.sch.uk 
        
Only applications on correct Local Authority forms will be shortlisted.  

Shortlisting will take place on 4th March.  Only successful candidates will be contacted.
    
Interviews will take place 21st / 22nd March (2-day process).

The Bishop Harvey Goodwin VA School Primary 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.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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

Permanent Full-Time Class Teacher x2 Required September 2024
 
Pennine Way is a large Primary School in Carlisle which benefits from the excellent facilities within it’s location of the Harraby Community Campus. As a large school, teachers benefit from working collaboratively within highly skilled teams where ideas and expertise can be shared.

We are seeking to appoint 2 enthusiastic and dedicated teachers who will enable our children to thrive.

We have vacancies in our Early Years/Key Stage 1 team and our Key Stage 2 team. We will be interested to hear about your preferred age range, subject expertise, as well as any additional skills and qualities that you can bring to our forward-thinking team.

You will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner who consistently delivers creative and fun lessons in which all children will make good or better progress at all times.
We are looking for teachers who are able to :
● put children at the forefront of everything they do. 
● promote and model our C.A.R.E values.
● show excellent communication skills.
● work as a team with colleagues, families, governors and the wider community.
● celebrate, enjoy and enthuse our children in all their interactions with them.
● nurture children and believe in each and every child’s uniqueness and talents.
We can offer you:  
● a warm and welcoming school with happy children who are proud of their school and are
enthusiastic about their learning.  
● a school which holds it’s C.A.R.E values at the heart of each decision.
● a highly professional and experienced team to work within.
● a leadership team committed to supporting each and every member of staff to achieve their best through effective support and professional development.

Application forms and further details of the post are available via e-mail
recruitment@pennineway.cumbria.sch.uk

If you would like to discover more we would encourage a visit to the school website. Visits to the school are most welcome, please call the school office to arrange a suitable time on 01228 598978.

The school is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a safeguarding declaration form.

The successful applicant will be appointed on the completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references. 

Closing Date and shortlisting: 12 noon Monday 26th February 2024
Interviews: Monday 4th March 2024
 

Start Date: 16th April 2024

‘Creating Life Changing Opportunities’

For applicants without SEND experience, we do provide a LEAPS course (designed to support mainstream teachers to make the step into a specialist setting) as well as full mentoring to support your development of skills and experience in this area. If you would like to have an informal chat with our Head of School Mrs Kara Smallman or visit to the school, please don’t hesitate to call on 01900 517632 or alternately email the School Business Manager, Mrs Carly Wallace Lawman on c.wallacelawman@caa.cumbria.sch.uk

We are currently looking to recruit a Part-time Class Teacher to cover maternity leave.

Cumbria Academy for Autism is a small school with big ambitions! This all-through school is a specialist provision for ASC pupils and provides education for boys and girls aged between 4 and 19 years who have a primary need and diagnosis of Autism and who may be suffering social, emotional and behavioural problems in mainstream Education. We are part of The Eden Academy Trust; this is a Trust solely for specialist schools such as us, and we firmly believe together we can achieve more. The successful candidate will benefit from the specialist knowledge, network and support of the trust.

You will become part of a team that specialises in delivering a curriculum designed to meet the specific individual needs of the class and give our students the best possible educational outcomes.

 At Cumbria Academy for Autism our students benefit from our pupil focussed, bespoke creative curriculum, we are looking for the next member of our teaching team to enhance their learning experience.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:
•    Plan, deliver and assess outstanding teaching and learning using proven methods and approaches that enable ASC young people to learn
•    Be a class tutor, ensuring pastoral needs are met and establishing excellent relationships with parents and carers
•    Engage and motivate pupils
•    Inspire trust and confidence in pupils, colleagues, parents and other professionals
•    Build team commitment with colleagues and in the classroom
•    Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school
•    Engage in whole school activities as required by the Head of School
•    Adhere to all working protocols as agreed and published in the Cumbria Academy for Autism handbook
•    Plan and lead children in off-site enrichment activities
•    Ensure you uphold all safeguarding procedures, including engaging in annual safeguarding training, including induction training
The main responsibility of this post is to provide high quality teaching and learning for an allocated class within the Cumbria Academy for Autism.  Classes will be mixed year groups and based on ability not age.
In return for your hard work and commitment to the role Cumbria Academy for Autism will offer:
•    Competitive salary
•    Teacher Pension Scheme
•    The opportunity to join a supportive and developing team to meet the needs of the pupils.
•    The support to progress and develop your career advancement and opportunities.
•    A fun and caring environment to work within

Cumbria Academy for Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to act in the best interests of our pupils at all times. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For an application pack, please contact recruitment@caa.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date : Tuesday 20th February 2024 at 9am Closing Date

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and staff, and of preventing extremism.  All staff are expected to share this commitment. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.

 Cumbria Academy for Autism is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our community ethos.