Deputy Headteacher

St. Mary’s C.P. School
High Road, Kells, WHITEHAVEN, Cumbria, CA28 9PG

Start Date: 31st October 2024 or sooner

Group 2 Leadership Range: Deputy Headteacher (£53,380- £58,959)  

School Mission Statement:  

‘We grow and learn in the footsteps of Jesus’

The governors of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic classroom practitioner to join our teaching team from 31st October 2024, or sooner if possible. For the successful candidate we can offer a happy, supportive environment with experienced colleagues who always put children first.

At St Mary’s Primary School, children are at the heart of our work. Our priority is to deliver high quality teaching and learning, whilst at the same time providing rich and enjoyable learning experiences.

We would like to hear from you if you:
•    Are a practising Catholic with a strong faith commitment, 
•    Can demonstrate a clear understanding of Catholic education and the vision and ability to further develop the Catholic life of our school,
•    Have the ability to identify and deliver outstanding teaching; having the confidence to lead and model this,
•    Have previous leadership experience within a primary school, at senior leadership level,
•    Are passionate about ensuring that each pupil fulfils their unique potential, 
•    Have a tenacious approach to Safeguarding; ensuring the safety and well-being of all  
•    Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build on and maintain strong relationships with staff, parents and carers, children, governors and the local and wider community,
•    Have an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum across the primary age range including EYFS,
•    Have regard and respect for the experiences, knowledge and cultural diversity that every child brings to school and use this as a foundation for improving standards,
•    Offer all children equal access to all aspects of school life; where individual differences are appreciated, celebrated, understood and accepted,
•    Encourage children to become good citizens holding British and Gospel values, by developing caring attitudes, tolerance and respect towards themselves, other children, adults, their school and their community.

We can offer you:
•    A school where children are at the centre of everything we do,
•    Children who are rewarding to teach, eager to learn and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships,
•    A dedicated and highly motivated staff who have strong relationships with pupils, parents and the local community; who work hard to make St Mary’s a success,
•    A place where we create growth in prayer, spiritual awareness and moral values,
•    A friendly, welcoming and supportive community who are immensely proud of their school,
•    A commitment to continued professional development,
•    A supportive and active Local Governing Body,
•    A friendly working environment which supports and enhances our vision and ethos.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our approach to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks, which are in place across the school. This appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

Visits to school are strongly encouraged. Visits to the school are available on:
Monday 3rd June 2024   10.00-11.00 a.m. or 4.00-5.00 p.m.
Tuesday 4th June 2024   10.00- 11.00 a.m. or 4.00- 5.00 p.m.
Please email school on [email protected] to let Mrs Hillon know which date and time you would like to visit school.

Application forms and further information are available on the school website www.kells-stmarys.cumbria.sch.uk
(Our School tab and then Vacancies tab)

All completed application forms and supporting information should be returned to the Clerk to the Governing Body at the following email address: [email protected]

Closing date for applications:   Monday 10th June 2024 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Tuesday 11th June 2024
Interviews will take place on:  Thursday 20th June 2024

Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Teachers Of Mathematics 
Permanent from September 2024
Full time or Part time (minimum 0.6fte)

We are looking for a Teacher of Mathematics to join the team at Millom School.  

We are looking for positive, enthusiastic and talented teachers who have the passion to sustain and improve continuing excellence in this core subject area.  The successful applicants will have excellent subject knowledge, and will be effective communicators with the ability to engage the students in their learning.
We welcome applications from NQTs/ECTs.

Millom 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.  

Millom School has a friendly and supportive staff in a superb rural area at the southern tip of the Lake District.

The application form should be downloaded from the school website, http://millom.cumbria.sch.uk/about/vacancies and accompanied by a letter of application stating why you would be a suitable candidate for the role.

Completed applications should be submitted via email to [email protected] by 12.00noon on Friday 7 June 2024.
 

Teaching Assistant Posts x 2

PCD5 £23,893 per annum pro rata (FTE 37 hours per week) term time only plus 1 week INSET

Required to start September 2024

Post 1: 32.5 hours per week fixed until 31st August 2025
Post 2: 21 hours per week fixed until 31st August 2025

These posts are offered on a fixed term contract due to pupil intervention needs.

Closing date: Wednesday 5th June 2024
Shortlisting: Wednesday 12th June 2024
Interviews: Friday 21st June 2024

Responsible to: Headteacher/ Line Manager

The Governors of Ivegill CE Primary School are seeking to appoint skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our lovely school. The role will be to support children in the school with SEND from September 2024.  The child will require full time support within the classroom, dining hall and during break times outside. 
  
 Support for Pupils: 
•    Be passionate about learning.
•    Have experience of the National Curriculum, preferably across both Key Stages, and hold a at least NVQ level 2 or above.
•    Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
•    Have experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs.
•    Have excellent Maths and English skills. 
•    Have high expectations for all pupils and be committed to raising standards.
•    Have good listening and behaviour management skills.
•    Have a good understanding of, and a commitment to, the protection and safeguarding of children.
•    Be able to follow direction from class teachers and also use their own initiative.
•    Encourage and develop our inclusive ethos.
•    Be sympathetic to, and supportive of, Christian values and beliefs which are at the heart of our Church school.
•    Be able to work as part of a team and be fully involved in school life.

Ivegill CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding, welfare and the mental and physical  well-being of our children, staff and community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Written references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

 Further details including a candidate pack can be downloaded from www.ivegill.cumbria.sch.uk/school/vacancies/.  Please note that whilst we are using the Westmorland and Furness Council standard application form/pack, as a Voluntary Aided school the Ivegill School Governing Body is the ‘employer’.

The completed application form needs to be returned by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 5th June either in hard copy or emailed to [email protected].

Senior Teaching Assistant  / Teaching Assistant
Permanent.
32hrs per week, term time only plus one week per annum
STA  £29,777 to £30,296 pro rata  TA £23,893 pro rata
Pay award pending

Cockermouth School Academy is a high performing, truly comprehensive school located in a beautiful part of the country on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and is in the heart of its community.

We wish to appoint a Senior Teaching Assistant  / Teaching Assistant to join our successful Learning Support Department in its work supporting all students at Cockermouth School and in particular students with a range of Special Educational Needs including in our Strategically Resourced Provision for Autism (SRP).

The successful candidates will have the initiative to work independently, a willingness to learn and develop, capacity to contribute to a team approach, flexibility and a genuine empathy for pupils with SEN. Qualifications in Autism or a willingness to be trained is required. Candidates should hold a relevant NVQ 3 qualification or be suitably qualified by experience.

GCSE level 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths is required for this role.

Further details and an application form are available at www.cockermouthschool.org

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of students, engages with young people and staff on policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Cockermouth School is a Safeguarding School. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability.

Further details and an application form are available from our website www.cockermouthschool.org

Applications should be sent to [email protected] no later than 09:00 on Wednesday 5 June 2024.
 

Part Time HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
Required as soon as possible

30 hours/week, term-time plus 1 week (39 weeks/year)
(Hours can be negotiated and could be fewer if preferred)

We require an enthusiastic, professional and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated and forward thinking support team. 

 The successful candidate will offer:

•    High expectations of themselves and of children’s achievements and behaviour, with an understanding of the whole child.
•    A motivation to make a significant difference to the lives of young people.
•    Be a committed team member who is able to work with independence when required.
•    Experience of supporting pupils with their learning and participation in all areas of school life.
•    HLTA accredited status.
•    Excellent Maths, English, and communication skills.

In return we offer:

•    Positive pupils who are polite, enthusiastic and engaged with learning
•    A school that ensures safeguarding for all is a top priority
•    An inclusive, exciting and creative curriculum 
•    A welcoming and happy place to work, where staff wellbeing is considered at all times

Application packs are available from the school office via email to [email protected]. Visits to school are welcome by arrangement.

Closing date for applications is 10.00am on Friday 7th June 2024. Interviews will be held week commencing 10th June 2024. 

We are fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all pupils and staff. The offer of a contract will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent professional references.

Senior Teaching Assistant  / Teaching Assistant
Permanent.
32hrs per week, term time only plus one week per annum
STA  £29,777 to £30,296 pro rata  TA £23,893 pro rata
Pay award pending

Cockermouth School Academy is a high performing, truly comprehensive school located in a beautiful part of the country on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and is in the heart of its community.

We wish to appoint a Senior Teaching Assistant  / Teaching Assistant to join our successful Learning Support Department in its work supporting all students at Cockermouth School and in particular students with a range of Special Educational Needs including in our Strategically Resourced Provision for Autism (SRP).

The successful candidates will have the initiative to work independently, a willingness to learn and develop, capacity to contribute to a team approach, flexibility and a genuine empathy for pupils with SEN. Qualifications in Autism or a willingness to be trained is required. Candidates should hold a relevant NVQ 3 qualification or be suitably qualified by experience.

GCSE level 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths is required for this role.

Further details and an application form are available at www.cockermouthschool.org

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of students, engages with young people and staff on policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Cockermouth School is a Safeguarding School. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability.

Further details and an application form are available from our website www.cockermouthschool.org

Applications should be sent to [email protected] no later than 09:00 on Wednesday 5 June 2024.

Permanent Post
15 Hours Per Week
Term Time (39 Weeks) + 5 Days

The successful candidate will:
•           Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff provide general administrative/financial support.
•           Undertake reception duties, providing a professional and welcoming appearance to the school for staff, students, visitors and members of the public.
•           Undertake a range of general administrative duties, including word processing, maintenance of spreadsheets, filing and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
•           Develop a broad understanding of the wide variety of roles within the academy support team.
•           Undertake a range of reprographics duties including, photocopying, laminating etc.
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/149818/EDV-2023-SBVPS-29313 
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Closing date is 12:00 Wednesday 15 June 2024 

After School Club Assistant
Permanent

Working hours will be 10 hours per week between 3 pm and 5 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only).

Salary PCD3 - £23,151 per annum pro rata (this includes the living wage supplement  - £12.00 per hour)

Thwaites School is seeking to appoint an After School Club Assistant for our thriving after school provision.  We are looking for someone who is energetic, passionate and enthusiastic to join our friendly, motivated and supportive team.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who:
•    Has a passion for working with children.
•    Is able to lead the day to day organisation of the After School Club.
•    Is able to create a safe, welcoming and friendly environment delivering high quality creative play opportunities 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 the children and age ranges of children.
•    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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for this post as are up to date and relevant references.

Candidates are welcome to visit the school by making an appointment with the school office on 01229 772554.

Please contact Mrs S Bawden for an application form by emailing [email protected]

Please returned completed applications to Mrs S Bawden by Friday 7 June 2024
Interviews to take place Friday 13 June 2024.

Class Teacher Maternity Cover
Full time in KS2  

This is a temporary appointment – Maternity cover to start on Monday 21st October 2024 – July 2025.

The Governors of Allonby School are seeking to appoint a positive, enthusiastic Teacher, to join our school. This role is to support a mixed key stage class (Years 3,4,5 & 6). 
 
The successful candidate will have: 
•    QTS & have demonstrated professionalism & high standards.
•    Be fully supportive of our inclusive ethos.
•    Have excellent curriculum & assessment knowledge. 
•    Nurture children and believe in each and every child’s uniqueness.
•    Work as part of a team with colleagues, families & Governing Body.
•    Celebrate, enjoy and enthuse children, putting them at the forefront of everything you do.

At Allonby School, we can offer: 
•    Children who are enthusiastic learners  
•    A vibrant welcoming team, who strive to be the best they can be 
•    Good resources to support learning 
•    Supportive parents & Governors 
•    Excellent indoor & outdoor facilities 
 
If you have the qualities required, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of Allonby Primary, then we would welcome an application from you. The school is committed to safe recruitment procedures and applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS. 
 
Closing date for applications is Monday 17th June at 12:00noon
Interviews will take place W/C Monday 24th June 2024.

Application packs are available on our school website at www.allonby.cumbria.sch.uk or by request to Mrs White via telephone on 01900 881324 or email at [email protected]. 
 
Please complete application from and provide covering letter stating your curricular & extra-curricular strengths and interests to [email protected]. 

Permanent Role
Band B Point 1-3 £22,737 - £23,500 (Pro Rata £5,262.07 - £5,586.04)
10 Hours Per Week
8.00am - 8.45am And 3.15pm-4.30pm
Monday - Friday 

WRAP team members need to be enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated. This provision is open to all our pupils. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment for staff, students and visitors. Various shifts are available and this will be discussed further at interview.

The successful candidates will:
•     supervise the children’s drop off and collection to and from club
•     deliver planned activities
•     supervise primary aged pupils within WRAP Club environment
•     maintain WRAP club register
•     be familiar with the school’s Health & Safety Policy
•     encourage active play sessions by organising/managing play resources

We encourage applications from candidates with experience of working with primary aged pupils. Support and training will be given on how to apply this to a WRAP provision in a school setting.

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/149818/EDV-2023-SBVPS-29313 
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Closing date is 12.00 Friday 07 June 2024