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 [email protected]

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 [email protected])
 
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 [email protected] 
        
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
[email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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.
 

Part Time School Site Manager  (permanent post)

32.5 hours per week, split shift – 7.00am-10.00am and 2.30pm-6.00pm all year round. Holidays must be taken during school holiday periods.
 
Required: 18th March 2024.

The Governing Body wish to appoint a Site Manager to join the Site Team of our very popular school.  

As a Site Manager, you will ensure that the school’s buildings and grounds are in proper working order, maintaining a safe working environment for all users in the community. Carrying out minor repairs and reporting any faults which require specialist help, you will oversee grounds maintenance and ensure the premises are clean and rubbish is collected.

The role also involves being responsible for the security of the buildings, carrying out security checks and ensuring all fire safety and health and safety regulations are adhered to.

Day to day responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
•Co-ordination of the work and supervision of cleaning staff, including discipline, appraisal and performance management.
•Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, for all users, which includes buildings and grounds
•Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs
•Undertaking regular specialised testing and compliance checks, logging, reporting and ensuring any remedial work is completed.
•All other aspects of site management, such as supervising external contractors, and site use and development planning
•Promoting health and safety around the school.
•You will be working both inside and outside in the school grounds.

We are looking for someone who has good Health and Safety knowledge, good DIY skills and a knowledge of the basic maintenance required for school premises. With a good level of practical skills in areas such as buildings and grounds maintenance, manual handling techniques, safe use of power tools and electrical safety, you will also understand, and be commitment to, the safeguarding of children.

You must be flexible and be able work to deadlines, you will be able to communicate well with children, school staff, contractors and visitors.

Belle Vue Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references. 

An application pack can be downloaded from the school website www.bellevue.cumbria.sch.uk

 Closing date for receipt of applications: 12.00 noon on Tuesday 20th February 2024
Interviews:   Monday 26th February 2024