Required as soon as possible 

Orgill Primary is a friendly and welcoming school with an extremely dedicated staff team.  We have high expectations of our children and are committed to giving them the best possible educational experience. 

37.5 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated Senior Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated and hard-working team in our successful school. The successful candidate will work with children across the school, both within the classroom environment and as a pastoral support.

The successful candidate will:
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Be highly motivated, organised and committed;
• Have a commitment to achieving high expectations, standards and excellent progress; ensuring maximum potential;
• Be experienced in supporting children across the primary age range;
• Has an interest and experience/knowledge in supporting pupils with SEND and in providing pastoral support;
• Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent essential;
• Can work effectively as part of the team, with families, professionals and children, in our happy and successful school.

In return we will offer the successful candidate;
• An exciting and challenging opportunity with excellent Continued Professional Development opportunities;
• A dedicated, friendly and hard-working staff team who are supportive and welcoming;
• Well-motivated, positive and happy pupils who are a pleasure to work with.

Application forms and further details are available via email [email protected]

Orgill Primary school is committed to safeguarding its staff and pupils and the successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references.

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th April with interviews taking place the following week.

Start date: 1 September 2024 
Group 2 Leadership range: £53,380- £58,959 0.7 teaching commitment.
Age range: 2-11 years old   Number on role: 215 (including 33 Nursery)

School mission statement: 
At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School,we love one another by showing respect and caring for each other.
We always try our best and take pride in ourselves
Because each one of us is special to God.

The Governing Body and Headteacher of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a practising Catholic to the position of a Deputy Headteacher with a 0.7 teaching commitment. We are looking for someone who will continue to build on our strong Catholic ethos and help to drive forward our whole school vision.  

St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School is situated close to Workington town centre and the beautiful Solway Coast. It is on the edge of the Lake District National Park, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. 

We benefit from an active and supportive local community, including strong partnerships with the local parish which have recently been identified in our recent RE inspection. We have made significant investments in our outdoor learning environment enabling us to enhance learning beyond the classroom. St. Mary’s is proud of its extended provision and has strong links with the consortium of Workington schools.  

In November 2022 Ofsted judged St Mary’s to be a good school. Pupil behaviour and attitudes were judged as outstanding. 

Ofsted stated ‘Leaders have designed a broad curriculum. It is ambitious for all pupils, including pupils with SEND’. They also noted that ‘Pupils behave exceptionally well. They enjoy their learning immensely. They are polite, courteous, and well mannered. Pupils are mature and articulate.’

We are seeking to appoint an excellent practitioner with drive and enthusiasm, who has the knowledge, experience and skills to lead, alongside other senior leaders, on teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment. The Deputy Head Teacher will work closely with the Head teacher and other senior leaders in the school. 

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 and Jesus is at the heart 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 the success it is
•    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.

If you are interested in this post and would like the opportunity to visit our school, please contact us on 01946 830433. Visits are encouraged and can be made by arrangement with our Headteacher Mrs Danielle Douglas.

To apply, please visit the school website www.stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk to download the application pack.  

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

Timeline:
Closing date for applications is 12 Noon on Tuesday 16th April 2024. 
Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 17th April 2024. 
Successful applicants will receive notification by Friday 19th April 2024. 
Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th April 2024.

Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service 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.
 

From April 2024 – Permanent

Mayfield School at Campus Whitehaven is looking to appoint, as soon as possible, a Midday Supervisor to join our excellent team and provide lunch time cover for a total of 7.5 hours per week, term time.

PCD 3 Salary: £23,151 FTE per annum, (this includes the Living Wage Supplement). Hourly rate £12 working 38 weeks Term Time.

The main responsibilities of the role are:
•    supervise children whilst they are eating
•    ensure safe supervision indoors and outdoors
•    a commitment to teamwork
•    effective communication skills
•    a willingness to update knowledge and skills through further training
Mayfield offers many opportunities for continuing professional development. 
 
To apply, please complete the application form only which can be downloaded from the Mayfield School website.  www.mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk  CV’s WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED and return these to [email protected]

Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks; including health and identity.

Closing date – 12 noon on Monday 15th April 2024. 
Shortlisting 16th April, 2024
Interviews WC 22nd April, 2024

Required for September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Governing Body of Cleator Moor Nursery School is seeking to recruit an ambitious and enthusiastic Executive Headteacher to lead the school forward, maintain stability and provide the best possible care and educational opportunities for ALL the children attending our setting.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to make a real difference.  You will need to be resilient, creative and show us that you know how to develop a school to be the absolute best for its pupils, families, staff and local community.

As a Nursery school we strive to provide a safe and friendly environment where happy children play and learn.  The Nursery school has a committed Governing Body who will work with the Executive Headteacher to take the school forward.

We are looking for an experienced leader who will
- have an in-depth knowledge of the EYFS and a clear understanding of how children become effective learners 
- develop independence and resilience amongst all our children by encouraging a ‘have -a go’ attitude
- work closely with parents and the wider community

We can offer
-  experienced and committed staff who are highly skilled in working in the early years
-  a welcoming and friendly setting where all children and families are valued
-  a well-maintained purposeful environment which supports independent learning
-  a supportive and established governing body 

If you have the confidence, experience and passion to make a difference for our children and their families we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an in-principle agreement to undertaking the Executive Headship role with their current Governing Body

Visits to our Nursery School are welcomed and application packs are available by emailing [email protected] 

Closing date - Friday 12 April 2024 at 12 noon
Shortlisting - Tuesday 16 April 2024
Interviews – Tuesday 30 April 2024

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

We have two opportunities for September 2024 in our ‘happy, friendly and welcoming school’. The posts are permanent.

At St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School we have high aspirations for all our children and work hard to help them improve – but we only focus our efforts on things that actually make a difference to good teaching and learning. We believe it is our privilege to serve our local community, and we do that best by providing an excellent, well-rounded education to all our children. 

We are ideally looking for candidates with experience in all Key Stages, however we will be flexible for the right candidates. The successful candidates will help us serve our families by offering memorable learning opportunities, developing strong relationships with families, engaging with the local community, and contributing to the wider life of the school.

You will be joining an ever growing, nurture focused Catholic school with an inclusive ethos, working hard to provide an outstanding education for all. Our community includes pupils and staff from a range of different multicultural backgrounds – all are equally welcome. We work together to form children who are compassionate, respectful, tolerant and collaborative, as well as academically successful.  

What are we looking for in you?  Whether you’re an ECT or an experienced teacher, to be successful you need to be a teacher who is dedicated to supporting our whole school team and be knowledgeable about primary teaching.  You will possess the ability to teach consistently at an excellent level. If you’re an experienced teacher, we will ask you to lead a curriculum area.  

We are looking for teachers who:

•  Have experience of teaching in EYFS, or can show a successful track record of teaching in other key stages
•  Demonstrate optimism about children and expects the highest possible standards 
•  Nurture pupils’ emotional wellbeing and develops social skills

We can offer you:

• Amazing children in a school that is consistently focussed on making a positive impact on pupils and the community. 
• A positive, warm and welcoming working environment
• Experienced, skilled, and supportive colleagues
• An opportunity to be part of an effective team and share excellence 
•  Amazing CPD opportunities in house or via the Mater Christi Trust

Whilst is anticipated the successful candidate will have QTS, other relevant qualifications (for example EYTS or EYPS) will be considered. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th April
Interviews week commencing: Monday 6th May

St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is a part of the Mater-Christi Multi Academy Trust. Successful candidates will be employees of the Mater-Christi MAT.

At our school, we are committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and a work place health assessment before commencing employment. 

Application packs can be obtained via the school website https://www.st-cuthberts-carlisle.co.uk/
 

Deputy Headteacher required from 1st September 2024

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, the governors of this highly successful school are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who is committed to nursery and infant education. 

Ashfield Infant and Nursery School is situated in the town of Workington in close proximity to the Lake District National Park. We are an outstanding school (Ofsted 2018) and pride ourselves in the exceptional deliverance of quality education for all our children. Citizenship is embedded throughout, and the school promotes the skills and attitudes required for pupils to become independent, lifelong learners. 

Our school can offer you: 
• Enthusiastic, happy, motivated children who take great pride in their school. 
• A friendly, committed and highly skilled team of teaching and support staff. 
• A welcoming, nurturing, creative, vibrant, and fully inclusive school. 
• An experienced, supportive and engaged governing body. 
• Appropriate professional development to support your needs and the needs of the school. 

Our new Deputy Headteacher will be someone who:
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner
• Has experience of middle or senior leadership in the primary phase
• Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Can support and drive high expectations as well as the vision and values of our school
•  Is committed to providing all children with a strong start to their educational journey

Visits to the school are welcome by prior appointment. Please contact the Office Manager, Mrs Michelle Coulthard, to arrange on 01900 606301.  
Visit dates as follows:  
•    Wednesday 27th March 2:00pm
•    Tuesday 16th April 3:30pm
•    Friday 19th April 10:00am
 
Cumberland Council application forms can be found on our website, or by contacting Mrs Michelle Coulthard at [email protected]. Supporting letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4. 
 
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 24th April 2024
Shortlisting will take place on: Friday 26th April 2024 
Interviews to take place on: Thursday 2nd May 2024 and Friday 3rd May 2024 
 
Ashfield Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure for Regulated Activity and will require the completion of a criminal history/suitability self-disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised. In addition, if appointed, a completed Childcare Disqualification declaration will also be required.