Key Stage One Full Time Teacher

Required for September 2025 until 31st August 2026 – fixed-term due to pupil numbers

Due to an increase in pupil numbers, and the expansion of the school’s provision, the governors of St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a qualified teacher with experience of Key Stage 1 who has a passion for children’s learning. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to working as part of a highly successful team. They will deliver the vision of our school and facilitate all children reaching their full potential.

We are looking for an effective teacher with commitment and enthusiasm, that:
•    Is a practising Catholic or supportive of our Catholic ethos
•    Puts children at the heart of everything they do
•    Is an excellent practitioner
•    Has an innovative, creative and effective teaching approach
•    Is an inclusive practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
•    Has experience of teaching in Key Stage 1
•    Is well organised and highly motivated.
•    Leads by example with integrity, positivity and resilience.
•    Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoys working in a team.
•    Can support curriculum development of a subject across the school.

In return, we offer:
•    An outstanding Catholic ethos 
•    Supportive head teachers and Governing Body
•    A dedicated staff team
•    Happy, enthusiastic children
•    An inclusive and supportive working environment

St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage.
This post is suitable for both ECTs and experienced teachers.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school by arrangement. Please contact heads@st-patricks-cleatormoor.cumbria.sch.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.

Application forms and further information are available to download from the school website www.st-pats.co.uk.

All applications should be returned electronically to 
heads@st-patricks-cleatormoor.cumbria.sch.uk

All completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 25th April 2025. Interviews will be held in May 2025.

Design Technology Technician

Permanent Post
Working hours negotiable - up to 37 hours per week, term-time only (40 weeks per year including INSET and out of term working)

West Lakes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join the Technology Team. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment for staff, students and visitors.

We seek a conscientious, adaptable technician to support the Technology curriculum.

Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff, to provide assistance and information as required in the preparation of resources, maintenance and support to staff and pupils. Ensuring requirements are followed, meeting both the health & safety standards and the requirements of the classes involved.

Includes helping to ensure that stock levels are maintained, safely stored and future requirements are identified. With occasional assistance to the other curriculum technicians if required.

This is a busy and varied role and candidates should have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Although advantageous, the post requires no previous experience of working in a school setting. 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 and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE 2023, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.
If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.

For further details about this role, please visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-62752

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Closing date is 09.00 on 22 April 2025

Permanent Part-Time Class Teacher of Early Years and KS1 (0.44)

Shankhill CofE Primary School is an exemplary small rural primary and nursery school with an excellent reputation both locally and nationally for excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum provision as recognised recently by Ofsted, SIAMs and as a CUSP Lead School.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our staff team from 1st September 2025. This vacancy is in our Class 1, teaching our mixed Nursery to Year 1 class of pupils each morning, and includes Year 2 each afternoon when some of our Nursery children go home. The successful candidate will teach alongside two experienced STAs, and share the class with an experienced and supportive part-time teacher. Our current teacher is moving / emigrating after being happily with us during the last few years, helping to develop and shape Shankhill School so successfully.

Salary Pay Range - MPR 3 – U1

The advertised post is 0.44 FTE, (Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday) teaching two days with additional PPA time and staff meeting usually held on Wednesday afternoon/afterschool. There may also be opportunities to cover additional PPA and regular supply work across the school for the right candidate, if interested.

Are you a teacher who:
•    Is passionate about educating and developing young people
•    Has outstanding teaching skills with a comprehensive understanding of how children learn in Early Years and Key Stage One;
•    Has experience of teaching a mixed age and ability class;
•    Has the ability to deliver high quality, creative teaching and learning that engages and challenges all pupils; 
•    Supports the Christian ethos of the school;
•    Shows initiative and can create a stimulating, purposeful, caring and nurturing learning environment and experiences which challenge and inspire all ages;
•    Is well-organised, flexible and works well independently and as part of a team;
•    Will take on subject leadership roles across the school; and
•    Is an inspirational role model who is fully involved in the life of the school?

We can offer:
• A passionate, enthusiastic and experienced staff team
• Supportive staff who value each other and each child as individuals and as part of our school family
• A clear drive for excellence for all children, every day, in every way
• An abundance of excellent resources and an impressive environment including extensive grounds
• A commitment to your well-being and high quality professional development

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our thriving small school. Shankhill CofE Primary School is a supportive and child-centred learning environment where everyone works well together to achieve our best for, and with, our children. We believe in and live out our school vision: 
Creative learning, personal achievement and happiness.
Enabling everyone to flourish and ‘to live life in all its fullness’.

Our children are exceptionally well behaved and extremely enthusiastic to learn. Our school has fabulous facilities, both indoors and out. Our location has good road links, with Carlisle, Longtown and Brampton all within a short drive. We are closer than you might think!

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged and welcomed. Please email head@shankhill.cumbria.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time.

You are also welcome to telephone our Headteacher, Lynnsey, to discuss the vacancy.  

Shankhill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks are required for the post as are excellent professional references.

Download an application pack from https://www.shankhill.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies/ and email completed applications to head@shankhill.cumbria.sch.uk or post a hard copy.

The closing date for this post is 3pm on 29 April 2025. 
Interviews will be held Tuesday, 6 May 2025.