Science Teacher
Required September 2025
 

Are you a passionate and dedicated Science teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity? Do you want to inspire the next generation while enjoying an incredible quality of life in one of the UK’s most beautiful regions?

Why Join Us?
Our school, located in the vibrant and historic city of Carlisle, offers the perfect balance of professional fulfilment and an enviable lifestyle. Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Cumbria is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, picturesque villages, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Whether you love hiking, cycling, water sports, or simply soaking in nature’s beauty, this is a location like no other.

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is situated on the edge of the Great Border City of Carlisle, on an elevated site with open views over the countryside and city. Located within a short drive from the Lake District National Park and easy access to M6 motorway providing links to both South West Scottish Borders and beautiful Cumbria. Our brand-new school offers a modern, airy environment with excellent facilities.

Ofsted recently judged the school as “good” in all areas with the Science Department in particular a strength of the school. We are seeking to appoint a creative, forward thinking and dynamic Science Teacher on a permanent, full time basis. From September 2024, up to £6000 will be available for teachers working in key STEM and technical subjects. For more information, please visit www.gov.uk/government/news/teachers-to-get-up-to-6000-extra-to-teach-vital-subjects

Our Science department comprises of specialist teachers in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. We deliver the National Curriculum using Activate resources to KS3, then we move on to AQA Trilogy supported by AQA Triple Award. As we have specialists in all fields we are able to deliver A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Science. As a department we are lucky to be supported by two excellent technicians who support us with our practical work, they are always on hand to try new practicals and enjoy coming up with new ways to carry out practicals.  In our new school building we are all located on the same floor, with six large science labs and an enviably large prep room, all with views across the playing fields and farm fields. 

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to satisfactory DBS and health checks.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Declan McArdle, Deputy Headteacher on 01228 404942 or dmcardle@newman.cumbria.sch.uk Please note the school will be closed until 22nd April for Easter, Declan McArdle will be contactable by email within this time.

Application packs can be requested by emailing vacancies@newman.cumbria.sch.uk or downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Your application form should be supported by a letter of no more than two pages of A4.
Completed application forms can either be forwarded to the email address above or by post addressed to Finance.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon Tuesday 29th April 2025. 
Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email

Fixed Term 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant 

PCD5 £25,183 (FTE per annum pro rata) term time only plus 1 week INSET

fixed term from September 2025 until 17 July 2026 due to varying EHCP hours. 

While we would prefer a full-time position, we could consider accommodating a part-time contract for the right candidate. 

The Governors of Silloth Primary School are looking to recruit a lively, enthusiastic, well-motivated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with a range of SEN pupils. The successful candidate should be capable of integrating swiftly and successfully into our hard working, friendly and experienced team as soon as possible. 

The successful candidate will:
•    Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent. 
•    Have experience of working with SEND children
•    Be committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential
•    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 commitment to, the safeguarding and welfare of children
•    Be able to follow direction from the class teacher and also use their own initiative
•    Be enthusiastic, motivated and fully prepared to participate in the wider life of the school 
•    Have a willingness to work with a committed staff team
•    Work with the pupil for part of the lunch hour each day

In return, we can offer:
•    A positive, warm and welcoming work environment
•    An opportunity to be part of an experienced, effective team. 
•    A supportive Head Teacher and Governing Board
•    Fantastic children, who enjoy learning and achieving. 

The job description, person specification and application form are available on the school’s website and applications should be sent electronically to admin@silloth.cumbria.sch.uk marked as ‘Private and Confidential’. Please state curriculum and SEND strengths in your application.

Silloth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils.  All adults working or volunteering within the school will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and have references received and followed-up before any offer of a position/role will be made. 

Closing date:  Thursday, 15th May 2025at 12:00pm (noon)            
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 22nd May 2025

Visits are welcome by appointment. Please email admin@silloth.cumbria.sch.uk to arrange a visit.