The successful candidate will:
•    Be an outstanding practitioner
•    Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range
•    Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
•    Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion
•    Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching

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.

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/135632/EDV-2024-WLA-80124 

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Closing date is Monday 21st October 2024 09:00 am 

Group 6 Leadership Pay Range  £77,195 - £87,253
Full-time, permanent position from April 2025 
 
The Gillford Centre; a mixed pupil referral unit (PRU) 50 FTE (KS1-4),
School 180: a mixed SEMH/AP unit 40 FTE (KS4)
plus, variable numbers in the Home and Hospital Tuition Service (HHTS)

We seek to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and innovative Headteacher to lead our school in its next exciting phase of development from good (Ofsted, Jan 2023) to outstanding.  We have an experienced, dedicated team of professionals and the school is well respected by colleagues in Cumberland and beyond.

The successful candidate will have the energy and passion to lead a successful and safe school 
and will:
•    understand of the unique context of working in a pupil referral unit and alternative provision.
•    model excellence and creativity in quality of educational provision, curriculum development and teaching, as well as in leadership and management.
•    lead, support and inspire all staff and students to strive continually to achieve their best.
•    develop and strengthen the existing close collaboration with schools across Cumberland and key partners, including alternative providers, within Cumbria.
•    display throughout the school high standards of behaviour and cultural school norms.

In return, we can offer you:
•    a great learning environment and facilities which allow children, staff and leaders to thrive and progress.
•    a committed, motivated and dedicated staff team. 
•    a supportive and effective Management Committee committed to your induction and continuing well-being.

Our new Headteacher should be continually aiming for excellence but most importantly they should be kind, have the belief that anything is possible and be able to foster this belief in those around them. The candidate is expected to have a deep understanding of SEND.
 
The Gillford Centre/School 180 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. As you would expect, the appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Enhanced criminal records with Barred List checking through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), in line with the Government’s Safer Recruitment guidelines. 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applications 
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: www.thegillfordcentre.co.uk

Completed applications, along with a personal statement of no more than two A4 sides (font 12) should be submitted to the School Business Manager by email to elizabeth.dixon@cumbria.gov.uk 

Visits are encouraged and these can be arranged for either Monday 11th November from 1.15pm or Friday 15th November either from 9.30am or 1.15pm - please contact The Gillford Centre to arrange:
Elizabeth Dixon
School Business Manager
01228 226957
E-mail: elizabeth.dixon@cumbria.gov.uk

Closing date for applications:  Noon on Friday 22nd November 2024

Interview (2-day process): Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd December 2024

If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help!  

Start Date: Negotiable on successful appointment.  Candidate contractual requirements will be considered.

Kitchen Assistant

OP1 £5,478 per annum (£22,366 per annum plus the living wage supplement hourly rate £12.00, full-year, full-time
equivalent)

10 hours per week; term-time only, plus 1 week
                                                 

Are you a dynamic and determined individual who:
•    Is passionate about making a difference to childrens’ lives?
•    Genuinely believes that every child should receive the best education and support?
•    Understands that life experiences change life outcomes?

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and talented individual for a position in our Learning Centre, where our ethos of nurture, support and understanding - coupled with high expectations for the whole learning community - has positively impacted on the outlook, destinations and lives of our students.

In return for your hard work, commitment and dedication we can offer you:
•    Support from our leadership team
•    A comprehensive CPD programme 
•    Team Teach training
•    Support from a hard-working, committed staff team
•    A competitive salary
The school's ethos supports equality of opportunity for all.

West Cumbria Learning Centre 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.

For more information and to apply, please visit the schools’ web-site - www.westcumbrialearningcentre.co.uk

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.  However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates.  This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Closing Date:            5pm, Friday 1st November 2024
Interview Dates:        w/c 11th November 2024

Permanent Full Time School Business Manager

Salary BS10 – BS11 - £33,945 – £36,648 (dependant on experience) 
FTE term time plus two weeks

The governors of Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, outstanding School Business Manager to help lead our ‘good’ school.  Although this position is a full-time role, for the right candidate/s, the governing body would consider a job share or a part-time post with responsibilities and accountabilities reorganised accordingly. 

•    Can you contribute to our vision and Christian ethos?
•    Have you got the skills to empower, challenge and motivate staff to “be the best they can be” to drive improvement across our school?
•    Have you a proven record of financial management of an organisation of a similar complexity?
•    Can you focus on safeguarding as a core priority for our school?
•    Can you co-ordinate health and safety across the school to keep everyone safe?
•    Can you keep calm, and deal with difficult issues with a solution focussed approach?
•    Do you have the highest expectations and vision for our successful school?
•    Do you have the skills and passion to support the Headteacher in the day-to-day management of the school?
•    Can you interpret and use data to lead school improvement?
•    Would you be able to work closely with governors as clerk to support and advise them?
•    Can you contribute to our team and provide a safe, secure and inspiring learning environment to give our children an outstanding start to their learning journey?
•    Can you promote positive relationships with staff and support staff in their professional development?
•    Have you been involved in successful change management in a school?
•    Are you committed to involving parents, strong church links and the wider community in the life of the school?
•    Do you have the skills and drive to work on your own initiative?
At Paddle Academy we can offer:
•    children who are enthusiastic learners;
•    a welcoming and vibrant team, who strive to “be the best they can be”;
•    excellent indoor and outdoor facilities;
•    exceptional resources to support learning;
•    supportive parents and governors;
•    a wide range of opportunities for professional development.

Application packs are available by request to Mrs Worthington via telephone on 01900 823188 on our website or by email at recruitment@eaglesfieldpaddle.cumbria.sch.uk.   Please complete the application form with your personal details.  Also, please provide a supporting letter stating your personal skills and experience as outlined in the person specification and job description.  Please note that the candidates are responsible for their own expenses associated with applying for the post.

Visits to school: Tuesday 5th November 2024 3.00pm
Closing date: Monday 11th November 2024 12.00 noon
Task and Interviews: Thursday 21st November 2024 – All day

Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Governing Body will not accept applications from candidates who have been disqualified or who live in the same household as a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualifications) Regulations 2009.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be sought.

Examinations Officer

BS7: £26,421 to £27,334 per annum (pay award pending)

This is a permanent, full time, full year contract (37 hours per week, but with flexibility around the demands of workload at key points in the school year), which must include no less than 4 days in the summer holidays for examination preparation and results distribution. 

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, well-organised and highly-motivated individual to our busy office team to take up the full duties of the school’s Examinations Officer. The successful candidate will share an office space with their immediate Line Manager, the school’s Data Manager. Forming an excellent working partnership with the Data Manager and the Deputy Head – Curriculum is a critical aspect of the role.

The successful candidate will be a team player, have a pleasant and efficient manner, and good inter-personal skills.  Of greater importance, you will have a critical eye for detail, high levels of literacy, the ability to work independently using your own initiative, and the ability to assimilate information accurately and quickly; these are essential skills. You should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, whilst having experience of SIMS (the school’s information management system) and in particular, Exams Manager would be an advantage, however, training will be available as required.

The key duties for the Examinations Officer will be to lead and manage the entirety of the school’s examination procedures ensuring compliance with all JCQ, Ofqual and awarding body requirements. You will liaise with a wide range of colleagues, including being the primary link between the school and our large team of excellent exam invigilators. Full details of duties are given in the job specification. In addition, you may be tasked with assisting in the organisation of the school’s options processes for Y9 and Y11/Sixth Form, however, this task is under review.

Please download an application form (available from the school website page). Your completed application form should be supported by a letter of application and sent to Mr DS Northwood, Headmaster via email at: admin@nts.cumbria.sch.uk. 

Closing date: 4.30pm on Friday 1 November 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone or email: Monday 4 November 2024

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 6 November 2024

NTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Band E, Point 1 to 2 £29,777 to £30,296 (Paid via timesheets on a casual basis)
Term time

The Successful Candidate will:
•         Conduct supervision of work that has been set in accordance with school policy.
•         Manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking work to ensure a constructive environment.
•         Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
•         Respond to any questions from pupils about process and procedure.
•         Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures.
•         Collect any completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher.
•         Report back as appropriate using the school’s agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the class, and any issues arising.
•         Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
•         Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
•         Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
•         Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self- reliance.
•         Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
•         Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

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.

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/135632/EDV-2024-WLA-20539 

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Closing date is 09:00 Friday 20 December 2024 

Part time permanent School Kitchen Cook 

Crosscanonby St John’s CE school is a happy, friendly primary school with a caring and inclusive ethos. We have a strong team who work together to provide the best we can for all of the children in our school.

Salary: OP5 £23, 893 FTE, per annum £12.38 per hour, term time only, 20 hours per week

You will be required to:
•    Devise, prepare, cook and serve food following agreed menus and accommodate any special dietary requirements.
•    Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the school kitchen, including all equipment and the surrounding work areas.
•    Take responsibility for setting up, cleaning and tidying up the dinner hall tables and chairs.
•    Comply with all Food and Health and Safety standards and regulations
•    Take responsibility for maintaining and ordering stock.
•    Ensure stock is stored and labelled appropriately.
•    Take responsibility for keeping accurate records.
•    Be prepared to undertake training.

The successful candidate must have:
•    NVQ L3 Support Staff (including school kitchen modules) or similar.
•    Food Hygiene certificate
•    Knowledge of health and safety procedures and regulations.
•    Ability to adapt, manage and organise self and work without supervision.
•    Recent and relevant experience of working in a kitchen.
•    Confidence in literacy and numeracy.
•    Experience in keeping accurate written records.
•    Experience in ordering and controlling stock.
•    Ability to relate well to children and adults.

Hours of work will be term time only plus three days for deep cleaning. Hours to be worked will be 9:30 – 1:30 Monday to Friday (20 hrs per week).

For more information or to arrange an informal conversation, please email Mrs Kelly Bowe at head@crosscanonby.cumbria.sch.uk 

Application forms can be obtained from the school office or from the Cumbria County Council website- applications must be made using this form. Prior to interview successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal self-disclosure form.

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.  The offer of a contract will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent references.

The closing date for applications is 23rd October 2024 Visits to school are welcomed- please phone the office to arrange a visit.
Interviews will be held on 25th October 2024.