Permanent Post
15 Hours Per Week,
13.00 To 16.00 Monday To Friday
Term Time (40 Weeks)

Please note that where continuous service from previous employment applies, subject to terms and conditions, the pro rata salary would be re-calculated based on the applicable service of the successful candidate. The pro rata salaries stated on this advert have been calculated with no relevant continuous service.

The successful candidate will:
•           Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff provide general administrative/financial support.
•           Undertake reception duties, providing a professional and welcoming appearance to the school for staff, students, visitors and members of the public.
•           Undertake a range of general administrative duties, including word processing, maintenance of spreadsheets, filing and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
•           Develop a broad understanding of the wide variety of roles within the academy support team.
•           Undertake a range of reprographics duties including, photocopying, laminating etc.

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/147396/EDV-2024-TPS-06462 

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Closing date is 09:00 01 November 2024 

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.5) Class Teacher

The Children, staff and governors of Beckermet C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, inspirational teacher to join our wonderful, dedicated team ideally from 6th January 2025. The post will be initially until 31st August 2025 due to budget constraints and fluctuating pupil numbers.

MPR depending on relevant experience

The person appointed will also be able to take on the responsibility of leading a subject with the support of the Senior Leadership Team.

We are looking for someone who has:
•    Excellent classroom organisation and behaviour management skills;
•    High expectations of all pupils and is committed to creating a stimulating classroom environment;
•    The ability to enthuse all children to learn and understands what is required to secure outstanding progress;
•    A passion for education and is able to demonstrate consistently good and outstanding classroom practice;
•    Excellent communication skills at all levels (and is able to deploy support staff effectively);
•    The ability to inspire, motivate and work effectively in a team;
•    Great creativity and knows how to support children to become independent, persevere with challenges and present their work to a high standard;
•    A belief in the development of the whole child;
•    The ability to support children of all abilities, through inclusive practice.

We can offer you:
•    Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who love coming to school
•    A genuine commitment to your continued professional development,
•    An inclusive working atmosphere with a team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued,
•    A school that ensures that the safeguarding of pupils is its top priority
•    A high level of support from staff and governors

Beckermet 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 pre-employment checks which will include references, Right to Work in the UK and enhanced DBS check for regulated activity (to include a children’s barred list check)

Job description/personal specification is available via email.  To request an application pack please email Mrs Thomson at: admin@beckermet.cumbria.sch.uk.  Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Thomson via email only.

Closing date: Midday 8th November 2024
Interview dates: week beginning 20th November 2024

Fixed Term – Full Time 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (30 hpw) – fixed term until 18th July 2025. There may be the opportunity for this to be extended. 

PCD5 £23893 (FTE per annum pro rata) (30 hpw) term time only plus 1 week INSET

The Governors of Warwick Bridge Primary School are looking to recruit a lively, enthusiastic, well-motivated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with a SEN pupil in the Early Years. 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 the Early Years and Foundation Stage (EYFS)
•    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@warwickbridge.cumbria.sch.uk marked as ‘Private and Confidential’. Please state curriculum and SEND strengths in your application. 

Warwick Bridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The school strictly adheres to safer recruiting policies and procedures. Appointments to these posts will be subject to satisfactory enhanced checks being sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and appropriate pre-employment checks.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to make a self-declaration about their suitability to work with children, including any known disqualification by association. 

Closing date:  12 noon on Monday 21st October 2024

Interviews will be held on Friday 25th October 2024

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

Behaviour Support Assistant

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

PCD7 Final Grade 9 (Grade 7, plus JWC points)
£26,832 per annum (£32,076(A) per annum, full-year, full-time
equivalent)

Permanent 32.5 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 support position in our Learning Centre (working across both our Distington and Whitehaven sites), 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, 25th October 2024ppl

Interview Dates:        w/c 4th November 2024

Business Support

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

Work Base:  Distington, Workington / Whitehaven

BS6 Final Grade 7 (Grade 6, plus JWC points)
£23,703 per annum (£26,421(A) per annum, full year equivalent)

Permanent 37 hours per week, term-time only - plus one 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 business support position in our Learning Centre (working across both our Distington and Whitehaven sites), 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
•    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, 25th October 2024

Interview Dates:        w/c 4th November 2024

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

Specialist Teacher

Additional Information:  Applications are welcomed from candidates with recent    
                                                 experience of teaching upper-KS2 / KS3 pupils across the   
                                                 curriculum 

Work Base:  Distington, Workington / Whitehaven

Permanent , Full-time

   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, 25th October 2024

Interview Dates:              w/c 4th November 2024