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

Permanent

Work Base: Distington, Workington / Whitehaven:

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

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 well-qualified, enthusiastic and talented individuals for support positions 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 2024 
Interview Dates: w/c 4th November 2024

Permanent Post

Part-time, Term-time (20 Hours Per Week, Hours are negotiable, 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.

West Lakes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join the Science 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 Science 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.

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-74262 

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Closing date is 09:00 Monday 04 November 2024 
 

Fixed Term Post until 31st August 2025
0.6 FTE

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

Previous experience is desirable however full training will be provided for the right candidate.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

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.

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 our website
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Closing date is Wednesday 16 October 2024
 

From October 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 pro rata , (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 recruitment@mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk

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 4th November 2024. 
Shortlisting 4th November 2024
Interviews WC 4th November 2024

After School Club Assistant
Permanent

Working hours will be 10 hours per week between 3.30 pm and 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only).

Thwaites School is seeking to appoint an After School Club Assistant for our thriving after school provision.  We are looking for someone who is energetic, passionate and enthusiastic to join our friendly, motivated and supportive team.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who:
•    Has a passion for working with children.
•    Is able to lead the day to day organisation of the After School Club.
•    Is able to create a safe, welcoming and friendly environment delivering high quality creative play opportunities embracing each child’s individual needs, unique qualities and personalities.
•    Is able to liaise with the school with regard to the needs of the children who attend the After School Club.
•    Is able to provide care, play opportunities and activities in a homely and nurturing environment, with regard to the individual development needs of the children and age ranges of children.
•    Fully supports inclusive practice and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish.
•    Is able to consult and liaise with the children and involve them in the planning of activities.

Qualifications required:  NVQ Level 2

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.  An enhanced DBS check is required for this post as are up to date and relevant references.

Candidates are welcome to visit the school by making an appointment with the school office on 01229 772554.

Please contact Mrs S Bawden for an application form by emailing admin@thwaites.cumbria.sch.uk
Please returned completed applications to Mrs S Bawden by noon on Monday 21st October 2024.
Interviews to take place Thursday 24th October 2024.
 

The Governing Body of Thursby Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher.

Thursby school is thriving, pupils are engaged and enthusiastic and are at the heart of everything that we do. Our new Headteacher should be able to demonstrate strong leadership with the ability to successfully motivate and develop the team around them. Our team in school are professional, motivated and are positively engaged in the school along with strong subject leadership. 

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 and the SENDCo role. 

The successful candidate will have the energy and passion to lead a successful and safe school and will: 

•     Profess leadership experience with a proven record of continued whole school improvement 
•     Be a resilient, confident leader
•     SENDCo experience 
•     Have the ability to manage school budgets and costs 
•     Have a natural ability to develop the team and the structure around them
•     Have a proven practitioner record, demonstrating best practices
•     Working across key stages
•     Be a creative thinker 
•     Have experience of leading a team into framework inspections 

Thursby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. As you’d 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.thursby.cumbria.sch.uk 

Completed applications, along with a personal statement of no more than two A4 sides (font 12) should be submitted by email to clerk@thursby.cumbria.sch.uk.

If you wish to visit the school on one of the tour dates listed below, please confirm your attendance at least 24 hours before by email to clerk@thursby.cumbria.sch

School Tour dates Wednesday 16th October 1.15 pm & Monday 21st October 9.30 am

Closing Date for Applications Friday 8th November 12 noon

Shortlisting Thursday 14th November

Interviews, 2 day process Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th December