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.

Permanent
£62,202 - £65,286 FTE
1.0    FTE

To respond to this changing educational landscape, we are raising the profile further of English and Literacy across the curriculum with this role. As Director of English and Literacy, you will champion the importance of improving standards of English and literacy and our pupils’ cultural capital. You must think and act strategically within the school’s overall vision; you must be self-starting, reflective and highly energetic; you are expected to model a can-do attitude to staff, pupils and parents; you must be aspirational, highly responsive and adaptable. 
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead our English department and develop our whole school literacy programme. The successful candidate will also be part of our extended leadership team to ensure that English and literacy are at the forefront of our priorities.

The successful candidate will:
•    Be an acknowledged outstanding practitioner of English
•    Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age, ability and behaviour range
•    Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
•    Work closely with senior leaders to agree strategies for improvements
•    Be approachable and of empathetic character in order to engage and support colleagues in improving their practice but at the same time being fair and consistent in expectations
•    Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for their subject!
•    Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching
•    Work hard to ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs
•    Understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom
•    Demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and in still in our young people

For further details about this role or to apply, please visit: https://wla.education/vacancies/.

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, [email protected] or T: 01946 820 356.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Friday 28 March 2025. 

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.

Permanent Post
L10 - L12 (£62,202 - £65,286 FTE)
1.0    FTE

To respond to this changing educational landscape, we are raising the profile of mathematics and numeracy across the curriculum with this role. As Director of Mathematics and Numeracy, you will champion the importance of improving standards of mathematics and numeracy and our pupils’ cultural capital. You must think and act strategically within the school’s overall vision; you must be self-starting, reflective and highly energetic; you are expected to model a can-do attitude to staff, pupils and parents; you must be aspirational, highly responsive and adaptable. 
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead our Mathematics department and develop our whole school numeracy programme. The successful candidate will be part of the extended leadership team to ensure that Mathematics and numeracy are at the forefront of our priorities.

The successful candidate will:
•    Be an acknowledged outstanding practitioner of Maths
•    Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age, ability and behaviour range
•    Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
•    Work closely with senior leaders to agree strategies for improvements
•    Be approachable and of empathetic character in order to engage and support colleagues in improving their practice but at the same time being fair and consistent in expectations
•    Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for their subject!
•    Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching
•    Work hard to ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs
•    Understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom
•    Demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and in still in our young people

For further details about this role, or to apply, please visit: https://wla.education/vacancies/.

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, [email protected] or T: 01946 820 356.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Friday 28 March 2025.

Teacher Of Science 

Required for September 2025 

Full time, permanent contract

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our Science Department.  We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.  There is an opportunity to teach A Level for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate.  This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher.

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  This is a full time permanent contract.

Please download further information and an application form from our website at 
www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to 
Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at [email protected]

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at 
[email protected]

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday, 28th March 2025
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter

 We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this highly effective school. The Governors are seeking to appoint a permanent Year 4 teacher from September 2025. Help us take Bookwell Primary School to the next stage of its development.

The Governors of Bookwell Primary School are seeking to appoint a lively, enthusiastic, well-motivated teacher who is capable of integrating swiftly and successfully into our hard working, friendly and experienced team. Above all we seek an excellent classroom practitioner.

The successful candidate will be expected to be:
•   Committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential

•   An excellent teacher with high expectations
•   Enthusiastic, motivated and fully prepared to participate in the wider life of the school
•   The ability to support children of all abilities, through inclusive practice

We can offer you:
•    Friendly and enthusiastic pupils 
•    A 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

Application forms and further details are available by emailing [email protected]

Please state curriculum strengths in your application.

Completed applications should be sent electronically to [email protected]

Applicants are warmly welcomed to visit Bookwell by prior arrangement.
Bookwell Primary 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)

Closing date: Midday 2nd April 2025
Interview dates: Week beginning 22nd April 2025

Apprentice Teaching Assistant 

Term time plus 1 week (39 weeks p/a)

The hours are 32.5 per week.  This will be fixed term for the duration of the apprenticeship which is negotiated at appointment.

Cockermouth School is a high performing, truly comprehensive school located in a beautiful part of the country on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and is in the heart of its community.

We are welcoming applications for the following roles to join our teams supporting all students at Cockermouth School and in particular students with a range of Special Educational Needs.  Our Learning Support Department encompasses a Specialist Resourced Provision for Autism (SRP):

•    Teaching Assistant
•    Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Successful candidates will have the initiative to work independently, a willingness to learn and develop, capacity to contribute to a team approach, flexibility and a genuine empathy for pupils with SEND. For the TA post, qualifications in autism or a willingness to be trained is required. Candidates should hold, or work towards, a relevant NVQ or equivalent qualification at the appropriate level.

GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent) is required for all posts.  

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of students, engages with young people and staff on policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability.  Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed

A covering letter and completed application form should be returned to [email protected] no later than 09:00 on Friday 28 March 2025.

More information is available on our website www.cockermouthschool.org