Lead Practitioner for Science
Salary: LP 9 (£60943)
Contract Term:  Full-time, permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2025 

Are you an outstanding Science teacher with a passion for teaching and learning with the skills to inspire both students and staff while driving excellence in Science education?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Practitioner who wants to make a real difference to teaching and learning in Science and across the school. We want to appoint an innovative, enthusiastic and talented teacher as Lead Practitioner for Science to play a key role in improving the quality of teaching and learning across the department and improve outcomes for students at GCSE and A-Level. 

You will lead, develop and deliver professional development to staff, coach and mentor colleagues to ensure consistent, excellent teaching practices and act as a role model by teaching high-quality Science lessons. You will work closely with both the Head of Science and the Senior Leadership Team to make teaching and learning more effective both in the Science department and across the school. 

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of getting outstanding outcomes for students and who demonstrates a passion for the teaching of Science. The successful candidate will have the skills, experience and personal qualities to inspire and develop others. You will have a commitment to student success and be innovative, proactive and able to drive continuous improvement.

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Cumberland Support Trust that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement. 

If you would like to visit the school prior to submitting your application, please get in touch.

See our website for further details.  Applications should be made via TES:
https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/caldew-school-1025076

Closing Date:  Midday, Wednesday 26th February 2025

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/ 

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Lead Practitioner for Maths
Salary:  LP 9 (£60943)
Contract Term:  Full-time, permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2025 

Are you an outstanding Maths teacher with a passion for teaching and learning with the skills to inspire both students and staff while driving excellence in Maths education?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Practitioner who wants to make a real difference to teaching and learning in Maths and across the school. We want to appoint an innovative, enthusiastic and talented teacher as Lead Practitioner for Mathematics to play a key role in improving the quality of teaching and learning across the department and improve outcomes for students at GCSE and A-Level. 

You will lead, develop and deliver professional development to staff, coach and mentor colleagues to ensure consistent, excellent teaching practices and act as a role model by teaching high-quality Mathematics lessons. You will work closely with both the Head of Maths and the Senior Leadership Team to make teaching and learning more effective both in the Maths department and across the school. 

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of getting outstanding outcomes for students and who demonstrates a passion for the teaching of Maths. The successful candidate will have the skills, experience and personal qualities to inspire and develop others. You will have a commitment to student success and be innovative, proactive and able to drive continuous improvement.

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Cumberland Support Trust that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement. 

If you would like to visit the school prior to submitting your application, please get in touch.

See our website for further details.  Applications should be made via TES:
https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/caldew-school-1025076

Closing Date:  Midday, Wednesday 26th February 2025

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/ 

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Permanent Post

1.0 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

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.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-35400 (copy and paste)

The closing date is 09.00 am on Friday 14 February 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

MPR/UPR & TLR 1B - plus £3,000 recruitment and retention package, split over 2 years 
1.0 FTE 

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, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-82860 (copy and paste)

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

The closing date is 09.00 am on Friday 14 February 2025

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 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.

Monday 24th March 2025 or sooner if possible

Teaching Assistant to work across EY and Infants – 32.5 hours per week, fixed term, term time only until the end of the academic year (18 July 2025) due to pupil numbers .
 

Brook Street School is looking to appoint a dedicated, skilled and caring teaching assistant to work in a range of roles across both early years and key stage one, including class, group and one-to -one roles. Set in the heart of Carlisle, Brook Street is a fantastic place to work. We serve a rich and diverse community of children and families and view this as a strength of the school. Within our school community we have children with a wide range of needs, including speech and language needs, English as an additional language and special educational needs. The successful candidate would form part of the team delivering across all of these needs and we would provide the training and support required. 

The successful candidate should be:
•    A dedicated and caring early years or infant practitioner
•    Able to work as part of a team 
•    Dedicated to the well-being of all the children at the school.
•    Committed to developing and enhancing your own professional practice.  
•    Creative and flexible to meet the needs of all pupils. 
•    Be able to foster strong relationships with parents, governors, colleagues and other professionals.
•    Play a full and active role in the wider life of the school
•    Committed to their own professional development

We can offer:
•    A good school (March 2022).
•    Happy, hardworking, polite and well-behaved children who love to learn. 
•    A supportive and welcoming staff team.
•    A fantastic learning environment
•    A commitment to your ongoing professional development.
•    A commitment to offering all children access to a wider curriculum.  
•    A diverse and culturally rich school community. 
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS enhanced disclosure will be required for this post.

Application forms and further details can be obtained from either:-

The school website: www.brookstreetschool.co.uk
Email the school office: headteacher@brookst.cumbria.sch.uk 

Queries to school office: Tel: 01228 558724

Please note that school will be closed for half term from Saturday 15 February – Sunday 23 February, so emails and calls will not be answered during this period. You can still access our website to download the necessary information over this period at https://www.brookstreetschool.co.uk/vacancies/ 

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, we would love to show you around our wonderful school.  Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. 

Application closing date: 9:00am Monday 24th February 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 25th February 2025 
Interviews: Friday 28th February 2025

Part-time, Term-time (hours are negotiable, from 20 to 37 hours per week, 40 weeks)

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.

For further details about this role, please visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-71342
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Closing date is 09.00 on  Monday 24 February 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

Working hours negotiable - up to 37 hours per week, term-time only (40 weeks per year including INSET and out of term working)

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

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.

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 https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-62752

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Closing date is 09.00 on  Monday 24 February 2025