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.
 

Administrator / Receptionist (BS4) – 37 hours, 40 weeks
Salary £20730 for hours and weeks worked 
(£23500 FTE) (pay award pending)

At Cumbria Futures Federation we work at the heart of our communities. Our small secondary schools are inclusive, welcoming and ambitious.  With a wide range of abilities in each class and a broad and balanced curriculum, our ‘Good’ schools punch well above their weight and provide a unique experience for our students. 

We are seeking a friendly and effective administrator and receptionist to work as part of a small team that provides administrative support for our schools.  You will be in sole charge of the busy office at Beacon Hill, including ensuring student attendance information is processed and actioned in good time each morning, ensuring student and other records are kept up to date, and providing general admin support to our Deputy Headteacher and other senior leaders.

Our ideal candidate will be able to provide excellent customer service to parents, students and members of the public while adhering to our policies and procedures, including safeguarding.  We have high expectations of everyone’s behaviour, including staff, students, parents, and governors, and we work hard to form positive relationships and instil a respectful and calm atmosphere in our school.  As a vital part of the team, you will be the face of Beacon Hill and will be pivotal to supporting our values and ethos and positively engaging with our wider community. 

If you feel you share our values, we would like to hear from you. To arrange an informal conversation about the role and what it is like working for us, please contact the school office to arrange a chat with our Finance and Admin Manager, Director of Finance, or Deputy Headteacher.

For additional information and to apply please visit our website www.beaconhill.cumbria.sch.uk, or call 016973 20509 for an application pack.
Closing date for applications 18th October 2024.  Interviews will be held the following week.

At Cumbria Futures Federation we work at the heart of our communities, preparing our students to thrive in their future communities.  In our schools, everyone is engaged in making continuous progress in a safe, inclusive and ambitious environment.  We have the moral courage to live our values and do the right thing for our students.

Cumbria Futures Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check with regulated activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Start Date – as soon as possible

Permanent Full Time Early Years Senior Teaching Assistant
PCD7 - £26,421(A) per annum, pro rata for 32.5 hours per week term time only

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early years of education? Do you want to be part of a small, friendly school community where every child is known and valued?

St. Michael’s Primary School in Bothel is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant to join our warm and family-friendly school. With a small school community, we offer a close-knit environment where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners.

Key responsibilities include:
•    Supporting the Early Years lead in planning and delivering engaging and stimulating learning experiences across the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum both indoors and outdoors in our fantastic newly developed EYFS area
•    Working with EYFS children to provide tailored support and interventions.
•    Supporting the development of a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive.
•    Assisting with classroom management and the smooth running of daily activities.
•    Building positive relationships with children, staff, and families to promote a collaborative learning experience.

The ideal candidate will have:
•    Experience working in an Early Years setting.
•    A passion for helping children achieve their full potential.
•    Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
•    A warm, caring, flexible and patient approach to supporting young learners.

If you are enthusiastic about working in a small school where you can really contribute to the community, we’d love to hear from you!

Application forms and a job information pack, including job description and person specification can be downloaded from the About Us section of our school website www.bothel.school and we very much look forward to hearing from you. Alternatively, you can phone us on 016973 20632 for more information or to arrange a visit to view our lovely school beforehand if you would like to.

Completed application forms along with a covering letter should be submitted via email to admin@bothel.cumbria.sch.uk  or by post to Mrs P Page, St Michael’s CE Primary School, Bothel, Cumbria, CA7 2HN

St Michael’s CE School is committed to the safeguarding of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Written professional references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant criminal records check.

Closing date: Thursday 7th November 2024 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Friday 8th November 2024
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 11th November 2024