School Cook / Catering Manager  
Mon – Friday 8.30am – 14.00pm
A job share on this position can be considered.

Job purpose: 
•    Comply with current food legislation
•    Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures 
•    Ensure safe use of equipment and materials 
•    Operate everyday equipment in accordance with instructions
•    Make daily quality checks on equipment 
•    Demonstrate and assist others in safe and effective use of specialist equipment and materials 
•    Monitor and manage stock and supplies, cataloguing as required and ensure their hygienic storage in accordance with domestic and catering standards
•    Provide extra support for pupils with English as an additional language 
•    Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen in accordance with domestic and catering standards
•    Develop contact with the suppliers of food and cleaning materials
•    Maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality and safety and report other damage
•    Demonstrate and assist others in safe and effective use of specialist equipment and materials
•    Direct other staff in cooking activities
•    Organise cooking routines to comply with specified standard
•    Ensure effective portion control and minimise wastage
•    Design menus and calculate costings
•    Supervise and direct other staff including allocation of duties and work rotas
•    Train new staff in Health & Safety and food hygiene issues as appropriate
•    Ensure the security of the kitchen, associated stores and surrounds

Operational:

•    Create healthy nutritious weekly meal plans designed considering healthy school nutritional standards
•    Present food in a way that is attractive and encourages healthier choices
•    Supervise the preparation of ingredients for meals 
•    Prepare food in accordance with agreed recipes and methods
•    Organise and supervise food service, to include transportation of meals if required
•    Undertake skilled cooking activities connected to a full range of menu provision
•    Decant and or serve food for transportation to other schools and in own school servery if required
•    Oversee the preparation of healthy, nutritionally balanced menus that meet the Government's national nutritional standards for school lunches
•    Ensure that clean and dirty processes are kept separate
•    Ensure that cooked and raw foods are kept separate during the preparation, cooking and serving process

    Resources:
•    Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment
•    Prepare routine equipment in a timely and accurate manner as set out in the instructions
•    Report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements to the appropriate person
•    Order and record all ingredients used and take stock
•    Refill and replace consumables
•    Undertake basic record keeping as directed
•    Ensure that lights and other equipment a switched off as appropriate
•    Comply with school security arrangements, i.e. securing entrances and exits as appropriate and reporting potential security breaches
•    Actively promote the school meals service to parents and pupils to increase awareness of healthy eating and the uptake of healthy school meals, I.e. attendance at parents' evenings 
•    Obtain materials by local purchase ensuring cost and quality standards are met

Responsibilities: 
•    Manage kitchen staff including the replacement cover for staff on sick leave, training etc in accordance with the procedure
•    Ensure that all meals and drinks served comply with current legislation or guidelines as well as the whole school food policy
•    Attend relevant meetings as required
•    Ensure that the price of meals is acceptable to the school and parents/carers
•    Participate in training and other learning activities as required
•    Take responsibility for ensuring the school receives information to demonstrate the progress of the school meals service and the progress of pupils in dietary choice
•    Ensure that catering staff are fully trained to deliver the required service and promote balanced eating 
•    Take responsibility for liaising with school to ensure a whole school approach to the delivery of school meals, including caterers working with; School Nutrition Action Group or similar meeting; schools councils; lesson inputs; input into dining environment
•     Have an awareness of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality and security, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
•    Ensure that the school, parents and pupils are involved in menu planning

General 

•    Follow the School’s child protection procedures in cases where there is concern over the safety or emotional wellbeing of a student. 
•     Maintain strict confidentiality with regard to both the staff and students within the outside school. 
•    Work effectively as a team member. 
•    Provide a positive role-model in terms of timekeeping, dress code and work ethos. 
•    Support the management of health and safety in accordance with the health and safety policy. 
•    The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or for continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications will be subject to vetting and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, excellent references and a pre-medical assessment. 
 
If you think you could the person we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you. 

For any further information on the role, please contact the Head Teacher, Mrs Hutchinson, on 01228 818201.  You can download the application pack from our website www.st-cuthberts-carlisle.co.uk/aboutus/vacancies.

We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st October 2024 12noon

Interview date: Monday 7th October 2024

St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is a part of the Mater-Christi Multi Academy Trust.  Successful candidates will be employees of the Mater-Christi MAT.

At our school, we are committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and a work place health assessment before commencing employment.
 

A unique opportunity has arisen whereby we are looking to appoint a dedicated and professional Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible.

20hours per week 
PCD7 (£24,294 annual wage £12.59/hr – term time only)
 
The successful candidate will be expected to: 
•    Have good Maths and English skills 
•    Maintain a caring, friendly and supportive approach at all times 
•    Be able to work well with others as part of an effective team
•    Work in partnership with colleagues and external agencies to promote a creative and stimulating learning environment 
•    Provide and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning to suit the needs of allocated pupils 
•    Respond to the needs of pupils and adapt approaches as required 

In return we can offer you: 
•    Delightful, well-motivated children with enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn 
•    Dedicated, hardworking and friendly colleagues 
•    A workplace dedicated to giving the best for children and ensuring all achieve their potential

You will be working within a busy and dynamic teaching environment and will need to have a passion and commitment to wanting our young children to develop a life-long love of learning by being a positive and supportive role model. You will need to be patient, hard-working and have high expectations of yourself and pupils. At St. Cuthbert’s School we value and cherish all our children, regardless of their needs and challenges, and we would expect the same from any successful applicant. The successful candidates will use a variety of strategies to support and engage our pupils and will be an important member of our team, working closely with the SENDCO, class teachers and school leadership. Candidates will be expected to be proactive and bring a positive approach to work, whilst a commitment to the wider life of the school is also important.

You will also assist the teaching staff in the preparation of the learning environment, liaising with parents, maintaining pupil records, and carrying out a range of administrative tasks to support the teaching staff. Good experience of working with children and relevant qualifications are required.

The school offers an exciting and enriched curriculum through a wide range of activities, both within the classroom but also through the wider environment. Your primary focus will be supporting children to be able to access this curriculum to ensure that they make excellent progress. This will involve you working with teachers and the SENDCo to adapt the curriculum the broad and balanced curriculum offer to meet the individual needs including the teaching of reading, involvement in PE sessions, going on school trips and residentials. We provide a full programme of extra-curricular activities, outdoor learning programmes and sporting opportunities.

You will also be involved in leading playtime activities with children and supporting within the hall during dinner times.

This position is fixed term (based on the needs of the specific child). The hours are Monday to Friday 8.45am to 12.45pm each day.

St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications will be subject to vetting and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, excellent references and a pre-medical assessment. 
 
If you think you could the person we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you. 

For any further information on the role, please contact the Head Teacher, Mrs Hutchinson, on 01228 818201.  You can download the application pack from our website www.st-cuthberts-carlisle.co.uk/aboutus/vacancies.

We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date: Friday 27th September 2024, 12 noon

Interview date: Tuesday 1st October 2024

St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is a part of the Mater-Christi Multi Academy Trust. Successful candidates will be employees of the Mater-Christi MAT.

At our school, we are committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and a work place health assessment before commencing employment. 
 

Required as soon as possible

20 hours per week – hours of work Monday to Friday, 11.15-3.15 (negotiable)    
Term-time only (plus 2 weeks INSET/closure hours)

The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our school office team.  This is a key role in school, where excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.  The school office deals with a wide range of administrative services, and we are looking to appoint an individual who is able to respond quickly and efficiently to the many tasks that are required in this busy environment.  The successful candidate will join a highly motivated and hard-working team.

Candidates should have excellent IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and previous experience of SIMS would be advantageous but not essential.

Millom School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Keeping Children Safe 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.  

We are a fully inclusive 11-18 comprehensive with a friendly and supportive staff in a superb rural area at the southern tip of the Lake District. 

Please see the school website www.millom.cumbria.sch.uk for full details and to download the application form.

Closing date for applications: 12noon Monday 30 September 2024

Completed applications should be submitted via email to hr@millom.cumbria.sch.uk and accompanied by a letter of application stating why you would be suitable for the post.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 7 October 2024.   Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Start date- as soon as possible

20 hours per week 9am-1pm Monday to Friday term time only
fixed term until July 2025 due to budgetary reasons, with a possibility of an extension into the next academic year.

Ashfield Junior School are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work with a Year 5 pupil 
within the classroom.

We are looking for someone with the following skills and qualities:

•    Enjoys working with children
•    Can use own initiative when supporting pupils
•    Is confident to deliver small group interventions and catch ups when required
•    Is nurturing, caring and patient
•    Has a willingness to access training
•    Can work alongside colleagues and has a good sense of humour
 
As a school we can offer successful applicants:
•    A supportive and friendly atmosphere to work in;
•    Continuous high quality professional development;
•    Involvement in local school improvement projects such as WELL;
•    A school focussed on global learning;
•    Fantastic children!
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 excellent professional references.
As part of our due diligence checks, 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.  Information relating to any online search will be recorded using an Online search record form or similar.

Application packs are available from the school, please email asibbald@ashfield-jun.cumbria.sch.uk 
to request a pack.

Completed applications to be marked ‘confidential’ and returned:
By post to the Headteacher, Mrs. S Frost. 
Electronically to asibbald@ashfield-jun.cumbria.sch.uk 
By hand to the school office 

Closing date- Wednesday 2nd October 2024  

Interviews- Wednesday 9th October 

We would welcome candidates for a visit to the school prior to application deadline date.
 

Food And Nutrition Technician
Part time.  13.5 hours per week for 39 weeks (term time only)

Cockermouth School Academy 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 require an efficient and enthusiastic assistant to work in the Food and Nutrition Department at Cockermouth School for 13.5 hours per week.  It is anticipated that hours will be worked over two days on Thursdays and Fridays.  You will be required to undertake general domestic duties within the Department. Duties will include technical and student support in the classroom, cleaning and general maintenance of specialised equipment.  Previous experience would be preferred but is not essential as training will be given.

Further information and an application form can be found at www.cockermouthschool.org

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.

Details and an application form can be found on our website www.cockermouthschool.org

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.

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@cockermouthschool.org no later than 09:00 on Wednesday 25 September 2024.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1 October 2024.

Required from:  14th October 2024 to 14th July 2025

Senior Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover) Temporary (32 hours per week)

Salary: Grade 7 - PCD 12 to 14 - £26,421 to £27,334 (pro rata) Pay award pending.
32 hours per week - term time only. 

The Learning for Life Trust is looking to appoint for Fairfield Primary School, a positive and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant, who will provide high quality support to children in our setting. The appointment will be a temporary post, linked to a period of Maternity Leave. 

You will have at least an NVQ 3 in supporting teaching and learning skills or the equivalent and have experience of working with children across the primary phase.

We need someone who:
•    Has a good working knowledge of the principles of the Primary Curriculum.
•    Has experience of supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis both in class and in interventions. 
•    Enjoys working with children and can form positive and supportive relationships with children, adults and parents/guardians.
•    Is committed to working in the outdoor classroom.
•    Can demonstrate positive and consistent behaviour management.
•    Can be flexible and is able to demonstrate the ability to work and contribute to working as part of a large team.
•    Can take the lead when covering short term, unplanned absence.
•    Is reliable and has a good sickness and punctuality record.

Applicants please call 01900 821133 and select the Key Stage 2 administrative office.  Application information is available via the school website www.fairfieldprimary.co.uk or by e-mailing recruitment@fairfieldprimary.co.uk 

Fairfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake enhanced DBS Clearance and the requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification Declaration.

Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024 (at Midday)
Shortlisting: Thursday 3rd October 2024
Interviews: Monday 7th October 2024
 

From October 2024 – Permanent & FTC (til 310825) Posts available.
Senior Teaching Assistants – PCD7 + Allocation of 70 JWC’s.   
Final Salary: £29777 - £30296 (Pro-Rata)  
32 ½ Hours weekly / over 39 weeks (i.e. Term Time + 1 week in service training). 

The school is seeking to appoint a number of full time suitably qualified, enthusiastic and skilled senior teaching assistants to work with young people with severe and complex learning difficulties. 
 
An opportunity is available to join our outstanding team and be part of the Campus Whitehaven (EYFS, Key stage 1, 2 and 3) and/or St Joseph’s Cockermouth (Key stage 4 & 5) communities.
We have positions across both St Joseph’s campus Cockermouth and Campus Whitehaven.

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 – 9am 4th October, 2024
Shortlisting 4th October, 2024
Interviews WC 7th October, 2024
 

From October 2024 – Permanent Posts & FTC (until 310825) Posts available
Higer Level Teaching Assistants – PCD8i + Allocation of 70 JWC’s.   
Final Salary: £32076 - £33024 (Pro-Rata)  
32 ½ Hours weekly/over 39 weeks (i.e. Term Time + 1 week in service training). 

The school is seeking to appoint a number of full time suitably qualified, enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level teaching assistants to work with young people with severe and complex learning difficulties. 
 
An opportunity is available to join our outstanding team and be part of the Campus Whitehaven (EYFS, Key stage 1, 2 and 3) and/or St Joseph’s Cockermouth (Key stage 4 & 5) communities.

We have positions across both St Joseph’s campus Cockermouth and Campus Whitehaven.

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 – 9am 4th October, 2024
Shortlisting 4th October, 2024
Interviews WC 7th October, 2024

From October 2024 – Permanent and FTC (until 31082025) Posts available.
Teaching Assistants – PCD5 + Allocation of 70 JWC’s.   
Final Salary: £26421 - £27334 (Pro-Rata)  
32 ½ Hours weekly / over 39 weeks (i.e. Term Time + 1 week in service training). 

The school is seeking to appoint a number of full time suitably qualified, enthusiastic and skilled teaching assistants to work with young people with severe and complex learning difficulties. 
 
An opportunity is available to join our outstanding team and be part of the Campus Whitehaven (EYFS, Key stage 1, 2 and 3) and/or St Joseph’s Cockermouth (Key stage 4 & 5) communities.

We have positions across both St Joseph’s campus Cockermouth and campus Whitehaven.

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 – 9am 4th October, 2024
Shortlisting 4th October, 2024
Interviews WC 7th 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, (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 Friday 4th October, 2024. 
Shortlisting 4th October, 2024
Interviews WC 7th October, 2024