Required from September 2024

Permanent Full Time Key Stage 1 Teacher

Salary: Main Pay Range (M2-M6)

Ashfield Infant and Nursery School is looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher to join our highly successful and dedicated Key Stage One team from September.

We are looking to appoint someone who:
•    Is an excellent, highly motivated and inspirational classroom practitioner.
•    Is willing to play an active part in the life of the school and works well as part of a team.
•    Has experience of working with children with additional needs.
•    Has good knowledge of the National Curriculum and willing to lead a foundation subject.
•    Is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children.
•    Is a positive role model to pupils and other staff, with high expectations for all.

In return we can offer you:
•    A warm and welcoming school with happy children who are proud of their school and are enthusiastic about learning.
•    An experienced, highly professional and supportive team of staff and governors.
•    A commitment to providing a range of opportunities for CPD.
•    A flourishing wider school community built on positive relationships. 

Further details and application forms can be found on the school website www.ashfieldinf.cumbria.sch.uk/ Visits to the school are welcomed. Please make an appointment by emailing head@ashfieldinf.cumbria.sch.uk

To apply, please submit a completed Cumberland Council application form, along with a supporting letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) to admin@ashfieldinf.cumbria.sch.uk before 9am on Friday 17th May.

Shortlisting: Friday 17th May 2024
Interviews: Thursday 23rd May 2024

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure for Regulated Activity and will require the completion of a criminal history/suitability self-disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised. In addition, if appointed, a completed Childcare Disqualification declaration will also be required
 

The successful candidate will:
·      Have QTS and have demonstrated professionalism and high standards.
·      Be fully supportive of our inclusive ethos.
·      Have excellent curriculum and assessment knowledge.
·      Nurture children and believe in each and every child’s uniqueness
·      Work as part of a team with colleagues, families, Governors and the Trust
·      Celebrate, enjoy and enthuse the children, putting them at the forefront of everything you do

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/149818/EDV-2023-SBVPS-29313 
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Closing date is 09.00 Friday 19 May 2024 

Reception Teacher Temporary due to staff/class reorganisation  (12 Months with Possible Extension)

Start Date: Monday 2nd September 2024 

‘Educating our children with the skills they need to live fulfilling lives”

If you would like to have an informal chat with our Headteacher Mr Robert Barton or visit to the school, please don’t hesitate to call on 01900 66982 or alternately email the School Business Manager, Miss Amy Wilkinson on admin@seatonacademy.co.uk

Seaton Academy has an exciting opportunity for you to join our amazing school. We are seeking an inspirational and highly motivated teacher for our Reception Class. Experience teaching EYFS classroom is desired but not essential. We welcome candidates who are highly motivated, with excellent communication skills, who can show initiative, and are able to work as part of a team.

 Main Roles and Responsibilities:
•    Plan, deliver and assess outstanding teaching and learning using proven methods and approaches that enable young people to learn
•    Be a class tutor, ensuring pastoral needs are met and establishing excellent relationships with parents and carers
•    Engage and motivate pupils
•    Inspire trust and confidence in pupils, colleagues, parents and other professionals
•    Build team commitment with colleagues and in the classroom
•    Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school
•    Engage in whole school activities as required by the Head of School
•    Adhere to all working protocols as agreed and published in the Seaton Academy handbook
•    Plan and lead children in off-site enrichment activities
•    Ensure you uphold all safeguarding procedures, including engaging in annual safeguarding training, including induction training
The main responsibility of this post is to provide high-quality teaching and learning for an allocated class within Seaton Academy

In return for your hard work and commitment to the role Seaton Academy will offer:
•    Competitive salary
•    Teacher Pension Scheme
•    The opportunity to join a supportive and developing team to meet the needs of the pupils.
•    The support to progress and develop your career advancement and opportunities.
•    A fun and caring environment to work within

Please state your curriculum strengths and interests plus details of your recent teaching experience in your letter of application.

Seaton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to act in the best interests of our pupils at all times. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For an application pack, please visit our website; https://www.seatonacademy.co.uk/ 

Closing Date: Friday 17th May 2024

Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and staff, and of preventing extremism.  All staff are expected to share this commitment. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references. 
Seaton Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our community ethos.
 

Lunchtime Supervisor

Hours: [7.5 hours per week, 1.5 hours per day]
Term-time/permanent
Reporting to: [Headteacher]

Main purpose 
Manage the day-to-day set up and running of the school dining hall to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils in your care. Manage the table manners and supervision noise levels and behavior of children. The post will involve working alongside other staff members and kitchen catering staff.

Duties and responsibilities :
Planning and delivering activities
Supervise activities and experiences to support pupils’ development 
Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share equipment
Supervise pupils during activities and help to resolve issues between pupils 
Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and report any concerns to class teachers 
Manage stock of resources necessary to carry out planned activities 

Health and safety :
     - Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safety risks 
     - Deliver first aid to respond to minor and major incidents 
     - Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures 
     - Report concerns relating to pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staff
     - Co-ordinate regular maintenance of equipment and make sure the stock of equipment is maintained 
(e.g. first aid kits)
     - Co-ordinate and offer support with setting up and putting away all equipment safely 
Behaviour
•    Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
•    Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
•    Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour 
•    Support pupils with their independence and self-esteem when carrying out activities

Working with others
•    Manage and support other extended provision staff, setting clear expectations for the requirements of their role 
•    Work with external agencies as appropriate 
Safeguarding 
•    Keep up to date with pupil information on medical/dietary needs 
•    Be responsible for pupils during the lunchtime sessions 
•    Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals 
Other areas of responsibility
Read and follow the relevant school policies
Undertake training required to develop in the role 

What we can offer YOU!
•    A warm and welcoming school.
•    A friendly and supportive team.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our employees to share this commitment. An enhanced CRB check will be required for this post.

Visits to school are welcomed, please contact Mrs Walsh 01228 560399
 
For further details and an application pack, please email our School Business Manager, Mrs Walsh at
admin@gtcorby.cumbria.sch.uk

Great Corby School, Great Corby, Carlisle CA4 8NE

The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd June 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5th June 2024

Start Date – As soon as possible

The Governors of St Michael’s CE Primary School, Bothel are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and committed Office Administrator to join our welcoming, caring and dedicated school team.

BS6 - £24,702 (B) per annum, pro rata (£12.80 per hour) for 20 hours per week term time only

As office administrator, you will play a key role in our school, undertaking key reception duties as well as supporting teaching staff and the head teacher in a range of specific and general administrative tasks. This will include using management information systems, operating relevant IT packages, assisting with budget monitoring, ordering resources and liaising with outside agencies and our school community.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of working in a school or other forward-facing office-based environment and enjoy working as part of a team and working with the public.

In return, we can offer an extremely friendly, caring and welcoming school community with fantastic children who are polite, well-behaved and extremely keen to learn and you would be joining a staff who are positive, friendly, hard-working and enjoy working together as a team, as well as a school with fantastic outdoor space and facilities.

Application forms and a job information pack, including job description and person specification can be downloaded from our school website www.bothel.school and we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Completed application forms along with a covering letter should be submitted via email to head@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: Monday 20th May 2024

The Children, staff and governors of Beckermet C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, inspirational teacher to join our wonderful, dedicated team from September 2024 for one year initially due to fluctuating pupil numbers.

MPR depending on relevant experience

The person appointed will also be able to take on the responsibility of leading a subject with the support of the Senior Leadership Team.

We are looking for someone who has:
•    Excellent classroom organisation and behaviour management skills;
•    High expectations of all pupils and is committed to creating a stimulating classroom environment;
•    The ability to enthuse all children to learn and understands what is required to secure outstanding progress;
•    A passion for education and is able to demonstrate consistently good and outstanding classroom practice;
•    Excellent communication skills at all levels (and is able to deploy support staff effectively);
•    The ability to inspire, motivate and work effectively in a team;
•    Great creativity and knows how to support children to become independent, persevere with challenges and present their work to a high standard;
•    A belief in the development of the whole child;
•    The ability to support children of all abilities, through inclusive practice.

We can offer you:
•    Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who love coming to school
•    A genuine 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

Beckermet 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)

Job description/personal specification is available via email.  To request an application pack please email Mrs Thomson at: admin@beckermet.cumbria.sch.uk.  Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Thomson via email only.

Closing date: Midday 7th June 2024
Interview dates: week beginning 17th June 2024

The Governing Body, staff and children at St Michael’s Nursery and Infant School are looking to appoint 3 new Teaching Assistants to work alongside our Early Years team to support their ever-growing numbers.

Part-Time Fixed Term (1st September 2024 until July 2025 due to pupil numbers) with the hope of extending
30 hours pw 8.45am – 3.15pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch).
Term-time only plus 1 week INSET.

We are a warm, nurturing and inclusive school who hold strong values to be amazing citizens and this reflects through our whole family here.

As an inclusive school, we have a high SEND register, therefore, we are dedicated to ensuring all of our children are cared for by experienced staff which is something that is essential for this position.

We anticipate our successful candidates to be:
•    An inspirational role model who is highly motivated and committed to working as part of a small school team. 
•    Able to develop successful relationships with children, staff, parents and the wider community. 
•    Enthusiastic and committed to raising standards and to achieving the best for every single child; both academically and personally
•    Committed to inclusion and to providing exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for children of all abilities. 
•    Kind, caring and have an approachable, fun nature
•    Patient and have good listening skills.
Experience/qualifications required:
•    Have SEND experience
•    Early-Years experience – specified qualification is preferred.
•    Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above
•    Functional Skills or be willing to work towards these

Job specification and application can be found on our website – www.smhwkt.cumbria.sch.uk
All applications must be sent to admin@smhwkt.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications – Friday 24th May 2024 NOON
Shortlisting – Monday 3rd June 2024
Interviews – Friday 7th June 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to make a self-declaration about their suitability to work with children, including any known disqualification by association which will be emailed to the relevant candidate.

St Michael’s Nursery and Infant School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS disclosure, Prohibition Order and satisfactory references.

Our school strictly adheres to safer recruiting policies and procedures. Appointments to these posts will be subject to satisfactory enhanced checks being sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and appropriate pre-employment checks.
 

Part Time Permanent 25 hours per week, split shift, Monday-Friday 7.15am-9am and 3pm-6.15pm all year round.  Annual holidays (actual weeks to be confirmed depending on any continuous service) to be taken during school holiday periods.

The Governing Body seek to appoint a conscientious Site Manager/Caretaker to join our staff as soon as possible. The appointed person will supervise a team of cleaners, working together to deliver a high-quality service, providing a clean and hygienic school environment which meets specified cleaning standards.  It will involve working inside and outside, ensuring the school and the grounds are secure, well maintained and clear of rubbish, carrying out minor repairs and reporting faults that require specialist assistance.  

Standard duties will include: 
•    Daily opening of school and securing the premises at the end of the school day
•    Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance, minor repairs, porterage and safe storage of equipment and resources
•    Shared keyholder responsibilities, being a point of contact for security and fire alarm monitoring and response

The ideal person should have the following skills and knowledge:
•    Knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions 
•    Good knowledge of the basic maintenance required for school premises
•    Good DIY skills
•    Ability to communicate well with children and adults
•    Appropriate knowledge of first aid
•    Awareness of COSHH regulations
•    Ability to work on own and as part of a team
•    Ability to identify own training and development needs and co-operate in development and training opportunities 
•    Use of relevant equipment/resources
•    To be flexible and able to work to deadlines
•    Experience of cleaning large premises
•    Good standard of numeracy and literacy

Thomlinson Junior School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory references and medical clearance.

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.
Application pack and further details are available on the school website: www.thomlinson.cumbria.sch.uk

Completed applications are to be returned to the School Business Manager: Mrs K. Myers by either email sbm@thomlinson.cumbria.sch.uk  or paper copy, marked “Private and Confidential”.

Closing Date:  Friday, 31 May 2024, Midday
Short-Listing:  Monday, 3 June 2024
Interviews:  Wednesday, 12 June 2024 

Required 1st September 2024
Permanent Full Time Year 4 Teacher

The Governors and Headteacher of St Bridget’s are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hard-working and innovative teacher to join our lovely, thriving school. 

St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a warm, friendly, successful school with an experienced staff team and supportive families and wider community. We have a strong and positive working environment where all staff are supported and encouraged to reach their fullest potential. Our children are well behaved and with an enthusiasm for learning due to the ethos of our school. We can offer you a supportive, experienced leadership team who are committed to developing St Bridget’s into an outstanding place to work and learn.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an excellent practitioner, with high expectations of children’s achievements, attainment and behaviour;
• has the ability to lead and inspire our children and others;
• is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils and colleagues;
• can think creatively and strategically to bring about positive, fun learning experiences for children.
• is able to communicate effectively and has excellent interpersonal skills;
• has proven experience with pupils with SEND.
In return we can offer:
• fabulous children who want to learn and succeed;
• a spacious and well-resourced working environment;
• a school committed to Continuing Professional Development for all staff;
• a thriving and successful school focused on high achievement for all pupils;
• a supportive and dedicated team of staff, governors and parents;
• a warm and welcoming school and a happy staffroom!

Diversity is at our core: As a school, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

Whilst we are a Catholic school, you do not need to be Catholic or have a religious denomination to teach in our school. You do however need to support the Catholic ethos of our school and will be highly supported in working within a Catholic school. 
Application forms, job description/personal specification and letter to applicants are available by requesting the information via the phone number/email address below.

Visits to our school can also be arranged and we would love to meet you. Please contact our school office on 01946 820 320 or admin@st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk to arrange a visit or to request an application pack.

Completed application forms should be returned via email only to our School Business Manager, Julie Parr on jparr@st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.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 for applications: Thursday 16th May 2024 @ 4pm
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 20th May 2024
 

Teaching Assistant 

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool are looking to employ a permanent Teaching Assistant who is friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This post will require you to work across both our Preschool and Nursery School classrooms and will commence as soon as possible. 
 
PCD5 £23,893 pro rota, term time only. 20hrs per week, overtime will be available, however we will consider applications for part-time hours 16+. 

Cumberland Recruitment Incentive Pilot
 
This job is advertised under the Cumberland Recruitment Incentive pilot, new recruits will receive a £1,000 bonus shortly after they start their first role in childcare, or if they return to a childcare role after a gap of at least six months. 

The suitable candidate must have:
•    NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or working towards Level 3) 
•    GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
The successful candidate must also be able to:
•    Work constructively as part of a team
•    Liaise effectively with staff and parents
•    Promote inclusion of all pupils within the Early Years classrooms
•    Show initiative and hold high expectations for pupils
•    Display a professional attitude at all times and desire to continue their professional development
•    Demonstrate their experience of working in the Early Years Foundation Stage
•    Have excellent communication skills
Frizingtion Nursery School & Preschool can offer:
•    A vibrant and welcoming environment with enthusiastic children who love to learn
•    Commitment to professional development
•    Hard working, welcoming and dedicated team of Staff and Governors

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy 

Application packs are available on request from admin@frizington-nur.cumbria.sch.uk.
Candidates are welcome and are actively encouraged to make a visit to the school by 
making an appointment with the school office on 01946 810846. 

Closing date for applications will be Friday 24th May 2024 9.00pm 
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 24th May 2024 at 12.00pm
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 5th June 2024