Head of Modern Foreign Languages

We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for Languages. You will be supported by an exceptional team who will be prepared to work hard to ensure that every student makes exceptional progress. 

The successful candidate will:
•    Be an acknowledged outstanding practitioner of MFL
•    Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age, ability and behavior 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 our website https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149818/EDV-2023-SBVPS-29313 
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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.


 

Date posted
Reference Number
1590
MPR/UPR + TLR 2C (£7,363.00)
Changing Lives Learning Trust
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Teaching Assistant

Permanent contract for 27.5 hours per week, term time only starting Summer Term 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. We are open to flexible working opportunities and would consider part time hours to cover the time periods given.

The Governing Board of Lowca Community School are looking to recruit a hardworking, dedicated, passionate and creative Teaching Assistant to join our friendly staff team. The successful candidate will provide support throughout our school including general support for pupils from Nursery to Year 6, individual or small group support and SEND interventions. 

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required we look forward to receiving your application.

Please visit https://www.lowca.cumbria.sch.uk to download an application form or contact the school office for more information. Please return completed application forms vacancy@lowca.cumbria.sch.uk

Lowca Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. There will be a need for the successful applicant to complete an enhanced DBS check and self-declaration form. We will also need to obtain references in advance on any candidate short-listed for interview.

Closing date for applications: Monday 18th March 2024 at 12 noon.
Interviews will be held on: Friday 22nd March 2024

Date posted
Reference Number
1588
PCD5 £23,893 FTE per annum , pro rata
Cumberland Council
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Class Teacher for EYFS & KS1 Class

The Children, staff and governors of Lowca Community School are seeking to appoint a committed and inspirational teacher to join our family team. This is a permanent position starting from September 2024.

The person appointed will be required to work collaboratively with our Early Years team and lead planning across the unit alongside teaching children in Reception and KS1 ensuring effective curriculum delivery and behaviour expectations are consistent within the class. They will take on the responsibility of leading a subject and have the opportunity to fulfil wider roles throughout the school.

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, including building relationships with parents and deploying 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;
• The ability to support children of all abilities, through inclusive practice and a good understanding of supporting children with SEND
• Experience of the Early Years, National Curriculum and teaching in mixed aged classes (desirable)

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

Lowca Community 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) We will also need to obtain references in advance on any candidate short-listed for interview.

Please visit https://www.lowca.cumbria.sch.uk to download an application form or contact the school office for more information. Please return completed application forms to vacancy@lowca.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date: Monday 22nd April 2024 at 12 noon 
Interviews will be held at Lowca Community School in the week beginning 29th April 2024
 

Date posted
Reference Number
1584
MPR
Cumberland Council
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Cover Supervisor

Full Time Cover Supervisor 32.5 hours per week, term time

Required as soon as possible

We are pleased to be recruiting a Full Time Cover Supervisor to join our school community to provide daily cover for lessons in the absence of teaching staff. Duties will include giving instructions for the lesson (these will be provided by the teacher), upholding high standards of behaviour in the classroom and ensuring pupils remain focused and on task.

 We are looking to appoint an individual who is self-directed, with good interpersonal and communication skills, confident in leading learning in the classroom, patient and who is committed to making a difference to the lives of young people. The ability to build and develop good relationships, be a positive role model, reinforce the values and ethos of the school and have a creative approach to problem solving is essential.

NVQ Level 2 or 3 equivalent, or knowledge or experience of the work area is desirable. You will also be able to demonstrate a high level of commitment with excellent attendance and punctuality. This is a key role within the school and the successful candidate must be able to work as part of a team as well as on their own.

 The Nelson Thomlinson School is a high performing secondary school on the fringe of the Lake District in Cumbria. Ofsted’s most recent visit in October 2023 highlighted our strong traditions and a school where pupils (and staff) are proud to live out it’s values. NTS also has a dedicated Professional Development department where opportunities for staff development and training are made a priority.

Please download an application (available at the top of this 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: Wednesday 6 March 2024 at 12.30pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone or email by Friday 8 March 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.
 

Date posted
Reference Number
1582
PCD5 £23,893 pro rata
Cumberland Council
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Administrative Assistant

Due to relocation we have a vacancy for an Administrative Assistant to assist the Office Manager in the day-to-day running of a busy school office.  The successful candidate will have knowledge of the basic information required to working in an office environment.
We are seeking to appoint someone who works well as a member of a team, builds positive relationships with parents and contributes to the wider life of the school.

30 hours per week
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm

The post is term time only plus 1 week for INSET days.

Norman Street Primary School pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or others who work unsupervised with children and ensuring those without full checks are appropriately supervised. In line with the School Staffing (England) Regulations 2009 the Governing Body ensure that at least one person on any appointment panel has attended safer recruitment training. Any successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates

Deadline for all applications: 12pm Friday 1 March 2024
Shortlisting: Friday 1 March 2024

Interviews will be held Wednesday 6 March 2024

Application forms can be downloaded from our website www.normanst.cumbria.sch.uk  or a copy can be requested from the School    HR@normanst.cumbria.sch.uk  

Completed applications can be emailed to HR@normanst.cumbria.sch.uk
 

Date posted
Reference Number
1578
NJC Scale 4 Point - £23,500 FTE
Cumberland Council
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Work pattern

Reception Teacher

Full Time, Temporary for 1 term until 31st August 2024 (due to increased pupil numbers)

St James’ C of E Infant and Nursery School is a successful school with a friendly, vibrant school community. We aim to provide strong foundations in an inspirational environment, based on our Christian Values, where children can be happy and have a love of learning, preparing them for life’s journey. Our vision is to ensure that all children ‘Choose the right path’. 

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, hardworking and caring teacher who has the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to work in partnership with the Headteacher in moving the school from good to great.

Required from 1st April 2024 for 1 term only, this is an exciting opportunity that would offer the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to develop professionally.

We are looking for someone who:
• loves children, puts them first and is an inspirational teacher.
• ensures that children are safe and secure in their school environment; championing their safeguarding needs
• is thoughtful and caring and can get the best out of children.
• is skilled at motivating and inspiring adults and children.
• is able to work as part of a team to raise attainment
• has recent and relevant experience of teaching in the EYFS
• works well with all members of the community

In return we can offer: 
• enthusiastic, well behaved children.
• supportive parents and governors.
• a successful and fun Early Years unit with supportive staff and colleagues 
• a happy staffroom and supportive, hard-working colleagues. 
• a school community dedicated to enabling children to develop a love of learning and to choose the right path when they are older.
• a school committed to Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
• a school that ensures that the safeguarding of pupils is a top priority
• an ideal opportunity to enhance your professional skills.
• An Outstanding church school with strong links within our local community and church, who nurtures our key Christian values. 

Further details and application forms are available via our website www.st-james-inf.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date for completed applications is: Wednesday 6th March 2024 at 3pm and they must be emailed to cbrown@st-james-inf.cumbria.sch.uk by this time. 

St James’ C of E Infant and Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer and 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 subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.
 

Date posted
Reference Number
1576
MPR
Cumberland Council
Job type
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Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher

Required from 15th April 2024 

Full time temporary to cover maternity leave
The governors of this happy, friendly and well respected Catholic school wish to appoint a full time temporary teacher to join our committed hard working team.

We are looking for someone who has:
• A commitment to upholding and supporting the Catholic ethos of the school
• Good knowledge and experience of the EYFS curriculum and Foundation Stage Profiles
• Excellent classroom skills & commitment to making learning exciting
•  Motivation and enthusiasm
•  High expectations for all pupils
•  Excellent inter-personal and communication skills

Visits to our school are welcomed.
Applications from Newly Qualified Teachers are welcomed
For application forms and further information, please contact Mrs N J Nicholas on 01229 772731 or email sheelaghwilson@stjamesrc.cumbria.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 8th March 2024 and interviews will be held on Thursday 14th March 2024.

St James’ Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.  Evidence of appropriate qualifications and professional references will also be required.
 

Date posted
Reference Number
1574
MPR/UPR
Catholic
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern