Assistant Headteacher : SENCO
Full Time, Permanent Post
Leadership – Assistant Headteacher Pay Scale L13 to L18
Required to commence as soon as possible

Do you have the passion and ambition to maximise the life opportunities of young people?

Ulverston Victoria High School is a happy and thriving 11-18 school and sixth form and is at the heart of the community in the picturesque South Lakeland market town of Ulverston on the edge of the Lake District.  An exceptional school, which is defined equally by its high academic achievements and its warmth and inclusivity, our students and their teachers work hard, seek to achieve the very highest standards in all they do and are respectful of each other and of their community.

The Governing Body is seeking a dynamic and passionate Assistant Headteacher: SENCO to join our vibrant school community. The ideal candidate will be creative, compassionate and courageous, with a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our children. You will play a crucial role in leading our special educational needs provision, working closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure that every child receives the support they need to succeed. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated Senior Leadership Team and be part of a dynamic, collegiate, and supportive community school and sixth form.

The successful candidate will play an essential role within the school’s Senior Leadership Team. They will be able to lead, engage and enthuse staff, be highly motivated and innovative with strong leadership skills and a proven record of accomplishment.  We are looking for a person who shares our commitment to improving the life chances of young people regardless of their starting point and have the passion to sustain and improve continuing excellence.  This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious individual to make their mark, being part of a team that will continue to lead the school into the next chapter of its exciting future. 
 
If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and be part of the community of an exceptional school, working closely with colleagues who share that passion, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We can offer you:
•    the chance to play a significant role in shaping the school’s future;
•    a school with an established reputation for success with supportive governors and parents;
•    an extensive staff CPD programme;
•    the full support of a talented and professional team of staff;

•    a school that is totally committed to school improvement.

We are looking for a professional who:

•    Is a qualified teacher with a strong understanding of special education needs; 
•    Is a compassionate leader who is dedicated to the well-being of all students;
•    is passionate about unleashing students’ passions and talents;
•    has a record of success as a middle/senior leader;
•    has a proven and demonstrable record of accomplishment of success;
•    has a good understanding of current educational developments;
•    is a strategic thinker with the ability to motivate and inspire colleagues and students;
•    is an excellent communicator;
•    has the energy, commitment and enthusiasm to help us to realise our vision to be an exceptional school.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 2nd December 2024 at 9am

Shortlisting will be held on: Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December 2024

Please would applicants email a scanned copy of their passport with the completed application form.

Please note that UVHS does not accept CV applications.

Please email applications for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr M Hardwick, at recruitment@uvhs.uk

If you have any questions or queries relating to the application procedure, please do not hesitate to call Davinia Pybis on 01229 483900 or email recruitment@uvhs.uk

Ulverston Victoria High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Revised September 2024, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of employment vetting checks including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, Teacher Prohibition Checks through the Teacher Regulation Agency, online vetting checks, suitable references, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.
 

Required 1st January 2025

Key Stage Two Full time Teaching Assistant 

32.5 hours per week  term time only 

The Headteacher and Governing Body of Greystoke School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, well – organized and highly motivated  teaching assistant to join our friendly, hard working team to start September 2024.

Greystoke School is an inclusive, supportive school that has an ethos centered around caring for each other and our world. ‘We have a strong record of staff development and ensuring that each member of our team has a tailored support program of professional development to enhance their career prospects.

We are looking for a candidate who is:
•    Motivated and enthusiastic
•    Works well as part of a hardworking team
•    Willing to participate in wider school activities
•    Passionate about making learning a challenge and enjoyable experience
•    Able to plan and deliver guided reading for a small group
•    To cover After School Club for 1 day per week

Greystoke School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteer’s to share this commitment.  Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhance DBS Check.

An application pack can be obtained by emailing the school office at:
admin@greystoke.cumbria.sch.uk 

Closing date for applications Friday 6th December 2024

Permanent, Full Year, 37 Hours per Week 
Salary Range: Business Support, Grade 4, SCP 5, £24,790.00 per annum
Location: Ulverston- MARL Business Hub   
Required start: Monday 6th January 2025

The Mater Christi Trust is a growing Catholic Multi-Academy Trust with schools across Lancashire and Cumbria. We currently have 16 schools, both primary and secondary. We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Trust’s busy and hardworking Central finance team, working with support from the Trust’s Chief Financial Officer, Finance Manager and Finance Assistants to ensure that the Trust’s finance programme can run smoothly. 

 We are looking for someone who will:
•    Embrace being part of a Trust, building excellence and sharing good practice and collaborating with others
•    Ensure allocated tasks are carried out in a timely and professional manner
•    Be able to prioritise their own activities within a series of financial tasks, seeking guidance where appropriate.
•    Have exacting standards, with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy

Essential Qualifications and Experience:
•    GCSE Mathematics and English Grades 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent
•    Experience of working within a finance environment
•    Ability to operate ICT resources effectively
•    Good practical skills in using software applications to be able to enter and retrieve information and produce documents using Microsoft Word and Excel.

We can offer you: 
•    Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
•    Onsite parking
•    The opportunity to progress and develop 
•    A comprehensive induction programme
•    Hybrid Working 

A full Job Description and Person Specification are available from: www.mater-christi.com/our-trust/vacancies

To request an application pack please contact Mater Christi Trust HR Assistant, Angela Williams (Angela.Williams@mater-christi.com).

In compliance with Safer Recruitment Guidelines, C.V’s will not be accepted.

Completed applications should be returned to: Angela.Williams@mater-christi.com

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 29th November 2024
Shortlisting: Afternoon on 29th November 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 4th December 2024 

Mater-Christi Trust is in the Diocese of Lancaster. The Trust actively promotes diversity, unity and community cohesion and that it supports pupils to become successful, compassionate citizens. 

The Mater Christi Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process.

For this post, prior to appointment Mater Christi Trust will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates, and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.
 

Start date: as soon as possible 

Permanent, 15 hours per week
*3:30pm-6:30pm, Monday-Friday
*It may be possible to accommodate a slightly different working pattern for the right candidate. 
Term time plus 3 days INSET and 2 weeks during school holidays
Starting salary £23,656pa FTE/£12.26ph (£8,548 actual/pro rata pa) 

We are seeking a part-time cleaner to join our school cleaning team. 
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a first-class cleaning service and ensuring that general areas of the school are clean and tidy.

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).

Please apply by completing a support staff application form available via our website or TES. 

Closing date: Sunday 24th November 2024
Interviews: TBC

If you have any queries, please contact Human Resources via applications@thefellstrust.org