The Governing Body of Langwathby C of E School are looking to appoint an outstanding and committed Year 2 teacher to join our friendly staff team. 

This is a full-time, fixed term commitment to cover the Spring and Summer Term of 2025 7th January 2025 – 31st August 2025 due to fluctuating pupil numbers) 

Key Requirements:

•    Previous Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience teaching Key Stage 1. We are looking for a capable and proven practitioner who can bring the best out of our learners

•    Subject Leadership: The ideal candidate will have experience in subject leadership and will be able to demonstrate their impact beyond the classroom. They will have a proven track record in inspiring and motivating their colleagues.

•    Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will place teacher-pupil relationships and rapport at the centre of their work, creating a positive, nurturing and supportive learning environment for all.

•    Curriculum Planning: The candidate must be able to plan engaging and carefully sequenced units of work, with adaptations to promote inclusion and cater to the diverse individual needs of all learners in the classroom.

•    Pupil Well-being: A focus on pupil well-being and pastoral care is crucial. The successful candidate should be committed to supporting the holistic development of each child, ensuring their welfare and happiness.

•    Team Player: A desire to contribute to, and benefit from, a close staff team is vital. We are looking for a proactive candidate who can collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community.

•    Church of England Values: The candidate should actively support the wider life of the school and be comfortable in upholding our Church of England values and ethos. In addition to this, they must also be able to facilitate and further the children’s spiritual development. 

What We Offer:
•    A delightful class of 18 pupils with the support of a TA every morning of the week. 
•    Enthusiastic, hard-working and well-behaved learners.
•    A supportive staff team and governing body 
•    High quality, professional development opportunities within a forward thinking and collaborative culture. 
•    A welcoming and inclusive school community.

If you are a passionate and dedicated educator who meets the criteria above, we would love to hear from you. 

Langwathby C of E School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects 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 checks with statutory bodies.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged but must be booked prior to arrival. 
Please e-mail or ring the school office to book your visit. 

Application packs are available via the school website Vacancies | Langwathby CofE Primary School

Completed applications should be sent electronically to Mrs Sally Hay (Headteacher) via e-mail (office@langwathby.cumbria.sch.uk). 

Closing Date:  Thursday 14th November 2024 at 12.00 noon.
Shortlisting: Friday 15th November 2024
Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 19th November 2024 

 30 hours: 9am – 3pm (Term Time Only, Fixed until 31st August 2025)

Pay: PCD 3 Point 3. £22,737 pro rata. £11.79 an hour plus Living Wage Allowance. 

Start date as soon as possible.  

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery seek a Nursery Assistant with initiative and a caring, positive and flexible child centred approach. The post will involve working closely in a team, providing individual care for pupils with a range of needs, working across our whole nursery site, with children from 2 – 4 years old.  

Essentials

• Is a committed, enthusiastic and has a passion for working with children
• Works well as part of a team
• Holds at least an NVQ level 2 
• Be a committed team member and be willing to become involved in the wider life of the school
• Have high expectations of both themselves and pupils
• Able to take the initiative and make decisions.

Desirables

• Confidence in dealing with children.
• Understanding of Safeguarding in School; Health and Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality  issues.
• Create stimulating learning environments.

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the 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. Enhanced DBS clearance and medical clearance is necessary before any candidate may take up a post.

Applicants must be suitably qualified with an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Induction support will be available, and a commitment to the school’s inclusive ethos is essential.

Closing date for applications via email: is 5pm Friday 8th November 2024  

Interviews will be week beginning Monday 11th November 2024.

Permanent 1.0 FTE although a part time post would be considered for the right candidate

Start date: April 2025 or as soon as possible from January 2025

The Lakes School is seeking to employ a permanent outstanding teacher of Computing and iMedia from April 2025 or as soon as possible from January 2025.  We would welcome applications from exceptional candidates who are interested in making a long-term commitment to the school

The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the ability and age range, including GCSE and A Level, and will join experienced colleagues within the school. 

The post would be suitable for either an NQT/ECT or more experienced teacher, but regardless of length of service, they will have the commitment and energy to support and inspire our students.  Importantly, the successful candidate will benefit from joining a supportive, dedicated and forward-thinking faculty.

We are a high achieving, fully comprehensive school; a dynamic and innovative centre at the heart of the Lake District where all pupils are encouraged to be inspired, feel challenged, become empowered.  The Lakes School was graded good in all areas by OFSTED in November 2019.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check along with two satisfactory references.  Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed school application form.  All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

Application forms are available via the school website (https://thelakesschool.com/the-lakes-school-cumbria/vacancies/) or alternatively by emailing employment@lakes.cumbria.sch.uk.  Please refer to our website for further recruitment information.

Closing date:        Monday 18 November 2024 at 10:00am
Interview date:     Friday 22 November 2024

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Tuesday 19 November 2024.

Please note the school will be closed during the week commencing 28 October 2024 for half term, reopening on Monday 4 November 2024.
 

Due to the expansion of Little VIPs day care nursery at Lowther Endowed School, an exciting position has become available for a Childcare Practitioner to join our friendly team.   We are offering an attractive salary, Local Government pension, CPD and annual leave package to the right individual together with opportunities to further shape the role and contribute to the vision of Little VIPs.

PCD5 £23,893 (PCD Grade 5  paid pro rata for part-time working
Location: Little VIPs at Lowther Endowed School

Permanent  Up to 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – overtime may be available paid at the standard hourly rate.

Daily starting and end times according to agreed rota

Safer Recruitment:    Lowther Endowed School operates safer recruitment policies and procedures.  DBS and other relevant vetting checks will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

Closing Date: 20th November 2024
Interview Date: 25th November 2024

Summary  of main responsibilities
•    To actively pursue and assist with the implementation of the aims and policies of Little VIPs at Lowther Endowed School.
•    To ensure that the very highest standards of physical, emotional, and intellectual care are evident at all times. 
•    To create a ‘Positive and Safe Physical Environment for All children,’ conducive to the development of happy, stimulated children and team members.
•    Making sure the welfare requirements set out by Ofsted, Children’s Services and current Laws are upheld throughout the nursery at all times.
•    To help implement appropriate differentiated planning for 2-5 year olds following the New Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS
•    Plan for and respond to the needs of all children, babies, toddlers and pre-school children
•    To ensure that the daily routine for each child is acknowledged and adhered to: Children come first at all times.
•    To give appropriate support to team members when required
•    To ensure that confidentiality is strictly adhered to at all times. No information regarding the Nurseries e.g. policies and procedures, children, their development, families and team members, should be discussed outside the nursery at any time.
•    To provide activities and supervision for Lowther Endowed School Children in After School Club as agreed with the Headteacher.

For further details, a full Job Description and how to apply please contact:

Cecilia Emery, Chair of Governors
Lowther Endowed School

Cecilia.emery@lowther.cumbria.sch.uk
0784 7271975

Progress Mentor (Learning Support)www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk
£23,656 - £24,404 (NJC2-4) per annum
Actual: £20,779 - £21,436 for 32.5 hours per week 
Term time only plus INSET days

We are seeking an energetic, friendly person to join our expanding Learning Support department at Kirkbie Kendal School.

The successful candidate will be hardworking, adaptable, organised and will enjoy being part of a team.

They will gain job satisfaction from making a valuable contribution to our excellent, welcoming school community and learning environment.

Please see the school website www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk (Vacancies) for further information and for details of how to apply, or contact:

Mrs B Price, Headteacher’s PA,
Kirkbie Kendal School, Lound Road, Kendal Cumbria LA9 7EQ 
Tel: 01539 727422 (recruitment@kksa.co.uk)

Closing date: 12.00 pm on Thursday 7th November 2024 
Interviews: Tuesday 12th November 2024

Kirkbie Kendal School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the students in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

Permanent, Part-Time, School Administrator

Required to Start: Monday 16th December or as soon as possible.

Paid weeks per year: Term Time only (38 weeks) + 1 week

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8.45am – 3.45pm Monday to Friday)

An Exciting Opportunity! 
 
North Lakes School is seeking an enthusiastic, committed, highly skilled and proactive person to join our team. 

We are a friendly junior school with 183 children on roll. Our staff team are dedicated to the children and our school.  The staff are hardworking, highly motivated and enjoy being part of our team - teamwork and support for each other is a very strong feature of the school. 

As our parents’ first point of contact we are looking for someone who is friendly, welcoming and approachable, with experience of communicating with the public.

The successful candidate will: 
•    Be able to interact with a variety of audiences (parents, children and staff) in a supportive and professional manner.
•    Have excellent communication skills – both written and spoken.
•    Be able to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks in a very busy working environment.
•    Demonstrate outstanding skills in administration and office systems.
•    Be able to maintain precise records, files and follow procedures efficiently.
•    Be a collaborative ‘team player’ eager to share good practice and support others. 
•    Be prepared to be flexible in their approach, as no two days are the same in a school!

We can offer you: 
•    A highly supportive and encouraging working environment
•    Excellent opportunities for CPD, to support development
•    A supportive and friendly atmosphere to work in
•    Amazing children!

You are welcome to contact Mrs Nellis in the school office if you would like to know more about this post on 01768 899876 or by email at admin@northlakes.cumbria.sch.uk   A visit to the school is warmly encouraged.  

Should you decide to apply for this position, please contact the school office to request an application pack on 01768 899876 or by email at admin@northlakes.cumbria.sch.uk       

Closing date:  Monday 11th November 2024 (10 am)
Interviews:      Monday 18th November 2024 

References for short-listed candidates will be requested before interviews. 
North Lakes School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.  

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health checks along with two satisfactory references.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

Required as soon as possible 

Teaching Assistant – temporary, fixed term, until 31st August 2025 due to pupil numbers

30 hours per week, Mon-Fri, term-time only

We are looking for a passionate and creative teaching assistant to join our happy and thriving staff team as soon as possible. 

We offer: 
•    Well-motivated, well-behaved children who have a thirst for knowledge. 
•    A friendly and hard-working staff team who support each other. 
•    A supportive Governing Body and Headteacher, committed to reducing workload to enable everyone to focus fully on delivering wonderful opportunities for children. 
•    A commitment to your professional development. 
•    A focus on the happiness of every child and every member of staff. 
•    A well-resourced, forward-looking school where staff are given the professional freedom to innovate with teaching and learning. 
•    An ethos which puts the children at the very heart of all our decisions. 
 
We are looking for:
•    Someone with high expectations of themselves and the children they teach. 
•    Someone with the ability to motivate, inspire and challenge children. 
•    Someone who will go the extra-mile for our children and our school. 
•    Someone who is a great team player, cares about children and has a great sense of humour.

The hours of work are 30 hours per week. This would involve supporting children with additional needs in the classroom and through 1-1 work and group interventions. We’d also like the successful applicant to support lunchtimes for thirty minutes each day. We would particularly welcome applications from people with enthusiasm, skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: 
•    Trauma informed practice
•    Supporting children with autism
 
If you love working with children and have the skills and enthusiasm to contribute to our school’s future success, then we’d welcome an application from you. 
 
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and we expect all staff to uphold this commitment. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and suitable references. 
 
Further information and an application pack is available on our website: www.holmeschool.cumbria.sch.uk

Please contact Karen in the school office to arrange a visit to our school 01524 781205 / admin@holmeschool.cumbria.sch.uk

The closing dates for applications is Thursday 14th November 2024 at noon. 
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th November 2024.