SEND Teaching Assistant x3 – Ireleth St Peter’s CofE Primary School (ISP)

Required for Monday 24th February or as soon as possible thereafter. 
Salary range: PCD5 £25,183 pro-rata FTE, term-time only
Term time only, Fixed Term until 31st August 2025 initially with the potential to due to extend contracts based on funding available.

Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School is a small, village church school situated in a beautiful rural location overlooking the Duddon Estuary. With four mixed-age classes and a nursery for children aged 3, this close-knit community offers a warm, family-like atmosphere. The school's large grounds and outdoor spaces, including an outdoor building, provide ample opportunities for hands-on learning and exploration. Ireleth St Peter's has strong links with the local church and community, fostering a rich and engaging educational experience for our pupils.
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled SEND Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team at Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils, particularly children with an Education and Health Care Plan.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with SEND, focusing on their individual needs and learning goals
•    Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that cater to the diverse needs of all pupils
•    Collaborate with the SENCO, class teacher, and other professionals to develop and implement effective strategies and interventions
•    Monitor and track the progress of SEND pupils, providing regular feedback to the class teacher and SENCO
•    Promote the inclusion and participation of SEND pupils in all aspects of school life
•    Maintain accurate records and documentation related to SEND provision

Requirements:
•    Experience working with children with SEND, particularly in the early years
•    Knowledge of SEND legislation, policies, and best practises
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with pupils, parents, and colleagues
•    Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the learning and development of SEND pupils
•    Relevant qualifications in SEND, education, or a related field including Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Desirable Qualities:
•    Ability to adapt teaching methods and resources to meet the diverse needs of SEND pupils
•    Familiarity with assistive technologies and their application in the classroom
•    Strong organisational and time management skills
•    Enthusiasm for professional development and a willingness to learn and grow

Salary and Benefits:
The part time positions offer a salary of PCD5 £25,183 pro-rata FTE, term-time only.

Position 1: 28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Position 2: 16.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Position 3: 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for its staff, with opportunities for continuous professional development and a close-knit, collaborative team.

If you are a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our pupils, we encourage you to apply for one of our exciting roles. Join our small, family-oriented school and be a part of our mission to provide an exceptional educational experience for all.
Ireleth St Peter’s CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment 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.

Closing date: Monday 10th February 2025, 9:30am
Shortlisting: Monday 10th February 2025, PM
Interviews: Thursday 13th February 2025

Application packs are available from the school office. Please email admin@irelethst-peters.cumbria.sch.uk 
Completed applications should be returned to Mrs Anne Parkinson, via email to admin@irelethst-peters.cumbria.sch.uk

Deputy Headteacher

Group: 5 Leadership Pay Range:  £73,819 – £81,441 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 1 FTE 

Required start: September 2025 

The directors of the Mater Christi Trust and governors of St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow-in-Furness are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher. 

St Bernard’s Catholic High School is in a beautiful corner of Cumbria, a stone’s throw from the lake District National Park – an incredible place to live and work. We are a school where all are ‘known and loved’. We are proud to be part of the Mater Christi Trust comprising of 16 schools (and growing) across Cumbria and Lancashire, providing incredible opportunities for growth and development for our staff. 

Our ideal candidate is an experienced, faith-filled Senior Leader, who is highly motivated, compassionate and caring, wants to make a real difference to the lives of young people, and can support the newly appointed headteacher to lead the school  on a journey towards creating an outstanding Catholic School.

This is a great opportunity to work at a well-resourced school that has good results, and work alongside talented staff, wonderful students and supportive parents, governors and Trust who are focussed and united in their ambition for St Bernard's.    

Full information about the post and an application pack is available to download at https://mater-christi.com/our-trust/vacancies/

If you would like to visit the school and meet the  chair of governors or headteacher, or to speak with the CEO of the Trust, please contact angela.williams@mater-christi.com to arrange an appointment.

Completed applications should be returned to: angela.williams@mater-christi.com

Closing Date: 12pm on Monday 24th February 2025  
Shortlisting: Friday 28th February 2025
Interviews: Thursday 13th and Friday 14th March 2025

St Bernard’s Catholic High School is part of the Mater-Christi Trust 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’.

Teacher Of Modern Foreign Languages 
Fixed Term until 31st August 2025 
(There may be a possibility of this leading to a permanent post)
Suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers
Full Time (1.0 fte) 
Required to commence as soon as possible

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.

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 to appoint an inspiring and talented teacher of Modern Foreign Languages.  The successful candidate will teach French and Spanish at Key Stage 3 and one or more languages at Key Stages 4 and 5. We may also offer a position of responsibility for French to the right candidate. Our results at both GCSE and A Level are consistently above national average, with many of our students going on to study languages at university.

The Modern Foreign Languages Department is a vibrant place to be with a team of 6 enthusiastic and committed teachers.

We welcome applications from professional, talented and motivated ECTs and experienced teachers, who are keen to join our team at Ulverston Victoria High School.   A full and appropriate induction programme is available for all ECTs.

The successful candidate will share our passion for education and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.  He or she will be clearly in tune with our values and our ethos of ‘children first’ and be totally committed to providing a deep and rewarding experience for all our students, regardless of their academic ability.  This is a great opportunity for an exceptional and vibrant practitioner to join and contribute to a high-performing faculty.

UVHS is a brilliant place to be a student or teacher. There is a dynamic, caring atmosphere that pervades the whole school and a real desire to inspire and achieve.

If you are a candidate committed to high quality teaching and learning who wants to develop your career in an exceptional school, working closely with colleagues who share that passion, then we would be pleased to hear from you.

Closing date for applications:     Thursday 6th  February 2025 at 9am.

Interviews will be held on:     Wednesday 12th February 2025.

Please see the introduction and applicant guidance notes, view the person specification and department information on our website www.uvhs.uk for further details.

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

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

Please note that UVHS does not accept CV applications.

If you have any questions or queries relating to the application procedure, please do not hesitate to call Davinia on 01229 483900 for further guidance, 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, online vetting check, suitable references, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.