Crosby Ravensworth Primary School is looking for a friendly and dedicated Midday Supervisor to join our team starting January 7th, 2025.

Role Details
•    Hours: 5 hours 25 minutes per week (12:10pm–1:15pm, Monday to Friday).
•    Term Time Only

PCD3 £24,309(A) per annum pro rata, hourly rate £12.60 (this includes the living wage supplement), term time only

Job Responsibilities
•    Supervise and support children during lunchtimes, ensuring their safety both indoors and outdoors.
•    Encourage healthy eating habits and promote good behaviour.
•    Provide a positive and caring lunchtime experience for our pupils.

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
•    Enjoys working with children and fostering a safe, positive environment.
•    Communicates clearly and respectfully with both children and adults.
•    Is reliable, trustworthy, and committed to working within school policies, including safeguarding.
•    Has experience working with children (desirable but not essential).
•    Is willing to complete relevant training, which we will provide.

What We Offer
•    Comprehensive training and induction.
•    Copies of our school policies, including safeguarding and child protection.
•    A warm and supportive school environment.
We also encourage you to visit the school to learn more about the role and our community.

How to Apply
Please complete the Westmorland & Furness application form on our school website under ‘vacancies’ where a job description and person specification can also be viewed.

For more details and how to apply, or to discuss the possibilities of sharing the role, call the school on 01931 715265 and visit our website: https://www.crosbyravensworth.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Key Dates
•    New extended closing Date: Monday 16th December 2024.

Important Information
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, relevant employment checks, a childcare disqualification declaration and a workplace health assessment.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Required start: As soon as possible

Finance Assistant
 Mater Christi Trust
Permanent, Full time  , 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 Weeks (43 working weeks)

Applications for Part Time will also be considered- the number of contracted hours is negotiable  
Salary Range: Business Support, Grade 4, SCP 5, £24,790 per annum, pro rata £23,405.57 
Location: Ulverston- MARL Business Hub   

www.mater-christi.com 

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
•    A comprehensive induction programme
•    Hybrid Working 

A full Job Description, Person Specification and Application Pack are available from: www.mater-christi.com/our-trust/vacancies
If you are unclear about any aspect of the application process, then 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 Wednesday 8th January 2025
Shortlisting: Afternoon on Wednesday 8th January 2025
Interviews: Monday 13th January 2025 

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’.

Required start: As soon as possible

Finance Assistant
 Mater Christi Trust
Permanent, Part Time, 16 hours per week, Term Time Only + 2 Weeks (40 working weeks)
Salary Range: Business Support, Grade 4, SCP 5, £24,790 per annum, pro rata £9415.34 
Location: Ulverston- MARL Business Hub   

www.mater-christi.com 

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
•    A comprehensive induction programme
•    Hybrid Working 

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

If you are unclear about any aspect of the application process, then 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 Wednesday 8th January 2025
Shortlisting: Afternoon on Wednesday 8th January 2025
Interviews: Monday 13th January 2025 

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: January 2025 or ASAP

KS3 Inclusion Teacher
Two posts - One1.0 FTE post and one 0.5 FTE post
Fixed-term Until 31st August 2025 in the first instance (subject to funding)

We are looking for a very special teacher to work across the curriculum developing and supporting a small group of our children. Someone who can support both academic learning and social development, above and beyond what would be expected in a standard classroom.

A person who believes in giving every child the opportunities and skills they need to thrive in their education.
You could have a primary, secondary, special school or AP background but you will definitely be resilient, determined and committed to developing the whole child.

You will collaborate with the AHT Culture and Conduct, SENDCO, Dept leads and pastoral staff to devise and deliver a programme that covers the KS3 curriculum extensively tailored to the children’s needs.  Time each and every day will be provided for opportunities that are creative, enriching and aid social development with input from internal and external groups.

In return you will get superb professional development, be part of a supportive team creating an exciting new provision all within a school where every child truly matters.

If you feel you have the skills and experience for this role we would be delighted to receive your application.

To apply and for further information, please visit our school website www.queenkatherine.org

Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th December 2024 by 12 noon 
Interview date: TBC

If you have any queries, please contact HR at 
applications@thefellstrust.org 

Start date: 1st February 2025 potentially for 12 months 

Maternity cover – HLTA/STA vacancy to work mainly in Reception 

(35 hours per week)

PCD8ii £31,067 to £31,586 FTE £25,732.16 to £26,162.04

PCD7 £27,711 to £28,624 FTE £22,952.46 to £23,708.68 pro rata/actual, term time only + inset days (39 weeks per year)

Do you have a passion to work with young children in creating an environment that will allow them to flourish and develop? 

We need an experienced HLTA or STA, a ‘friendly, team player with high expectations’ to join our Pennington School family.

Pennington C of E Primary School offers:
•    a supportive leadership team
•    a creative and challenging environment 
•    well-resourced classrooms
•    fabulous outdoor spaces
•    motivational and encouraging staff
•    an inspiring school ethos, 

You will work predominantly in Reception Class alongside the class teacher in nurturing and teaching our young children.

You will share all aspects of classroom management and have some responsibilities for planning, teaching and assessment.

We pride ourselves in knowing each individual child’s needs and interests. Our aim is to provide activities that will support and facilitate their learning, especially at such an important age.

In order to apply for this role, you will ideally have had experience of working in an EYFS provision. We recognise that this post may be appealing to an early career teacher who is wanting to gain valuable experience in school. 

To be considered for this EYFS Teaching Assistant opportunity you must have a passion to:
•    motivate and facilitate children’s learning and development, often encouraging learning through experience, developing curiosity and knowledge
•    provide pastoral care and support within a secure and loving learning environment
•    promote the school’s Christian Values
•    encourage mathematical and literacy development 
•    deliver engaging and inspiring phonics sessions
•    work with others; staff, students and volunteer helpers
•    plan and coordinate work both indoors and outdoors, maximising the potential of our wonderful learning environments 
•    observe, assess and record each child's progress and share this with parents including at parents’ evenings
•    ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside of school
•    attend staff/TA meeting and share minutes in staff/TA meetings
•    keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice
•    contribute to wider school activities and events

Pennington C of E Primary School is committed to the principles of safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and excellent professional references.

We welcome visits to school. Please contact the school office to book your visit on 01229 587253 or email admin@penn.cumbria.sch.uk and look at our school website for further information. 

Closing date for applications Wednesday 18th December 2024 at 12.00 noon

Interviews: To be held Friday 20th December 2024

Required to start 6th January 2025 or sooner.  

Part-time Teaching Assistant (SEND) Fixed Term – 22 hours per week

Orton CE School is ‘A happy place to learn, grow and thrive’ 

The Governing Body of Orton CE School is looking to appoint a committed and passionate teaching assistant to support a child with an EHCP and general Teaching Assistant duties.

This role is initially for two terms until 31st August 2025.

The Teaching Assistant post is for 22 hours over four days per week Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays.
Teaching Assistant Salary – PCD5 £25,183  per annum , pro rata  term time only.

The successful candidate will need at least a relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification and recent experience of working as a teaching assistant.

 We are looking for someone who:
•     Has high expectations of all pupils 
•     Is supportive of our Christian values, ethos and vision
•    Has experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs would be beneficial
•    Has excellent inter-personal and communication skills
•     Is committed to working as part of a happy team
•    Can develop a close working relationship with parents
•     Is hard working and will enjoy providing a wide variety of learning experiences
•     Has a great sense of humour!
•    Is flexible, motivated and willing to participate in the wider life of the school

We can offer you:
•    ‘A happy place to learn, grow and thrive
•    A very supportive and friendly team of colleagues and Governors
•    Enthusiastic and well-behaved children
•    Supportive parents, families and community
•    Opportunities for professional development
•    Beautiful rural setting

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people, appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check
Visits to the school and informal discussions with the Headteacher are available.
To arrange a visit or telephone discussion please contact the school office. Tel: 01539 624268 or email: admin@orton.cumbria.sch.uk

For an application pack please download from our school website www.ortoncofeprimary.co.uk or e-mail admin@orton.cumbria.sch.uk or head@orton.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 13th December 2024
Interviews: Provisionally during W/c 16th December 2024

Start date Tuesday 7th January 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to assist our After School Club Leader.

10 hours per week , term time only

You will need to be able to communicate and relate well to children and parents and establish a good rapport creating a happy atmosphere for our children.

In return we offer:

Wonderful children, who love to learn.

A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support.

Staff that work whole heartedly as a team to deliver the best for our families.

Hours of work are 3.30pm – 5.30pm Monday to Friday. 

An application pack is available upon request from school.

Greystoke is committed to safeguarding and the well-being of all pupils and staff, therefore the successful candidate will be appointed subject to an enhanced DBS check and professional references.

Completed Application Forms can be emailed to the admin address or can be handed in to the school office in person FAO Mrs J Matthews

E-mail: admin@greystoke.cumbria.sch.uk 

Deadline for application packs:   Thursday 12th December 2024    

Interviews to be held on: Week Commencing Monday 16th December 2024