Start date: as soon as possible 

Teaching Assistant

Part time up to *32.5 hours pw (08.30 – 15.30 Monday to Friday)
*We would also welcome applications from candidates interested in working fewer than 5 days per week.

Permanent. Term-time plus 3 days INSET

Salary FTE £25,183 pa, £13.05 per hour, £18,750 actual/pro rata based on 32.5 hours
Plus generous LGPS pension with employer contribution 

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly, experienced team.

The successful candidate will:
•    Give individual support to named students
•    Have the skills to work with students who have complex needs 
•    Work with Learning Support Teachers to deliver planned programmes

Although experience and qualifications will be an advantage, first and foremost we wish to appoint the right person to complement our team. 

GCSE English and Maths are essential as is an NVQ LEVEL 2 qualification (or equivalent) relevant to supporting children.

If you feel you have the right skills and experience and would like the opportunity to undertake this rewarding role in an innovative school, we would be delighted to receive an application from you. 

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).
Please apply via our website: https://www.qks.org.uk/Staff-Vacancies/ 

Closing date for applications: 15th September 2024
Interview date: TBC
 If you have any queries, please contact Human Resources via 
applications@thefellstrust.org

Careers and Enrichment Assistant
Part time permanent – 35 hours per week (term time only)

To start as soon as possible

The Governors of Cartmel Priory School are looking to appoint a Careers and Enrichment Assistant, which is a new role within our highly successful administration team.

You will need to be able to support and promote the Christian values embedded in school life and to support the wider ethos of the school.  We are looking for someone who can source, organise, facilitate and supervise our careers provision and enrichment offer within school and who can also offer administrative support to our SENCO and work generally within our administrative team.

The successful candidate will need to work closely with both a range of staff in school and with external partners to develop our careers and enrichment provision and will need to be able to work collaboratively and to use their initiative to ensure that our students receive a statutory and effective careers programme but are also able to benefit from a range of enrichment opportunities to realise our school vision of living life to the full. Careers interviews are outsourced and facilitated by qualified Careers Advisors working with Inspira, but this forms just part of the opportunities we deliver.

 The successful candidate will be expected to become an integral member of the staff team and will be expected to demonstrate full commitment to the students, school and its community. You will need to be able to support and promote the Christian values embedded in school life and to support the wider ethos of the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check 

Application packs via our website www.cartmelprioryschool.co.uk under vacancies or from the Head’s PA, Mrs Jenny Crompton at admin@cartmelprioryschool.co.uk

Closing date for applications Friday 20 September 2024 at 9.00am

Interview date Wednesday 25 September 2024
 

Start Date: Monday 4th November 2024

Temporary Contract until August 31st 2025

This position may be extended for the academic year 2025-2026 depending on funding.

38 weeks per academic year (Term Time plus INSET and 1 day during periods of school closure)

17 hours per week worked over 4 days Tuesday - Friday

PCD7 £26,421 - £27,334 (full time) pro rata  plus Local Authority Pension Benefit.

Closing date for applications: 12pm Friday 4th October 2024

Shortlisting: Tuesday 8th October 2024

Interviews: Friday 11th October 2024

St Patrick’s CE Primary is a thriving and happy school made possible by our committed, talented staff team. We are looking for a senior teaching assistant who can support the class teacher in delivering the curriculum and who also has an interesting in supporting children with SEN.

We highly value our staff team and support their professional development through training and mentoring opportunities as required and provide a positive, friendly ethos. To find out more about the role please visit the school website for an application form and job description – www.st-patrickscofe.cumbria.sch.uk or contact Mrs A Braithwaite, Administrator, Tel. 015395 67388 or email admin@st-patrickscofe.cumbria.sch.uk

Applications must be submitted via Westmorland & Furness application and must be accompanied by a supporting letter, which should be a maximum of 2 side of A4 and in font size 12.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people, and, therefore, appointments will be subject of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.

Previous applicants need not apply.
 

Start Date: as soon as possible 

Administration, Clerical & Finance/Small School Business Manager

Culgaith CE Primary School, Penrith, CA10 1QL has an exciting vacancy for a permanent part-time role (subject to a 6 month probationary period). This role combines a wide range of school administration and bursar duties. Its purpose is to organise, resource and provide information and business administration support to internal and external stakeholders for the Headteacher and Governing Body.

The successful candidate will have excellent administrative, financial, IT and interpersonal skills and be able to provide a warm, welcoming environment to visitors, parents and children whilst working efficiently and effectively within a busy school office. A high degree of confidentiality is essential.

Starting Salary: BS6 – BS9 £24,294 - £32,076 dependant on qualifications and experience. (Pro-rata, Term Time Only)
Hours: 35 per week (7.45am-3.15pm)

Application Packs including full job description and person specification can be obtained by contacting the school via email admin@culgaith.cumbria.sch.uk or phone 0176888655.

Applications close: Friday 20th September 2024 12pm.
Interviews: Wednesday 25th September 2024
Tours are welcome – please contact the school to arrange an appointment
Please contact school if you wish to discuss the position further.

Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above posts will be subject to enhanced DBS and prohibition order checks and satisfactory references.
 

Teaching Assistants (4x posts available) 
Required as soon as possible.
Job Reference Code: FET 001/0309

Salary NJC Scale 5 – NJC 14 (depending on experience) £23,500 - £27,334 pro rata
Part time 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Permanent Posts

Parkside Academy is a single form Primary school with approximately 300 students, a Good Ofsted rating and excellent potential for the future. The school is part of the Furness Education Trust, a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. Currently comprised of six academies, the Trust aims to develop best practice in each school across the whole Trust, by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child.  Being located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town and close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park, Parkside Academy serves the Furness community.

The Local Academy Committee is seeking to appoint four passionate, outstanding Teaching Assistants to join our highly motivated, experienced and hardworking staff team. The successful candidate will join a highly motivated team. Posts are available to support in our Early Years, Reception, Year 1 and Year 3 classes. 

The successful candidate will:
•    Have previous experience of working 1-1 and supporting small groups with targeted learning tasks. 
•    Hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
•    Have high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all of our children.
•    Be an excellent communicator.
•    Be a committed team member but also able to work with independence when required.
•    Be required to provide Breakfast and Afterschool Club support (1x post).

We can offer:
•    Well-behaved, engaged pupils, who achieve high standards
•    A forward thinking school, which is constantly striving for improvement 
•    Friendly and experienced staff and Governors
•    Supportive, continuing professional development
•    Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to develop practice and widen experience

Parkside Academy 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.  

For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at www.furnesseducationtrust.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.

Closing date:  Thursday 12th September 2024
Shortlisting: Thursday 12th September 2024
Interviews: Friday 13th September 2024
 

Start date: as soon as possible

Salary: BS8 (£29,777-£30,296 FTE, pro-rata) 
Hours: Daily hours negotiable 28 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Term time only (39 weeks per year).

Permanent, subject to a probationary period

The Governors of Crosby Ravensworth CE Primary School wish to appoint to the post of Small Schools Business Manager to support the Head Teacher in the management of the School’s administrative and facilities management functions. The role fits with Business Support 8 role profile as prepared by Cumbria County Council (National SCP19 – SCP 20).

We are looking for someone with experience of working within administration and finance as well as supporting a wide range of activities, including human resources, procurement, facilities management and health and safety.

Applicants who do not have previous experience of working in a school environment are encouraged to apply.  If successful, such an applicant would be required to undergo small schools business manager training.

In return, we can offer you:
· A varied workload
· A friendly and supportive working environment
· Opportunities for training
· Local Government Pension Scheme

Crosby Ravensworth CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which will include a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (to include a children’s barred list check), references, Right to Work in the UK and a work place health assessment.

For further details, please visit www.crosbyravensworth.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies. The Headteacher can be contacted for an informal chat on: head@crosbyravensworth.cumbria.sch.uk.  Candidates should submit a completed application form, referencing the job description and person specification, before the closing date of Thursday 26th September 2024.  Successful applicants will be invited for interview in week beginning 30th September 2024.
 

Required as soon as possible 

2 positions available.

PCD5 £23,893 per annum pro rata – 17.5 hours per week (5 mornings) term time 
The post is fixed term until August 2025 due to budget reasons.

Roose Community Primary School is a happy, thriving primary school, situated on the outskirts of Barrow towards the Coast Road. We have approximately 200 children on roll, in seven classes from Reception to year 6. 

Our team of experienced staff deliver a rich, broad and balanced curriculum covering the requirements of the National Curriculum and much more. We aim to raise attainment through carefully planned programmes of work matched to individual needs, delivered in a stimulating learning environment. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated teaching assistant, who will contribute to our creative and excellent quality learning experiences. 

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children 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.

Application form and Job Description are available from the school office.

Please email helenr@roose.cumbria.sch.uk.

Completed applications should be returned to Mrs Helen Riseley, Office Manager either by post or email helenr@roose.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date: Thursday 26th September 2024
Interviews:  Wednesday 2nd October 2024

 
Part time 23 hours per week, Monday – Friday 
Permanent Post

Newton Village Academy is part of the Furness Education Trust, a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. Currently comprised of six academies, the Trust aims to develop best practice in each school across the whole Trust, by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child. Being located near the center of the historic shipbuilding town and close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park, Victoria Academy serves the Furness community.

Newton Village Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and conscientious Senior Teaching Assistant with primary school experience. The successful candidate will join a highly motivated and hardworking staff team.  

The successful candidate will:
•    Have previous experience of working 1-1 and lead small groups with targeted learning tasks. 
•    Have a good knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 curriculum  
•    Hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
•    Have high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all of our children.
•    Be an excellent communicator.
•    Be a committed team member but also able to work with independence when required.

We can offer:
•    An excellent school
•    Well-behaved, engaged pupils, who achieve high standards
•    A forward thinking school, which is constantly striving for improvement 
•    Friendly and experienced staff and Governors
•    Supportive, continuing professional development
•    Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to develop practice and widen experience

Newton Village Academy 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.  

For further information regarding this post and to apply, please download an application form from our websites at www.newtonvillageacademy.co.uk, or www.furnesseducationtrust.co.uk Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.

Closing date:  Monday 16th September 2024
Shortlisting: Monday 16th September 2024
Interviews: TBC

Fixed Term Year 5 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave

(0.2 plus PPA)

The children, staff and Governing Body of Kirkby Stephen Primary School are seeking to appoint a teacher to join our dedicated team.  This post will be to cover maternity leave on a fixed term contract from 1 November 2024 to July 2025.
 
The successful candidates will:
•    Have a passion for teaching and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of how children learn.
•    Have a good understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
•    Have high expectations of our pupils and be able to support children of all abilities through inclusive practice.
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
•    Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards and excellent progress for all.
•    Be a positive role model to pupils and other staff; demonstrating high levels of motivation, commitment and enthusiasm.
•    Be able to work as part of an effective and dedicated team.
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the full life of the school.
•    Demonstrate good classroom management and organisation.
 
We can offer you:
•    A committed and supportive staffing team.
•    Enthusiastic, thoughtful and well-mannered children within a well-resourced classroom.
•    School values that are integral to school life.
•    Opportunities for continuing, supportive professional development.
 
Kirkby Stephen Primary School is a one form entry primary school for pupils aged 3-11 based in the small market town of Kirkby Stephen. We value working closely with the community to ensure the very best for our children and strive to make the most of our beautiful surroundings.
 
Kirkby Stephen Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which will include a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (to include a children’s barred list check), references, Right to Work in the UK and a work place health assessment.

Visits to the school are highly recommended and will be warmly welcomed. Please telephone if you would like to visit at the following times: Monday 30th September 2024 at 1.30pm or 4pm.

For an application pack and further details please e-mail to the following address office@ksps.cumbria.sch.uk 

Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address. All applications must be received at school by 12pm on Monday 7th October 2024.  All candidates selected for interview will be notified before 5pm on Tuesday 8th October 2024 by email.

Interviews will be held on Friday 11th October 2024.
 

Due to increasing numbers, the Governors are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic, experienced and conscientious Teaching Assistants with primary school experience to start on Monday 4th November.  These will initially be on a fixed term contract, with a view to becoming permanent dependent on numbers.  The successful candidates will initially work in our Ladybirds Unit, working alongside others to provide care and support for children with Education Health and Care Plans.  Experience of supporting children with autism, developmental delay or speech and language challenges would be an advantage.  They may also be required to work across school from Nursery to Year 2. 

PCD5 £23,893 per annum pro rata, term time only (38 weeks plus 1 week INSET). Actual salary £15,201 per annum.

Required For 27.5 hours per week term time only.

Ramsden Infant School is a town centre school with approximately 110 children. We are a friendly and supportive workplace. You will be joining a team of people who are very good at their jobs, work hard, but know how to look after each other and enjoy being together.

The successful candidates will:
• Hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Have high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all of our children.
• Be an excellent communicator who is adaptable and proactive.
• Be a committed team member who is able to work with independence when required

We can offer:
• Well-behaved, engaged pupils, who achieve high standards
• A forward thinking school, which is constantly striving for improvement
• Friendly and experienced staff and Governors
• A commitment to your continuing professional development

Ramsden Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Confirmed appointments will only be made after references have been checked and medical checks carried out.

Visits to the school are encouraged where further details about the role can be given.

Application forms and information are available from the Westmorland and Furness website or by contacting school admin@ramsden.cumbria.sch.uk or phoning school on 01229 840950.

Please return all applications to admin@ramsden.cumbria.sch.uk 

Closing Date: Friday 27th September 2024 3pm.
Interviews to be held the week commencing 30th September 2024.