Start date as soon as possible

Part-time, Administration, Clerical and Finance officer – Broughton in Furness CE Primary and Nursery School

Due to a member of our administration team reducing their hours, the Governors are seeking to appoint a motivated, effective and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly & thriving school.

The role is varied and requires solid communication and interpersonal skills together with competence in standard Microsoft Office applications, Scholar Pack (school MIS) and Parent Pay. A genuine desire to see children flourish and enjoy school is essential.

Qualifications & experience- NVQ2 or equivalent. Experience of working in a school would be advantageous.

HOURS- 16 hours per week, between the 8.30am-12:30 Tuesday to Friday, term time for 38 weeks a year, with a view to the hours increasing to 20 hours including a Monday after 12 months. 

Local Government Pension Scheme
WFC Probationary period and in house training as required.

Application form available on WFC Jobs in Schools website or www.broughton-furness.cumbria.sch.uk.
Application form guidance:-https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/jobsandcareers/jobsguidance.asp

Completed application forms, with a supporting letter of application should be sent to: head@broughton-furness.cumbria.sch.uk.

Closing date: 12noon Tuesday 26th March, interviews Thursday, 28th March 2024

Broughton In Furness CE Primary and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post.

Monday to Friday (35 hours per week 8.30 am to 4.00 pm).
(part time hours will be considered; please indicate this on your application).

40 weeks per year. 38 weeks term time, plus 1 week of inset and 1 week working during the school holidays. 

BS4, Grade 4, Scale Point 5, £12.18 per hour , annual pro rata salary for 35 hours per week £19,441, annual full time equivalent salary £23,500

Required to commence as soon as possible.

With immediate effect, UVHS is seeking to appoint an Administration Assistant / Receptionist with excellent organisational, communication and IT skills to join our exceptional administration team.

The successful candidate will provide efficient support to the school, under the guidance of the Office Manager, with the varied aspects of office and attendance administration and reception/student services duties.  Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages and previous experience of working within a busy office environment are essential, as detailed in the full job description and person specification.

If you are an enthusiastic and committed team player who is personable, positive and relates well professionally to students and colleagues, we will be delighted to receive your application.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Please see the introduction and applicant guidance notes and view the full job description and person specification on our school website www.uvhs.uk for further details.

Closing date for applications:    Thursday 21st March at 9am
Interviews will be held:              Tuesday 26th March        

Please provide a covering letter together with a completed UVHS application form to the Headteacher, Mr Matthew Hardwick, at the following email address: recruitment@uvhs.uk

If you have any questions or queries relating to the application procedure, please do not hesitate to email Davinia Pybis, Staffing Coordinator on 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.

Required: From Monday 2nd September 2024

Permanent Full Time Early Years Leader 

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an Early Years Leader who is an outstanding classroom practitioner who will lead by example and inspire and motivate our fantastic Early Years team.  This post is an excellent opportunity for someone to work in a leadership role, whilst being fully supported by an outward-looking, forward thinking senior leadership team. The role will involve teaching in either Nursery or Reception. The successful candidate will also contribute to strategic planning and further school improvement as part of our senior leadership team.

This role involves a full-time teaching commitment, so we are seeking a practitioner with the following skills:
• Experience and expertise teaching in Nursery and Reception, ensuring all pupils make excellent progress towards their early learning goals 
• Excellent positive behaviour management and pastoral skills
•Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with parents, carers and all staff within school
• A strong commitment to inclusion and a passion for providing enriching, enjoyable early years experiences for the pupils in their care.

The role also requires someone with:
• A proven track record of outstanding teaching and leadership to raise standards in EYFS
• A clear understanding of how to prepare children for each stage in their learning journey 
• The ability to coach, mentor, lead and inspire the Early Years team and continue our journey towards our goal of providing outstanding learning and play environments for the youngest pupils in school.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team who share responsibility for school improvement and strategic direction of the school, building on current excellent practice. As part of the leadership team, they will be able to contribute to:
• embedding the vision, values, ethos and ambitions of the school
• the strategic direction and development of the school
• the achievement of the aims and objectives of the school and implementation of its policies
• effective school self-evaluation and improvement planning 
• monitoring pupil progress and attainment
• further developing the EYFS to raise standards in achievement and attainment and provide fantastic, creative, fun environments for our children to play, thrive and learn in.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in leading successful initiatives and projects to raise standards
• Extensive knowledge of best practice in teaching and learning across Early Years and Key Stage 1
• Secure understanding of assessment strategies, EYFS data analysis and the use of assessment to maximise achievement 
• Ability to promote inclusion and meet the needs of all pupils 
• A commitment to addressing diversity positively. 

In return, we can offer you: 

• A recently rated Ofsted ‘good’ school (October 2022)
• An inclusive and welcoming ethos 
• A very dedicated, kind and friendly staff team and whole school community 
• Enthusiastic and polite children who are eager to learn 
• A highly experienced and supportive senior leadership team with the drive and ambition to ensure all staff and children are enabled to achieve their full potential
• A strong commitment to professional development and further training opportunities, e.g. NPQSL, NPQH. 
• Fantastic outdoor spaces with 6.5 acres of fields and developed grounds for the children.
• Recently improved outdoor spaces and resources in Nursery and Reception
• A very supportive and caring school where we hold dear the values of respecting one another, building positive relationships and taking responsibility for ourselves. 

Visits to school are encouraged: by arrangement on Thursday 21st March 2024 at 4.00 pm and Tuesday 26th March 2024 at 4.00 pm. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. 

Further information is available at www.heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk or by contacting the school office – telephone 01539 721276 or email admin@heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk 

Closing date for applications: Friday 19th April 2024 at 12.00 noon
Interviews: Tuesday 30th April 2024

Applications to be sent to Alison Lehane, Clerk to Governors, admin@heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk

Heron Hill 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.
 

Headteacher, Permanent, 1.0 FTE

Required for: September 2024

Armathwaite School is a small village primary school serving the lovely communities of Armathwaite and Ainstable in the beautiful Eden valley. We are delighted to offer provision for children aged 3-11 years. Currently we have 80 pupils organised into 3 classes.

We are seeking a new Headteacher who embraces the same values as the whole school, recognising the importance of creating lifelong learners, proficient in the skills and competences for independence in learning. 

Our children have a thirst for knowledge and understanding, and our curriculum is at the centre of everything we do at Armathwaite. As Headteacher, you will help children learn how to learn, and provide them with the opportunity to become powerful, confident and independent learners. 

With a stable and enthusiastic staff team, and a robust financial position, we have strong foundations from which a new Headteacher can continue to build on the school's strengths and continue the school's high standards.

We shape our curriculum to reflect the ethos, aims, and values of our school.  
At Armathwaite, we value having two interdependent parts to our curriculum; the Teacher Directed Curriculum, and Child Initiated Independent Learning.  

We place high emphasis on developing creativity in all areas of a broad and rich curriculum. We prioritise independence in learning- the acquisition of life-long learning skills. We respect and value each person's individuality and the contribution they make to our school community.

The right candidate will be ready to work alongside our brilliant children and the fantastic and dedicated staff team to nurture the positive and well embedded aspects of our current approach, while simultaneously leading the school forward with positivity and drive.  

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 disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).

The closing date for applications is Midday on Thursday 11th April 2024.  For further information and to arrange a visit contact Miss Carrie Hill on 01697472296 or email admin@armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk   

Interview dates: 24th + 25th April 2024

The school’s website can be found at www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk 
Application packs can be found at https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/vacancies 
Completed applications are to be sent to recruitment@armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk  
 
Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application and meeting you in person. 
 
Armathwaite School Governors