Required 1st September  2024

Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high by wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.

We are a community school with 800 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Design and Technology to join our thriving department.  The department consists of an Academic Team Leader and Deputy Academic Team Leader and teaching staff who work across a number of subjects.  Design and Technology is a popular choice for our students in options, with us running courses in Engineering, Food Preparation and Nutrition, DT Textiles and DT Product Design.  The successful applicant will be open and flexible to teaching a range of Design and Technology subjects. You will be part of a proud, thriving and ambitious community who work together as one.

We are proud to have:
• Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability
• Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school
• An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors

We would welcome applications from someone who has: 
• A good honours degree
• Experience of teaching students at KS3 and KS4
• The ability to plan lessons and sequences of lessons with clear objectives to ensure progression for all students
• A good understanding of effective and engaging teaching methods

Completed Dowdales School application forms to be returned to Mrs N Royle at Dowdales School by 9am, Friday 15th March 2024 by email nroyle@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk or post. If you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this procedure please do not hesitate to call Mrs Royle on 01229 469800 or email.   Please visit our website for further details https://dowdalesschool.co.uk/vacancies/ including the teacher vacancy pack.

Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CV'S AND AN APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED
 

Required to cover maternity leave
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 9am until 5pm Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Required from 15th April 2024 (or as sooner if possible) until 31st March 2025 on a fixed term basis. With the possibility of continuing in April 2025.

The Governing Body and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teaching assistant to join our dedicated nursery team.

We would like the successful candidate to share our vision of providing creative and stimulating learning opportunities to develop the whole child. The successful candidate will help to provide a safe and happy learning environment which enables every child to flourish.

Essential Qualifications
English and Mathematics GCSE (Grade A-C)
Experience working with or caring for children and young people
NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a relevant childcare/education area
Desirable Qualifications
Paediatric/First Aid Certificate
Experience of working with or caring for children within an early years setting.
Experience of working in a classroom setting
NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant childcare/education area

Visits to the school are welcomed by prior arrangement with the Headteacher.

Kendal Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to support this. This position is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check (DBS).

Further information is available from the school.  Contact Karen Bradbury, School Business Manager on karenb@kendalnursery.cumbria.sch.uk or application forms can be downloaded from Westmorland and Furness County Council website.

Closing date: Monday 18th March 2024
Date of short listing:  Monday 18th March 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 20th March 2024

Start date: 1st September 2024

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative individual to join our Geography department. 

Education to degree level with QTS status is essential. This job requires an up to date knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and assessment, reporting and recording processes relating to Geography, plus a clear understanding of the elements of highly effective teaching and learning. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school dedicated to supporting students to realise their potential.

If you have what it takes we would love to hear from you. 

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).

Please apply by submitting a Fells Trust teaching staff application form available via our website:  https://www.walneyschool.org.uk/

Closing date for applications: Noon 13th March 2024
Interview date: w/c 18th March 2024

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

Start date: 1st Sept 2024

We seek to appoint a creative and dynamic individual to join our Science Department.

Education to degree level with QTS status is essential. This job requires an up to date knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and assessment, reporting and recording processes relating to Science, plus a clear understanding of the elements of outstanding teaching and learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school dedicated to supporting students to realise their potential.

If you can bring great teaching and high quality pastoral care to our Walney team we would love to hear from you.

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).

Please apply by submitting a Fells Trust teaching staff application form available via our website:  https://www.walneyschool.org.uk/

Closing date for applications: Noon 13th March 2024
Interview date: w/c 18th March 2024

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

Start date: 1st September 2024 

We seek to appoint a creative and dynamic individual to join our Mathematics department.

Education to degree level with QTS status is essential. This job requires an up to date knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and assessment, reporting and recording processes relating to maths, plus a clear understanding of the elements of highly effective teaching and learning. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school dedicated to supporting students to realise their potential. 

If you have what it takes we would love to hear from you.

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).

Please apply by submitting a Fells Trust teaching staff application form available via our website: https://www.walneyschool.org.uk/

Closing date for applications: Noon 13th March 2024
Interview date: w/c 18th March 2024

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

Required from 3rd June 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter by negotiation) 

Salary Grade: OS12 A/B, £38,223-£39,186 per annum (annual leave based on continuous years’ service)

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (full-time – 52 weeks)

The headteacher and governors are looking to appoint an experienced and well organised School Business Manager to join the administrative team of our busy school office.

 The successful candidate will:
• Lead the long term and day to day operation of financial and human resources management, administration and organisational processes
• Be competent in using IT in a financial/administrative environment
• Have good financial and organisational skills
• Provide an efficient and helpful service to staff, pupils and parents
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Remain calm and positive under pressure
• Ensure work is done quickly, efficiently and accurately
• Prioritise work to meet school deadlines
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
• Be able to consistently follow school procedures and policies

In return Heron Hill School offers:
• A friendly and nurturing environment within a well-resourced and welcoming school with 
extensive grounds and outdoor spaces on the edge of the Lake District
• Dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic school staff
• A supportive leadership team and Governing Body
• Supportive parents
•  Access to continuing professional development

Visits to school are welcomed by arrangement on Tuesday 19th March at 4.00 pm and Wednesday 20th March 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:  Thursday 28th March at 12.00 noon                
Interviews: Monday 22nd 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.

After School Club Lead - Permanent

10 hours per week over 5 days - hours 3.30pm – 5.30pm – Grade 5 SCP6 - £23,893 pro rata 

Term time only (38 weeks) to start April 15th 2024

The Local Governing Body of Lazonby School invite applications from an appropriately qualified person for this permanent After School Club Lead

 You will: 
• have a relevant NVQ level 3 qualification and relevant experience of working with children in a school and/or care setting
• a current 12 hour Paediatric First Aid certificate, food hygiene certificate, and safeguarding level 1 training - or willingness to work towards these
• Knowledge and willingness to engage children in learning through play, setting up activities, and helping children complete homework 
• Be able to communicate at all levels and relate well to children and adults and establish a good rapport with pupils and their parents

In return, we offer: 
• Wonderful children, who love to learn as part of a safe, trusting, and happy family. 
• A community who takes pride in being members of our team.
• A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support. 
• An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued.
• Staff that work whole heartedly as a team to deliver the best for our families.

Visits to the school are by appointment only. To arrange a telephone conversation, book a visit or request an application pack please contact the Headteacher, Andrew Davies on 01768 898458 or via email: office@lazonby.cumbria.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our pupils and staff. 
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Completed application forms should be returned via email only, marked for the attention of the Headteacher – office@lazonby.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date:     Wednesday 20th March 2024 at 9am 
Interviews:     To be confirmed