Progress Mentor (Learning Support)
£23,656 - £24,404 (NJC2-4) per annum actual: £20,779 - £21,436 for
32.5 hours per week 
Term time only plus INSET days
Permanent

We are seeking an energetic, friendly person to join the Learning Support department at Kirkbie Kendal School.

The successful candidate will be hardworking, adaptable, organised and will enjoy being part of a team. They will gain job satisfaction from making a valuable contribution to our excellent, welcoming school community and learning environment.

Please see the school website www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk (Vacancies) for further information and for details of how to apply, or contact:

Mrs B Price, Headteacher’s PA,
Kirkbie Kendal School, Lound Road, Kendal Cumbria LA9 7EQ 
Tel: 01539 727422 (recruitment@kksa.co.uk)

Closing date: 9.00 am on Thursday 27th June 2024
Interviews: w/c Monday 1st July 2024

Kirkbie Kendal School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the students in its care.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
 

www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.ukSite Assistant (Caretaker)
£24,790 (NJC 5) per annum actual: £11,616 per annum (plus overtime if required)
20 hours per week (4 hours per day), term time only
Hours negotiable
Permanent 

We are seeking an energetic, friendly person to join the site and facilities team at Kirkbie Kendal School.

The successful candidate will be hardworking, adaptable, organised and will enjoy being part of a team. They will gain job satisfaction from making a valuable contribution to our excellent, welcoming school community and learning environment.

Please see the school website www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk (Vacancies) for further information and for details of how to apply, or contact:

Mrs B Price, Headteacher’s PA,
Kirkbie Kendal School, Lound Road, Kendal Cumbria LA9 7EQ 
Tel: 01539 727422 (recruitment@kksa.co.uk)

Closing date: 9.00 am on Thursday 27th June 2024
Interviews: w/c Monday 1st July 2024

Kirkbie Kendal School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the students in its care.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

Temporary Part Time (0.4) KS2 ClassTeacher Fixed term due to fluctuating numbers.

Required from 1st September 2024

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and caring teacher to take responsibility for teaching a KS2 Class (Thursday and Fridays), and to take a full part in the life of this thriving school. 

The school is noted for good relationships and its friendly atmosphere where a sense of humour is appreciated! The school has received a Good Ofsted inspection report in 2022.  Importantly they have commented on high quality work from the children, encouraged by high teacher expectation and appropriate teacher support. There is a strong educational philosophy shared by all the staff, of offering high quality learning opportunities, rooted where appropriate in first hand experiences.  As in all small Primary Schools, flexibility and adaptability are important attributes. The staff work closely together and the Governors wish to appoint someone who will fit well into this supportive but hardworking team but also be able to contribute to the wider life of the whole school.

Applicants will need to be in sympathy with the special character and ethos of a Church of England School.

The ideal candidate will:

•    Be able to work and plan with the 0.6 Teacher
•    Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum.
•    Be committed to inclusion and to providing exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for children of all abilities
•    Be kind, caring and flexible
•    Be able to demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all our children; both academically and personally
•    Be able to form successful relationships with parents and the wider school community
•    Have some experience of supervising pupils during residential visits
•    Have a good sense of humour

St Oswald’s School offers the opportunity to
   
•    Work in a vibrant school alongside a hardworking team of staff and governors
•    Work with happy and well behaved children
•    Engage with enthusiastic learners who enjoy their time in and out of the classroom
•    Work with supportive and encouraging Governors who take an active interest in the school

Visits to the school are positively encouraged.
To arrange a visit after school please contact the school office. – 01539 738185 email: admin@st-oswalds.cumbria.sch.uk

Further details and application forms can be obtained from the school office or downloaded from the school website:  www.st-oswalds.cumbria.sch.uk

Application closing date 12 noon Friday 5th July
Interview will take place on Wednesday 10th July

Please send completed application forms to: admin@st-oswalds.cumbria.sch.uk

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

Required September 2024 
Teaching Assistant 
Temporary position until 20 December 2024 (with a view to extension due to funding)
32 hours per week

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: 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 around 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 to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support students, teachers, the school and the curriculum to ensure that students achieve their very best. To deliver a range of learning/skills and/or personal/practical support to meet needs and/or well-being for individuals and/or groups.

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: 
•    Relevant NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification or two years full-time or four years part-time working as a Teaching Assistant 
•    GCSE or equivalent numeracy and literacy
•    Experience of communication effectively at all levels
•    Experience of self-evaluating own learning needs and seeking learning opportunities
•    Working knowledge of national and foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes and strategies

Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs N Royle at Dowdales School by 9am on Wednesday 26th June 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 on 01229 469800.  

Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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 September 2024 
Teaching Assistant 
Permanent position
24 hours per week

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: 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 around 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 to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support students, teachers, the school and the curriculum to ensure that students achieve their very best. To deliver a range of learning/skills and/or personal/practical support to meet needs and/or well-being for individuals and/or groups.

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: 
•    Relevant NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification or two years full-time or four years part-time working as a Teaching Assistant 
•    GCSE or equivalent numeracy and literacy
•    Experience of communication effectively at all levels
•    Experience of self-evaluating own learning needs and seeking learning opportunities
•    Working knowledge of national and foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes and strategies

Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs N Royle at Dowdales School by 9am on Wednesday 26th June 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 on 01229 469800.  

Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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 September 2024
Cover Supervisors
Permanent positions
28 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 

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: 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 around 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 to appoint Cover Supervisors to supervise whole classes in the short-term absence of teachers. 
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: 
•    Relevant NVQ 2 or 3 or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience.
•    Experience of self-evaluating own learning needs and seeking learning opportunities.
•    Experience of prioritising tasks and acting on own initiative.

Completed Dowdales School application forms to be returned to Mrs N Royle at Dowdales School by 9am, Wednesday 26th June 2024, by email nroyle@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk or post.  Interviews will be held w/c 1st July 2024.  If you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this procedure please do not hesitate to call on 01229 469800.  

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

Class Teacher 

Hours: 0.6 Part Time, September 2024 fixed term until 31st August 2025 (Due to pupil numbers)
                                           

Job Purpose:    To provide a high quality of teaching in Early Years/KS1 In line with teacher’s standards.

Applications are invited from teachers with experience of Early Years and or KS1 teaching. We are looking for someone with excellent proven teaching ability, vision and a good sense of humour.

The successful candidate should be a person who is:
     
-    Highly motivated and able to work as part of a team
-    Knowledgeable of Early Years provision, initiatives and issues, with recent experience
-    Knowledgeable about how young children learn and the importance of play
-    Knowledgeable of teaching phonics 
-    Knowledgeable about how young children acquire language skills
-    Understanding of how the outdoors can promote learning
-    A teacher with high expectations of children’s achievements and behaviour
-    An excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills
-    Someone who is able to plan collaboratively and have good organisational skills
-     A dedicated team member who is prepared to become involved in the wider life of school and community

South Walney Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the job will be subject to DBS checks.

Visits welcomed out of school hours by appointment via the school office on the following dates: Wednesday 17th June and Thursday 18th June at 3.30pm.  
Application forms are available via the school office and also via the Westmorland and Furness Council website. A covering letter is also required with the completed application form.

The closing date for applications to be returned to school is Wednesday 26th June 2024

Successful candidates will be interviewed on Monday 1st July 2024    
 

Pastoral Support Officer
Permanent Role with effect from 1st September 2024
PCD8i/PCD8ii (Scale Point 19-20).
Full Time Salary £29,777 - £30,296, Hourly rate £15.43 - £15.70.
Pro rata salary equates to £25,470 - £25,915 per annum.
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term Time only, including Inset Days.
Working hours Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (4.00 pm finish on a Friday).

Ulverston Victoria High School is an exceptional school which is defined equally by its high academic achievements and its warmth and inclusivity.  Our students and staff work hard, seek to achieve the very highest standards in all they do and are respectful of each other and of their community.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and skilled individual, to support the pastoral and senior leadership teams in raising standards within the school, developing a curriculum which is appropriate to the needs of young people and ensuring that our students also have opportunities and experiences to fulfil their spiritual, moral, social and cultural needs. The post holder will have significant experience of pastoral care and experience of working with children and professional organisations.

This is a key role within our school, if you are a candidate who meets the requirements outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification and who wants to be a part of an amazing team, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

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

Closing date for applications:    Monday 24th June at 9am.

Interviews will be held on:    Thursday 27th June.

Please provide a short covering letter together with a completed UVHS application form for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr M Hardwick, at the following email address: 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 email Davinia Pybis on 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 2023, 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, suitable references, online vetting check, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.

The Headteacher and Governing Body of Greystoke School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, well – organized and highly motivated  teaching assistant to join our friendly, hard working team to start September 2024.

Full time Teaching Assistant 
32.5 hours per week  term time only

Greystoke School is an inclusive, supportive school that has an ethos centered around caring for each other and our world. ‘We have a strong record of staff development and ensuring that each member of our team has a tailored support program of professional development to enhance their career prospects.

We are looking for a candidate who is:
•    Motivated and enthusiastic
•    Works well as part of a hardworking team
•    Participate in wider school activities
•    Passionate about making learning a challenge and enjoyable experience

Greystoke School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteer’s to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhance DBS Check.

An application pack can be obtained by emailing the school office at:
admin@greystoke.cumbria.sch.uk 

Closing date for applications Thursday 4th July 2024
 

Required September 2024

Teacher (0.55) to cover PPA/cover in Nursery, Reception and Year 5 (MPS) for one year
Askam Village School is a friendly and welcoming school where everybody matters and every moment counts. 
There are currently 176 children on roll from Nursery to Year 6. 

Ideally, we are looking for someone who can work a full day in Nursery, a full day with Reception (including PPA time) and two afternoons in Year 3 further supply may also be available. There is some flexibility in the days/afternoons. 

Askam Village School are looking to appoint a friendly, committed teacher to join our team. 
We are looking for an individual who:
•    Forms positive and caring relationships with children, staff and parents
•    Sets high expectations of children and themselves 
•    Plans fun, high-quality and exciting learning opportunities
•    Can work as part of our hard-working and experienced team and is able to work flexibly
•    Is committed to the wider life of school

We are able to offer:
•    Motivated and excited children who are well-behaved
•    Friendly and supportive staff team and Governing Body
•    Supportive continued professional development

The post is temporary due to fluctuations in numbers and class structures. 

Askam Village School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, excellent references and a pre-employment health check.

Application packs are available by email from school. A letter of application should be included to supplement the application form.

Visits to the school are highly recommended and encouraged. For an informal discussion about this post or to arrange a school visit please telephone Faye James, Office Manager on (01229) 463814 or contact via e-mail office@askam.cumbria.sch.uk . 

Closing date: Monday 24th June 2024

Interview date: Monday 1st July 2024