Required start: as soon as possible

The Governors of St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow in Furness are looking to appoint a Teacher of Geography

Contract: Permanent, Full time, FTE 1 
ECTs welcome 
To Teach Key Stage: 3 & 4

St Bernard’s is a successful Catholic comprehensive school and part of the Diocese of Lancaster, serving the community of Furness and is on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

We are seeking to appoint a permanent, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Geography to join our school as soon as possible. This post is suitable for either an experienced teacher or a newly qualified teacher. 

Candidates are welcome to visit our school before applying.

Geography continues to be a popular subject at St Bernard’s, with over half of the students in Key stage 4 choosing to study it. Our location lends itself well to the teaching of Geography, and our students benefit from the many field work trips that are available to them from our doorstep.

In return we can offer you:
●    A school where “Students describe the school as a loving environment” and “Students behave in a mature and sensible way”. “They respect each other and their teachers and enjoy learning”.
●    A professional, enthusiastic and supportive team of staff with the capacity and commitment to raise student achievement.
●    Supportive parents, Governors, Diocese and Trust.
●    A well-resourced school with good results.
●    A strong commitment to developing staff and creating the leaders of tomorrow.

An application pack and further details about the post are available from: www.stbernardsschool.uk

Completed applications should be returned to: Angela Williams, angela.williams@mater-christi.com

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 6th May 2024

Shortlisting: 7th May 2024

Interviews: TBC

St Bernard’s Catholic High School is part of the Mater-Christi Trust 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’

Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Victoria Academy
Job Reference Code: FET 036/0803
Possibility of a split role

Salary NJC Scale 14  £27,334 pro rata (Senior Teaching Assistant) NJC Scale 20 £30,296 pro rata (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
Part time 27 hours per week, Monday – Friday 
Permanent Post

Victoria Academy is a junior school with approximately 200 students, a Good Ofsted rating (April 2018).  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 center of the historic shipbuilding town and close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park, Victoria Academy serves the Furness community.

Victoria Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and conscientious Senior Teaching Assistant or HLTA with primary school experience. The successful candidate will join a highly motivated and hardworking staff team.  Flexibility around hours in the afternoon for the right candidate. 

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 KS2 curriculum  
•    Hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
•    For HLTA post – hold HLTA qualification or foundation degree.
•    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

Victoria 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.victoriaacademy.co.uk, or www.furnesseducationtrust.co.uk Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.

Closing date:  Monday 29th April 2024 (Noon)
Shortlisting: Monday 29th April 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 1st May 2024

Fixed Term Class Teacher to cover maternity leave
(4 days plus PPA as applicable)

 The children, staff and Governing Body of Kirkby Stephen Primary School are seeking to appoint a teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2024. 

 The successful candidates will:
•    Have a passion for teaching and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of how young children learn.
•    Have a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and the Key Stage 1 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.
•    Experienced NQT Mentor (if required)
•    Enthusiastic, thoughtful and well-mannered children within a well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment.
•    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: Tuesday 7th May 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 4pm on Monday 13th May.  All candidates selected for interview will be notified before 4pm on Thursday 16th May by email.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd May.
 

School Business Manager
Permanent, full time (term time only)

High Hesket CE School is a vibrant, forward thinking Church of England primary school located in a village setting with strong links to our wider school, church and global community. From September, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Business Manager to join our school team. 

The post is a permanent role for 37 hours a week, 41 weeks per year (term time only plus three weeks additional). The required start date will be 1st September 2024 but an earlier start date or period of transition towards the end of the summer term to work alongside the existing Business Manager can be negotiated, subject to the availability of the successful candidate. 

The successful candidate will:
•    Be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues in a range of formats and demonstrate high levels of professionalism 
•    Have experience of administrative work and business management, ideally within an educational environment
•    Be willing to undertake a wide and varied role which will include responsibilities such as: monitoring the register and following up on absences, updating and using the school information system, undertaking a range of complex financial processes and facilitating payroll by working through our HR providers
•    Have understanding of a range of IT systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel
•    Have prior experience of managing budgets and resources
•    Understand and respect the need for a high degree of confidentiality
•    Support and understand the values and the vision of our school
•    Be committed to safeguarding children and understand that we all have a duty to keep children safe 

Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged by contacting the Headteacher by email or telephone. Further details about the role and the application form are available from and returnable to Mrs A Harvey, Headteacher, by emailing head@high-hesket.cumbria.sch.uk

High Hesket CE School is also currently recruiting for a Clerk to Governors (Level 2) which may also be of interest to candidates. 

High Hesket CE School is an equal opportunities employer; 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 appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note that if you are selected for interview, we will require sight of your references prior to the interview date.
Closing date :- Thursday 9th May 2024
Interviews likely to be held Friday 17th May 2024

Please remember to carefully check the content of your advertisement against the checklist at the bottom of the page.

The governors of St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Windermere are looking to appoint an experienced teacher to teach in EYFS and KS1

Contract: 0.6, Fixed Term, Maternity Cover. 

Required start: September 2024 until May 2025 

St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. We are looking to appoint an experienced teacher who is dynamic, imaginative, creative and innovative to teach in Nursery, Reception and KS1. ECT’s may be considered. This will be offered on a 0.6 fixed term basis. We are a successful and happy school with well-behaved and highly motivated children who, alongside incredibly supportive colleagues, parents and governors, would make you feel very welcome here.  We have high expectations and we want someone who is going to take a real pride in their work and love being part of our school family. 

We are looking for someone who will:

•    be dynamic, imaginative, creative and innovative in their teaching and learning

•    offer outstanding subject knowledge and skills 

•    a team player who will complement our excellent staff

•    fully support our Catholic ethos, values and Mission Statement

•    be enthusiastic and share our sense of humour

Essential Qualifications
•    Qualified Teacher Status
•    Degree

Desirable Qualifications
•    'Paediatric First Aid/First Aid certificate'
•    Catholic Teaching Certificate

Essential Experience
•    Teaching experience in EYFS and/or KS1
•    Has successfully completed the NQT/ECT programme 
•    Leading one or more curriculum areas, demonstrating strong subject leadership (in particularly in English and Reading)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher wanting to progress in their career. Please highlight any subject specialisms in your letter of application. A sound knowledge of English/phonics and early reading would be an advantage. However full training for our current phonics scheme will be given. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mrs Lucy Bone, Headteacher on 015394 48125 or alternatively email lucy@st-cuthberts-windermere.cumbria.sch.uk 
Visits to school are also welcome and encouraged. We would love to show you round our lovely school, please contact the office to arrange a mutually convenient time.

To book one of these sessions please contact our school office via telephone 015394 48125, or email admin@st-cuthberts-windermere.cumbria.sch.uk

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.

Closing Date: 12:00 noon on Wednesday 15th May 2024
Interviews: week commencing 20th May 2024

Required start: as soon as possible

The Governors of St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow in Furness are looking to appoint a Lead Teacher of Science
Contract: Permanent, Full time, FTE  1 
To Teach Key Stage: 3 & 4

 St Bernard’s is a successful Catholic comprehensive school and part of the Diocese of Lancaster, serving the community of Furness and is on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

We are seeking to appoint a permanent, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Lead Teacher of Science to join our school as soon as possible. The candidate should be an exceptional Teacher of Science with a commitment to academic excellence and helping every child succeed. This role will also have responsibility for whole school cross curriculum development, primary liaison and developing teaching and learning in the department. We have a well resourced Science department and have close links to our schools within the Trust.

 Candidates are welcome to visit our school before applying.

In return we can offer you: 
● A school where “Students describe the school as a loving environment” and “Students behave in a mature and sensible way”
   “They respect each other and their teachers and enjoy learning”. 
● A professional, enthusiastic and supportive team of staff with the capacity and commitment to raise 
    student achievement. 
● Supportive parents, Governors, Diocese and Trust. 
● A well-resourced school with good results. 
● A strong commitment to developing staff and creating the leaders of tomorrow. 

An application pack and further details about the post are available from: www.stbernardsschool.uk

Completed applications should be returned to: angela.williams@mater-christi.co

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 6th May 2024

Shortlisting: 7th May 2024

Interviews: TBC

St Bernard’s Catholic High School is part of the Mater-Christi Trust in the Diocese of Lancaster. The Trust actively promotes diversity, unity, and community cohesion and 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 

The Governors of St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow-in-Furness are looking to appoint a Teacher of Science. 

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, FTE 1
ECTs Welcome 

To Teach Key Stage: 3 & 4                                     

We are seeking to appoint a permanent, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Science to join our school. This post is suitable for either an experienced teacher or a newly qualified teacher. 

In return we can offer you: 
•    A school where “Students describe the school as a loving environment” and “Students behave in a mature and in a sensible way”. “They respect each other and their teachers and enjoy learning”. 
•    A professional, enthusiastic and supportive team of staff with the capacity and commitment to raise 
Student achievement. 
•    Supportive parents, Governors, Diocese and Trust. 
•    A well-resourced school with good results. 
•    A strong commitment to developing staff and creating the leaders of tomorrow. 

St Bernard’s is a successful Catholic comprehensive school, which is part of the Diocese of Lancaster, serving the community of Furness and located on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

An application pack and further details about the post are available from: www.stbernardsschool.uk

Completed applications should be returned to Angela Williams, angela.williams@mater-christi.com
Closing Date: Noon on Monday 3rd June 2024

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 6th May 2024

Shortlisting: 7th May 2024

Interviews: TBC

St Bernard’s Catholic High School is part of the Mater-Christi Trust 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

The Governors of St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow in Furness are looking to appoint a Teacher of Food Technology

Contract: Permanent, Full time, FTE  1 
ECTs welcome 
To Teach Key Stage: 3 & 4

 St Bernard’s is a successful Catholic comprehensive school and part of the Diocese of Lancaster, serving the community of Furness and is on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

We are seeking to appoint a permanent, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Teacher of Food Technology to join our school as soon as possible. The candidate should be an exceptional Teacher of Food Technology with a commitment to academic excellence and helping every child succeed.  We have a well-resourced Technology department and have close links to our schools within the Trust.

Candidates are welcome to visit our school before applying.
In return we can offer you: 
● A school where “Students describe the school as a loving environment” and “Students behave in a mature and sensible way”
   “They respect each other and their teachers and enjoy learning”. 
● A professional, enthusiastic, and supportive team of staff with the capacity and commitment to raise 
    student achievement. 
● Supportive parents, Governors, Diocese and Trust. 
● A well-resourced school with good results. 
● A strong commitment to developing staff and creating the leaders of tomorrow. 

An application pack and further details about the post are available from: www.stbernardsschool.uk

Completed applications should be returned to: Angela.Williams@mater-christi.com

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 6th May 2024

Shortlisting: 7th May 2024

Interviews: TBC

St Bernard’s Catholic HIgh School is part of the Mater-Christi Trust 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 ASAP, Temporary until 19^th July 2024, Full Time- 38 hours

Early Years Assistant - PCD5 - £ 23,893.00 per annum.

Croftlands Infant & Nursery School
Oakwood Drive,  Ulverston Cumbria. LA12 9JU

We are looking to appoint a motivated, skilled and committed NVQ Level 2 OR 3 experienced Early Years Assistant to join our welcoming and vibrant Infant & Nursery School.
This position involves working in EY class – 2-3 Year olds. .

The successful candidate will:
• have a recognised and relevant level 2 or 3 Child Care qualification
• have a passion for supporting the learning and development of all our children
• have experience of working in an EYFS or childcare setting
• build strong, positive relationships with everyone in school
• work closely with the Early Years Lead and EYFS team to ensure continuity of learning and assessment
• have an understanding of how to support the development of children with SEND

We can offer:
• highly motivated and enthusiastic children who enjoy their learning
• a very committed and hardworking staff team
• a stimulating and happy working environment
• a supportive and appreciative leadership team

Croftlands Infant & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.

All applicants are subject to the requirements of the safeguarding children and safer recruitment in education guidelines.

This will include appropriate references from past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure and complete a childcare disqualification declaration.