Start date: 1st September 2024 

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Head of English to join our successful and supportive English department.  The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that inspirational teaching makes learning in English exciting and relevant and that the curriculum is engaging, effective and supports our learners to achieve excellent outcomes. They will have a clear vision for what constitutes excellence in English teaching and will have a commitment to building interest and enthusiasm for English across the school.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of supporting learners to make progress in English. They will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and will actively support and develop colleagues.

The Head of English will lead on the quality of teaching and learning, the curriculum and assessment across the department.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school dedicated to supporting students to realise their potential.

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: by 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: as soon as possible 

This is an opportunity to take on a vital role in the school with the scope to really make a difference. We are seeking a self-motivated individual to support the busy school administration function.

20 hours per week. Term time plus 3 days INSET and 3 days in school holidays

4 hours per day (Ideally 08:30am to 12:30pm but start/finish time are negotiable)

An understanding of school systems and experience of working in a school setting is desirable, but it is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multi-task and work flexibly. You should be able to prioritise work, have good organisational skills and work with a high degree of confidentiality and with attention to detail. You should have a good standard of literacy and numeracy, be proficient in using Microsoft Office.
If you feel that you have the right skills and experience for this job, we would be delighted to receive an application from you. 

Please apply by completing an application form via the school website www.queenkatherine.org
If you have any queries, please contact Tracy Houlden, HR Manager
 tracy.houlden@queenkatherine.org

Closing date for applications: Sunday 10th March 2024 
Interviews will be held: TBC

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
 

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 experienced and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to lead our Science Department.  Science at Dowdales is thriving.  The successful applicant will be taking over a department with fantastic results (some of the best within the school).  The department is dedicated, forward looking and reflective, thus ensuring that teaching is constantly improving.

Separate sciences are a popular option choice each year with two groups of students studying all three sciences at GCSE.  Science is prioritised on the timetable along with other core subjects.  

As Academic Team Leader you will have the chance to lead all science subjects to be even more successful; this is an exciting opportunity in a good school.  You will be thoroughly supported by a member of the Senior Leadership Team.  You will inspire and engage students to achieve their full potential.  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
• A clear, ambitious vision for science education. 
• Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and methods of assessment.

Completed 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 on 01229 469800. Please visit our website https://www.dowdalesschool.co.uk/vacancies4/2141.html for further details including the teacher vacancy information 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 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