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   

Full time maternity cover Teacher of Year 5&6
Required For September 2024

The Local Governing Body of Lazonby School invite applications from an experienced, appropriately qualified (QTS) teacher for this full-time maternity cover, teaching in Year 5 and 6.  
We are looking for:
• An experienced classroom practitioner with high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and standards allowing all children to flourish 
• Someone who is passionate about teaching and learning.
• Someone who will work collaboratively with other members of staff, be flexible, well organised and enthusiastic.
• Someone who will continue to develop our positive Christian values

The successful candidate will:
• Have experience of working with year 5 and 6 
• Be able to plan appropriately to meet children’s individual needs in all areas of learning 
• Have clearly identified curriculum strengths and secure knowledge of the curriculum  
• Be well organised with high expectations of pupil performance and behaviour
• Be a committed team member who will play an active part in the life of the school
• Use a cross curricular approach to create exciting and engaging learning opportunities
• Will engage with families and promote home school links
• Support the school’s Christian ethos and values and willing to be part of the wider school community.

We can offer you
• A brilliant location in which to progress your career.
• Pupils who are polite, enthusiastic, and engaged with learning
• A flexible staff who are passionate and committed to putting our children first.
• A thriving and supportive local community.
• A strong Christian ethos with very active church links.
• An opportunity to work within the supportive network of the Good Shepherd Trust.

Applicants should indicate curricular strengths and interests as well as experience of working in KS2, specifically Year 5 and 6. 

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.

Application forms and further details about the post are available from the school office or can be found on the school website.

Visits to the school are encouraged and will be welcomed by prior arrangement. 
Contact the school office. Email: office@lazonby.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 27th March 2024 at midday. Late applications cannot be considered.

Interviews: Thursday 25th April 2024 

Fixed Term, Term-Time, Full-Time, Early Years Apprenticeship 

38 Working Weeks plus Holiday Entitlement.

Required as soon as possible for the duration of the apprenticeship qualification.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our class team at Kendal Nursery School.  The governors wish to appoint a friendly and approachable member of staff who is passionate about supporting young children’s learning whilst gaining A Level 2 qualification. This vacancy will be working in one of our classrooms alongside experienced classroom professionals.

Hours of work will be approximately 37 each week between 8am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with one day of Learning at Kendal College.

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).

Application forms can be downloaded from Westmorland & Furness County Council Website and further information is available from the school. Please  e-Mail Karen Bradbury, School Business Manager on karenb@kendalnursery.cumbria.sch.uk.

Closing Date: Monday 18th March 2024
Date Of Short Listing:  Monday 18th March 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 20th March 2024
 

Start date – 01 September 2024 

Due to retirement of the current Headteacher, we are looking to appoint an innovative and dynamic professional to lead the school and create excellent provision for our pupils and their families.

Salary :- Leadership Pay Range L15 – L20

Based between the mountains and the sea in the beautiful county of Cumbria, George Hastwell School is a 90-place school situated on Walney Island in Barrow in Furness. The school educates children and young people aged 4 to 19 years. All of our pupils have an Education Health Care Plan and some require support on a one to one basis. The school works with pupils who may have a diagnosis of autism, physical, profound, and severe learning difficulties as well as complex medical needs.

As the Headteacher, you will provide professional leadership for the school, ensuring continued success and improvement, delivering a high quality education for all pupils and good standards of learning, progress and achievement. Your leadership will be inspiring and purposeful with a clear vision and high expectation of staff and governors. You will work closely with the Trust Board, Trust Senior Leadership team, staff, pupils and parents to develop the ethos and values that will underpin the school, in line with the Trust’s values and vision. 

George Hastwell School is currently transitioning to the Eden Academy Trust from September 2024 which is a multi-academy Trust of special schools in London and the north of England. The successful candidate will benefit from Eden’s significant expertise in specialist settings, with a mentoring and support package built around the new headteacher’s development needs. Representatives from the Eden Trust will also be part of the application and interview process.

What we need from you: 
•    Qualified Teacher Status
•    Significant experience of working with young people with SEND
•    Senior leadership experience in either the primary or secondary sector
•    Conscientious and committed approach, leading by example and taking others with you.
•    Ability to differentiate all aspects of learning to promote inclusion and attainment
•    Positive experience of working with specialist education for SEND young people
•    Ability to promote the inclusion of young people
•    Proven record of developing and supporting a staff team
•    Ability to be resilient and work effectively under pressure whilst delivering stable leadership
•    Good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and regulatory body requirements
•    Proven track record of working with partner organisations and holding them to account

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).

Closing date – Sunday 17 March 2024
Interviews will be held – Monday 25th March 2024

Visits to the school can be arranged by emailing the Trust HR Manager – tracy.houlden@thefellstrust.org.