Social Worker - WMF1207e

Salary: £35,745 to £36,648

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: To be agreed

Contract: Permanent

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

About this opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled team supporting disabled children and their families across Westmorland and Furness Council, working in collaboration with parent/carers, education and health colleagues to assess needs, formulate packages of support to enable children and young people to engage and work towards their aspirations.

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker who has a desire to advocate for and is creative in supporting disabled children, and who wants to be part of a continuously developing service.

If this sounds like you and you would like to discuss further, please email kirsty.parry@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

What can we offer you?

If you want to find out more about our benefits and working for Westmorland and Furness please visit our brand new careers site -Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s and Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults and Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Adults and Children.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 28th July 2024

Interview date: W/C 5th August 2024

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Please see below the supporting information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

job closing date
job reference
REQ00000016948
job salary
£35,745 to £36,648
job minsalary
£35745.00
job maxsalary
£36648.00
job category
CHILDRENS SERVICES
job location
To be agreed
job contractualhours
37
job basis
Full time
job publish date
job audience
e

Highways Operative - WMF1204e

Westmorland and Furness Council

 

Salary: £26,421 - £27,334

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Millness Depot, Crooklands, Milnthorpe LA7 7NR

Contract: Permanent

 

About this opportunity

We are looking to recruit Highways Operatives to our Highways Service. The right candidates will be hard-working, experienced and committed, as the service we provide continues to grow and develop, and we are looking for people who can ensure all work activities are carried out with a focus on performance, safety and quality.  

 

The role 

You will be responsible for a wide range of highways maintenance and construction type work, including highway construction, traffic management on single/dual carriageways, ditch clearing, and minor drainage works, and reactive maintenance and emergency call outs. As well as this, there will be the requirement of carrying out on site assessments to solve or design highway related issues, and to carry our grounds maintenance work.  You will also provide support Team Leaders in the inspection and repair of the highway network and by responding to service requests.  

 

Who we are looking for.

The successful candidates for this role will be driven, flexible and have a high level of attention to detail, ensuring all work is completed to the expected quality. A full UK Driving Licence is essential, as well as experience in a relevant field with the use of plant and equipment associated with the role. This is a customer focused service, so personal conduct is key, as is good levels of communication.

  

We are also looking for people who can adapt well to the demands of the service, who can travel throughout Cumbria and surrounding areas, and who are willing to take part in winter maintenance function or other out of hour’s functions.  

 

What can we offer you!

  • Excellent training and development offers
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
  • Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday.

 

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 7 July 2024

Interview date: 15 July 2024

 

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

 

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

job closing date
job reference
REQ00000016946
job salary
Grade 7 £26,421 - £27,334
job minsalary
£26421.00
job maxsalary
£27334.00
job category
PLANNING;HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT
job region
SOUTH LAKELAND - SOUTH & CENTRAL CUMBRIA
job location
MILNTHORPE
job contractualhours
37
job basis
Full time
job publish date
job audience
e

Teacher of French (and Spanish also preferable but not compulsory)

The Governors of St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow in Furness are looking to appoint a Teacher of French (and Spanish also preferable but not compulsory)

Salary: MPR/UPR ECTs welcome 

To Teach Key Stage: 3 & 4

Required start: 1st September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter

 

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, creative and highly motivated Teacher of French and possibly Spanish to join our school. This post is suitable for either an experienced teacher or a newly qualified teacher. The MFL department prides themselves on their students’ successes, friendly learning environment and innovative teaching.

Candidates are welcome to visit our school before applying, please email the Headteacher’s PA, Rae Peacock, to arrange this at: rpeacock@stbernardsschool.uk

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: Monday 1st July 2024 at 9am

Shortlisting: Week beginning Monday 1st July 2024

Interviews:  Week beginning Monday 1st July 2024

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’



 

Date posted
Reference Number
1980
Please see below
Employer
Mater-Christi Trust
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

SEN Teaching Assistant

Full-time, Teaching Assistant (SEN) 



The post is temporary (see below*) for approx. 32.5 hours per week – required for a September 2024 start. 

We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic teaching assistant who can join our dedicated school team. Our ethos puts the child firmly at the centre of everything we do and the decisions we make. Prior experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs is essential. Equally important to this role is enthusiasm, flexibility and the ability to use own initiative. Primarily, the role will involve supporting children with Educational Health and Care Plans (EHCP) in Reception but at times working in other areas of the school. 

Believing and understanding that every child is unique and having high expectations of all children, is absolutely vital for this role. The successful person will need to be able to adapt, and prepare teaching resources (under the direction of the class teacher and/or SENCO) to meet the needs of the child and teach the next steps through engaging teaching and learning activities. The successful candidate will work as part of Early Years team and will be supported by our experienced and dedicated staff. They should be able to show initiative and versatility in responding to pupils’ individual needs in a calm and positive manner. A relevant Level 2 qualification is essential. 

*Post is temporary and the hours and timetables are reviewed termly as the position is EHCP funded. Initially for one year (up to 31st August 2025, due to Budget restrictions) with a possibility to extend.

Brunswick School can offer:

• Friendly, happy and confident children

• An opportunity to join our unique team of people who love what they do and the community that we serve

• An extremely supportive Governing Body that strive to build on our successes and provide the very best learning environment, opportunities and experiences for our children 

We believe strongly that the child should be at the centre of the decisions we make and so we work closely with families in our diverse school community to build positive relationships and provide a safe, caring and rich learning environment. Through our caring, nurturing environment we are able to provide excellent learning opportunities and experiences whilst maintaining the highest aspirations for every child to succeed. 

If you share our vision, values and aspirations and would like to know more about the role or for an application pack please email our Business Lead Jane Jay or Elaine Scott-Collins (term time) at admin@brunswick.cumbria.sch.uk or telephone the office on 01768 213200 or on our website: www.brunswick.cumbria.sch.uk under vacancies

Brunswick 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. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 28 June 2024 at noon.

Interviews will take place week commencing 1st July 2024.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
1978
PCD5 £23,893 per annum pro rata £12.38 per hour, term time 
Employer
Westmorland & Furness
Contract type
Work pattern

Service Manager - Children and Families - WMF1205e

Westmorland and Furness Council

 

Salary: £62,273 - £65,017

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Craven House, Barrow-in-Furness

Contract: Permanent

 

About this opportunity 

Are you looking for an exciting new career step? 

Can you provide exceptional leadership? 

Westmorland and Furness Council are looking to recruit a Service Manager for our Support and Protect Teams. We are looking for someone motivated, engaging, and innovative who can join us and provide leadership and management to our teams across the Barrow-in-Furness area of Westmorland and Furness.    

 

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced permanent Service Manager to lead and manage our Support & Protect Teams.

 

We are looking for someone who is a proven manager, who can motivate the teams and ensure effective service delivery; the right candidate will have significant experience of complex work with Children and Young People and will be able to effectively work with partners and the wider services to deliver high-quality care and services across Westmorland and Furness.    

 

Who we are looking for.

You will have a degree in social work and be an expert in this field, able to deliver expert advice to senior colleagues across the organisation. You will also have significant experience of managing a number of teams, or a large team, and monitoring budgets and resources.  

 

You will need to be innovative and creative in your approach and be able to work collaboratively with partners, to ensure the service meets the needs of each child. We have a strong ethos of care, compassion and high aspirations for both our children and families, and our staff.  If you have a passion for supporting children and are confident in challenging and celebrating practise to secure best outcomes for children, then we would love to hear from you.

 

We are a modern and flexible employer, and we work to ensure our teams are supported, skilled, and valued. If you are looking to join a dedicated and driven service, then apply today!  

 

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, and you’re looking for a role where you can make a positive difference in the lives of children in Westmorland and Furness, then please apply today. 

 

If you are interested in what you have read and would like to have an informal discussion, please contact ali.wellman@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

 

What can we offer you!

  • Excellent training and development offers
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
  • Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday.

 

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s and Adults Barred List check.

 

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and children.

 

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 14 July 2024

Interview date: 26 July 2024

 

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

 

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

 

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

 

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

job closing date
job reference
REQ00000016940
job salary
Grade 18 £62,273 - £65,017
job minsalary
£62273.00
job maxsalary
£65017.00
job category
CHILDRENS SERVICES
job region
BARROW-IN-FURNESS - SOUTH WEST CUMBRIA
job location
Barrow-in-Furness
job contractualhours
37
job basis
Full time
job publish date
job audience
e

Revenues Officer - WMF1203e

Westmorland and Furness Council

 

Salary: £24,294 - £24,702

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location(s): Penrith with the option of hybrid working

Contract: Permanent

 

About this opportunity

As a Revenues Officer within the Revenues & Benefits Team,  you will undertake a range of duties in relation to maximising collection and establishing liability for council tax and non-domestic rates, including deciding new and amended liabilities, discounts and exemptions, write offs and refunds, including managing domestic and commercial property inspections and reviews, assisting with billing, recovery and enforcement of outstanding debts and recovery processes and contribute to reconciliation of financial controls.  You will need to put our customers at the heart of everything that you do, and provide advice and assistance to customers in person, by telephone or other communication channels. You will also be responsible for the investigation and resolution of exceptions identified through the Capita system.  You will be required to develop and maintain accurate and up to date records and be fully proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and Excel and take responsibility for all aspects of administrative support for the service.

 

This role provides a real opportunity to play a pivotal role in the Revenues and Benefits Service, with the scope to contribute towards the implementation and delivery of the future transformation of the service.

 

What are we looking for in a Revenues Officer?

  • Experience and knowledge within a Revenues, Benefits of Financial environment
  • Well-developed ICT skills
  • A proven ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • High levels of accuracy
  • A proven analytical and innovative approach, with a strong ability to problem solve
  • A great communicator and collaborator
  • A team player
  • Amazing Customer Service skills with the ability to act in a tactful, diplomatic manner and remain calm and professional in all situations.

 

What can we offer you!

  • Excellent training and development offers
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
  • Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday.

 

DBS

This role requires a basic DBS check.

 

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 7 July 2024

Interview date: w/c 22 July 2024

 

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

 

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

 

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

 

Please read the Supporting Information:

Post Specification

Role Profile

job closing date
job reference
REQ00000016939
job salary
Grade 6 £24,294 - £24,702
job minsalary
£29294.00
job maxsalary
£24702.00
job category
BUSINESS SUPPORT
job region
EDEN - EAST CUMBRIA
job location
PENRITH
job contractualhours
37
job basis
Full time
job publish date
job audience
e

Teaching Assistant

Start date: 2nd September 2024

32.5 hours pw worked over 5 days per week 

Permanent. Term-time plus 3 days INSET

Salary FTE £25,183 pa (actual/pro rata £18,750 pa ) £12.38 per hour

Plus generous LGPS pension with employer contribution 

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly, experienced team.

The successful candidate will:

•    Give individual support to named students

•    Have the skills to work with students who have complex needs 

•    Work with Learning Support Teachers to deliver planned programmes

Although experience and qualifications will be an advantage, first and foremost we wish to appoint the right person to complement our team. 

GCSE English and Maths are essential as is an NVQ LEVEL 2 qualification (or equivalent) relevant to supporting children.

 If you feel you have the right skills and experience and would the opportunity to undertake this rewarding role in an innovative school, we would be delighted to receive an application from you. 

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).

Please apply via our website: https://www.qks.org.uk/Staff-Vacancies/ 

Closing date for applications: 30th June 2024

Interview date: TBC

If you have any queries, please contact Human Resources via 

 applications@thefellstrust.org 

Date posted
Reference Number
1976
Please see below
Employer
The Fells Trust Multi Academy Trust
Contract type
Work pattern

2 x Teaching Assistants

Required 1st September 2024 

2 x Part Time Teaching Assistant Posts 32.5 hours 



PCD5 £23,893-part time pro rata , term time (£18,046 actual) this is dependent on experience and relevant qualifications.

The Governors of Beaconside Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint 2 skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support our children with their learning.

1 x Teaching Assistant post working in our SEND unit alongside children with complex special educational needs. The post is temporary part-time 32.5 hours until 31st August 2025. The post holder will ideally hold a NNEB or NVQ level 2/3 in Education or equivalent, or be prepared to undertake the relevant qualifications for the role. This is due to an increase in children with EHCP’s

1 x Teaching Assistant post working in our EYFS. The post holder will ideally hold a NNEB or NVQ level 2/3 in Education or equivalent.  Permanent part-time 32.5 hours.

We can offer a welcoming school with children that are polite, well-behaved and keen to learn and they would be joining a staff team that have developed a positive, hard-working and committed culture through everyone living our school behaviours;

•    Connected in all our action, we first seek to engage and connect with children, parents and staff in order to be every child’s champion 

•    Passionate about self-development and that of others in all our actions so we break the glass ceiling of expectation for our children, ourselves and our school community

•    Committed to go above and beyond in our thinking and actions in achieving our vision and values for every child 

We are looking for individuals who can approach supporting children in line with our school behaviours and who can demonstrate;

•    warmth and care in developing a positive relationship with individual children

•    willingness to understand individual children’s needs and the flexibility to meet these

•    desire to work collaboratively and act on specialist advice

As a school we pride ourselves on the support and development we provide for all staff and can offer;

•    Mentoring and support to develop new skills 

•    Access to professional development to enhance knowledge

•    Opportunities for career progression through accredited training programmes

 The hours will be 8:30am- 3:30pm, 5 days a week 

Closing date for applications is: Friday 5th July 2024 @ 12pm.

Shortlisting Monday 8th July 2024

Successful candidates will be notified of interview on Monday 8th July 2024

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 10th July or Friday 12th July 2024

You can request an application pack from the school office via email office@beaconside.cumbria.sch.uk alongside person specification and job description. 

Beaconside Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
1974
Please see below
Employer
VA
Contract type
Work pattern

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Temporary Part Time 

PCD 5 £23,893 (FTE) per annum pro rata - Term time only

29 hours per week

The Local Governing Board of Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School are seeking to appoint a patient and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with learning, communication and sensory needs. Experience of supporting a child with additional needs would be an advantage. Where appropriate, training will be given in order to support the successful candidate. 

The post will begin September 2024 and is temporary due to funding attached to specific children (until August 2025)

Ormsgill Primary School is a member of South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust (SCMAT), with an aim to inspire young people and change lives through excellence in education in South Cumbria. 

You will need:

•    experience of working with children

•    a relevant Level 2 or higher qualification 

•    the ability to build good relationships

•    a basic understanding of how children develop and learn

•    the ability to work as part of a team

•    good reading, writing and numeracy skills

•    patience and a sense of humour

You are encouraged to visit the school and will be warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school on 01229 830431 to arrange a convenient time.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. School will also undertake online checks of any shortlisted candidates. Application forms and information packs can be downloaded from our website: www.ormsgill.cumbria.sch.uk 

Please send your completed application form, addressed to the Headteacher, along with accompanying letter by Friday 5 July 2024. Email applications are welcome. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 15 July 2024.

Date posted
Reference Number
1972
PCD 5 £23,893 (FTE) per annum pro rata - term time only
Employer
South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust
Contract type
Work pattern

Teacher

Temporary part time Teacher 0.5 FTE 



To start 1st September 2024.

 Grayrigg CE Primary school for an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher to join our supportive and experienced staff, to start in September 2024. Newly qualified and recently qualified teachers are welcome to apply.

The post is a temporary 1-year fixed term contract from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025 due to temporary staff restructure.

Please email admin@grayrigg.cumbria.sch.uk for an application pack. 

The post will involve teaching year 3 and 4 for two and a half days per week. There may also be the option to work as a Teaching Assistant for the remaining two and a half days for the right candidate.

We need a candidate whose love of teaching and passion for developing pedagogy is strong and most importantly, somebody who feels they can whole-heartedly commit to our school's vision which can be read here 

 

We would like to hear from you if you: 

• Are a professional and highly motivated teacher who still gets excited about teaching.  

• Have experience of working in primary schools 

• Have a passion for developing independence in learning and have the confidence to work within the school’s curriculum.  

• Are an effective practitioner with high expectations of yourself and others. 

• Have a commitment to ensuring children can take responsibility for their own learning.  

• Possess excellent organisation and communication skills and have the ability to be flexible and work within a team. 

• Value relationships with parents, pupils, staff, governors and the wider community. 

In return we offer: 

• A strong team of professional, dedicated staff who are committed to maintaining high standards and put children at the forefront of everything they do. 

• A supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities. 

• A forward-thinking school who strives to achieve the best for all its pupils. 

• An excellent, well-resourced indoor and outdoor environment. 

• Friendly, well-behaved children and supportive families. 

• Supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and local community. 

• Opportunity to work with Chartered College of teaching as we are one of 6 schools selected nationally to participate in the incredibly exciting rethinking the curriculum project,  

 

You can get a good feel for our school from our social media pages and further information is included in the application pack available - please email admin@grayrigg.cumbria.sch.uk for a copy of this.

The closing date for applications is Monday 1st July 2024 at midday. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and this will be by the end of 3rd July. 

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 8th July.  Please note that referees will be contacted prior to the interview. 

 

HOW TO APPLY 

Please email admin@grayrigg.cumbria.sch.uk for a copy of the application pack, complete all sections of the Westmorland & Furness Council job application form. Email your completed application form and a covering letter to admin@grayrigg.cumbria.sch.uk before the closing date. 

 

Grayrigg CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children. We are committed to being a mentally healthy school and to supporting the health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff.  Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return. 



 

Date posted
Reference Number
1970
MPR
Employer
VA
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern