1 x Temporary Full Time Teaching Assistant

(Predominantly working across KS2 and/or working with children with an EHCP, which is subject to change depending on school requirements and candidate experience)

6.5 Hours a day 5 days a week (32.5 hours) term time 

 This role is offered initially offered on a temporary basis. The post will be reviewed in July 2024.

Required by January 29th 2024 or as soon afterwards

The Governors wish to appoint a Full Time Teaching Assistant (to work predominantly across Key Stage 2 and/or with children with an EHCP).  This post will support individual pupils and classroom support, working closely with the headteacher, class teachers and SENCo.

We are looking for a highly motivated, caring and skilled practitioner who enjoys working with children, working collaboratively with others and who can make learning exciting, challenging and inspirational for our pupils.

The successful candidate must hold a qualification, at least the equivalent to NVQ Level 3. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be passionate and committed to teaching and learning;
• Demonstrate effective knowledge of supporting pupils,
• Demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills;
• Uphold the school's Christian ethos and values;
• Be willing to become part of the wider life of the school;
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Be keen to develop skills and experience;
• Be well organised, proactive and able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Be willing to complete training including support for pupils with an EHCP.
• Have a willingness to understand individual children’s needs and the flexibility to meet these
• It would be desirable if the candidate had previous experience of working with children with specific needs and EHCP’s but is not essential.

Stainton C of E Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and adopt this commitment. References will be taken up and the successful applicant appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  Appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return.

Application forms and further details are available from: -

The school website www.stainton.cumbria.sch.uk

Visits to the school and informal discussions with the Headteacher are encouraged – please email or telephone school for an appointment.

Closing date for applications is Monday 22^nd January 2024

Interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 22^nd January 2024

* We also have a vacancy for a Midday Supervisor and an ASC Leader or Assistant (dependant on experience) -The roles could be combined for the successful candidate (but this is not essential).

Fixed Term Post Until 31 August 2024

Part Time (0.22 FTE  1 Day Per Week)

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for History. You will be supported by an exceptional team and you will be prepared to work hard to ensure that every student makes exceptional progress. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding practitioner
• Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high-quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range
• Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
• Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion
• Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

For further details about this role, please visit our website – https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136732/EDV-2024-QEGSP-51589 (this is not a link – please copy and paste)

To apply please complete the Trust application form.  Please ensure you demonstrate how you meet items on the person specification and explain why you are applying for this post.  Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@changinglives.education.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

Closing date is 09.00am 12^TH January 2024

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Chetwynde School/SCMAT: Full-time (1.0FTE), permanent from April 2024

Salary Range : MPR/UPR depending on experience

A unique opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and passionate MFL Teacher to join our vibrant educational community in Barrow in Furness. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to teach MFL across all key stages (KS2 to GCSE) in our all-through school (0.8), as well as contribute to the development of MFL teaching in a number of primary schools within our Multi Academy Trust (0.2).

This is an opportunity for a dedicated and innovative MFL Teacher to make a significant impact on the language education journey of students within our all-through school and beyond. If you are enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and ready to contribute to the growth of MFL teaching in our Multi Academy Trust, we encourage you to apply.

Chetwynde is a thriving school for children from the ages of 3 to 16. In December 2023 it was rated GOOD by Ofsted in all areas with inspectors praising the way pupils are ‘eager to learn’. It provides an all-through education that is supportive, aspirational and inspiring.

It was the founding school of South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, which now has five other primary schools across Barrow and is invested in driving up standards in education. The schools are Ormsgill, Vickerstown, South Walney Juniors, Cambridge Primary and Newbarns Primary and Nursery School. The ideal candidate, who will be based at Chetwynde School, will combine excellent organisational and teaching skills with the ability to inspire and motivate students.

To be considered for one of these roles, you will:

•   Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
•   Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of teachers.
•   Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons   across all key stages.

Visits to the school are highly recommended and can be arranged by phoning Sarah Cruse on 01229 824210, Option 2.

Please download an application pack from our website: https://chetwynde.schooljotter2.com/home/vacancies

Closing date:  9.00am Friday 2^nd February 2024

Interview to be held: WB Monday 5^th February 2024

https://www.chetwynde.co.uk  or  https://www.scmat.org.uk/

Chetwynde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service at the enhanced level.

Hours: full time, permanent

Salary: MPR / UPR plus TLR 2 minimum (currently £3214)

• Are you looking to advance your teaching career into leadership?
• Are you a passionate teacher who delivers motivating lessons and is committed to driving up standards and challenging all students to reach their maximum potential?
• Would you like to live and work in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, teaching keen and dedicated students in a school that has high ambitions for all?

Then we would welcome an application to lead our successful, well-established Business and ICT Department. Ideally, this permanent, full-time post will start 15 April 2024, although we are also happy to appoint from 1 September 2024.

We are looking for an innovative, experienced Business/ICT teacher who is passionate about their subject and has the ability to lead a team of talented colleagues who are rightly proud of their ability to motivate students but who are always looking for new ways of bringing success, challenge and fun into their teaching. If successful, you would teach across the range of age and ability from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced teacher to lead a friendly, dynamic department and to play a full and active role in the continual development of high-quality teaching and learning.

UCC is a happy place where students and teachers expect to treat one another with respect. We are fiercely ambitious for our students, care deeply about all aspects of their success and value everyone’s unique differences. Our vision is to ensure that UCC is ‘best in county’ in all we do. We offer our teaching staff:

• A welcoming and supportive community, where staff really do matter – our Staff Wellbeing group is an integral part of the school culture.
• An excellent ECT programme, which is supportive and professionally run.
• An outstanding programme of continuing professional development at all levels, which provides opportunities to develop the skills and qualities to progress your career.
• A committed, supportive and approachable senior leadership team with a clear vision for raising standards and maintaining a responsive and professional working environment.

• Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme.

To apply

We welcome applications using either the TES application procedure or our own application form. This can be downloaded from our website, where full job details and comprehensive information about the school can also be found. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any queries (hr@ullswatercc.co.uk).

About Ullswater Community College

UCC is a larger than average 11–18 comprehensive school serving the biggest catchment area in England. We received an Ofsted Good rating in April 2023 and were recognised as ‘Best Secondary School in Cumbria’ at the annual NewsQuest Educational awards in October 2023.

This is an exciting time to be joining us – we have been named in the school rebuilding programme and anticipate a significant investment or new build in the near future.

We invest heavily in staff development, consider the well-being of colleagues in every development and encourage staff to be fully involved in whole-school and departmental learning initiatives.

We also pride ourselves on our fantastic students and curriculum offer. Our strong pastoral system is organised on a horizontal basis and most teachers are Form Tutors, in which important aspect of their work they are led and supported by key stage Leaders of Achievement and Success.

UCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Employment at UCC is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed; if they are disclosed, the school cannot take them into account.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Monday 22 January 2024

We aim to hold interviews the following week

Please note that we can contact only the successful applicants.

Teacher of Geography

Hours: full time

• Are you a dedicated teacher who delivers innovative, motivating lessons?
• Are you committed to driving up standards and ensuring that all students are challenged to reach their maximum potential?
• Would you like to live and work in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, teaching keen and dedicated students in a school with high ambitions for all?

Then we would welcome an application to join our successful and dynamic Geography Department. This permanent position will start on 1 September 2024. We are happy to consider part-time or job-share applications.

You should be a confident, motivated teacher with an uncompromising commitment to student achievement and the ability to engage all learners. If successful, you will teach Geography across the range of abilities and at all key stages. Prior experience of teaching Key Stage 5 – along with the ability to teach another humanities subject – would be welcome but is not essential.

Geography at Ullswater Community College is a high-achieving department, with many students progressing to study the subject in the sixth form and regularly going on to related courses at university.

This is a great opportunity for either a newly qualified or an experienced teacher to work in a friendly, dynamic environment and to play a full and active role in the continual development of high-quality geography teaching and learning.

UCC is a happy place where students and teachers expect to treat one another with respect. We are fiercely ambitious for our students, care deeply about all aspects of their success and value everyone’s unique differences. Our vision is to ensure that UCC is ‘best in county’ in all we do. We offer our teaching staff:

• A welcoming and supportive community, where staff really do matter – our Staff Wellbeing group is an integral part of the school culture.
• An excellent ECT programme, which is supportive and professionally run.
• An outstanding programme of continuing professional development at all levels, which provides opportunities to develop the skills and qualities to progress your career.
• A committed, supportive and approachable senior leadership team with a clear vision for raising standards and maintaining a responsive and professional working environment.
• Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme.

To apply

We welcome applications using either the TES application procedure or our own application form. This can be downloaded from our website, where full job details and comprehensive information about the school can also be found. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any queries (hr@ullswatercc.co.uk).

About Ullswater Community College

UCC is a larger than average 11–18 comprehensive school serving the biggest catchment area in England. We received an Ofsted Good rating in April 2023 and were recognised as ‘Best Secondary School in Cumbria’ at the annual NewsQuest Educational awards in October 2023.

This is an exciting time to be joining us – we have been named in the school rebuilding programme and anticipate a significant investment or new build in the near future.

We invest heavily in staff development, consider the well-being of colleagues in every development and encourage staff to be fully involved in whole-school and departmental learning initiatives.

We also pride ourselves on our fantastic students and curriculum offer. Our strong pastoral system is organised on a horizontal basis and most teachers are Form Tutors, in which important aspect of their work they are led and supported by key stage Leaders of Achievement and Success.

UCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Employment at UCC is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed; if they are disclosed, the school cannot take them into account.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Monday 22 January 2024

We aim to hold interviews the following week

Please note that we can contact only the successful applicants.

Teacher Of Science Hours

Full Time  Salary

- Are you a passionate science teacher who delivers motivating and innovative lessons?

-Are you committed to driving up standards and ensuring that all pupils are challenged to reach their maximum potential?

-Would you like to live and work in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, teaching keen and dedicated students in a school that has high ambitions for all?

Then we would welcome an application to join our successful, well-established Science Department. This permanent, full-time post will start on 1 September 2024; we are happy to consider part time or job share depending on your needs. Ideally, we are looking for a Chemist or a Physicist but we welcome applications from all fields of science.

We are looking for a confident, highly motivated teacher who is committed to pupil achievement and will teach exciting lessons that engage all learners. If successful, you would teach across the Key Stages and within your specialism at Key Stage 4 and 5.

This is a great opportunity for either a newly qualified or an experienced teacher to work in a friendly, dynamic environment and to play a full and active role in the continual development of high-quality science teaching and learning.

UCC is a happy place where students and teachers expect to treat one another with respect. We are fiercely ambitious for our students, care deeply about all aspects of their success and value everyone’s unique differences. Our vision is to ensure that UCC is ‘best in county’ in all we do. We offer our teaching staff:

-A welcoming and supportive community, where staff really do matter – our Staff Wellbeing group is an integral part of the school culture.

-An excellent ECT programme, which is supportive and professionally run.

-An outstanding programme of continuing professional development at all levels, which provides opportunities to develop the skills and qualities to progress your career.

-A committed, supportive and approachable senior leadership team with a clear vision for raising standards and maintaining a responsive and professional working environment.

-Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme.

To apply

We welcome applications using either the TES application procedure or our own application form. This can be downloaded from our website, where full job details and comprehensive information about the school can also be found. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any queries (hr@ullswatercc.co.uk).

About Ullswater Community College UCC is a larger than average 11–18 comprehensive school serving the biggest catchment area in England. We received an Ofsted Good rating in April 2023 and were recognised as ‘Best Secondary School in Cumbria’ at the annual NewsQuest Educational awards in October 2023.

This is an exciting time to be joining us – we have been named in the school rebuilding programme and anticipate a significant investment or new build in the near future.

We invest heavily in staff development, consider the well-being of colleagues in every development and encourage staff to be fully involved in whole-school and departmental learning initiatives.

We also pride ourselves on our fantastic students and curriculum offer. Our strong pastoral system is organised on a horizontal basis and most teachers are Form Tutors, in which important aspect of their work they are led and supported by key stage Leaders of Achievement and Success.

UCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Employment at UCC is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed; if they are disclosed, the school cannot take them into account.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Monday 22 January 2024

We aim to hold interviews the following week

Please note that we can contact only the successful applicants.

Teaching Assistant position, John Ruskin School

Permanent contract starting 1 April 2024, or as soon as possible

30 hours a week, 38 weeks a year plus three days INSET

Based throughout the school, Years 7 - 11

Applications for working part of the 30 hours would be welcome as well as applications for the full time 30 hours a week. We would also consider applications from experienced colleagues, those early in their career or those recently completing an apprenticeship.

The Governing Body wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a difference to children’s progress and attainment. Under the supervision of the Headteacher and SENDCo, they will undertake a range of varied tasks to support teaching and learning, working with individuals, small groups of pupils or in class. The work involved will depend on the age of the children and their individual needs, but may include:

- working within the class supporting whole class teaching
- delivering small group and 1:1 sessions as directed by the class teacher
- providing feedback to the class teacher on pupil progress
- taking part in whole school daily tasks, break duty, creating displays, and attending staff meetings as required

- providing one to one care and support for physically impaired students
- keeping records and attending review meetings
- complying with all school policies and procedures

- supporting provision in all curriculum areas

The appointed candidate will be someone who:
- is motivated, organised and committed
- has high expectations of all children
- is able to work as part of a team, both under direction and under their own steam
- has energy, enthusiasm and a love of learning which they are able to instil in our pupils.
- has good classroom presence and behaviour management skills
- has the ability to provide excellent in-class support or run small groups/interventions
- has excellent communication skills to develop good relationships with colleagues, children and parents
- is committed to providing high quality care in a safe environment
- has a patient, cheerful and enthusiastic personality
- has an understanding of the importance of safeguarding and keeping children safe

Qualifications

An NVQ Level 3 qualification for Teaching Assistants, equivalent or higher such as satisfactory completion of a National Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, is required as is recent experience of working in a school setting.

Safer Recruitment
John Ruskin School is committed to safeguarding and the promotion of wellbeing for all children. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-recruitment checks.

Application Procedure
Person specification and job description available on www.jrs.org.uk/Vacancies. Job application form also available on the school website www.jrs.org.uk/Vacancies
 

To discuss the role, please do not hesitate to contact Peter Blackburn, Head Teacher, via admin@jrs.org.uk or 015394 41306

Closing date:  Wednesday 31 January 2024       Interviews:       Date to be arranged

Teacher of Science (x2 posts) – Furness Academy

Required for September 2024

Job Reference Code: FET 020/1212

Full time, permanent

M1 – M6 depending on experience

Furness Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness Community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town, we are close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of six schools including Furness Academy and five primary schools, the Trust aims to develop best practice by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child.

We are looking for two positive, enthusiastic, inspiring and highly motivated teachers of Science with a specialist in Physics or Chemistry desirable, but not essential. The successful applicants will have excellent subject knowledge and a strong desire to engage students in learning.  Within the department you will find committed teachers with a passion for their subject who communicate effectively to ensure the success of our students. If you share these skills and have a desire to make a real difference to young people’s lives, then we would welcome your application. We particularly welcome applications from NQTs.

We are:

• A six school multi-academy Trust with over 1800 students, five schools rated Ofsted Good and one rated Ofsted Outstanding, with excellent potential for the future;
• A family of schools with a comprehensive intake, playing a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose;
• A Trust that has at its heart a sense of ambition and determination to deliver excellent teaching, care and holistic school experience.
• A Trust whose work is underpinned by the values of collaboration, aspiration, excellence and integrity to deliver the best possible education and opportunities for all students.

We will offer you:

• A very welcoming Trust where the development of every person matters.
• Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students.
• An extensive induction programme with an allocated mentor and extensive programme of subject specific and whole school CPD programme.
• The whole-hearted support of Furness Education Trust’s Leadership Team.
• A welcoming and dedicated Science department, consisting of twelve motivated and experienced teachers, plus three science technicians.
• An employee benefit scheme.
• Opportunities to work across the Trust in different phases.

You will:

• Secure high-quality teaching and learning and lead by own example in the classroom.
• Understand your accountability for the performance standards of your students.
• Make a sustained and well-informed contribution to the Science provision at the Academy as well as whole Academy improvement strategies.
• Work collaboratively with other schools in our Multi-Academy Trust.
• Work with the head of department and colleagues to develop departmental expertise and to enrich students learning including through trips and visits.

Furness Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  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.  This is a permanent post.

 Closing date: Friday 26^th January 2024

Shortlisting: Friday 26^th January 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 31^st January 2024

For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at www.furnessacademy.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.

Subject Leader – Design and Technology

(with responsibilities for DT, Engineering and Construction) – Furness Academy

Required for Easter 2024 (earlier start also available)

Job Reference Code: FET 014/1511

Full time, permanent

MPR/UPR – depending on experience, plus TLR 2b

Furness Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness Community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town, we are close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of six schools including Furness Academy and five primary schools, the Trust aims to develop best practice by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child.

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and inspiring individual to work within Furness Education Trust as a Subject Leader of Design and Technology with responsibilities for DT, Engineering and Construction. The role of Subject Leader is about supporting leadership of this subject area.  This role is about providing a clear sense of direction and purpose for Design and Technology, Engineering, Systems and Construction education at Furness Academy.  The core purpose of the Subject Leader role is to contribute to the professional leadership and management of the Design and Technology and Engineering education strand of STEM, including Construction.  This will secure a relevant curriculum, high quality learning opportunities, effective use of resources and improve standards of achievement for all students.  The teams within STEM will work to ensure that the curriculum offer is carefully managed to support post 16 options, recognising the employment opportunities, apprenticeships, and further study on offer in the area.  A key part of the role, will be to work with and alongside the Subject Leader Design and Technology with responsibilities for Food Technology and Catering, Textiles and Hair and Beauty.

We are:

• A six school multi-academy Trust with over 1800 students, three schools rated Ofsted Good and one rated Ofsted Outstanding, with excellent potential for the future;
• A family of schools with a comprehensive intake, playing a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose;
• A Trust that has at its heart a sense of ambition and determination to deliver excellent teaching, care and holistic school experience.
• A Trust whose work is underpinned by the values of collaboration, aspiration, excellence and integrity to deliver the best possible education and opportunities for all students.

We will offer you:

• A very welcoming Trust where the development of every person matters.
• Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students.
• An extensive induction programme with an allocated mentor and extensive programme of subject specific and whole school CPD programme.
• The whole-hearted support of Furness Education Trust’s Leadership Team.
• A welcoming and dedicated Design Technology department.
• Opportunities to work across the Trust in different phases.

You will:

• Secure high-quality teaching and learning and lead by own example in the classroom.
• Understand your accountability for the performance standards of your students.
• Make a sustained and well-informed contribution to the Technology provision at the Academy as well as whole Academy improvement strategies.
• Work collaboratively with other schools in our Multi-Academy Trust.
• Work with the other Subject Leader Design and Technology (responsibilities for Food Technology and Catering, Textiles and Hair and Beauty) and colleagues to develop departmental expertise and to enrich students learning including through trips and visits.

Furness Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  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.  This is a permanent post.

Closing date: 9am Friday 26th January 2024

Shortlisting: Friday 26th January 2024
Interviews: W/C Monday 29th January 2024

For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at www.furnessacademy.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.