The directors of the Mater Christi Trust and governors of St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow are looking to appoint a Headteacher to lead this wonderful Catholic school.

 Contract: Permanent

Required start: 1^st September 2024 or sooner

 School website:  www.stbernardsschool.uk/

St Bernard’s Catholic High School is one of 13 Catholic schools in the Mater Christi Trust. Each of our schools is unique, yet underpinned by our Catholic values and a commitment to collaborate and support each other to create safe, happy and successful communities.

St Bernard’s is a special place to work. The school has a rich history of educating generations of local families and is committed to serving the Barrow community. For example, the school currently is accommodating pupils from Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School until the school can reunite on their own site in 2024. There are currently 678 students on roll at St Bernard’s and 127 staff who are committed to the Vision and to the children.

Our ideal candidate will have significant experience at senior level and a proven track record of raising standards. We want St Bernard’s to continue to improve whilst retaining its caring and supportive ethos for students and staff. Therefore, it is essential that the successful candidate will be able to inspire and support the highest ambitions for all pupils by leading by example and, at the same time, continue to build an authentic Catholic ethos of love and faith.

Visits to school are very welcome. The Chair of Governors and the CEO, are also willing to talk to prospective candidates.

To book one of these sessions please contact Angela Williams on Angela.Williams@mater-christi.com

An application pack and further details about the post are available from Angela also, or please visit the Mater Christi Trust website mater-christi.com/vacancies/

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

Closing Date: Monday 29^th January 2024 at 12pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 1^st February 2024
Interviews: Thursday 22^nd and Friday 23^rd February 2024

St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow 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’.

Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Permanent, Fixed Term and Supply

positions available

(30 hours per week, term time only, 8.45am - 3.15pm)

Due to growth, the Head Teacher and Governors would like to appoint a part-time Teaching Assistant, post commencing as soon as possible.  Permanent, Fixed Term and Supply positions are available.  Fixed term positions due to pupil numbers and will be re-assessed at the end of the academic year.

A minimum of NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject area is required for this role as well as experience of working with students with a range of severe, profound and complex needs. 

Applicants are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school.  Further information, including job description and application form, can be obtained from

Helen Grice, Headteacher at the school.

Postal applications with SAE to be made to the school. Email applications welcomed.
 

Application packs are available to download from the school website or please contact the school office.

Closing date:  Monday 8^th January 2024 at 9am

Interview date:  Wednesday 17^th January 2024

This appointment is subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory written references.

Sandside Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent professional references.
 

Headteacher

Permanent Full Time Headteacher

Date required: September 2024

Milnthorpe Primary School is a successful, popular and inclusive school.

Due to retirement, we are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher in September 2024. Someone who will inspire, motivate, and challenge the school community to carry our vision forward through effective teamwork.

So, will you:

• Show enthusiasm and commitment.
• Have compassion and empathy.
• Be dynamic and ambitious.
• Lead inclusively and confidently.

In return we offer:

• Positive and enthusiastic children.
• A professional, hardworking and committed team.
• Strong links with the community and local schools.
• Supportive and caring environment.

This post will have a flexible 0.2 teaching commitment which will be open to review.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post requires an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please phone 015395 62344 or email admin@milnthorpe.cumbria.sch.uk to book a place.

Please contact Clerk to the Governors, Karen Townley at clerk@milnthorpe.cumbria.sch.uk for an application pack.  As school is closed from Wednesday 20^th December 2023 to Tuesday 2^nd January 2024 for the Christmas holidays, packs will be sent out from Wednesday 3^rd January 2024.

Completed applications to be returned to Karen Townley, Clerk to Governors, Milnthorpe Primary School.

Closing date: Noon, Monday 5^th February 2024

Short listing: Friday 9^th February 2024

Interviews: Monday 11^th March 2024 and Tuesday 12^th March 2024

Required from January 2024 - Permanent, Full Time (All year round) Early Years Assistant Childcare Leader

32 days holiday – including all Bank Holidays and 1 week at Christmas

We are looking to appoint a motivated, skilled and committed Level 3 Child Care qualified Room Leader, or an experienced Level 2 qualified Room Leader who is prepared to work towards Level 3, 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.

Application forms and job description are available from our school administrator, Julie Peel admin@croftlandsinf.cumbria.sch.uk

Tours of the school will be offered to shortlisted candidates as part of the interview process. If you would like to find out more about our school, please phone Mrs Jo Procter, head teacher and please take time to explore our website!

The closing date for applications is 12noon on Friday 5th January 2024, Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th January 2024.
If you have not heard from us by that date, then your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Chetwynde is a thriving school for children from the ages of 3 to 16 and is the flagship school within the South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust. It provides an education that is supportive, aspirational and inspiring, offering a balance between traditional values and a forward-thinking approach that gives pupils the foundations they need for an exciting future.

Senior Teaching Assistants : Seniors

2 Full Time, Term Time only, Permanent Posts : 35 hours per week

Salary : PCD7, Grade 7 SCP 12 - 14 - £26,421 – £27,344, £13.69/hr - £14.17/hr Full time annual salary / Pro rata annual salary : £20,899 - £21,629

Required qualifications:

-  QCF recognised relevant Level 3

-  English, Maths and ICT at QCF Level 2

Within an agreed system of supervision, work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing specialist support to maximise pupil development and achievement.

You will be:

-A team player.

-A role model for our pupils and staff.

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

Closing date:  9.00am on Tuesday 2^nd January 2024

Interviews to be held: Friday 5^th January 2024

https://www.chetwynde.co.uk                       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.

Chetwynde is a thriving school for children from the ages of 3 to 16 and is the flagship school within the South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust. It provides an education that is supportive, aspirational and inspiring, offering a balance between traditional values and a forward-thinking approach that gives pupils the foundations they need for an exciting future.  

X2 Cleaners  : Required as soon as possible

Term time only (36wks + 5wks during holidays (incl. INSET days), 2 Part time, Permanent Posts : 1 = 10hrs/week & 1 = 12.5hrs/week

Salary : OP2, Grade 2, SCP 2 : £22,366 Full time annual salary / pro rata annual salary £5,518 (10hrs) / £6,898 (12.5hrs) : £11.59/hr

10hrs - Working hours : 2hrs between 5.00am and 8.00am OR 4.00pm to 6.00pm : Monday – Friday

12.5hrs - Working hours : 2.5hrs between 5.00am and 8.00am

Under the instruction of the Cleaner in Charge, provide a clean and hygienic school environment which meets specified cleaning standards.

You will be:

5. A team player.
5. A role model for our pupils and staff.

Download an application pack from our website: https://chetwynde.schooljotter2.com/home/vacancies or email s.cruse@admin.chetwynde.cumbria.sch.uk.

Closing date:  9.00am on Tuesday 2^nd January 2024

Interview to be held: WB 8^th January 2024.

https://www.chetwynde.co.uk                       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.

The Governors of St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow in Furness are looking to appoint a Senior Administrator and Examinations Officer

Contract: Permanent, Part Time Term time only plus 2 week (40 weeks worked)

30 hours per week During the Exam season this role will be full time 37 hours

Required start: As soon as possible

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.

We would welcome applications from someone who has:

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline.
• Experience of managing others.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
• High level organisational, ICT and administrative skill

We cannot accept CV's. If you would like to apply for this post you must complete an an application form for Support Staff. 

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

Completed applications should be returned to: Mrs R Peacock - rpeacock@stbernardsschool.uk

Closing Date: Noon 30th December Shortlisting:

Week beginning 1st January 2024 Interviews:

Week beginning 1st January 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’.