Principal Science Technician
Required from 1 September 2025
37 hours per week term time only plus one week
Permanent
NJC Scale 5 (Points 12-17) £27,711 - £30,060 Actual £24,553 - £26,634

We are seeking an energetic, friendly person to join the Science team at Kirkbie Kendal School.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join this happy and successful school. The school has a strong record for developing highly effective teachers and leaders.  Student progress and examination grades are consistently above national averages.  

The successful candidate will be hardworking, adaptable, organised and will enjoy being part of a team. They will gain job satisfaction from making a valuable contribution to our vibrant, welcoming school community.

You will be joining a supportive and well organised team in a highly successful and friendly environment within a flourishing school.  We offer an effective induction programme and opportunities for continuing professional development within the school and through the South Lakes Federation.

Please see the school website www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk for further information and for details of how to apply, or contact:

Mrs Bea Price, Headteacher’s PA,
Kirkbie Kendal School, Lound Road, Kendal Cumbria LA9 7EQ 
Tel: 01539 727422 (recruitment@kksa.co.uk)

Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 27 March 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 1 April 2025

Kirkbie Kendal School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the students in its care and expects all staff and volunteers
to share this commitment

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check and an online check in line with KCSIE requirements

Required as soon as possible. 
Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high by wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.

We are a community school with 800 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person.

We are seeking to appoint Examination Invigilators on a casual basis for our core GCSE examinations. You would be involved in assisting an experienced team of Senior Invigilators in the setting up of examinations and would be working as a member of a team aimed at ensuring the fair and proper conduct of examination in a calm environment that enables students to perform to the best of their ability.  

We would welcome applications from someone who has:

The ability to give clear and concise instructions and guidance
The ability to use initiative and good judgement
Good literacy and numeracy skills
The ability to relate well to children and adults

We are proud to have:

Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability
Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school
An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors

Please visit our website https://dowdalesschool.co.uk/vacancies/ for further details including the application pack. Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs A Young at Dowdales School by 9am, Friday 4th April 2025 by email recruitment@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk or post.

Dowdales School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s and a Dowdales application form must be completed.

Nursery Class Teacher – Yarlside Academy
Required for September 2025 
Job Reference Code: FET 023/1302
Salary range: MPR – UPR depending on experience
Full time, permanent contract

Yarlside Academy is an outstanding school, which is part of Furness Education Trust, 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 seven schools including Furness Academy, Walney School 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 seeking to appoint a passionate, outstanding teacher to teach our children.

Within the school you will find committed teachers with a passion for ensuring the success of our students. The successful candidate will join a highly motivated, experienced and hardworking team. 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 welcome applications from ECTs and experienced individuals.

We are:
•    A seven school multi-academy Trust with over 2600 students, four schools rated Ofsted Good and two 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:
•    An outstanding school.
•    Well-behaved, engaged pupils, who achieve high standards.
•    A forward thinking school, which is constantly striving for improvement.
•    Friendly and experienced staff and Governors.
•    Supportive, continuing professional development.
•    An employee benefit scheme.
•    Opportunities to work across the Trust in different phases to develop practice, share resource and widen experience.

You will:
•    Inspire our young children through a creative and enthusiastic approach.
•    Set high expectations and be committed to high standards of achievement.
•    Have excellent subject knowledge.
•    Provide the best for our children through high quality teaching and learning experiences.
•    Work collaboratively with other schools in our Multi-Academy Trust.

Yarlside 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: Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Shortlisting: Thursday 3rd April 2025
Interviews: W/C Monday 22nd April 2025

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.furnesseducationtrust.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.
 

Teacher of Maths – Furness Education Trust
Required for September 2025 (earlier start available)
Job Reference Code: FET 027/1303
Salary range: MPR/UPR depending on experience
Full time, permanent contract

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 seven schools including Furness Academy, Walney School 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.

The successful applicants will have excellent subject knowledge and a strong desire to engage students in learning and will assist the Subject Leader in ensuring that teaching is of the highest possible standard and that students of all abilities maximise their attainment and progress. This role is based at one of our Secondary Schools. A recruitment and retention allowance may be available for the correct candidate.

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 peoples’ lives then we would welcome your application. We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced individuals.

We are:
•    A seven school multi-academy Trust with over 2600 students, four schools rated Ofsted Good and two 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 Maths department, consisting of ten motivated and experienced teachers.
•    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.
•    Raise levels of achievement for all students in the subject area.
•    Understand your accountability for the performance standards of your students.
•    Make a sustained and well-informed contribution to the Maths 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 28th March 2025
Shortlisting: Friday 28th March 2025
Interviews: W/C 31st March 2025

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.

Assistant Subject Leader Maths – Furness Academy 

Required for September 2025 (earlier start available)

Job Reference Code: FET 026/1303

Salary range: MPR-UPR depending on experience, plus TLR 2b (negotiable based on experience) 

Full time, permanent contract

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 seven schools including Furness Academy, Walney School 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.

The successful applicants will have excellent subject knowledge and a strong desire to engage students in learning and will assist the Subject Leader in ensuring that teaching is of the highest possible standard and that students of all abilities maximise their attainment and progress. This post offers a great professional development opportunity. A recruitment and retention allowance may be available for the correct candidate.

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 peoples’ lives then we would welcome your application.

We are:
•    A seven school multi-academy Trust with over 2600 students, four schools rated Ofsted Good and two 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 Maths department, consisting of ten motivated and experienced teachers.
•    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.
•    Raise levels of achievement for all students in the subject area.
•    Understand your accountability for the performance standards of your students.
•    Make a sustained and well-informed contribution to the Maths 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 28th March 2025
Shortlisting: Friday 28th March 2025
Interviews: W/C 31st March 2025

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.

The Governors of St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow in Furness are looking to appoint a 

Exam Invigilators

Contract: Relief/Casual -   part time 
Salary: Business Support - BS3, SCP 3 £12.60 per hour
Required start May 2025

St Bernard’s Catholic School is a high performing Secondary school in a beautiful corner of Cumbria, at stone’s throw from the Lake District National Park– an incredible place to live and work. We are a school where all are ‘known and loved’. We are proud to be part of the Mater Christi Trust comprising 16 schools (and growing) across Cumbria and Lancashire, providing incredible opportunities for growth and development for our staff. 

We are seeking to appoint Invigilators  to join our school. 

You would be involved in assisting an experienced team of invigilators in the setting up of examinations and would be working as a member of a team aimed at ensuring the fair and proper conduct of examinations in a calm environment that enables students to perform to the best of their ability. 

Our School 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. 
• Centralised behavior systems to support teaching staff.
• 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/vacancies

Completed applications should be returned to: angela.williams@mater-christi.com

Closing Date:  12 noon on Monday 31st March 2025 
Shortlisting: Week beginning  Monday 31st March 2025 
Interviews:  To be confirmed 

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’.