Deputy Headteacher

Group: 5 Leadership Pay Range:  £73,819 – £81,441 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 1 FTE 

Required start: September 2025 

The directors of the Mater Christi Trust and governors of St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow-in-Furness are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher. 

St Bernard’s Catholic High School is in a beautiful corner of Cumbria, a 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 of 16 schools (and growing) across Cumbria and Lancashire, providing incredible opportunities for growth and development for our staff. 

Our ideal candidate is an experienced, faith-filled Senior Leader, who is highly motivated, compassionate and caring, wants to make a real difference to the lives of young people, and can support the newly appointed headteacher to lead the school  on a journey towards creating an outstanding Catholic School.

This is a great opportunity to work at a well-resourced school that has good results, and work alongside talented staff, wonderful students and supportive parents, governors and Trust who are focussed and united in their ambition for St Bernard's.    

Full information about the post and an application pack is available to download at https://mater-christi.com/our-trust/vacancies/

If you would like to visit the school and meet the  chair of governors or headteacher, or to speak with the CEO of the Trust, please contact angela.williams@mater-christi.com to arrange an appointment.

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

Closing Date: 12pm on Monday 24th February 2025  
Shortlisting: Friday 28th February 2025
Interviews: Thursday 13th and Friday 14th March 2025

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’.

Teacher Of Modern Foreign Languages 
Fixed Term until 31st August 2025 
(There may be a possibility of this leading to a permanent post)
Suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers
Full Time (1.0 fte) 
Required to commence as soon as possible

Ulverston Victoria High School is a happy and thriving 11-18 school and sixth form and is at the heart of the community in the picturesque South Lakeland market town of Ulverston.

An exceptional school, which is defined equally by its high academic achievements and its warmth and inclusivity, our students and their teachers work hard, seek to achieve the very highest standards in all they do and are respectful of each other and of their community.

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspiring and talented teacher of Modern Foreign Languages.  The successful candidate will teach French and Spanish at Key Stage 3 and one or more languages at Key Stages 4 and 5. We may also offer a position of responsibility for French to the right candidate. Our results at both GCSE and A Level are consistently above national average, with many of our students going on to study languages at university.

The Modern Foreign Languages Department is a vibrant place to be with a team of 6 enthusiastic and committed teachers.

We welcome applications from professional, talented and motivated ECTs and experienced teachers, who are keen to join our team at Ulverston Victoria High School.   A full and appropriate induction programme is available for all ECTs.

The successful candidate will share our passion for education and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.  He or she will be clearly in tune with our values and our ethos of ‘children first’ and be totally committed to providing a deep and rewarding experience for all our students, regardless of their academic ability.  This is a great opportunity for an exceptional and vibrant practitioner to join and contribute to a high-performing faculty.

UVHS is a brilliant place to be a student or teacher. There is a dynamic, caring atmosphere that pervades the whole school and a real desire to inspire and achieve.

If you are a candidate committed to high quality teaching and learning who wants to develop your career in an exceptional school, working closely with colleagues who share that passion, then we would be pleased to hear from you.

Closing date for applications:     Thursday 6th  February 2025 at 9am.

Interviews will be held on:     Wednesday 12th February 2025.

Please see the introduction and applicant guidance notes, view the person specification and department information on our website www.uvhs.uk for further details.

Please email applications for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr M Hardwick, at recruitment@uvhs.uk

Please would applicants email a scanned copy of their passport with the completed application form.

Please note that UVHS does not accept CV applications.

If you have any questions or queries relating to the application procedure, please do not hesitate to call Davinia on 01229 483900 for further guidance, or email recruitment@uvhs.uk

Ulverston Victoria High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Revised September 2024, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of employment vetting checks including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, Teacher Prohibition Checks, online vetting check, suitable references, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.

Second in Department, Maths – Furness Academy  And Teacher of Maths – Furness Education Trust
Required for September 2025 (earlier start available)
Job Reference Code: FET 017/2201
Salary range: MPR – UPR depending on experience, plus TLR 2b (Second in Department) 
Full time, permanent contracts

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.

We are looking for positive, enthusiastic and inspiring teachers of Maths to join our team.

•    A main scale teacher
•    Second in department with responsibility for “Raising Standards” within the department.

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.

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.
•    A recruitment and retention allowance may be available for the correct candidate.

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 7th February 2025
Interviews: W/C 10th February 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.

Senior Science Technician
Permanent Post 
37 Hours Per Week Term Time (40 Weeks) 

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School are looking to appoint a conscientious, adaptable technician to support the Science curriculum.   This is a busy and varied role and candidates should have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. 

Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff, to provide assistance and information as required in the preparation of resources, maintenance and support to staff and pupils.

The successful candidate will:
•    Line manage the laboratory technicians including completing induction, probationary and performance management processes
•    Provide/arrange provision of training for technicians
•    Assist the Head of Science in the collation of internal student assessment data
•    Be responsible for the maintenance of up to date records of all appropriate stock, including chemicals, books and catalogues.  Administer the distribution and collection of textbooks
•    Ensure compliance with the latest COSHH regulations and organise proper storage and monitor conditions of chemicals and equipment.  Arrange safe disposal of chemical and biological waste materials
•    Monitor and ensure the regular services of equipment, including ensuring electrical safety testing has been carried out as necessary, and the safe storage of science department radioactive sources. 
•    Prepare, distribute, set out and check materials requested by staff for lessons and required practical assessments; to collect in after use and return to store
•    Maintain laboratory apparatus, equipment and stationery; clean, check and carry out basic repairs.  Assist in the construction and modification of basic apparatus when required
•    Support staff and pupils with practical work in the classroom during lessons when appropriate

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.

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: 
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136732/EDV-2025-QEGSP-91033 
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Closing date is 09.00 on Monday 10 February 2025.