Due to the expansion of Little VIPs day care nursery at Lowther Endowed School, an exciting position has become available for a Childcare Practitioner to join our friendly team.   We are offering an attractive salary, Local Government pension, CPD and annual leave package to the right individual together with opportunities to further shape the role and contribute to the vision of Little VIPs.

PCD5 £23,893 (PCD Grade 5  paid pro rata for part-time working
Location: Little VIPs at Lowther Endowed School

Permanent  Up to 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – overtime may be available paid at the standard hourly rate.

Daily starting and end times according to agreed rota

Safer Recruitment:    Lowther Endowed School operates safer recruitment policies and procedures.  DBS and other relevant vetting checks will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

Closing Date: 20th November 2024
Interview Date: 25th November 2024

Summary  of main responsibilities
•    To actively pursue and assist with the implementation of the aims and policies of Little VIPs at Lowther Endowed School.
•    To ensure that the very highest standards of physical, emotional, and intellectual care are evident at all times. 
•    To create a ‘Positive and Safe Physical Environment for All children,’ conducive to the development of happy, stimulated children and team members.
•    Making sure the welfare requirements set out by Ofsted, Children’s Services and current Laws are upheld throughout the nursery at all times.
•    To help implement appropriate differentiated planning for 2-5 year olds following the New Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS
•    Plan for and respond to the needs of all children, babies, toddlers and pre-school children
•    To ensure that the daily routine for each child is acknowledged and adhered to: Children come first at all times.
•    To give appropriate support to team members when required
•    To ensure that confidentiality is strictly adhered to at all times. No information regarding the Nurseries e.g. policies and procedures, children, their development, families and team members, should be discussed outside the nursery at any time.
•    To provide activities and supervision for Lowther Endowed School Children in After School Club as agreed with the Headteacher.

For further details, a full Job Description and how to apply please contact:

Cecilia Emery, Chair of Governors
Lowther Endowed School

Cecilia.emery@lowther.cumbria.sch.uk
0784 7271975

Progress Mentor (Learning Support)www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk
£23,656 - £24,404 (NJC2-4) per annum
Actual: £20,779 - £21,436 for 32.5 hours per week 
Term time only plus INSET days

We are seeking an energetic, friendly person to join our expanding Learning Support department at Kirkbie Kendal School.

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 excellent, welcoming school community and learning environment.

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

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

Closing date: 12.00 pm on Thursday 7th November 2024 
Interviews: Tuesday 12th November 2024

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.

Permanent, Part-Time, School Administrator

Required to Start: Monday 16th December or as soon as possible.

Paid weeks per year: Term Time only (38 weeks) + 1 week

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8.45am – 3.45pm Monday to Friday)

An Exciting Opportunity! 
 
North Lakes School is seeking an enthusiastic, committed, highly skilled and proactive person to join our team. 

We are a friendly junior school with 183 children on roll. Our staff team are dedicated to the children and our school.  The staff are hardworking, highly motivated and enjoy being part of our team - teamwork and support for each other is a very strong feature of the school. 

As our parents’ first point of contact we are looking for someone who is friendly, welcoming and approachable, with experience of communicating with the public.

The successful candidate will: 
•    Be able to interact with a variety of audiences (parents, children and staff) in a supportive and professional manner.
•    Have excellent communication skills – both written and spoken.
•    Be able to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks in a very busy working environment.
•    Demonstrate outstanding skills in administration and office systems.
•    Be able to maintain precise records, files and follow procedures efficiently.
•    Be a collaborative ‘team player’ eager to share good practice and support others. 
•    Be prepared to be flexible in their approach, as no two days are the same in a school!

We can offer you: 
•    A highly supportive and encouraging working environment
•    Excellent opportunities for CPD, to support development
•    A supportive and friendly atmosphere to work in
•    Amazing children!

You are welcome to contact Mrs Nellis in the school office if you would like to know more about this post on 01768 899876 or by email at admin@northlakes.cumbria.sch.uk   A visit to the school is warmly encouraged.  

Should you decide to apply for this position, please contact the school office to request an application pack on 01768 899876 or by email at admin@northlakes.cumbria.sch.uk       

Closing date:  Monday 11th November 2024 (10 am)
Interviews:      Monday 18th November 2024 

References for short-listed candidates will be requested before interviews. 
North Lakes School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.  

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health checks along with two satisfactory references.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

Required as soon as possible 

Teaching Assistant – temporary, fixed term, until 31st August 2025 due to pupil numbers

30 hours per week, Mon-Fri, term-time only

We are looking for a passionate and creative teaching assistant to join our happy and thriving staff team as soon as possible. 

We offer: 
•    Well-motivated, well-behaved children who have a thirst for knowledge. 
•    A friendly and hard-working staff team who support each other. 
•    A supportive Governing Body and Headteacher, committed to reducing workload to enable everyone to focus fully on delivering wonderful opportunities for children. 
•    A commitment to your professional development. 
•    A focus on the happiness of every child and every member of staff. 
•    A well-resourced, forward-looking school where staff are given the professional freedom to innovate with teaching and learning. 
•    An ethos which puts the children at the very heart of all our decisions. 
 
We are looking for:
•    Someone with high expectations of themselves and the children they teach. 
•    Someone with the ability to motivate, inspire and challenge children. 
•    Someone who will go the extra-mile for our children and our school. 
•    Someone who is a great team player, cares about children and has a great sense of humour.

The hours of work are 30 hours per week. This would involve supporting children with additional needs in the classroom and through 1-1 work and group interventions. We’d also like the successful applicant to support lunchtimes for thirty minutes each day. We would particularly welcome applications from people with enthusiasm, skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: 
•    Trauma informed practice
•    Supporting children with autism
 
If you love working with children and have the skills and enthusiasm to contribute to our school’s future success, then we’d welcome an application from you. 
 
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and we expect all staff to uphold this commitment. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and suitable references. 
 
Further information and an application pack is available on our website: www.holmeschool.cumbria.sch.uk

Please contact Karen in the school office to arrange a visit to our school 01524 781205 / admin@holmeschool.cumbria.sch.uk

The closing dates for applications is Thursday 14th November 2024 at noon. 
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th November 2024. 
 
 

Required as soon as possible.

Clerk To The Governing Body

BS5  £23,893 Pro Rata (25 hours per annum)

Newbarns Primary and Nursery School are part of South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust and we are looking to appoint an efficient clerk for 25 hours per annum to support and advise the Local Governing Body on relevant procedural and statutory matters.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of the Department for Education’s Academy Trust Governance Guide (released March 2024) and will know how to work effectively in partnership with the Chair to help maintain the Board’s focus on its core strategic priorities.  

The Clerk will be expected to assist with agenda planning, attend and minute each of our 5 full Governing Body Meetings a year, held in school in the evenings.
Applicants must be organised, have good IT skills, be a team player and an excellent communicator.  Additional training, where necessary, will be provided. 

Please complete the SCMAT application form for this post - available by emailing admin@newbarns.cumbria.sch.uk  If you wish to discuss the position please contact the Headteacher on 01229 877442.

Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from The Disclosure and Barring Service and suitable references.

Closing date for applications - 9am Wednesday 13th November 2024
Interviews - TBC

Permanent Part-Time Midday Supervisor

Salary Scale:  PCD3 £22,737 to £23,144  (£11.79 - £11.98) Pro-Rata
(The hourly rate includes the UK Living wage rate supplement which is £12.00 p/h)

To commence as soon as possible.

5hrs 25 mins per week, 12pm – 1.05pm, Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks)
We are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisor to join our team supervising children in school at lunchtimes and ensuring the safety of our children, both indoors and outdoors.

The successful candidate should enjoy working with children, promote healthy eating and always encourage good behaviour. Experience of working with children would be an advantage and a willingness to undertake appropriate training is essential.  It is also essential that the successful candidates can communicate clearly to children and adults in a calm and respectful manner, be reliable and trustworthy and work within the school’s policies and procedures.

We will provide you with suitable training and induction as well as copies of school policies, including safeguarding and child protection.

Please complete the SCMAT application form for this post - available by emailing admin@newbarns.cumbria.sch.uk

A visit to the school at lunchtime and discussion about the post with the Headteacher are welcomed.

School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with their relevant employment checks and workplace health assessment.

Closing date - 9am on Wednesday 13th November 2024

Responsible to: The Facilities and Welfare Manager

Hours: Permanent. Full time (37 hours/week, 5 days/week) full year, although requests for part-time working will be considered

Salary: Grade 7: £26,421 (level A) to £27,334 (level B), pro rata for part time

There are likely to be two shift patterns: day shift and late. Depending on preferences and availability, these will be allocated or worked in a rota

To facilitate some of our external lettings, flexibility for later finishes and/or weekend hours is required. Time off in lieu is operated

We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable individuals to join our friendly Facilities/Site Team to provide maintenance and security for the school site.

Ideally, these roles are full time; however, part-time requests will be considered at interview.

The Facilities Team looks after the school’s buildings and the outdoor environment. Working closely with the Facilities and Welfare Manager, and depending on the shift worked, the role of the Facilities Team Members includes:
•    opening and locking up at the start and end of the day 
•    carrying out risk assessments and scheduled inspections to ensure compliance with legislation and national regulations 
•    booking and supervising contractors
•    supporting with the general maintenance of school buildings.

Full training will be given in all aspects of the role and we are keen to encourage a wide range of applications.

The successful candidates will be self-motivated, able to manage their own workload and have the flexibility to meet tight deadlines and to deal with unexpected situations.

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and general DIY knowledge/skills would be an advantage but are not essential as full training will be given. A clean, current driving licence is desirable.

Ullswater Community College (UCC) is an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, disability or age (as long as you’re over 18).

You should have a practical approach to work; relevant experience is desirable but not essential as appropriate training will be provided.

Full job details and comprehensive information about the school can be found on the website (www.ullswatercc.co.uk).

About Ullswater Community College

This is an exciting time to join UCC – we have been approved in Phase 2 of the School Building Programme and are looking forward to new premises in the near future.
UCC is a friendly, supportive employer with a lot to offer its employees.

Benefits include:
•    Starting holiday allowance of 25 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years
•    Membership of a staff wellbeing programme
•    Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
•    Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme
•    Free eye-test scheme
•    A welcoming and supportive community where staff really do matter and with a Staff Wellbeing group that is an integral part of the school culture

To apply:

Please download an application form and equalities and diversity form from our website, where full job details and comprehensive information about the school can also be found.

Contact us at hr@ullswatercc.co.uk with any queries.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 11 November 2024

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.

We regret that only successful applicants will be contacted.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is found.