Vacancy for permanent Teacher of Business Studies with potential for progression to Head of Faculty (1.0 FTE)
From 01 September 2025

The Lakes School is seeking to employ a motivated and positive individual to join our team as a Teacher of Business Studies with potential for progression towards Head of Faculty.  

The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the ability and age range including GCSE and A Level Business Studies, and will join experienced colleagues within the school.  The post would be suitable for either an NQT/ECT or more experienced teacher.

Importantly, the successful candidate will benefit from joining a supportive, dedicated and forward-thinking department.

We are a high achieving, fully comprehensive school in the heart of the Lake District where all pupils are encouraged to be inspired, feel challenged and become empowered.  The Lakes School was graded good in all areas by OFSTED in January 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check along with two satisfactory references.  Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed school application form.  All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

Application forms are available via the school website (https://thelakesschool.com/the-lakes-school-cumbria/vacancies/) or alternatively from Mrs Gavin, Headteacher’s PA, by emailing employment@lakes.cumbria.sch.uk.  Please refer to our website for further recruitment information.

Closing date:        Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 12:00 noon
Interviews:        TBC week commencing 12 May

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by week commencing 12 May 2025.

Required for 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026 
Full time teacher for a Mixed EYFS and Key Stage 1 
This post will be Fixed term initially, but may be extended depending on pupil numbers.

The governors at Selside Endowed CE Primary School wish to appoint a teacher for our EYFS/ KS1 class.

Selside CE Primary School is a fantastic small rural primary and nursery school nestled in the hills just north of Kendal. Our environment greatly contributes to our children’s sense of well- being and provides endless opportunities for learning. This has been recognised by Ofsted (March 2024) ‘Pupils are encouraged to be imaginative and creative in their learning. They surroundings and they are fascinated by the countryside’.

In our recent SIAMs inspection (October 2024). ‘A rich, bespoke curriculum has been skilfully crafted to embrace the school’s location’.

We have happy, well-behaved children who love coming to school and are keen to learn, along with a dedicated staff team.  Our creative curriculum also has a strong emphasis on basic skills and high achievement for all our pupils. Our Christian ethos and values permeate the way the children interact with each other and with adults within the school.

We are looking for:
-    An excellent teacher who has a thorough understanding of the Early Years        Framework, as well as the Year 1 and 2 Curriculum.
-    A secure understanding of assessment in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key    Stage 1
-    The ability to creatively meet the needs of all the children in our mixed age class.
-    Excellent subject knowledge of early reading skills and mathematics.
-    The ability to work well as part of our team and willingness to play an active part in
              the life of the school.
-    The ability and commitment to create an outstanding learning environment for our          children.
-    Have high expectations, a sense of humour and follow our schools’ Christian values: thankfulness, friendship, respect and courage.

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged and welcomed. Please email head@selside.cumbria.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time. You are also welcome to telephone our Headteacher, June Lowther, to discuss the vacancy.

ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

If you are an ECT- you will have the required allocated release time, be supported by an experienced mentor and have a supportive team across the school to allow you to start your teaching journey feeling confident.

Further details and application forms can be obtained from the school office or downloaded from the school website: https://selside.cumbria.sch.uk/current-vacancy

Completed applications should be returned to school by post or emailed to head@selside.cumbria.sch.uk
Closing Date for Application- Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 12pm

Interviews will be held week commencing – Wednesday 21st May 2025

Selside Endowed CE School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks are required for the post as are excellent professional references.
 

Start date: September 2025

Key Stage 2 Class Teacher
Permanent, Full time, term time

Generous Teacher pension with employer contribution, Bike to Work Scheme, Staff Wellbeing support.

Ghyllside Primary School is a vibrant two form entry primary situated in the South West of Kendal that prides itself on its holistic approach to providing an education that prepares children to be able to lead happy, independent lives in the 21st century.  The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher to join our successful, well established school team. The position is in our Key Stage 2 Team.

We are looking for someone who has:

•    QTS and proven successful experience of teaching children in KS2
•    Enthusiasm, energy and a commitment to ensuring children achieve their potential and more
•    The ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
•    Experience of effectively deploying classroom support 
•    A willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school and the extracurricular opportunities we offer our children
•    A positive and inclusive approach towards behaviour management and SEND

Ghyllside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children. Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and barred check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return. Please note that referees will be contacted prior to interview.

The standard application form and all further details are available from the school website.
Job Vacancies | Ghyllside Primary School

Visits to school are welcomed, please contact Nicola Audin (School Business Manager) to arrange a date.

Completed application forms can be emailed to Nicola Audin sbm@ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk or can be posted.

•    Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 12th May 2025
•    Interviews: Week commencing 19th May 2025

 

 Start date: September 2025

EYFS Nursery Teacher

Permanent, Full time, term time 

Generous Teacher pension with employer contribution, Bike to Work Scheme, Staff Wellbeing support.

Ghyllside Primary School is a vibrant two form entry primary situated in the South West of Kendal that prides itself on its holistic approach to providing an education that prepares children to be able to lead happy, independent lives in the 21st century.  The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher to join our successful, well established school team. The position is to be our EYFS Nursery teacher.

We are looking for someone who has:

•    QTS and experience of teaching children in EYFS
•    Enthusiasm, energy and a commitment to ensuring children achieve their potential and more
•    The ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
•    Experience of effectively deploying nursery support 
•    A willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school and the extracurricular opportunities we offer our children
•    A positive and inclusive approach towards behaviour management and SEND

Ghyllside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children. Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and barred check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return. Please note that referees will be contacted prior to interview.

The standard application form and all further details are available from the school website.
Job Vacancies | Ghyllside Primary School

Visits to school are welcomed, please contact Nicola Audin to arrange a date.

Completed application forms can be emailed to Nicola Audin (School Business Manager) sbm@ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk or can be posted.

•    Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 12th May 2025
•    Interviews: Week commencing 19th May 2025

 

School Administrator Permanent
BS6 SCP7 £25,584(A) - £25,992(B) pro-rata, (hourly rate £13.26)
(New increased pay scales from 1/4/25 yet to be applied)
Monday to Friday 37.00* hours per week, term time +1 week

Due to the promotion of the current job holder, we are seeking to appoint a permanent school administrator as soon as possible. We are look ing for someone who is organised, confident and able to work in a time sensitive way with excellent communication and admin skills.

Your role will include:
●    Communication with parents, schools and other professionals who support pupils.
●    Meeting and greeting pupils and visitors
●    Maintaining confidential records and ensuring data is held securely
●    Undertake typing and IT based tasks
●    Provide personal, administrative and organisational support to other staff
●    Complete and submit complex forms, returns etc, including those to outside agencies e.g. DfES
●    Undertake financial administration procedures

*The role is advertised as 37.00 hours per week.  However we are open to discuss flexible and part time working as a candidate’s skill set and approach to the role is our priority.  

We are an inclusive, happy school, with strong community links.  

The school community would like someone who:

●    Will commit to our mission statement - “Succeeding, Enjoying, Belonging.”
●    Has excellent communication and customer service skills
●    Has a friendly personality who enjoys working within a collaborative team
●    Recent administrative experience and good ICT transferable skills
●    Is hard working and a team player

Those considering an application are welcome to speak to Sharon Jordan, Office Manager or a member of the Senior Team for more information about the school. Please arrange by sending an email to admin@sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk

Application packs are available via the school website https://sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies/

Only applications submitted on a Westmorland and Furness Application Form will be considered. Completed applications should be returned to the school address or admin@sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk.  

Sir John Barrow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. 

Offers of employment will be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
●    Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
●    Childcare disqualification
●    Satisfactory references
●    Suitability to work with children
●    Right to work
●    Medical
●    Online and social media

The closing date for applications is Monday 12th May 2025, 9am
Interviews will be held on Friday 16th May 2025

Completed applications to be marked ‘confidential’ and returned to the Headteacher, Mrs Nancy Fletcher
Electronically to admin@sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk or by hand to the school office.

Sir John Barrow School
Argyle Street, Ulverston, Cumbria.  LA12 0BD

Headteacher: Mrs Nancy Fletcher,  B.Ed, NPQH. 
Tel: (01229) 483960   
admin@sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk