Secondary Teaching Vacancies : Cumbria County Council

John Ruskin School
Lake Road, CONISTON, Cumbria, LA21 8EW
Mixed 11 – 16 Number on Roll 197

Headteacher/Chief Officer: Mrs M Bailey Tel: 015394 41306 Fax:
admin@johnruskin.cumbria.sch.uk

Are you ready and able to help shape the future of food technology in the heart of the Lake District?

GCSE students follow the Welsh Board catering syllabus in a well equipped and successful department. We value practical cookery skills that reflect the needs of the local tourist industry.

To safeguard children this post is subject to an enhanced CRB clearance.

For full details please contact Val Tunnah
Closing date: Thursday 25 March 2010

Disability Symbol User: YES
Cumbria County Council Equal Opps Policy: YES
Catholic School: North West Catholic Diocese Equal Opps Policy: NO
Closing Date: 250310
Description: Teaching- Secondary Schools
Date Advertised on Website: 11/03/2010

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School - A Foundation & Trust School
Christian Head, KIRKBY STEPHEN, Cumbria, CA16 6HA. Specialising in Sport & Applied Learning. Part of the Upper Eden Education Trust.
Website: www.ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk

Headteacher/Chief Officer: Mr David Keetley Tel: 017683 71693 Fax:
renate.moore@ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated full-time teacher to lead future developments in English in a very successful and dedicated department of six with a range of experience and responsibilities. GCSE and A Level examination results have been consistently strong. Governors are looking for an excellent classroom teacher who can teach at all Key Stages, as well as to AS and A2 Level in English Language and/or Literature, and Psychology, if possible. We also seek to appoint a forward-looking leader who has the necessary skills to improve this successful core curriculum area even further.

Further details about this post and the school are available from Renate Moore, Headteacher’s PA, via email or can be downloaded from the school website.
In case of queries, please ring 017683 71693. (Please be aware that the office is not staffed during the Easter holidays. School re-opens 12th April.)

Deadline for applications: Thursday 22nd April 2010
Interviews: Week beginning 26th April 2010

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Sports College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Disability Symbol User: YES
Cumbria County Council Equal Opps Policy: YES
Catholic School: North West Catholic Diocese Equal Opps Policy: NO
Closing Date: 220410
Description: Teaching- Secondary Schools
Date Advertised on Website: 18/03/2010

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School - A Foundation & Trust School
Christian Head, KIRKBY STEPHEN, Cumbria, CA16 6HA. Specialising in Sport & Applied Learning. Part of the Upper Eden Education Trust.
Website: www.ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk

Headteacher/Chief Officer: Mr David Keetley Tel: 017683 71693 Fax:
renate.moore@ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk

Required from September 2010, a full-time teacher to join a small but strong Maths department to teach the subject across the full age and ability range 11-18. The successful candidate must be able to teach to Advanced and Further Maths level.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiast with high levels of classroom skills.

Further details about this post and the school are available from Renate Moore, Headteacher’s PA, via email or can be downloaded from the school website.
In case of queries, please ring 017683 71693. (Please be aware that the office is not staffed during the Easter holidays. School re-opens 12th April.)

The deadline for applications is 4:00pm on Wednesday 14th April 2010.

Interviews will be held w/c 19th April 2010.

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Sports College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Disability Symbol User: YES
Cumbria County Council Equal Opps Policy: YES
Catholic School: North West Catholic Diocese Equal Opps Policy: NO
Closing Date: 140410
Description: Teaching- Secondary Schools
Date Advertised on Website: 11/03/2010

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School - A Foundation & Trust School
Christian Head, KIRKBY STEPHEN, Cumbria, CA16 6HA. Specialising in Sport & Applied Learning. Part of the Upper Eden Education Trust.
Website: www.ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk

Headteacher/Chief Officer: Mr David Keetley Tel: 017683 71693 Fax:
renate.moore@ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk

Required from September 2010, an enthusiastic, well-qualified and motivated teacher of Music to join a thriving Performing Arts Department.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach music at all Key Stages. The post is offered on a 0.72 basis with some additional time devoted to peripatetic teaching, if required. We are seeking to appoint a teacher who can raise standards in Music further and make a positive impact on the ethos of the school and local community. A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities would be expected.

Further details about this post and the school are available from Renate Moore, Headteacher’s PA, via email or can be downloaded from the school website.
In case of queries, please ring 017683 71693. (Please be aware that the office is not staffed during the Easter holidays. School re-opens 12th April.)

The deadline for applications is 4:00pm on Wednesday 14th April 2010.

Interviews will be held w/c 19th April 2010.

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Sports College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Disability Symbol User: YES
Cumbria County Council Equal Opps Policy: YES
Catholic School: North West Catholic Diocese Equal Opps Policy: NO
Closing Date: 140410
Description: Teaching- Secondary Schools
Date Advertised on Website: 11/03/2010

Netherhall School
Netherhall Road, MARYPORT, Cumbria, CA15 6NT. Specialist Sports College

Headteacher/Chief Officer: Tel: 01900 813434 Fax: 01900 814867
g.sandham@netherhall.cumbria.sch.uk

Required for September 2010 at this Specialist Sports College on the West Cumbria coast.

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Music practitioner, with an interest in Expressive Arts, to join an innovative and successful department, involved across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 in a variety of courses and qualifications, including the Creative and Media diploma, for which the school is a lead partner. Music is one of the high performing departments of the school, and extra-curricular activity is a key focus. The school hopes to receive substantial BSF funding in 2012, and new Arts facilities, including Music and Media, will be a major focus of that development.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.

For further details and an application form please contact Gail Sandham, Head’s PA, on telephone 01900 813434, fax 01900 814867 or e-mail: g.sandham@netherhall.cumbria.sch.uk
Applications should be returned by 10.00 am on Monday 22 March 2010

Disability Symbol User: YES
Cumbria County Council Equal Opps Policy: YES
Catholic School: North West Catholic Diocese Equal Opps Policy: NO
Closing Date: 220310
Description: Teaching- Secondary Schools
Date Advertised on Website: 01/03/2010

Netherhall School
Netherhall Road, MARYPORT, Cumbria, CA15 6NT. Specialist Sports College

Headteacher/Chief Officer: Tel: 01900 813434 Fax: 01900 814867
g.sandham@netherhall.cumbria.sch.uk

Required for September 2010 at this Specialist Sports College on the West Cumbria coast.

Science is taught across the full age range of 11-18, including all three sciences at A level, and we are looking for a teacher to join our Science team. Curriculum innovation is a key part of the work of the department, and you will bring new ideas and enthusiasm to the post; a TLR may be available for a suitably qualified applicant. The department, of eight teachers and three support staff, is led by a very experienced and inspirational Head of Department and this post is available for an NQT, or a more experienced candidate.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.

For further details and an application form please contact Gail Sandham, Head’s PA, on telephone 01900 813434, fax 01900 814867 or e-mail: g.sandham@netherhall.cumbria.sch.uk
Applications should be returned by 10.00 am on Monday 22 March 2010

Disability Symbol User: YES
Cumbria County Council Equal Opps Policy: YES
Catholic School: North West Catholic Diocese Equal Opps Policy: NO
Closing Date: 220310
Description: Teaching- Secondary Schools
Date Advertised on Website: 01/03/2010

St Benedict's Catholic High School
Red Lonning, WHITEHAVEN, Cumbria, CA28 8UG. A Specialist Engineering College
GROUP 7: 11-18 MIXED NOR 1410 (253 IN SIXTH FORM)

Headteacher/Chief Officer: Tel: 01946 852680 Fax: 01946 852684
admin@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

We are seeking to appoint for September 2010, an enthusiastic and innovative teacher of food technology at KS3, 4 & 5. The ability to teach textiles and/or health & social care at KS5 would be desirable but not essential. There may also be the possibility of developing an additional course in catering.

We offer highly regarded induction and continued professional development to our staff. If you are a Food technology teacher either experienced wishing to progress your career or new to the profession and want to work in a truly comprehensive and over subscribed school then contact the school for an application pack or to save time apply on line at www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk.

Closing Date: Wednesday 24th March 2010
Interview Date to be arranged

Disability Symbol User: YES
Cumbria County Council Equal Opps Policy: NO
Catholic School: North West Catholic Diocese Equal Opps Policy: YES
Closing Date: 240310
Description: Teaching- Secondary Schools
Date Advertised on Website: 05/03/2010

The Newman Catholic School
Lismore Place, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA1 1NA. Catholic Education for North Cumbria within the state system.
541 11-18 year old pupils on roll

Headteacher/Chief Officer: John D McAuley BA(Hons) Med Tel: 01228 404942 Fax: 01228 404943
bursar@newman.cumbria.sch.uk

Required for September 2010.

An enthusiastic and able teacher is required for this popular school which has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos with the emphasis on the individual and supporting them in fulfilling their potential.

Newman Catholic School had a successful Ofsted Inspection in March 2009. It is a popular school with students and staff and is oversubscribed for September 2010 resulting in a vacancy in the ICT Department. The successful candidate will be expected to teach to GCSE and the ability to teach to A Level may be an advantage.

The school places strong emphasis on staff development and we are looking for an ambitious professional who is committed to further personal development.

For an informal chat about the post or to arrange to visit the school you can contact Angela Breen, Deputy Head, on 01228 404942.

For an information pack ring Margaret Emburey on 01228 404761; email bursar@newman.cumbria.sch.uk or visit our website at www.newman.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancy.html. Your application form should be supported by a letter of no more than two pages of A4.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon, Monday 22 March 2010. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone.

Disability Symbol User: YES
Cumbria County Council Equal Opps Policy: NO
Catholic School: North West Catholic Diocese Equal Opps Policy: YES
Closing Date: 220310
Description: Teaching- Secondary Schools
Date Advertised on Website: 16/03/2010

Walney School
Sandy Gap Lane, Walney, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, Cumbria, LA14 3JL. “Quality Teaching and Care”
Website: www.walneyschool.co.uk
A mixed 11-16 Community School – NOR 657
Headteacher/Chief Officer: Mr A Dickenson Tel: 01229 471528 Fax: 01229 474900
office@walney.cumbria.sch.uk.

Required for September 2010

The Governors of Walney School are seeking to appoint a well qualified, dynamic, practitioner to join their highly successful Science Department. In order to be a successful candidate, you must have good subject knowledge, strong classroom management skills and be enthusiastic and innovative, with vision and have the ability to direct teaching and learning within a key stage. This is a great opportunity for an experienced teacher able to make a significant contribution to the continued success of the department.

Further details and an application pack are available by telephoning Mrs Day at the school or alternatively via e-mail or you can visit the school web site and download the pack.

Enquiries about the post and/or visits to the school are welcome.

The school is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting their welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced criminal records bureau (CRB) check.

Closing Date: Monday 22nd March 2010
Interviews: w/c 12th April 2010

Disability Symbol User: YES
Cumbria County Council Equal Opps Policy: YES
Catholic School: North West Catholic Diocese Equal Opps Policy: NO
Closing Date: 220310
Description: Teaching- Secondary Schools
Date Advertised on Website: 03/03/2010

Whitehaven School - A Mathematics and Computing College
Cleator Moor Road, WHITEHAVEN, Cumbria, CA28 8TY.
www.whitehaven.cumbria.sch.uk

Headteacher/Chief Officer: Malcolm Smith M.A. Tel: 01946 595400 Fax: 01946 595478
schooloffice@whitehaven.cumbria.sch.uk

Required for September 2010

Whitehaven School is committed to improving our provision and student achievement, our work has been recognised nationally by being placed in the top 100 most improved schools (2007) and in the top 25% of schools nationally for 5 A*-C.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, well-proven teacher to lead this active, well established and successful department.
The subject is taught across the school at GCSE, BTEC and A’Level.

The successful candidate will:
• demonstrate the ability to inspire and lead the drive towards continuing improvement.
• have strong leadership qualities which will build upon the team ethos and develop an innovative and effective approach to learning.
• have a commitment to developing from an already high level the extra curricular opportunities for our students.

Whitehaven School is a mixed comprehensive school serving the West Cumbrian town of Whitehaven and is close to the National Park. The area offers a good quality of life and property prices compare very favourably to national prices.

Whitehaven School is a safeguarding school and all appointments are subject to an Enhanced CRB.

For an application form and further details please contact Jill Ward, Administration Manager on 01946 595461. Email: jward@whitehaven.cumbria.sch.uk.
Closing date for applications is Monday 12th April.

Disability Symbol User: YES
Cumbria County Council Equal Opps Policy: YES
Catholic School: North West Catholic Diocese Equal Opps Policy: NO
Closing Date: 120410
Description: Teaching- Secondary Schools
Date Advertised on Website: 12/03/2010

St Josephs Catholic High School Business and Enterprise College
Harrington Road, WORKINGTON, Cumbria, CA14 3EE
NOR 630 11-16

Headteacher/Chief Officer: Mr T Ryan Tel: 01900 873290 Fax:
jw@st-josephs.cumbria.sch.uk

Required September 2010

St Joseph’s is a highly successful oversubscribed VA Catholic School, described in the latest Ofsted (March 2009) and Diocesan Inspection (June 2009) as a ‘Good school with outstanding features’.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner to join an excellent team of educators. The post is suitable for an experienced teacher or equally an NQT but candidates need to be motivated creative and highly committed to join a team of staff working within an excellent school. Our success is built around employing only the most able and committed colleagues.

Candidates should be practising Catholics and be prepared to undertake the Catholic teaching certificate if necessary. All applicants should be happy to contribute to the caring Catholic ethos of this school.

The school is situated on the Western fringe of the Lake District. Relocation package may be available.

For further details and an application pack contact Mrs J Welsh on 01900 873290 or email jw@st-josephs.cumbria.sch.uk or download from www.st-josephs.cumbria.sch.uk. Closing date 9th April 2010 Interview Thursday 15th April 2010.

Disability Symbol User: NO
Cumbria County Council Equal Opps Policy: NO
Catholic School: North West Catholic Diocese Equal Opps Policy: YES
Closing Date: 090410
Description: Teaching- Secondary Schools
Date Advertised on Website: 19/03/2010

The Queen Katherine School
Appleby Road, KENDAL, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ.
NOR 1440 (240 in Sixth Form)

Headteacher/Chief Officer: Tel: 01539 773640 Fax:
sharon.housego@queenkatherine.org

Required for September 2010

The Queen Katherine School is a successful and over-subscribed school, serving both the town of Kendal and a large surrounding rural area. Students achieve highly at GCSE and Advanced level. Staff form a hardworking, professional team and are committed to even greater improvement.

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and forward thinking colleague to join this strong department. The person appointed will be able to teach English Language or Literature at Advanced Level.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a real interest in the learning process. They will have proven management skills and will be joining an experienced team of eleven well qualified colleagues.

Details available from S Housego, PA to Headteacher by e-mail or by telephone.

Closing date: 13 April 2010

A South Lakes Federation School
Foundation School

Disability Symbol User: NO
Cumbria County Council Equal Opps Policy: YES
Catholic School: North West Catholic Diocese Equal Opps Policy: NO
Closing Date: 130410
Description: Teaching- Secondary Schools
Date Advertised on Website: 18/03/2010