Please send applications for all positions to the Office Manager, Rachel Bousfield, via e-mail: admin@applebyprimary.cumbria.sch.uk.  

KITCHEN ASSISTANT - MATERNITY COVER

The Governors at Appleby Primary School would like to appoint a kitchen assistant(Maternity Cover) to provide a high-quality catering service which supports the wellbeing of pupils and staff to start no later than 3^rd June 2024.

The post will be 11.25 hours per week.

The successful candidate will:

•   Support the provision of high-quality school meals in line with government guidelines and legislation on school nutrition standards
•   Prepare food in line with the expectations of the kitchen team leader
•   Serve food to pupils and staff
•   Undertake washing up activities
•   Undertake general cleaning in accordance with Health and safety requirements
•   Under the direction of the kitchen team leader, follow the school catering standards legislation and the school’s policies relating to food safety, health and safety and allergens 
•   Ensure that the kitchen and dining area are kept clean and hygienic
•   Ensure that kitchen equipment is used safely and according to operating manuals

Application form and further details are available below and should be returned by 9.00am on 13th May 2024.  Interviews will be held 20th May 2024.

YEAR 2/3 TEACHER - MATERNITY COVER

The governors of Appleby Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, hardworking and passionate teacher to join our thriving school in September 2024 to cover Maternity leave.

The successful candidate will:

• Have high expectations of our pupils with a commitment to achieving high standards and excellent progress.
• Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school.
• Be a positive role model to pupils and other staff, demonstrating high levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
• Be able to work as part of an effective and committed team.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
   

At Appleby Primary School we can offer you:

• Happy, hardworking and well behaved children
• Supportive parents and governors
• A wide range of opportunities for professional development

Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. Please contact our Office Manager to arrange a convenient appointment.
Application packs are available below or by request from Mrs Rachel Bousfield, Office Manager at: admin@applebyprimary.cumbria.sch.uk
Please complete the application form and provide a covering letter stating your curricular and extra-curricular strengths and interests.
Closing date: Friday 17^th May 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 21^st May 2024
 

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.  However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see here.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. 

In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates.  This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.