QES Vacancies

Are you a committed teacher of Design and Technology keen to inspire children to design with creativity and skill?

We have a culture of high expectations and we are looking for a talented individual keen to join our Design Technology department. We are interested to hear from professionals interested in a temporary part-time position teaching pupils up to GCSE level.

Most importantly we are looking for someone with a real passion for D&T and an ambition to be the best teacher they can be. You would be joining a collaborative and committed department and supportive learning community. Whether you are at the beginning or your career or interested in a different opportunity as a more experienced colleague, we are keen to hear from you.

Bordering the Lakes and the Dales and yet surprisingly well-connected, for over 400 years we have forged a strong community ethos providing ‘Scholarship and Care’. We’re immensely proud of our commitment to the highest quality teaching and learning coupled with extraordinary pastoral care. We are a truly comprehensive community in which every child is cared for, supported and stretched, moving on to diverse destinations, from local apprenticeships and college courses to highly selective universities.

Building on our long successful history, we launched our sister school in September 2017 creating a small multi-academy trust of our 2 schools, the Lunesdale Learning Trust.   Within this context we can offer ample opportunities for professional development enabling you to fulfil your potential in our high performing, forward thinking community.

Applications are welcomed from well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who are keen to work with remarkable young people providing an exceptional education for all.

If you wish to apply, please complete all sections of the TES application form by Monday 4th December. In your supporting statement we would like you to include:

• why this particular job appeals to you.

• an outline of your relevant experience

• a discussion of the personal and professional qualities which you believe suit you for this post

We would encourage all potential applicants to read all the attached documents on the TES advert and to browse our websites to get a fuller flavour of life at this very special place.

We do hope you will take the time to apply. This is a marvellous place to work and this is a very exciting opportunity. If you require further information or wish to discuss any issues, please do feel free to get in touch on 015242 71275 or by email to recruitment@qes.org.uk In the meantime, good luck with your application. We look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Cathy O'Neill, Executive Headteacher

Are you a committed teacher of PE keen to develop your career? We are looking for a part-time, interim PE teacher ready to join a strong department and to make their own contributions in inspiring and supporting young adults. We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic and able to form positive relationships with pupils; can communicate well and has a passion for or has experience of competing in individual or team sports to a high standard. They need to be able to deliver the PE and Sports curriculum across the full range of abilities and key stages teaching a combination of theory and practical, with an expectation to assist our extra-curricular provision.

For over 400 years we have forged a strong community ethos providing ‘Scholarship and Care’. We’re immensely proud of our commitment to the highest quality teaching and learning coupled with extraordinary pastoral care. We are a truly comprehensive community in which every child is cared for, supported and stretched, moving on to diverse destinations, from local apprenticeships and college courses to highly selective universities.

Building on our long successful history, we launched our sister school in September 2017 creating a small multi-academy trust of our 2 schools, the Lunesdale Learning Trust.   Within this context we can offer ample opportunities for professional development enabling you to fulfil your potential in our high performing, forward thinking community.

Applications are welcomed from well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who are keen to work with remarkable young people providing an exceptional education for all.

If you wish to apply, please complete all sections of the TES application form by Thursday 23rd November. In your supporting statement we would like you to include:

• a statement as to why this particular job appeals to you.

• an outline of your relevant experience

• a discussion of the personal and professional qualities which you believe suit you for this post

We would encourage all potential applicants to read all the attached documents on the TES advert and to browse our websites to get a fuller flavour of life at this very special place.

We do hope you will take the time to apply. This is a marvellous place to work and this is a very exciting opportunity. If you require further information or wish to discuss any issues, please do feel free to get in touch on 015242 71275 or by email to recruitment@qes.org.uk In the meantime, good luck with your application. We look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Cathy O'Neill, Executive Headteacher

Interviews will be held in either week commencing Monday 27th November or 4th December 2023.

The Lunesdale Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), other statutory required clearance and reference checks with previous employers.

We have provision for two parent local governors and there is currently one vacancy.

The local governors are delegated certain functions by the board of Trustees. The local governors are close to and representative of the community the schools serve and are:

• a valued point of consultation and representation in the development of trust policies
• the recipients of detailed information about how their schools are being managed
• tasked with scrutinising management information thus providing assurance to trustees that the school is:
• operating within the ethos and values of the trust and creating a positive climate for all stakeholders
• working within agreed policies
• meeting the agreed targets
• engaging with stakeholders
• acting as an ambassador for the trust

No special qualifications are needed and the most important thing is to have a keen interest in the school and be prepared to play an active part in the local governing committee’s work.  Training is available for all local governors and this Board of Trustees has an expectation that those new to being a local governing committee member, attend induction training. We have one Local Governing Body meeting per term, after school, along with a number of Immersion Mornings throughout the academic year. These take place during school hours, typically 09:00-12:00, enabling governors and trustees to develop a thorough understanding of specific and facilitate robust discussion with school leaders.

All individuals governing on the board, regardless of their constituency, are elected or appointed with one common purpose – to govern the schools in the best interest of pupils. Parent committee members are no exception. They are not elected to represent their stakeholder group, but are elected in order to contribute to the work of the governing board in ensuring high standards of achievement for all children and young people in the school, contributing to strategic discussion, holding senior leaders to account by monitoring school performance and ensuring money is well spent.

The attached document summarises the circumstances under which someone cannot serve as a local governor. Nominations must be from parents, or individuals exercising parental responsibility, of a child at one of the academies in the trust.

If you would like to stand for election please click on the 'Apply' button to complete an Expression of Interest and return it to school no later than Friday 24^th November 2023.

If there are more nominations than vacancies the election will be by secret ballot. If that is necessary, all parents will be sent details of the ballot procedure.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.

We have opportunities to join our existing cleaning team working in the early morning until 9:00am before school or in the afternoon from 2:30pm onwards to maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the school.  The hours can be flexible for the individual and are on a term-time only basis.

The role requires a hard working cleaner who works well as part of a team.  The individual should be friendly and take pride in enhancing the school environment, ensuring the facilities are maintained to the highest possible standards.  We are looking for someone who will present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment.  In addition we would expect the individual to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality.  Full training and a uniform will be provided.

Please click on the 'APPLY' link below to access our application form, or if required please contact recruitment@qes.org.uk to request a printed form for your completion.

The Lunesdale Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), other statutory required clearance and reference checks with previous employers.