Vacancies
We are a proud, thriving and ambitious community. We work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high: wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.
We are a community school with over 800 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person.
We are proud to have:
- Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability.
- Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school.
- An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors.
How to Apply
If you are interested in any of the positions advertised please complete:
- An application form (using the guidance notes)
- A Disclosure and Barring Service Applicant Statement
Return to Mrs N Royle
Dowdales School
Nelson Street
Dalton-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA15 8AH
Alternatively you may submit the above documents via email – click here
Please read the guidance notes before completing your application.
PLEASE NOTE: A CV will not be accepted in place of an application form.
Current Vacancies
Shortlist and Interviews
If you are shortlisted, references will be taken up prior to your interview. Any applicants called for interview who have submitted an electronic application will be required to sign their application form at interview.
Applicants who have not received an invite to interview within three weeks of the specified closing date should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
Safeguarding Statement
Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.
All positions are subject to an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as a CRB Disclosure) and other relevant checks.
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 28th November, 2023
Teaching Assistant
Required from January 2024
Permanent position
30 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Term time position, plus an additional 2 weeks contracted hours (pro rata)
Salary scale PCD5, £23,893 (equating to £17,166 per annum pro rata) Position to commence January 2024
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 28th November 2023, 9am. Interview date tbc
We are proud to have:
• Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability
• Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school
• An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors
We would welcome applications from someone who has:
• The ability to give clear and concise instructions and guidance
• The ability to use initiative and good judgement
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs N Royle at Dowdales School by 9am, Tuesday 28th November 2023 by email NRoyle@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk or post.
If you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this procedure please do not hesitate to contact us on the above email address.
The Role
Job Description
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Person Specification
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Closing date: 9am Tuesday 28th November, 2023
Teaching Assistant
Required from January 2024
Permanent position
30 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Term time position, plus an additional 2 weeks contracted hours (pro rata)
Salary scale PCD5, £23,893 (equating to £17,166 per annum pro rata) Position to commence January 2024
Closing date for applications Tuesday 28th November 2023, 9am Interview date tbc
Full details of this vacancy including the Job Descriptions and Person Specification are available in the downloadable Vacancy Application Pack.
Closing date: 9am Thursday 18th May 2023
Teacher of Mathematics - TLR
With Teaching and Learning Responsibility within the Mathematics Department
Required 1st September 2023
Permanent position Full Time
Salary Scale Teachers salary scale plus TLR 2A (£3017 per annum) Position to commence 1st September 2023
Closing date for applications Thursday 18th May 2023, 9am Interview date W/C 22nd May 2023
Full details of this vacancy including the Job Descriptions and Person Specification are available in the downloadable booklet.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 28th November 2023
Relief Casual Exam Invigilators
Required as soon as possible.
SALARY SCALE CE2, £22,366
(per annum pro rata plus a top up to the UK Living Wage currently paid at £12 per hour)
We are seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators on a casual basis for our core GCSE examinations. You would be involved in assisting an experienced team of Senior Invigilators in the setting up of examinations and would be working as a member of a team aimed at ensuring the fair and proper conduct of examination in a calm environment that enables students to perform to the best of their ability.
We are proud to have:
• Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability
• Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school
• An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors
We would welcome applications from someone who has:
• The ability to give clear and concise instructions and guidance
• The ability to use initiative and good judgement
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs N Royle at Dowdales School by 9am, Tuesday 28th November 2023 by email NRoyle@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk or post.
If you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this procedure please do not hesitate to contact us on the above email address.
The Role
Job Description
Click on the button below to view a full job description of this role.
Person Specification
Click on the button below to view a list of essential and desirable qualifications and experience required for this role.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 28th November 2023
Kitchen Assistant
Required as soon as possible.
7.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Term time only. Plus 1 week additional contracted hours.
SALARY SCALE OP1, £22,366
(per annum pro rata, plus a top up to the UK Living Wage currently paid at £12 per hour)
We are seeking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to support the smooth running of the kitchen as part of our kitchen team.
We are proud to have:
• Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability
• Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school
• An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors
We would welcome applications from someone who has:
• A food hygiene certificate/equivalent qualification or an equivalent experience or willingness to train to achieve these
• Experience of relating well to people at all levels
• An awareness of health and hygiene procedures
Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs N Royle at Dowdales School by 9am, Tuesday 28th November 2023 by email NRoyle@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk or post.
If you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this procedure please do not hesitate to contact us on the above email address.
The Role
Job Description
Click on the button below to view a full job description of this role.
Person Specification
Click on the button below to view a list of essential and desirable qualifications and experience required for this role.