Job Vacancies

Teaching Assistant

PCD7 - £28,598 – £29,540 pro rata for term time working (inclusive of 70JWC's)

Fixed Term until July 2026

32.5 hours per week

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and qualified classroom practitioner to join our school team. We are open to applicants with full time availability and those who have experience of working with students with additional needs in early years, primary or secondary settings.

Please see the job description here:  Teaching Assistant JD

Those wishing to apply should complete the application form below:

Application form

Completed application forms should be emailed to: hfield@sandgateschool.org.uk

Please email for a different version if you are having difficulties accessing the application form above

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 17th October.

Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be informed by Monday 20th October.

Interviews will take place the following week.

Role start date: as soon as possible.

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Emails requesting any additional information should be sent to: hfield@sandgateschool.org.uk

NJC BS5 SCP 6 £25,989 starting salary depending on experience (pro rata for term time working) 

Monday-Friday - 15-18 hours per week

At Sandgate, we have a friendly, collaborative admin team which has grown year on year. We work on all things from ensuring that the day to day tasks of meeting and greeting visitors, transferring phone calls, SIMS registers are all completed, lunches ordered in, invoices are paid on time, contractors are booked in all the way to providing safer recruitment guidance as part of our HR and recruitment function. 

We really do spin a lot of plates; every day is different.

As the fifth member of the administration team you will be fundamental to the function of our school, performing a range of generalist administrative tasks in a helpful, dynamic and proactive way.

We are looking 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 that data is held in an appropriate and secure way

-       producing letters, reports and emails

-       support the school leadership team to ensure that the site is safe for pupils and staff

-       completing all necessary office administration from filing and creating databases to making sure that we have                           sufficient supplies of pens and refreshments

-       We can promise a varied working week within a small and supportive team who collaborate effectively across the two             sites.

You will deliver on:

-       Excellent communication and customer service skills.

-       A friendly personality who enjoys working within a collaborative team. 

-       A proactive and upbeat approach to your own work and progress within your role.

-       Recent administrative experience or evident transferrable skills.

What the Sandgate  Admin Team delivers on:

-       A wonderful ethos driven school community with strong values around kindness, compassion and inclusion.

-       A lovely day to day team atmosphere with supportive leadership.

-       A family friendly approach to balancing work and home life including approaching working hours in a collaborative and          flexible way to suit our candidates with family or planning to have a family.

-       A flexible approach to working around core hours with a proven track record of integrating flexible working and some               hybrid working to great success. 

-       Benefits Platform (VIVUP) including cycle to work schemes, discount vouchers for supermarkets, leisure activities and            more.

-       Private health cover for all staff to self-refer for physiotherapy, counselling, menopause support and a 24/7 GP service.

-       Mental health first aiders and support groups set up to allow for peer support and more.

-       Motivated leaders who support career development and training to develop your career.

-       A growing school with extensive opportunity.

Please see person specification here: School Administrator: Person Specification

Those wishing to apply should complete an application form and email this to: hfield@sandgateschool.org.uk.

Application form is here: Application form

The closing date for applications is Friday 31st October 2025.

Please note that we will close the recruitment process early should an appropriate candidate apply – therefore an early application would be advantageous. 

Successful candidates will be notified by Tuesday 4th November.  

Interviews are projected to take place the week commencing Monday 10th November.

Midday Supervisor Vacancies

PCD3A £24,309 (inclusive of 30 JWC) per annum, pro rata (hourly rate £12.60) 

(This role is term-time only and paid pro rata – approximately 7.5 hours working per week but can be discussed at interview). 

Sandgate is in a very fortunate position to be an expanding school and therefore, we are looking to grow our team further, and for new Midday Supervisors to join our vibrant school community.

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Application forms are available here: Application Form

Please find the job description here Midday Supervisor job description

Completed forms or emails requesting any additional information should be sent to: hfield@sandgateschool.org.uk

Salary OP1 Grade 1 £24,309 inclusive of living wage supplement (pro rata)

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic self-starters to join our friendly, supportive and motivated cleaning team. Ideally, the candidates will have previous cleaning experience, however training is available and mentoring in the team is ongoing. This is a team that collaborates very successfully, in large part due to an experienced, present and supportive line manager.

Requirements

• Previous experience preferred but training and mentoring will be given
• Reliable and hardworking, with a keen eye for detail
• Able to undertake all cleaning duties with a professional attitude and an awareness that there may be students on site
• Flexibility to work across either school sites and during the school holidays
• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Relevant DBS and Barred List checks as well as references will be required for this post.

Working Schedule Is Usually

• Monday to Friday
• 3.30pm-6pm
• 12.5 hours per week (occasional overtime hours may be necessary at times)
• This is a year round role as the team do clean the site during school holidays

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

If you are wishing to apply, download the Application Form

and the job description and person specification here Cleaning Operative 

or email cbroom@sandgateschool.org.uk for the application pack.

Please email your completed application form to: cbroom@sandgateschool.org.uk

You may wish to print and post your application form. If this is the case, please ensure you post your application in good time to meet the deadline date and address this to: Sandgate School, Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JG

Please label your envelope clearly with: CLEANER APPLICATION PACK

 Start date: to be discussed at interview