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Make a difference – become a Parent Governor

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As from September this year we will have a vacancy for a Parent Governor! 

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Why become a Parent Governor?
Governors have an important part to play in helping schools to run effectively.  As a Parent Governor, you will be well placed to understand parents’ views and have first-hand knowledge of how the school is run. You will have the opportunity to work toward improving the school experience, not only for your own child, but for children in years to come.
This voluntary role can be challenging yet extremely rewarding and is a great way to build on your personal and professional skills. You will be supported in the role through a programme of training and mentoring allowing you to use your knowledge and experience to the full extent.

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To complement our current committee, we are seeking someone who may have skills in aspects of financial and budgetary management, experience of procurement/purchasing and ideally, knowledge of premises maintenance and facilities management.

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If you wish to know more about this exciting opportunity, and can offer what we are looking for please feel free to contact the Chair of Governors, Tim Ward on 07979 235212, and submit any expression of interest to  chair@st-marks.cumbria.sch.uk 

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In the event that several people wish to apply, the standard process is that candidates will be asked to submit a short pen picture of why they wish to be considered and these will be shared with parents at the school who will vote.

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Can you spare some time to listen to children read? Have you any skills you could offer to the school? We would love to hear from you. Please complete the volunteer application form and send it to office@st-marks.cumbria.sch.uk

We are seeking for September 2027, a highly motivated and capable Teaching Assistant to work 0.5Fte. We need a Monday and Tuesday all day as well as Wednesday afternoons.

Job specification and responsibilities for teaching assistants:

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification

• Ability to live out our school values and help to embed them in the ethos of St Mark’s

• Ability to use a communicate effectively in a variety of situations with children and adults

• Ability to use a range of classroom techniques, being flexible and reflective, implementing strategies that are developmentally appropriate

• Work under the supervision of a class teacher to prepare resources and activities for learning, including through the use of IT

• Understand the role of teaching assistants in a primary classroom and support the development of children’s learning

• Understand the needs of primary school children

• Help to maintain good order and discipline and promote positive behaviour

• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding

• Help to create and maintain a stimulating and orderly learning environment

• Develop and maintain good relationships with pupils, parents, carers, governors and colleagues

• Work flexibly as part of a team and be able to use initiative

• Be willing to support the wider life of the school

• Be involved in SEN support and intervention

• Be willing to participate in professional development

• Engage in appraisal process, setting and meeting targets, continuing professional development in areas of of particular interest

Grade 5 fixed term post

• £25,989 pro rata

  38 week contract

Closing date is the 19th June 2026