BUILDING BRIDGES TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
Job Description – Person Specification
Address: Newbridge House, Barrow. In emergencies covering 2 Barrow sites.
Closing Date: 12th October 2026
Interview Dates: w/c 3rd November 2026
Start Date: Depending on notice period/ Safer recruitment checks – likely December 2026
Terms: M-F 27.5 hours (12.30 – 6.00 p.m.) term time (38 weeks) + 3 weeks during school holidays
M-F 15 hours (6.00 a.m. – 9.00 a.m.) term time (38 weeks) + 3 weeks during
school holidays
Permanent
Salary Scale: Grade 1
£24,413 (plus living wage supplement to ensure pay differential of £13.45 per
hour)
Approx. pro rata starting salary (27.5 hours £17,300), (15 hours £9,300)
Subject to 3.32% pay rise
We seek to appoint energetic cleaning operatives to help maintain the school environment for our learners who have complex needs. Both posts will involve key holder responsibilities and opening / locking up the building.
The 27.5 hours post will involve serving lunches (externally prepared).
The candidates will be well organised and be able to use their time efficiently and effectively.
Job Description – Person Specification
Address: Channelside Pupil Referral Service, Barrow
Closing Date: 30th October 2026
Interview Dates: w/c 16th November 2026
Start Date: Depending on notice period/ Safer recruitment checks – likely January 2027
Terms: M-F 27.5 hours (9.00- 2.30 p.m.) term time (38 weeks) + 1 week during school holidays
Salary Scale: Grade 5 / 6
OP5 – £26,847 – £27,709 starting on £27,274
We seek to appoint a caterer to make healthy and varied food choices for our students. This is an exciting opportunity to become the school’s first ever cook. The role will be based at a newly built facility at our Channelside site. This is an opportunity for the candidate to create sustainable, value-for-money catering services, delivered to a high standard and to shape the culinary experiences for our cohort. The candidate will be well organised and be able to use their time efficiently and effectively.
Would you like to work as part of a brilliant team in a small school setting? Our school is different to many but provides an excellent education and support for our students.
We would encourage a discussion prior to application and welcome visits to the school. Please contact South Cumbria PRS on 01229 407470.
The PRS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service for further information please see our Safer Recruitment pages http://www.southcumbriaap.org.uk/vacancies/safer-recruitment/.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The application form can be downloaded and submitted to leeann.bell@cumbria.gov.uk
The Pupil Referral Service have three traits that they would wish to see in staff and develop in students.
It is important that you know about the job you are applying for, we are happy to answer any questions you may have either verbally 01229 407470 or by using the contact form. We would encourage you to visit the centre prior to making your application.
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