- School: Fairfield Primary School
- Job Reference: 4220
- Job type: Teacher
- Contract: Permanent
- Work pattern: Full-time
- Salary: MPR
- Date posted: Friday 5 June 2026
- Closing date for applications: Tuesday 23 June 2026
- Employer: Learning for Life Trust
Fairfield Primary School is part of the Learning for Life Trust
Full Time, Permanent, KS2 Class Teacher from 1st September 2026
(ECTs welcome to apply)
The Learning for Life Trust are seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated classroom teacher to help us build upon our school’s achievements and successes as one of the most successful schools in the county.
Like us you will be dynamic, innovative and hardworking; driven by a passion to bring out the very best in all our pupils. You will support the school in moving towards its vision and will bring a wealth of ideas and experience to the team.
We would like to hear from applicants who have:
• Experience in teaching Key Stage 2 with a proven track record in achieving high standards.
• Evidence of being a highly effective practitioner, able to enthuse and inspire pupils and staff.
• High standards in terms of teaching, behaviour and achievement.
• A commitment to further professional development.
• An ability to engage in effective peer coaching activities which will develop professional practice in a Learning to Learn School ethos.
• Excellent organisational skills, plus the ability to provide and maintain an engaging and challenging learning environment.
• A commitment to playing a full and active role in the wider life of the school.
• The ability to develop purposeful relationships with stakeholders of the school/Multi Academy Trust.
In return, we can offer:
• A skilled, creative an d supportive team working with friendly children and supportive parents.
• An exciting opportunity to be part of a forward looking, ambitious organisation that believes in developing its staff to become the best they can be.
• A school that is consistently focussed on making a positive impact on pupils and the community.
• Opportunities to collaborate with local schools and be part of a developing a Multi Academy Trust
Application Process
Application forms may be obtained from either:
The school website (www.fairfieldprimary.co.uk) or by e-mailing the School Business Manager, Mrs Carolyn Parker at [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 (at 10 am)
Shortlisting: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Interviews to take place on: Friday 26th 2026
School tours to take place on: Wednesday 17th June (at 4 pm)
Please contact the School Office on [email protected] or (01900) 821133 if you would like to book a place on a school tour.
Please note that no CVs are accepted. Please complete the supporting statement within the application form. Covering letters should be a maximum of 1-page A4.
Fairfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications will be subject to checks with past employer(s) and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact Fairfield Primary School
Address
Fairfield Primary School
Gallowbarrow
Cockermouth
CA13 0DX