Start date 6th October 2025 – New role, 1 academic year due to budgetary funding Fixed Term Contract initially – 22 hours per week  (39 weeks)

The Governors and Senior Leaders at Mayfield School are looking to appoint, a new member to their existing Business Support Team. This role would support the School Business Manager with general school administration, this is to support our growing school numbers and to help keep the operations of the school streamlined and efficient by supporting and bringing additional capacity to the current Business Support Team. The successful candidate will work across both our school sites, working in the main admin office at our Whitehaven site Mondays and Wednesday, attending to live requests from school colleagues as well as helping with a range of admin tasks. On Fridays, the role is to support at our Cockermouth site covering the front office, which involves been the first point of call for any visitors to the school and assisting with the running of the school day operations for this site.

BS6 Salary: £25,584(A) FTE pro rata – £13.26 p/hr 22 hrs per week, 39 weeks per year. Term Time 

The main responsibilities of the role are:
•    Dealing with visitor inquiries, assisting with parent communication 
•    Assisting business support team with admin tasks required for school operations
•    Reacting to live issues to support teachers and pupils
•    Data entry and procedure logs to assist with school reporting on compliance 

A full job profile is available along with an application form, on the school website. For an informal chat please contact the School Business Manager, Sarah Barry.

Mayfield offers many opportunities for continuing professional development.

To apply, please complete the application form only which can be downloaded from the Mayfield School website.  www.mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk  CV’s WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Completed Applications need to be return to [email protected]

Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks; including health and identity.

Closing date – 12 noon on Tuesday 26th August, 2025
Shortlisting - Wednesday 27th August, 2025
Interviews 1st September, 2025
 

Part-time, Fixed-term Key Stage 2 Class Teacher
 

The Governors and Headteacher of St Herbert’s CE Primary and Nursery School are looking to appoint a part-time, fixed-term class teacher, to join our friendly, supportive and hard-working school team.

The position is for 3 days per week (0.6fte), to be worked Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, on a fixed-term contract from 3rd November 2025 to the end of May 2026 due to maternity cover . Supply teaching hours on non-working days may also be available.

We would like to hear from you if you:
•    Are a motivated and enthusiastic class teacher who wants to make a difference to the lives of our children
•    Have experience of teaching Key Stage 2
•    See each child as an individual and are able to develop their strengths both academically and socially
•    Are an effective practitioner with high expectations of yourself and others
•    Have a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils
•    Have a caring and approachable manner
•    Possess excellent organisation and communication skills and have the ability to be flexible and work within a caring team

In return, we can offer:
•    A positive, warm and welcoming work environment in a school where we ‘learn to love as we love to learn’
•    An opportunity to be part of an experienced, effective team
•    A supportive Head Teacher and Governing Body
•    Fantastic children, who enjoy learning and achieving
•    Opportunities for continuing professional development

Application forms and job description/person specification are available from the school website - https://www.stherberts.cumbria.sch.uk/ or by contacting the school office by email to [email protected]. A visit to the school prior to applying is warmly welcomed - please contact the school office to book a visit at 4pm on either Thursday 8th May or Wednesday 14th May.  
Closing date for applications – 3pm on Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Interviews to take place Thursday 11th September 2025.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure for Regulated Activity and will require the completion of a criminal history/suitability self-disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID verification, medical checks and right to work checks will also be required before any offer is finalised.

St Herbert’s CE Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  St Herbert’s CE Primary and Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer.

Part Time Teaching Assistant (& Other Support Staff Posts)
Intially Temporary For One Year – But Potential To Become Permanent

Lorton Primary School 
(part of the Good Shepherd Trust)
 

Teaching Assistant 22.5-24.5 hours per Grade 5 SCP6, PCD5 (£25,183 per annum, pro rata, term time plus holiday entitlement – approx. £13.05 per hour)

Lunch Supervisor 1.5 hours per week Grade 3, SCP3-4, PCD3 (£24,027-£24,404, pro rata term time plus holiday entitlement - approx. £12.45-£12.65 per hour)

Extended Day Play Practitioner 4 hours per week 
Grade 5 SCP6, PCD5 (£25,183 per annum, pro rata, term time plus holiday entitlement – approx. £13.05 per hour)

Extended Day Assistant Play Practitioner 2-4 hrs a week 
Grade 3, SCP3-4, PCD3 (£24,027-£24,404, pro rata term time plus holiday entitlement - approx. £12.45-£12.65 per hour)

The Local Governing Body of Lorton School have the exciting opportunity to welcome one or more new staff members to our team as soon as possible in the autumn term, ideally from the beginning of October. We are looking to appoint to several posts, primarily as a part time Teaching Assistant, working mainly in Key Stage 2 but ideally to be combined with other posts as a Lunch Supervisor as well as newly created posts leading and supporting our new ‘extended day’ provision – offering both interest clubs and wrap around care; ideally we are looking for someone who can combine these posts to make sure we have familiar school staff in our Extended Day provision.  We are seeking an Extended Day Play Practitioner to lead the club for two days a week and an assistant (to support the club leader) for 1 or 2 days, possibly more – this could be the same person for both.  Both Extended day roles include working across the 4-11 age range.  All roles are initially temporary for one year, but there is the possibility that they could become permanent.  

Working hours would ideally be:
Teaching Assistant: daily 8:30-12:00 and 3 or 4 afternoons a week
Lunch Supervisor: 1.5 hours a week within 12-1pm
Extended day Play Practitioner: 2 days 3:10-5:10pm 4 hours per week (2 days) 
Extended day Club Assistant Play Practitioner: Core hours: 3:10-5:10pm 2-4 hours per week (1 or 2 days)

The successful Teaching Assistant candidate will need to be:
• A qualified teaching assistant (ideally with level 3 qualification) with recent experience with pupils aged 7-11 years, including those with additional needs
• Calm and positive in managing pupils’ behaviour
• Dedicated to ensuring the well being and progress of all pupils 
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and caring; able to work as part of a strong team under the direction of the Key Stage 2 teaching staff
• Support our school values and the family ethos of our school.

The successful Extended day/lunch supervisor candidate(s) will:
• Be enthusiastic and caring with a keen interest in supporting children’s education and development;
• Show initiative and be able to create a stimulating, purposeful and caring environment and experiences at lunchtimes and/or in the interest club and wrap around care that interest and inspire all ages;
• Be able to organise, plan and lead/support activities with individuals, groups and the whole class;
• Have their own skills and interests to bring to the school; 
• Be patient, energetic and enjoy having fun with the children;
• Support our school values and the family ethos of the school;
• Be well-organised, flexible and work well independently and as part of a team.

In all these roles we can offer:
• Well behaved and friendly children;
• Enthusiastic, experienced and supportive staff who value each child and each other as individuals and as part of our school family;
• A school with a wide range of resources and an attractive environment including plenty of outdoor space;
• Supportive and appreciative parents and local community; 
• A commitment to your professional development.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our pupils and staff and expect all applicants to share this commitment.  All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, as well as online checks. Application forms and further details about the post are available from the school website https://www.lorton.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies.html .  Visits to the school are encouraged and welcome by prior arrangement (ideally on 2nd or 4th September) with the Head of School, Olivia Harrison, or Executive Headteacher, Jo Laker.  Please email: [email protected] or [email protected] if making contact during the school holidays or contact the school office (manned 8am-12 Mon-Fri in term time) by phone (01900 85919).

Closing date: Monday 8th September 12 noon (Due to the time scale being over the summer holidays applications will be considered as received and the interviews and closing date may be brought forward should sufficient high quality applications be received). Interviews planned for: Thursday 11th September (or during the summer holidays if sufficient interest)

Breakfast Club Assistant and  After School Club Assistant 
(Part Time, Term Time only, Permanent)

Both positions salary PCD3 £24,027 per annum , pro rata ( this includes the living wage supplement hourly £12.60) 
Breakfast Club 5 Hours per week, actual salary £2,810-£2,854
After School Club 10 hours per week, actual salary £5,620-£5,708

St James’ C of E Infant and Nursery School is a successful infant and nursery school with a friendly, vibrant school community. We offer a standard of education and a sense of belonging within a safe Christian environment. We aim to provide our children with the foundations of learning to ensure they “Choose the right path”.  This is our vision for all of our children.

We wish to appoint a Breakfast Club Assistant and After School Club Assistant from September 2025 to support the children using our Breakfast and After School Clubs.  The posts will be for 5 hours per week, 7.40am-8.40am in the Breakfast Club and 3.15pm-5.15pm in the After School Club, both daily Monday to Friday, term time only.

We are looking for someone who: 
•    Is kind, consistent and willing to ‘go the extra mile’ to support pupils and enable them to flourish, in support of the school's Christian ethos.
•    Has a recognised, relevant Level 2 or equivalent and has an interest of working in an Infant setting.
•    Is enthusiastic and willing to plan and provide exciting and creative activities which support learning and development and enthuse the children (including those with SEND) within the club.
•    Is adaptable, able to work constructively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
•    Has an awareness of health and safety and will work collaboratively to ensure the environment is safe and suitable.

Application forms and further details are available via https://www.st-james-inf.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies.

Applications should be sent by email to [email protected]

Closing Date for completed applications is: Monday Friday 22nd August at 12.00pm. Interviews to be held on Tuesday 2nd September 2025.

St James’ C of E Infant and Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Full-time Reception Class Teacher – Temporary (Maternity Cover)– MPR– from 3rd November 2025 to 3rd July 2026

The Learning for Life Trust are seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated classroom teacher at Fairfield Primary School 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 in EYFS with a proven track record in achieving high standards. 
•    Evidence of being an outstanding practitioner, able to enthuse and inspire pupils and staff.
•    Evidence of an understanding of effective phonics delivery, the reading framework and GLD.
•    High standards in terms of teaching, behaviour and achievement.
•    A commitment to further professional development.
•    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 and 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 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: Monday 15th September 2025 (3.00pm)
Shortlisting: Monday 15th September 2025 
Interviews to take place on: Wednesday 17th September 2025
School Tours: Friday 5th September 2025 (4.00pm)

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 and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Visits to school are encouraged. Please contact the School Office on [email protected] or (01900) 821133 if you would like to make an appointment for one of the above tours.

Teacher of Mathematics
 Contract Type - Permanent
 Contract Term - Full-Time
 Salary - Annually (FTE)1.0 FTE MPR
 

The successful candidate will:
•    Be an outstanding practitioner
•    Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range
•    Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
•    Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion
•    Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE 2025, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process. 

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged. 
If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, [email protected] or T: 01946 820 356. 

Closing Date - 9:00am, 18th Jul 2025

 

Permanent Post
Band D, Point 1 To 3 £27,711 To £28,624 FTE
37 Hours Per Week, Full Year

To provide technical maintenance support and be responsible for the effective supervision, security and operation of the premises.

The successful candidate will: 
•    Be responsible for the security of the premise and be a key holder 
•    May be required to attend site to provide access as required on weekends
•    Carry out general handy person duties
•    Supervise the premises when in operation, and be the capacity of the Designated Fire Officer in the absence of senior members of staff
•    To act as cover for the Deputy Facilities Manager as and when required

For further details about this role and to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-58894. 

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received.  Early applications are encouraged.
If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, [email protected] or T: 01946 820 356.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Tuesday 22 July 2025.

Fixed Term Post Until February 2027
Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Monday to Friday Full Year

Working hours: 09.00 till 17.00 (Mon to Thurs) 09.00 till 16.30 Friday

From April 2025 the rate for apprenticeships is £7.55 per hour in the first year and national minimum wage in the appropriate age range in any following year

West Lakes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join our administrative team. We are looking to appoint an Apprentice Business Support Assistant based at West Lakes Academy.  You will gain hands-on experience in a busy office environment learning a wide range of tasks.  The Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship is fully work based for 18 months plus an end point assessment.

For further details about this role or to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-51529

The successful candidate will:
•    Undertake reception duties, providing a professional and welcoming appearance to the academy for staff, students, visitors and members of the public.
•    Undertake a range of general administrative duties, including word processing, maintenance of spreadsheets, filing and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
•    Undertake a range of reprographics duties including, photocopying, laminating, binding etc.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Tuesday 22 July 2025.

Permanent Post
Band C, Point 1 To 4 £25,183 To £26,835 FTE
37 Hours Per Week,  Full Year

To provide technical maintenance support and be responsible for the effective supervision, security and operation of the premises.
The successful candidate will: 
 •    Be responsible for the security of the premise and be a key holder 
•    May be required to attend site to provide access as required on weekends
•    Carry out general handy person duties
•    Supervise the premises when in operation, and be the capacity of the Designated Fire Officer in the absence of senior members of staff
 

For further details about this post or to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-46830 

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received.  Early applications are encouraged.
If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, [email protected] or T: 01946 820 356.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

The closing date for the role is 09.00 on Tuesday 22 July 2025.

The Governing Body of Distington Community School is seeking to recruit an inspirational, ambitious and passionate Head of School to work with the Executive Headteacher to continue to lead the school forward, maintain stability, raise educational outcomes and drive improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to make a real difference. You will need to be resilient, creative and show us that you know how to develop a school to be the absolute best for its pupils, families, staff and local community.

The post is permanent, full time from January 2026. 

We offer a broad, inclusive curriculum which expands horizons and raises aspirations in order to ensure each individual pupil reaches their full, all-round potential. As a school we strive to provide a welcoming and caring environment which reflects our school ethos of ‘Empower, learn, celebrate.’ The school has a committed Governing Body who will work with senior leadership team to take the school forward.

The successful candidate will be:
•    pro-active with a strong vision for the future of our school to continue building on our schools success
•    a team player, able to build strong relationships with the whole school community;
•    an approachable and collaborative leader, who leads by example with excellent classroom practice;
•    able to show empathy, is nurturing and family focused.
•    We can offer you:
•    enthusiastic, motivated learners;
•    a dedicated and committed staff team;
•    a supportive, open and honest governing body;
•    a family friendly environment

If you have the confidence, experience and passion to make a difference for our children and their families we would be delighted to hear from you in order to discuss this role further.

The Governors are committed to safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and staff. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Leadership Pay range  £56,316 to  £63,815

Application forms and further details are available by emailing [email protected]

We welcome visits to our school, please contact [email protected]  to arrange a suitable time.

Application closing date: 19th September 2025
Interviews: 29th September 2025