Attendance Officer

37 hours per week, term-time only (+10 days) – BS8 £31,067 - £31,586 (pay award pending)

Due to the current postholders retirement, we are looking to recruit an Attendance Officer to start as soon as possible to play a key role in maintaining accurate pupil attendance records and ensuring every child has the best opportunity to succeed.

Working under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for monitoring and recording attendance data, liaising with families, teachers, the pastoral team and external agencies to promote good attendance and punctuality.

 The successful candidate will be expected to respect the need for confidentiality that exists when working in a school environment. They will be a team player, have a pleasant and efficient manner, and good inter-personal skills. They should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, whilst having experience of SIMS (the school’s information management system), however, training will be available as required.

The Nelson Thomlinson School is a high performing secondary school on the fringe of the Lake District in Cumbria. Ofsted’s most recent visit in October 2023 highlighted our strong traditions and a school where pupils (and staff) are proud to live out its values. NTS also has a dedicated Professional Development department where opportunities for staff development and training are made a priority.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details, which is available on our school website.

Download and complete an application form and submit it along with your covering letter of application to Mr DS Northwood, Headmaster, to [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 2 June 2025 at 1.30pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on: Wednesday 4 June 2025

Interviews will be held: TBC

NTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Part-time Permanent Cleaner Required

Imminent start date

15 hours per week (evenings)
The hours required are Monday to Friday 3:30pm – 6.30pm.

OP1 £24,309 per annum pro rata (this includes includes Living Wage Supplement of  hourly rate of £12.60.

The post will involve lone working and key holder responsibilities as follows:
●    Securing the school buildings and gates each evening. 
●    General cleaning duties in our Lower School building - 
classrooms, offices, staff room, cloakroom and main entrance .

This post will be paid for 38 weeks working during term time plus 4 weeks working to deep clean during school holidays pro rata.

This school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Application form is available online at www.smhwkt.cumbria.sch.uk please send completed application to
[email protected] 

Closing Date – Friday 6th June 2025 NOON
Interview – Wednesday 11th June 2025
 

Teaching Assistant Part-time 32.5 hours per week, term time only + 5 INSET days, fixed term for one year due to fluctuating budgets.

Start Date: Monday 1st September 2025

PCD5 £25, 183 pro rata (actual salary £18915.98 – 19363.13)
 

Teaching Assistant – Two Posts – Part-time 32.5 hours per week, term time only + 5 INSET days, both fixed term for one year due to fluctuating budgets.

Brook Street School is a friendly, welcoming and very diverse school. We are looking to appoint two dedicated, skilled and caring Teaching Assistants to take on a range of roles within classes across the school. The successful candidates can expect to be class-based and: work with groups and individuals, support children with additional needs, deliver planned interventions, help with pastoral care and support trips and other school activities. The year groups for these roles have not yet been decided and so we would welcome applications from individuals with experience across the whole primary age group and would ask that you specify your experience and your preferred age group to work with in your application.

The successful candidate should be:
•    A dedicated and caring primary practitioner
•    Able to work as part of a team 
•    Dedicated to the well-being of all the children at the school.
•    Committed to developing and enhancing your own professional practice.  
•    Creative and flexible to meet the needs of all pupils. 
•    Be able to foster strong relationships with parents, governors, colleagues and other professionals.
•    Play a full and active role in the wider life of the school
•    Committed to their own professional development
We can offer:
•    A good school (March 2022).
•    Happy, hardworking, polite and well-behaved children who love to learn. 
•    A supportive and welcoming staff team.
•    A fantastic learning environment
•    A commitment to your ongoing professional development.
•    A commitment to offering all children access to a wider curriculum.  
•    A diverse and culturally rich school community. 
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS enhanced disclosure will be required for this post.

Application forms and further details can be obtained from either:-

The school website: https://www.brookstreetschool.co.uk/vacancies/
or email the school office on [email protected] (please note school will be closed for the half term holiday week beginning 26 May 2025, and emails will not be monitored during this week). Details can be printed out for you to collect or emailed to you.
Queries to school office: 01228 558724

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. We have opportunities available at 2pm or 4pm on Tuesday 3rd June 2025. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Application closing date: 9:00am Monday 9th June 2025 
Shortlisting: Tuesday 10th June 2025
Interviews:    Monday 16th June 2025

Permanent Part Time Senior Teaching Assistant - (30 hours per week) PCD7 £ 27,711 per annum pro rata term time only + 1 week inset – Required September 2025

The Governors of St James’ C of E Junior School would like to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and highly motivated, part-time Senior Teaching Assistant to support school-wide teaching and learning initiatives as well as focusing and supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs. Working hours will be from 8.45 a.m. until 3.15 p.m., Monday-Friday and will include behavioural management and supporting positive play at lunchtimes for 30 minutes per day.

The successful candidate must:
•    Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
•    Be able to work alongside the class teacher, to deliver engaging and challenging learning activities that support the development of our students as well as supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. 
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school.
•    Be an enthusiastic practitioner that is committed to giving our children the very best. 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
•    Promote the inclusion of all pupils by supporting the application of personal targets.
•    Support the inclusion of SEND children at playtimes and offer support to children in building friendships with peers during social times. 
•    Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans
•    Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs
•    Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources

Skills and qualifications required:
•    NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Education or Children & Young People
•    Recent experience in a school setting and work with Autistic children
•    A reflective, organised practitioner who can contribute to planning, monitoring and assessment of pupils.
•    An enthusiastic team player who communicates well with children. 
•    A commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
•    Ability to plan/prepare and deliver learning activities/teaching programmes

At St James’ C of E Junior School we can offer you:
•    Happy, hardworking and well-behaved children
•    Supportive parents and governors
•    Supportive committed colleagues who act with children at heart
•    A wide range of opportunities for professional development.

Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs H Maiden to arrange a convenient appointment.

Application packs are available by request from Mrs Hannah Maiden, School Business Manager. Telephone 01946 695311 or alternatively email at [email protected]  

Closing date: 9.00 am. Monday 9th June 2025 ; Interviews: Wednesday 11th June 2025

St James’ CE Junior 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.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure for Regulated Activity and satisfactory references will be sought.

Required September 2025

KS2 Teacher

Permanent FTE  

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher. The Governors and Headteacher of Seaton St Paul’s C of E Junior School are seeking to appoint a creative, hardworking and innovative teacher, the post will be in KS2. You will need to bring enthusiasm, drive and above all – a love of learning to support our team to achieve the very best for all our children. We are an inclusive, friendly school with a dedicated team and a warm family atmosphere.

ECT’s and experienced staff are welcome to apply.

You will:
Have a good understanding of how to challenge and support children with a wide range of needs
Be imaginative, delivering engaging and exciting sessions or lessons for our children
Have a secure understanding of assessment, and be able to place this at the heart of your teaching
Be a team-player with good communication and support our whole staff family
Most importantly, be committed to professional development and have high expectations of your own practice
Have a good understanding of safeguarding and how we support the whole child and family

In return, we offer:
Wonderful children, who love to learn
A community who takes pride in being members of Seaton St Paul’s C of E Junior School
A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support
An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued
Staff that work whole heartedly as a team to deliver the best for our families
A supportive leadership team, committed to developing Seaton St Paul’s C of E Junior School
into an outstanding place to work and learn
A professional development plan, supported by a coaching and mentoring programme designed to enhance practice and prepare staff for career progression

Application forms, job description/person specification will be available on our school website on the Vacancies page: www.seaton-jun.cumbria.sch.uk

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. Please contact our main office to arrange a day and time. 01900 605774.

Completed Cumberland Council application forms AND supporting letters, should be returned via email only, marked for the attention of the Headteacher Mrs Lynn Carini - [email protected]

Application closing date: Friday 13th June 2025

Shortlisting: Monday 16th June 2025

Interviews: W/C 23rd June 2025

Seaton St Paul’s C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Any appointment will be subject to suitable references and pre-employment checks.

Post: Upper KS2 Teacher
Responsible to: Headteacher / Governing Body 
Hours: Full time, fixed term from September 1st 2025 (to cover maternity)
Salary Scale: MPS

Full time teacher required from 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026 (or until maternity leave ends) to teach in an Upper Key Stage 2 class.

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher to work in our Upper Key Stage 2 team. The Governors and Headteacher of Brampton Primary School are seeking to appoint a creative, hardworking and innovative practitioner, to start in September 2025. You will need to bring enthusiasm, drive and above all – a love of learning to achieve the very best for all our children. We are an inclusive, friendly school with a dedicated team and a warm family atmosphere.

You will:
•    demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and improving outcomes for pupils 
•    be a resilient, dynamic and innovative class teacher
•    be able to work in close partnership with support assistants and the KS2 team
•    be able to motivate, lead and inspire young people
•    have energy, enthusiasm, a positive attitude to life and a love of learning
•    understand the role of assessment in supporting students to make the best possible progress in all aspects of their learning
•    be innovative in your approaches, delivering engaging and exciting lessons
•    be a team-player with good communication and inter-personal skills

In return, we offer:

•    wonderful children, who love to learn
•    a strong team of professional, dedicated staff who are committed to maintaining high standards and put children at the heart of everything they do
•    staff that work whole-heartedly as a team to deliver the best for our families
•    an outward looking school who cares passionately about our children and wider community
•    a supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities
•    a welcoming work environment, with high expectations and a strong level of support
•    an inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued
•    a supportive governor team, committed to developing Brampton Primary School into an outstanding place to work and learn

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
Application forms, job description/personal specification and letter to applicants are available on the school website or via email to [email protected]

Completed application forms should be returned via email only, marked for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr C Armstrong, to [email protected]

The closing dates for applications is 9am on Monday 16th June 2025 with interviews scheduled for Thursday 26th June 2025.

Visits to the school can be arranged out of school hours and would be welcomed, please email [email protected] to arrange this.

Higher level Teaching Assistant – ASD (Permanent)
32.5 hours/week, 39 weeks per year
Starting Salary: £23369 - £23760 including holiday pay (PCD8)
Start: 1st September 2025

We are looking for a dedicated HTLA to support the learning of our SEND students and specialising in working with students with ASD, both in and out of the classroom. Caldew is a resourced provision for Autism and the HLTA appointed will be key in advising teachers and support staff on best practice and bespoke strategies for individual students.

Students supported by the SEND department demonstrate a wide range of learning difficulties including ASD and you will be working across the range, from pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan with specific or severe learning difficulties to pupils with minor or temporary access difficulties.  You may work extensively on a one-to-one basis or within a class room setting.  You may work as part of a multi-agency team as well as closely with family and carers.

We pride ourselves on offering opportunities to develop skills and knowledge as well as encouraging that drive for excellence, as such ongoing CPD will be available.

Further information and application form are available on our website:
https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Closing Date:       6th June 2025 (Midday)
Interview Date:   Week beginning 9th June

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Story Group of companies that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high
quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement.

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Note:  References may be sought on receipt of applications

Senior Teaching Assistant - SEMH
32.5 hours/week, 39 weeks per year
Starting Salary: £20845 - £21532 incl holiday pay (PCD7)
Start: 1st September 2025

You will support the learning of a number of SEND pupils, specialising in working with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, in or out of the classroom. You will have a primary focus on maintaining good order and keeping students on task.

You will establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations so students achieve to the best of their abilities.  You may work as part of a multi-agency team as well as closely with family and carers.

This role involves working with students whose behaviour may be challenging.  No two days will be the same but building strong relationships and watching our students achieve will make it fulfilling and rewarding.

We pride ourselves on offering opportunities to develop skills and knowledge as well as encouraging that drive for excellence, as such ongoing CPD will be available.

Further information and application form are available on our website.
https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Closing Date:   Midday 6th June 2025, 
Interviews:       Week beginning 9th June

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Story Group of companies that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high
quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement.

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Note:  References may be sought on receipt of applications

Part time Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Required for September 2025

Salary: PCD8ii £31,067 to £31,586 (Pro-Rata) 
30 hours/week, term-time plus 1 week (39 weeks/year)
(Hours can be negotiated and could be fewer if preferred)

We require an enthusiastic, professional and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated and forward thinking support team.

The successful candidate will offer:

•    High expectations of themselves and of children’s achievements and behaviour, with an understanding of the whole child.
•    A motivation to make a significant difference to the lives of young people.
•    Be a committed team member who is able to work with independence when required.
•    Experience of supporting pupils with their learning and participation in all areas of school life.
•    HLTA accredited status.
•    Excellent Maths, English, and communication skills.

In return we offer:

•    Positive pupils who are polite, enthusiastic and engaged with learning
•    A school that ensures safeguarding for all is a top priority
•    An inclusive, exciting and creative curriculum 
•    A welcoming and happy place to work, where staff wellbeing is considered at all times

Application packs are available from the school office via email to [email protected]. 

Visits to school are welcome by arrangement.

Closing date for applications is 10.00am on Friday 13th June 2025. 

Interviews will be held Wednesday 18th June 2025.

We are fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all pupils and staff. The offer of a contract will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent professional references.

2 part time Teaching Assistants (Temporary)
Required from September 2025

Salary: PCD5 £25,183 (Pro-Rata) 
12.5 – 30hrs/week, term-time plus 1 week (39 weeks/year)
Hours will be discussed at interview

We require two enthusiastic, professional and highly motivated Teaching Assistant’s to join our dedicated and forward thinking team to provide one to one support for pupils. Initially required to 31st August 2026. (With the possibility of becoming permanent).

The successful candidate will offer:

•    High expectations of themselves and all pupils.
•    A motivation to make a significant difference to the lives of young people.
•    A proven ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team.
•    Experience of supporting pupils with additional needs with their learning.
•    A relevant Level 2 qualification.
•    Excellent Maths, English, and communication skills.

In return we offer:

•    Positive pupils who are polite, enthusiastic and engaged with learning
•    A school that ensures safeguarding for all is a top priority
•    An inclusive, exciting and creative curriculum 
•    A welcoming and happy place to work, where staff wellbeing is considered at all times

Application packs are available from the school office via email to [email protected].

Closing date for applications is 10.00am on Friday 13th June 2025. 

Interviews will be held Friday 20th June 2025.

We are fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all pupils and staff. The offer of a contract will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent professional references.