Full time Permanent Class Teacher 
(& SENCO/ Senior Teacher) 
(MPS with the possibility of SENCO allowance and/or TLR or UPS for an appropriately experienced candidate who can take on the role of SENCO and or English/maths lead and work as part of the school’s leadership team)

Closing Date for Applications:  9am on Friday 9th January 2026 
Interviews to be held: Friday 16th (or 23rd) January 2026  

Are you committed to ensuring you get the best out of every child?  Are you looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career within a friendly but ambitious small team, whilst maintaining a work-life balance?

The Local Governing Body of Dean CE Primary School invite applications from appropriately qualified teachers for this post, teaching a mixed age class (Key Stage 1 at least initially) with the opportunity to take on additional responsibility within the school.  We’d ideally like our new teacher to join us from February half term but appreciate that some applicants may not be able to start until after Easter. We’d prefer to have someone who wants to work full time but would consider 0.8FTE or above. Our first priority is for a fabulous teacher for our pupils but there is the opportunity for candidates who are interested in taking on some additional leadership responsibilities as SENCO and/or English / Maths lead to be part of the school leadership and safeguarding team.

We are looking for:
•    An excellent primary classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of the primary curriculum, assessment and pedagogy.
•    Someone who will work collaboratively with other members of staff, be flexible, well organised and enthusiastic and build positive relationships with pupils and their parents.
•    Someone who is committed to get the best out of every child and to providing imaginative and exciting learning opportunities.

The successful candidate will:
•    have experience of working within the full primary range and ideally be ready to lead English/maths or SEND and at least one foundation subject in our school.
•    be able to plan and deliver lessons that meet children’s individual needs, build on prior learning and capture their interests in all areas of the primary curriculum 
•    have ambitious expectations of pupils’ work and behaviour, engendering respect through positive relationships and consistency
•    be a committed team member (and potential leader) who will play an active part in the life of the school, engage positively with families and lead by example 
•    know how to keep our children protected, safe and provide an environment where they can thrive
•    support the school’s Christian ethos and values and willing to be part of the wider school community.

We can offer you:
•    A brilliant opportunity to progress your career in a school with a real family feel
•    A committed staff who put our children first and centre
•    An opportunity to work within the supportive collaborative network of the Good Shepherd Trust

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. Application forms and further details about the post are available from the school website www.dean.cumbria.sch.uk.

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcome by prior arrangement with the Head of School or Executive Headteacher. Please contact the school office by phone 01946 861408 or email [email protected]  to arrange this (this email address is monitored in term time only).
 

1 Temporary EYFS Full-Time Teaching Assistant required from February 2026 for 1 year due to pupil numbers

PCD5 £25,989 pro rata – 32.5 hours per week term time only, + 5 INSET 
Days
 

Bishop Harvey Goodwin is a warm, friendly and nurturing Church of England school situated in the south of Carlisle. We are seeking to recruit an energetic, creative and inspiring Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team of support staff and provide support for pupils with a variety of needs. Candidates should have a bright and positive attitude and should be keen to enhance our school with their caring and compassionate nature. We are looking for professionals who understand children, their needs and how best to adapt practice and approaches so that everyone is included.

The successful candidate should be:
•    Qualified with a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
•    Have excellent English and maths skills
•    Able to relate well to children and adults 
•    Confident to actively seek learning opportunities 
•    Flexible, calm, creative, problem-solver, and filled with enthusiasm
•    Play a full and active role in the wider life of school
•    Committed to upholding our Christian values

We can offer:
•    A happy, friendly and nurturing working environment, where everyone’s contributions are valued
•    A supportive team who have high expectations of the pupils and each other 
•    A Good school (Ofsted 2024)
•    Opportunities for professional development
•    A vibrant learning environment
•    A commitment to ensuring the very best opportunities for children by being committed to them meeting their full potential

This school is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Application packs are available from: Teresa Calvert, by telephone or email to [email protected]

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Calvert at the school by 12pm on Friday 16th January 2026. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 19th January 2026.
 

Permanent Teaching Assistant (32.5 hours)

Required from 23rd February 2026 (or as soon as possible)

PCD5 £25,989 per annum , pro rata  Term time only and inset

Ashfield Infant and Nursery School is looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our highly professional and dedicated team.

The successful candidate will: 
• Have an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Be a positive role model to pupils and other staff, able to demonstrate high levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
• Have high expectations of all pupils.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents and the wider community.
• Be an inclusive practitioner.
• Have experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Have commitment to being actively involved in the wider life of the school.
• Be prepared to be a dedicated and flexible team member.
• Be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children.

We can offer you
• A warm and welcoming school with happy children who are proud of their school and are enthusiastic about their learning.
• A highly professional and supportive team.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Job specification and application forms are available on the school website or from Mrs Michelle Coulthard in the school office.

Closing date: Friday 16th January 2026 12 noon, email [email protected] 
Interviews: Thursday 29th January 2026

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 and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised. In addition, if appointed, a completed Childcare Disqualification declaration will also be required.

Start date: 23rd February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Fixed term until 31st December 2026.

Full time (1.0 FTE).

This is a rare opportunity to join the team at Bowness-on-Solway Primary School – a small, welcoming and highly desirable rural school in a beautiful location.

We are seeking to appoint a committed and caring teacher to work with a very small mixed EYFS and Key Stage 1 class. This is a fixed-term maternity cover role which offers an excellent opportunity for a teacher early in their career to make a real difference in a supportive and nurturing environment.

At Bowness-on-Solway, we pride ourselves on being a true family school. Our children are enthusiastic, creative and a delight to teach, and our staff, parents and governors work closely together to make our school a special place to learn and work.

We are looking for someone who:
•    Is suitably qualified to teach pupils in Early Years and Key Stage 1;
•    Demonstrates enthusiasm and a commitment to improving outcomes for all pupils;
•    Sets high expectations and delivers excellent progress through high-quality teaching and learning, notably in phonics.

Our school is easily accessible from Carlisle, Wigton and the surrounding areas, set in a stunning rural location with open views of the Lakeland fells and the idyllic Solway Firth shoreline. We are fortunate to have extensive outdoor space, including our own woodland area.
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2025 and was recently recognised as being in the top 1% of schools nationally for outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics. The well-being of pupils and staff is at the heart of everything that we do.
You are very welcome to visit the school for a tour and an opportunity to ask any questions. Please call the school office on 016973 51384 to arrange this.

Application forms and further information are available from:
[email protected]
016973 51384

We encourage you to have a look at our website and our Facebook page:
www.bowness-on-solway.cumbria.sch.uk
www.facebook.com/BownessSchool

Bowness-on-Solway Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff to adhere to this. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be sought.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 30th January 2026
Interviews: Friday 6th February 2026