Stanwix School
Finance and Estates Officer
Grade: BS9 • £34,434 (A) • Full Time (37 hours) • Full Year
Start Date: As soon as possible or after notice period

The Trustees of Stanwix School are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly organised Finance and Estates Officer to join our friendly and inclusive school community. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for someone who is proactive, professional and committed to delivering high-quality support across finance, HR, administration and estates.

Whether you are looking to further develop your career in school business operations or bring existing expertise into a new setting, this role offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can grow with confidence.

About Us
At Stanwix School, we strive to provide a positive, inclusive and purposeful environment for our pupils, staff and wider community. Our administrative and operational teams play a vital role in enabling the school to run smoothly and safely. We value teamwork, professionalism and a commitment to high standards across all aspects of school life.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who can:
•    Deliver a professional and welcoming front-of-house experience for all stakeholders
•    Provide efficient and accurate administrative, HR and finance support
•    Manage daily office operations, workflows and communication systems
•    Maintain high-quality data, records and compliance documentation across key systems
•    Support financial processes including orders, invoices, payroll inputs and audit evidence
•    Coordinate estates compliance, contractor liaison and site-related procedures
•    Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR and health & safety expectations
•    Build positive working relationships with staff, pupils, parents and visitors
•    Work collaboratively with the Business Manager to ensure smooth operational practice

This role would suit someone who is highly organised, calm under pressure and able to manage a varied workload in a busy environment.

What We Offer
•    A warm, supportive and experienced team that values strong communication
•    Opportunities for professional development and skills growth
•    A varied and rewarding role at the heart of the school’s operations
•    Respectful, enthusiastic pupils and a welcoming school community
•    A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work–life balance
•    An environment where your work makes a visible difference every day

Visits, discussion about the post and Applications
If you would like to visit or request an application pack, please contact: [email protected]

Key Dates
•  Application Deadline: Tuesday, 9th December 2025 4pm
•  Shortlisting: Thursday 11th December 2025
•  Interviews: Monday pm 15th December or Tuesday 16th December  2025 (depending on number of applicants)

Safeguarding Statement
Stanwix School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Stanwix School
Business Manager & Chief Financial Officer
Grade: OS15 • £47181 (A) pro rata • 25 hours • Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as possible or after notice period

The Trustees of Stanwix School are seeking an experienced and highly organised Business Manager & CFO to join our senior leadership team. This is a permanent, term-time role for a strategic and professional individual passionate about school operations, finance, HR, compliance and estates management.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the school’s non-teaching operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance and sustainability, while contributing to a supportive and inspiring school community.

About Us
At Stanwix School, we aim to provide an inclusive, safe and purposeful environment for our pupils, staff and wider community. Our operational and administrative teams are integral to the smooth running of the school and to creating a setting where learning and teaching can thrive. We value collaboration, professionalism and high standards across every area of school life.

What We Are Looking For
We are seeking someone who can:
•    Lead the school’s finance, operations, HR and estates functions, acting as CFO and strategic advisor
•    Ensure robust financial controls, compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and statutory reporting
•    Oversee operational processes including payroll, procurement, contract management and internal controls
•    Manage estates, health & safety and facilities to maintain a safe and effective learning environment
•    Provide professional advice and high-level support to the Headteacher, SLT, Trustees and staff
•    Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, contractors and partners
•    Support and develop the operational team, promoting efficiency, high standards and professional practice
•    Lead business development and marketing initiatives, including income generation, grant applications, sponsorships, strategic partnerships, and community engagement, to support the school’s growth, profile, and sustainability.

This role is ideal for someone highly organised, strategic in thinking, and confident leading operational and financial systems in a busy school environment.

What We Offer
•    A senior leadership role at the heart of the school, shaping operational and financial strategy
•    A supportive and experienced team that values professionalism and collaboration
•    Opportunities for professional development and strategic impact
•    A welcoming school community with enthusiastic and respectful pupils
•    A focus on staff wellbeing, work–life balance, and making a tangible difference
Visits and Applications
We warmly welcome visits to the school to experience our environment first-hand.
If you would like to visit or request an application pack, please contact: [email protected]

Key Dates
• Application Deadline: Tuesday, 9th December 2025, 4pm
• Shortlisting: Thursday, 11th December 2025
• Interviews: Monday 15th or Tuesday 16th December 2025 (depending on applicants)

Safeguarding Statement
Stanwix School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Maternity Cover Teacher (Temporary)

ECT’s and experienced staff are welcome to apply.
Required to start 23rd February 2026

Position will initially be until 31st August 2026, with the possibility to extend further.

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, for a full time, temporary, post . 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.

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 take 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

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 are 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. 
Completed application forms should be returned via email only, marked for the attention of the Headteacher Mrs Lynn Carini [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026 (12 noon)
Shortlisting: Wednesday 7th January 2026
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 12th January 2026

Seaton St Paul’s CE 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 details: PPA Teacher and SENCo (Permanent)

The Governors of Cummersdale School are seeking to appoint a teacher from 1st January 2026. The post is part time and would be 3 days per week (0.6). The school will also welcome applications from those who a start date of 23rd February 2026 or later might be more suitable.

We are looking for someone who has:

•    Outstanding teaching skills across the age range
•    The ability to co-ordinate and manage the SEN needs of the children at the school
•    A flexible approach
•    Enthusiasm and creativity
•    Awareness of working in a small school
•    A willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school 
•    The ability to work well as a member of a team    

The role will involve teaching all classes in the school allowing for teachers’ planning, preparation and assessment time. The successful candidate will also act as the school’s SENCo.  Applications are invited from both experienced and Early Career Teachers.

Whilst (0.6) is the preferred amount of time there is some flexibility with this. Further information about the post along with an application form are available on www.cummersdale.cumbria.sch.uk                                                                                  

Cummersdale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, gender, religion or belief, marital status or disability. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and prohibition pre-employment check.

Visits to the school are welcomed and these are available on the following dates: 
Wednesday 3rd December, 2pm
Friday 5th December 11am
Monday 8th December 3.30pm

Please email or call the school to make arrangements via [email protected]  or speak to Gareth Jones by phone (01228) 592087 if you require further details about the post.

Closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 10th December 2025 .

Interviews are likely to be Monday 15th December 2025 .

Post Commences: January 2026
Accountable to:  Head Teacher
Reports to: Office Manager
Line Manager to:  Cleaning staff

OP5 £25,989 per annum £13.47 per hour (Grade 5)
Hours:  37 hours per week, full year, with split shifts across the day to cover morning and afternoon site needs
Contract:     Permanent

The Head Teacher and Governors of Upperby Primary school wish to appoint a suitably qualified committed and enthusiastic Site Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the buildings and grounds of the school, liaising regularly with the Office Manager and Headteacher on all aspects of looking after the site, including the cleaning and cleaning staff.

As part of the role they will complete daily visual inspections to ensure the site is secure and safe with key holder responsibilities. Undertake routine maintenance, security, health and safety checks, and monitor contracts and contractors.

 The successful candidate will:
•    have good general DIY and handyperson skills and will be able to identify, monitor and carry out minor repairs and maintenance
•    have an understanding and awareness of COSHH and other relevant legislation in regards to Health & Safety
•    be able to work under pressure and plan work accordingly to meet deadlines
•    be able to remain confidential and be vigilant in safeguarding of the children, staff and wider school community
•    can manage the planned maintenance programme and oversee statutory compliance tasks effectively.
•    maintain accurate and up-to-date records of site activities and compliance checks
•    have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to manage own and other’s workload
•    be able to carry out basic cleaning and housekeeping duties as and when required
•    be able to follow procedures and accept instruction when necessary
•    have a willingness to undertake training in specific areas
•    monitor performance and allocate workload within a team on a day to day basis

We can offer you the opportunity to:
•    have support to continue professional development.
•    become part of a successful and happy school
•    work with a supportive leadership team, committed to helping Upperby be an inspiring place to work and learn

We would welcome informal visits to the school to meet our team and see our facilities. To arrange a visit please contact Carol Wilson, Office Manager.

Interested applicants can apply for this post by requesting information from:
[email protected] or Mrs C Wilson, Office Manager, Upperby Primary School, Uldale Road, CARLISLE. CA2 4JT - 01228 815460 The application pack includes the person specification and job description for this role.

Upperby Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks which will include references, Right to Work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check for regulated activity (to include a children’s barred list check) and a work place health assessment.

Closing date for applications:  4pm on Wednesday 10 December 2025
Interviews:   Tuesday 16 December 2025

Class Teacher 
Start Date: April 2026
Contract: Permanent 
Salary: MPR/UPR (Depending on experience) 
FTE: Full Time 

The Governors and Headteacher of our school are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and highly skilled class teacher from April 2026.

Our inspiration is our Mission Statement;
At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School,
We love one another by,
Showing respect and caring for each other.
We always try our best and take pride in ourselves
Because each one of us is special to God.

We are looking to appoint a caring and highly motivated teacher who:
•    has a clear commitment to Catholic Education. A practising Catholic or supportive of our Catholic ethos
•    puts the child at the centre of everything they do
•    can form positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and the wider community
•    has very high expectations of achievement and behaviour
•    works creatively and as part of a team to provide high quality learning opportunities for pupils
•    maintains a caring, friendly and supportive learning environment.
•    is committed to their own learning journey as a teacher
•    promotes a commitment and love of learning to pupils
•    has high expectations of him/herself and of our pupils and who is committed to high standards and progress.
•    is flexible and committed to the life of the school.
•    has the ability to develop the pupils’ sense of well-being, self-esteem and confidence
•    has a strong understanding and is able to safeguard all children
•    is willing to lead a curriculum subject 
•    organise and run an After School Club

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school office on: 
Tel: 01946 830433
Email: [email protected]
Applications welcomed from all teachers.

The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post, as are excellent professional references. 

For an application pack and further details please e-mail: [email protected]

Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address if possible or posted to the school address to arrive by 9am on Thursday 5th February 2026. 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th February 2026 and all candidates selected for interview will be notified before 5pm on Friday 6th February 2026 by email.
 

Permanent Part Time Clerk to the Governors / Governance Professional Level 2
 
1.5 hours per week, term time only (hours can be worked flexibly)
Start Date – As soon as possible after interview

The Governors of St Michael’s CE Primary School, Bothel are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Clerk to the Governors who will have strong administrative, organisational and interpersonal skills and who will work closely with both the head teacher and the Chair of Governors in organising the work of the governing board.

As clerk, you will contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of the governing board and its committees by providing:  
•    administrative and organisational support
•    guidance to ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework 
•    advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board 
In return, we can offer an extremely friendly, caring and welcoming school community and a committed and supportive governing board who have a strong vision and strategy for the school.

If you have the qualities required, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the continuing success of our school, then we would very much welcome an application from you.

Application forms and a job information pack can be downloaded from our school website www.bothel.school 

Completed application forms along with a covering letter should be submitted via email to [email protected] or by post to Mrs C Macaulay, Chair of Governors, St Michael’s CE Primary School, Bothel, Cumbria, CA7 2HN

Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date is to be confirmed

St Michael’s CE School is committed to the safeguarding of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Written professional references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant criminal records check.

Full Time Headteacher With Teaching Commitment (to be negotiated with the successful candidate)

Start Date: 1st April 2026

Welcome to Kirkbride Primary School, where we aim to:

 • Work closely with parents to ensure the learning journey for every child is a successful and fulfilling one.

 • Strive to achieve the highest standards for every child.

 • Provide the children with a safe, secure environment where they can develop a love for learning.

 • Challenge and support children to achieve across all aspects of school life.

 • Work closely with the community and maintain good communication and partnerships with all stakeholders.

 • Ensure the school environment is orderly, well-maintained and offers the children access to the best resources available.

The Governors of Kirkbride Primary School are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Headteacher for our rural school, which is deeply connected to our community and surrounding areas.

Kirkbride is situated in an area of natural beauty and historical significance, close to the Lake District National Park and the Solway Plain. We seek to appoint a dynamic Headteacher to continue to promote high standards of learning as well as an innovative, creative curriculum which nurtures the whole child. We benefit from an active and supportive local community. We maximise the use of our unique school grounds and surroundings, extending the learning beyond the classroom.

Kirkbride School is proud of its extended provision, out of school activities and active PTA as well as strong links with the consortium of local schools. In 2023 we were rated ‘good’ by Ofsted. Our report from Ofsted stated:

 • pupils enjoy attending this school. Their behaviour is exemplary;

• pupils understand the six school values of trust, friendship, honesty, ambition, respect and kindness. They value the opportunities to demonstrate each value in their everyday lives and through the school celebration assemblies; and

• the curriculum matches the needs and interests of pupils well, and it prepares them for life beyond their own community. 

We would like to hear from you if you will: 

• foster strong relationships with the whole school community;

 • be an approachable, collaborative and inspirational leader; and 

• be passionate and committed to lead on creating a secure, nurturing and stimulating environment for learning which enables children to flourish as enthusiastic, confident and independent learners.

 In return we can offer you:

 • a dedicated, skilled, mutually supportive staff team committed to care for and develop each child;

 • a welcoming school with joyful, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and are supported by their parents and governors; and

 • our support in your continued professional development. 

Visits to the school by prospective candidates to experience our friendly school community first hand are welcomed. Visits are available with our Vice Chair of Governors on Monday 1st December 2pm, Wednesday 3rd December 9am and Thursday 4th December 4pm. Please contact the school on 016973 51483 or e-mail [email protected] to book.

Kirkbride Primary School is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment 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.

To apply, please visit the school website www.kirkbride.cumbria.sch.uk to download the application pack and Cumberland Council application form or email [email protected] .

All completed application forms are to be returned to: [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Friday 9th January 2026

 Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 14th January 2026

 Interviews will be held on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd January 2026