Headteacher Of St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, 
CARLISLE

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Required start: As soon as possible 

The Directors of the Mater Christi Trust and Governors of St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School in Carlisle are looking to appoint an energetic and compassionate Headteacher to shape a positive and ambitious future for the school. This is a school with a strong Catholic Ethos where the headteacher will be supported by staff, and Governors who are focussed and united in their ambition for St Margaret Mary.

We are looking for:

•    A practising Catholic.
•    Someone who is able to lead, motivate and inspire staff and pupils to achieve.
•    A creative and strategic thinker with energy and resilience.
•    An exceptional teacher.
•    Someone who is able to communicate well with good organisational and personal skills.
•    Someone who will ensure our children are known and loved.

The Chair of Governors, Mr. James Davis, is available to meet candidates to tour the school and Jacky Kennedy CEO is available to speak to candidates who wish to discuss the post. Please contact [email protected] to arrange an appointment.

To find out more about the post and to apply please visit MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148701/EDV-2025-SMMCPSC-47552

Closing Date: 12 pm on Monday 12th January 2026    
Shortlisting: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th January 2026  

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School is part of the Mater-Christi Trust in the Diocese of Lancaster. The Trust actively promotes diversity, unity and community cohesion and that it supports pupils to become successful, compassionate citizens. 

The Mater Christi Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Mater Christi Trust will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates, and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.

Part-time, Permanent contract from January 2026 (or sooner if possible)
Term-time plus 1 week (39 weeks),  30.5 hours/week
 

The Governors of All Saints’ CE Primary School wish to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly staff in our inclusive and thriving school in the gem market town of Cockermouth, on the edge of the Lake District. The post is a permanent, full-time appointment within our Strategically Resourced Provision. 

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who:

•    Forms positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents
•    Has a minimum of NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
•    Has experience of working with autistic children
•    Works creatively to provide high quality learning opportunities for pupils with SEND
•    Maintains a caring, consistent and supportive learning environment
•    Is flexible and committed to the varied life of the school.
•    Is committed to the safeguarding, development and well-being of the children
•    Preferably has experience of working within the Equals Semi Formal curriculum
•    Has an enthusiastic approach to leading a small team of STA’s and fosters an approach with innovation at its centre

In return we can offer you:

•    An opportunity to work in close partnership with the Head Teacher, Governors and the Leadership Team of the school
•    Support and encouragement for your continued professional development
•    Enthusiastic and friendly children with committed staff, governors and parents

For further information, and to apply, please complete the application form only which can be downloaded from the school’s website https://www.allsaintscockermouth.org.uk/job-vacancies-at-the-school/    

Completed application forms should be returned to Mr Ashley Ryan, Headteacher, via email to [email protected]  
Visits to the school are welcome.    

Please call the school on 01900 823431 to request an appointment.

Safer Recruitment and Selection

The school pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or others who work unsupervised with children, taking proportionate decisions on whether to ask for any checks beyond what is required; and ensuring those without full checks are appropriately supervised. The Governing Body ensure that at least one person on any appointment panel has attended safer recruitment training. Any successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026, 12 noon
Interview Date: TBC