KS3 / KS4 Subject Teachers – Permanent - Full time  Posts 

Required September 2025

The Gillford Centre and School 180 are seeking enthusiastic and committed teachers to join our dynamic and expanding team. The ability to offer a second subject would be highly advantageous.

We are looking for outstanding educators who can teach across the secondary age and ability range and are passionate about improving outcomes for young people. You will join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues dedicated to delivering high-quality education within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Are you a passionate teacher looking for a role that aligns with your career ambitions?

Do you have the drive, creativity, and resilience to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils?

The Gillford Centre is a Pupil Referral Unit providing education for pupils aged 5–16. School 180 offers alternative provision and support for pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Both schools are situated in central Carlisle and provide a caring, aspirational learning environment. We also work in partnership with the Home and Hospital Tuition Service.

Safeguarding Information:
All roles involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Some spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ under the Exceptions Order to the ROA and are not subject to disclosure. Further information on filtering rules is available on the Ministry of Justice website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form and may be asked to provide further information as part of the recruitment process. Online searches may be conducted on shortlisted candidates to identify publicly available information relevant to the role.

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome to apply.

To discuss the role:
Please contact James Nichols, Headteacher, on 01228 226957 or via email at: [email protected]
To request an application form: Contact Elizabeth Dixon, School Business Manager, on 01228 226957 or via email at: [email protected]

Closing Date:       Friday 4th July 2025
Interviews:           Friday 11th July 2025

Class Teacher – Year 1 / Early years
1.0 FTE, Fixed Term Contract from September 2025 to August 2026 
Main Pay Scale (M2-M6):  

The Governors of All Saints’ CE Primary School wish to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Class Teacher, to join our dedicated staff in our inclusive and thriving school in the gem market town of Cockermouth, on the edge of the Lake District. The post is initially for a Fixed Term due to budget considerations. We are looking for an excellent practitioner who:

•    Forms positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents
•    Works creatively to provide high quality learning opportunities for pupils
•    Maintains a caring, friendly, and supportive learning environment
•    Is flexible and committed to the varied life of the school.
•    Has completed their ECT period
•    Is committed to the safeguarding, development and well-being of the children

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 Mrs Nicola Smallwood, Head Teacher, 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.

Application details are available from the school website: www.allsaints.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: 8th July 2025 (9am)
Interview date: 10th July 2025

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 01900 823431

Please return completed application forms to the Headteacher: [email protected]. 
 

Required 1st January 2026
Permanent Full-Time Headteacher
Teaching Commitment: up to 0.4 (FTE)

Bowness on Solway Primary School offers a unique opportunity to join an exciting family school of enthusiastic children, supportive families and talented staff.  We are now seeking an inspirational new headteacher who can build on the success of our outgoing head and become part of a close and supportive school community.  

The school is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and as such, our curriculum fully embraces the opportunities offered by the location.  We aim to nurture a compassionate, inclusive community where every individual is empowered with confidence and self-belief, achieves their potential through shared effort, and finds peace, contentment, and love for themselves, others and life.

The children say – “Our School has a friendly, family feel; it develops kind, creative and clever pupils; is unique; we like our education and our outdoor learning; “Our teachers help us learn and go above and beyond”; “Our school is small, but has a big family feel”.

Our Ofsted report (1st May 2025) highlighted the positive behaviour of our children that they relish opportunities to extend their academic learning through numerous enrichment opportunities and our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.  Ofsted rated the school as GOOD.

We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic Headteacher who understands the unique context of working in a small school to:
-    Provide an enriched and high quality, creative curriculum, which expects continuing high standards and enables excellent outcomes for all pupils.
-    Lead by example, actively modelling and embedding the school ethos into all areas of life.
-    Promote and enhance the wellbeing of the staff team, trusting them as talented professionals and encouraging staff development.
-    Build and maintain strong partnerships and relationships with our pupils, staff, families and the wider community.
-    Be a strategic thinker, problem solver and outward looking, working with other schools in our Cluster to share best practice.
-    Encourage the children to celebrate their individual achievements through our weekly sharing assemblies.
-    Who can lead strategically and manage operational responsibilities effectively.

What we can offer:

-    Happy, able and enthusiastic children who thrive in a creative, caring and exciting learning environment.
-    An ambitious, exciting curriculum that aims to give every pupil a lifelong love of learning and offers them enriching opportunities to discover their unique talents.
-    A warm, friendly school which has a tradition of treating everyone with kindness and respect.
-    Well-equipped school premises, outside classroom and forest area.
-    Significant levels of support from both experienced staff and an active forward thinking and committed Governing Body.

The school is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references.  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Application forms and further details are available on the school website: www.bowness-on-solway.cumbria.sch.uk.  Completed applications along with a personal statement of no more than 2 sides of a4 (font size 12) should be emailed to [email protected].  Please note that during the school holidays this email will not be monitored.  

Informal visits to the school by potential candidates are warmly welcomed. We have set aside Monday 7th July 1-3pm; Tuesday 8th July 9-12noon and Wednesday 9th July 1-3pm for these to take place. Please email the school on [email protected] to arrange.  

Closing date for applications:     Midnight Sunday 31st August 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Interviews will be held: Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th September 2025

Pastoral Manager 

Start:    1st September 2025

Weeks:  38 weeks term time + 3 INSET days + 2 additional days’ hours  outside term-time eg evening meetings.
Starting Salary  £23,370 - £23,760 (including holiday pay)

Hours:  32.5 hrs per week

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Pastoral Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and committed professional who is enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the lives of young people and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

At Caldew School, we take pride in the quality of our pastoral care and the supportive environment we create for our students. We are now looking to strengthen our team with someone who shares our commitment to student well-being and success.

The Pastoral Manager will play a key role in promoting students’ well-being, personal development and academic progress through high-quality pastoral support. You will work closely with students, families, teaching staff, support teams, and external agencies to build a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environment.

Working under the guidance of the Head of Year, you will support students within a designated year group, helping them navigate challenges, make positive choices, and thrive both personally and academically.

If you are ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of our students and making a real impact within a supportive school community, we would like to hear from you.

Further details are available on our website:  https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Closing Date: Midday Thursday 26th June 2025
Interviews:     Thursday 3rd/Friday 4th July 2025

Caldew School is a successful and oversubscribed mixed comprehensive school of some 1000 pupils aged 11-18, serving the rural area to the south and west of Carlisle, as well as the southern suburbs of the city itself.

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

Required to start on 3rd September 2025

We wish to appoint a part time midday supervisor to support children during lunchtimes from 12 noon – 1.00 pm Monday to Friday (5 hours per week). term time 

 PCD3 £24,404 ( B) per annum , pro rata  

The successful candidate will:

•     Be able to support children in the hall during lunchtimes as well as monitoring the  outdoor playgrounds.
•     Be flexible, supportive and committed to the ethos of the School and following the School’s Policies and Procedures.
•     Be a positive role model to pupils and other staff, demonstrating high levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
•     Be able to work as part of an effective and committed team.

Frizington Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which will include References, Right to Work in the UK, and DBS checks.  Terms and conditions for Teaching Standards will apply.  As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.  Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if an applicant is barred in engaging in regular activity with children.  

Application forms are available from the School Business Manager at the [email protected] sch.uk or from our website:

www.frizington-pri.cumbria.sch.uk – Job Vacancies.
 
The closing date for applications is Friday 4th July 2025 at 12.00 noon with interviews scheduled for Monday 14th July 2025.

Careers and Work Experience Administrator
 

We are looking to recruit a permanent Careers and Work Experience Administrator to start in September. This is a new role within school to offer administration support to our Careers Lead. 

15 hours per week, term-time only (+10 days pro rata) – BS4 £24,790 pro rata (pay award pending)

The main responsibilities of the role include maintaining and updating various spreadsheets, putting together communication for parents, ensuring students are aware of careers events (such as open evenings), distributing paperwork, photocopying and liaising with a range of external companies, including local employers, colleges and universities and supporting with the careers interviews administration which happen throughout the year. Organising careers events and work experience placements will also form part of the role.

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/Edulink (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 on our website for full details.

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 30 June 2025 at 1.30pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on: Wednesday 2 July 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.

Fixed Term, Full Time Teacher
September 2025 start

Fixed Term 1 September 2025 To 31 August 2026, Full Time

The Governors of St Michael’s CE Primary School wish to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our dedicated team in our inclusive and thriving school. The post is initially for Fixed Term but with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who:
•    Forms positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents
•    Works creatively to provide high quality learning opportunities for pupils
•    Maintains a caring, friendly 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.

In return we can offer you:
•    An opportunity to work in close partnership with the Headteacher, 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 the complete application form only which can be downloaded from the school’s website.

Completed application forms should be returned marked FAO Mrs Lorna Smith, Headteacher, via email to [email protected]

Visits to the school are very welcome. Please call the school on 01228 711544 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 other 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.

Application details are available from the school website: https://st-michaels.cumbria.sch.uk/

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Thursday 26 June 2025.
 

School Administrator & Clerk to the Governors

Start Date: 1st September 2025 or sooner if available

Permanent Part-time School Administrator and Clerk to the Governors 
BS4 £24,790 ( per annum,  pro rata) to start on 1st September 2025

Ireby C of E School are looking to appoint an Administrator and Clerk to the Governors to join our thriving and friendly village school in September 2025.  We would be happy to discuss an earlier date for transition if this if of interest.

The post will be 15 hours per week, term time. The days and split of work hours to be agreed with the Head teacher.

The successful candidate will:
•    have experience of administrative work 
•     be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues while understanding the need for confidentiality
•    be willing to undertake a varied role which will include responsibilities such as meeting deadlines for DFE data to be submitted, facilitating payroll by working through our HR providers, placing orders and hiring contractors(if required)
•    assist the Headteacher with ensuring a safe, organised and maintained school environment
•    understand a range of IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel
•    support and understand the values and the vision of our school
•    be committed to safeguarding children and understand that we all have a duty to keep children safe
•    manage the organisation and admin of the Governing Body 
•    advise the Governing Body on constitutional matters working within the current legislative framework
•    work with the Chair and Head teacher to set agendas and write minutes

We very much encourage you to come and visit our school to find out more and would be delighted to show you around and answer your questions. Please telephone on 016973 71367 or contact the Head teacher by email ([email protected])  and we will get back to you to arrange a time and date for your visit (if possible, during the school day so you can meet our children and staff).

The application form can be downloaded from the school website or by request from the school office. http://www.irebycofeschool.co.uk/
Completed applications to be returned with a covering letter to the Head Teacher: Mr Michael John, marked private and confidential by either email or paper copy to our postal address. Thank you for taking the time to read this advert.

Ireby C of E Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of its pupils and staff. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Closing Date: 27th June 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 30th June 2025
 

Teacher, KS2

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Contract: Full time: 32.5 hours a week

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced Key Stage 2 teacher to join our team. The successful person will need to be a hard-working, team player who enjoys being part of our school community. If you can offer specific strengths/ passions or interests that would be beneficial.

This post has become available as our current teacher is leaving for a promoted post.

We very much encourage you to come and visit our school to find out more and would be delighted to show you around. Please telephone on 016973 71367 or contact the Head teacher by email ([email protected]) and we will get back to you to arrange a time and date for your visit (if possible, during the school day so you can meet our children and staff).

What the school offers its staff
At Ireby, we are passionate about supporting our children's academic, social and spiritual development through providing a rich curriculum where all can flourish and teaching our children dignity and respect through experiencing our world, meeting people, learning from them and participating positively in our communities.

We can offer:
•    Children who are eager to learn and small class sizes
•    A vibrant vision which will engage your creativity.
•    A school where you can enjoy your teaching and be part of a supportive community
•    A well-resourced school with secure finances and wonderful learning environment
•    An outward-looking school that enhances learning using technology
•    Settled and experienced leadership and governors.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job
The application form can be downloaded from the school website or by request from the school office. http://www.irebycofeschool.co.uk/

Completed applications to be returned with a covering letter to the Head Teacher: Mr Michael John, marked private and confidential by either email or paper copy to our postal address. Thank you for taking the time to read this advert and good luck.

CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: 25th June 2025

School Business Manager – permanent

Brampton Primary School & Nursery is a single-form-entry primary school at the heart of the market town of Brampton, eight miles east of Carlisle.

The Governors are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated School Business Manager to join our fantastic team in September 2025.  We are interested to hear about your experience as well as any additional skills and qualities that you can bring to our forward-thinking team. The required start date is the 1st September 2025 but an earlier start date or period of transition to work alongside the existing Business Manager would be welcomed.

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday) term time , 38 weeks + 1 week of INSET
Salary Scale: BS8 - BS10 (£31,067 - £35,235) per annum , pro rata ( dependent on skills and experience) 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our hard-working team. We are committed to high standards and have a real sense of community. We are looking for someone with experience of working within administration and finance as well as supporting a wide range of activities, including human resources and safer recruitment, payroll, procurement, facilities management and health and safety.

The successful candidate will:
•    be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues in a range of formats and demonstrate high levels of professionalism;
•    have experience of administrative work ideally within an education environment; 
•    be willing to undertake a varied role which will include responsibilities such as meeting deadlines for DFE data to be submitted, health and safety procedures, facilitating payroll by working through our HR providers;
•    understand a range of IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel;
•    understand and respect the need for a high degree of confidentiality; 
•    support and understand the values and the vision of our school;
•    be committed to safeguarding children and understand that we all have a duty to keep children safe.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and enthusiasm required we look forward to receiving your application.

Please visit https://www.bramptonprimaryschool.co.uk/current-vacancies/ to download an application form or contact the school office should you  require a paper copy. Once complete, please email to [email protected]

We would encourage candidates to visit the school, meet the team     and see the amazing work taking place in the setting. To request a      tour of the school or to discuss the role further, please contact: 01697742158 or email [email protected]
Brampton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. There will be a need for the successful applicant to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will         also need to obtain references in advance on any candidate short-listed for interview.

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th June 2025 at 9am. 
Interviews will be held on: Friday 4th July 2025