Temporary – Key Stage 1 Teacher (Maternity cover)

Proposed Start date: 1st September 2026

Hours: Full-time
Contract type: Temporary from 1st September 2026 – 31st August 2027 
Job role: Class Teacher 

The teacher will:
•    Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
•    Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

Duties and responsibilities
Teaching
•    Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
•    Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
•    Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
•    Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
•    Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
•    Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
•    Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
•    Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s vision and values
•    Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
•    Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
•    Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach

Health, safety and discipline
•    Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
•    Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional development
•    Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
•    Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
•    Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate

Communication
•    Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals 
•    Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
•    Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct
•    Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
•    Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
•    Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Safeguarding 
•    Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies 
•    Work with direction from the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
•    Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher or line manager.

For further information, please visit: https://www.seatonacademy.co.uk/about-us/vacancies 

School Show around: Monday 23rd February 2026 4:30pm

Applications close: 27th February 2026 9:00am
Shortlisting: Friday 27th February
Interview date: Wednesday 11th March 2026

Careers Lead
Permanent appointment
37 hrs per week (term-time only) Grade 6 £32,061 - £33,143 pro-rata
Commencing September 2026

We are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to lead our whole-school careers provision and ensure every pupil receives high quality, impartial, and personalised guidance. You will play a key role in shaping successful transitions into further and higher education, apprenticeships, training, or employment. 

Keswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all appropriate pre-employment checks, including online and social media screening.

A small proportion of teaching hours in addition to this role may be available for suitably qualified candidates and can be discussed at interview.

Further details and application forms are available from the HR Officer, Andrew Young via email:  [email protected] or from the School’s website https://www.keswick.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies

Closing date for receipt of applications: 10am, Thursday 5th March 2026

Teacher of Design Technology
Full-time (part-time over five days considered)
Permanent contract
Commencing September 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Design Technology to inspire and challenge students, helping them become confident, independent learners who achieve their full potential.

Our ideal candidate can turn their hand to a bit of everything — workshop based DT, Food at KS3, materials at KS4, and WJEC Hospitality and Catering. We know that’s quite the menu, so we’re not expecting a master of all trades on day one. If you can offer strength in some areas and enthusiasm to grow in others, we’d love to hear from you.

Keswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and all appropriate pre-employment checks, including online and social media screening.

Further details and an application form are available from the HR Officer, Andrew Young, via e-mail:  [email protected]

Closing date: 10am Thursday 5th March 2026.

Teacher of Chemistry 
Full-time (part-time considered)
Permanent contract
Commencing September 2026
Applications from ECTs welcomed

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Chemistry to inspire and challenge students, helping them become confident, independent learners who achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our experienced and supportive Science Department. Applicants should hold a good honours degree (or equivalent) and demonstrate a genuine passion for teaching chemistry.

Keswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and all appropriate pre-employment checks, including online and social media screening.

Further details and an application form are available from the HR Officer, Andrew Young, via e-mail:  [email protected]

Closing date: 10am Thursday 5th March 2026. 
 

Headteacher

Required for September 2026

The Governors are seeking to appoint a strategic leader who can inspire staff and students in our  genuinely inclusive school.

St Benedict’s is a happy and successful school. It has served the town of Whitehaven and surrounding areas for over 50 years. The school relocated in January 2019 to a brand new £33m Campus which was purposely designed and built to a high specification. The Campus sees the co-location of St Benedict’s School with our close neighbour, Mayfield Special School.  The Campus has superb facilities that are used extensively by the community.

We are:
•    A large 11-19 Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre located on the outskirts of the historic harbour town of Whitehaven and close to the western boundary of the Lake District National Park;
•    A popular faith school with a truly comprehensive intake, a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose;

You are:
•    A practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic education, who will not only cherish and support the Catholic ethos of our school but commit to develop this further;
•    A candidate with a proven track record of success in senior leadership and a passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives;
•    A skilful communicator with a powerful and persistent focus on the development of excellence in teaching and learning
•    Passionate about influencing, challenging and motivating all members of the school community to achieve a shared vision; 
•    Committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff.

We will offer you:
•    A good school with an outstanding Catholic ethos, rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the Benedictine tradition. St Benedict’s lives its motto, Through Love of Christ, delight in Virtue, fostering a calm, caring community shaped by stewardship, humility, truthful living, diligence, dignity and forgiveness. 
•    A supportive, welcoming and caring culture throughout the school, based on the values of the Catholic faith where the development of every person matters;
•    Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students;
•    A strong and determined leadership team;
•    The whole-hearted support of a challenging but supportive Governing Body which is committed, experienced and ambitious for the future of St Benedict’s.
•    A relatively new building within a unique Campus (not PFI/EFA);

This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics (see guidance document).

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Please download the application pack from the school’s website at  www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk 

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, Clerk to Governors at [email protected] 

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school and should contact Lesley Taylor, PA to the Headteacher on 01946 692275 or by email at [email protected] 

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 13th April 2026
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 20th April 2026