Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time 

Workington Academy, a thriving and oversubscribed 11-18 school, is seeking an inspirational leader to build upon our significant achievements and shape our future success.

Salary: Leadership range L32 to L38

Our journey of transformation has been remarkable. Since opening, we have grown from 800 to over 1,300 students, becoming the school of choice in our community. Our recent Ofsted inspection (2022) celebrated our achievements, confirming 'Good' judgements across all areas and highlighting the strong relationships between staff and students, our ambitious leadership, and the extensive opportunities we provide for personal development.

At the heart of our success lies a commitment to excellence and our core values of respect, resilience, and responsibility. Our students are "immensely proud of their school" and "eager to share with visitors all that the school has to offer." Academic standards continue to rise, with strong and improving GCSE and A-Level outcomes, while our sixth form provision goes from strength to strength.

As part of Cumbria Education Trust (CET), you will join a dynamic leadership team committed to the trust's vision of "Be the Best You Can Be." This collaborative approach enables the sharing of best practice across our family of schools while maintaining each school's unique identity and connection to its community.

You will be an experienced and successful school leader with a proven track record of delivering educational excellence. You will bring strategic vision, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to inspire both staff and students. You will understand the vital role of education in transforming lives and share our commitment to comprehensive education and inclusive values.
You will inherit a dedicated staff team, supportive parent community, and modern facilities. More importantly, you will find a school community united in its ambition to provide the very best opportunities for our young people.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a school on an impressive trajectory, building on strong foundations while shaping its future direction. As part of CET, you will benefit from exceptional professional development opportunities, strong collaborative networks, and comprehensive trust-wide support services that enable you to focus on educational leadership.

To find out more :  WA Recruitment Video - Headteacher

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this unique opportunity, please contact Des Bird ([email protected]).

For full details please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141499/EDV-2025-WA-23425

Closing Date: 9am, 24 March 2025
Interview Date/s: w/c 31 March 2025

The Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post.  In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, on line searches are carried out on successful candidates.

Required as soon as possible

Teaching Assistants, Temporary until July 25 with possibility to be extended  due to pupil numbers 
Five days 30.75 to 33.75 hours per week  in EYFS (hours can be agreed) term time

We are looking for highly motivated and skilled Teaching Assistants to work in our school. These roles need someone who can support the class teacher and support children with additional needs/SEND 1:1 or in groups.
Applicants need to be qualified to at least Level 2.
Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School is a popular school in Carlisle. We put our children at the centre of everything we do and are fully committed to achieving the very best for each and every child. We are a supportive, inclusive, friendly and experienced staff and invest in a range of continuous professional development opportunities for all staff. We are committed to being a mentally healthy school and to supporting the health and wellbeing of our pupils families and staff.
We offer free before and after school care for children of staff who attend our school or Kingmoor Junior School.
The successful applicants will:‬‬‬‬‬‬
•    Be caring, nurturing and have high expectations of themselves and others.
•    Be familiar with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Guidance.
•    Be resourceful, reliable and creative.
•    Be a highly professional person, a role model for children and ambassador for the school at all times.
•    Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff.

An application pack is available from the school e-mail ([email protected]) or www.kingmoorinfants.com.

Closing date: 20th March 2025
Interviews: 25th March 2025

Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children..  
Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return. Please note that referees will be contacted prior to interview.
 

Required 22nd April 2025

Permanent Senior Teaching Assistant 32.5 Hours Per Week            
 

PCD 7 £27,711 to £28,624 per annum, pro rata, term time £14.36 rising to £14.83 per hour  actual salary £22,441 rising to £23,191. Term Time Plus 1 week inset days.        

The Governors of Jericho Primary School are seeking enthusiastic a highly motivated and skilled Senior Teaching Assistant to start in April 2025.. You must have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.  A working understanding of effective teaching and learning is essential, and you must be able to demonstrate an understanding of how children learn.

The post will be ideally in upper Key Stage 2, however we would be interested in candidates who are willing to work across the school.

 All candidates must be able to:
•    Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
•    Be able to work alongside the class teacher, to deliver engaging and challenging learning activities that support the development of our children. 
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school. 
•    Be an enthusiastic practitioner that is committed to giving our children the very best. 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents. 
•    Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
•    Support pupils consistently while recognising and responding to their individual needs
•    Promote independence and employ strategies to develop self-resilience

We can offer:
•    A caring, friendly school 
•    A staff team committed to achieving high standards who act with children at heart,
•    Enthusiastic pupils, staff and parents,
•    A commitment to continued professional development
•    A forward- looking school, keen to accept new challenges
•    A dedicated, hard-working Governing Board

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. 

Please ensure you visit the vacancies section on our school website for important further information regarding recruitment at Jericho Primary School https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/

Applicants are warmly invited to visit the school.  

Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Application forms and job description are available from our school office at [email protected]
Completed application forms should be returned, marked confidential to the Senior School Administrator Mrs Sarah Spires at [email protected]

Closing Date: Thursday 27th March 2025 at 12 noon.
Interview Date:  Tuesday 1st April 2025
 

Temporary Teaching Assistant 
Fixed term until December 2025 due to funding/budget
Full Time 32.5 hours (Monday to Friday) term time only

The Governors of Ashfield Junior School are looking to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic teaching assistant to undertake work in one of our KS2 classes.  The role will be to work alongside a team of teachers and other TAs within the year group to support a pupil with identified social & emotional needs. You would be required to support the pupil to access their classroom learning, manage their emotions and access positive playtimes.

If you are patient, caring, creative, resilient, and full of positivity, then this could be the job for you.

We would like someone who:
•    Has experience of supporting individuals in their physical, emotional or learning needs
•    Has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and a commitment to high standards for all children
•    Is enthusiastic and proactive with strong team work skills.
•    Is calm and willing to adapt and be flexible to respond to a pupil’s needs.

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

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 21st March 2025 
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Application packs are available from the school via email [email protected]

Completed applications to be marked ‘confidential’ and returned:
By post to the Headteacher, Mrs. S Frost. 
Electronically to [email protected] 
By hand to the school office 
 

Permanent Senior Teaching Assistant

Part-Time (28 hours per week) term time
 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented, and committed Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working team at Frizington Community Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful and supportive School environment.  The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting the learning and development of students, ensuring they thrive academically and socially. The position will be for 28 hours per week and required from 22nd April 2025, or as soon after as possible.  

The successful candidate will:
•    Be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children;
•    Have good communication and interpersonal skills;
•    Be positive,  highly motivated, organised and committed;
•    Be able to support the learning and development of children with additional needs:
•    Have a commitment to achieving high expectations, standards and excellent progress - ensuring maximum potential;
•    Be able to work as part of a team, both under direction and using their own initiative;
•    Enjoy working with, and be able to, develop positive and professional relationships with families and the School community;
•    Make learning engaging and meaningful and have enthusiasm for learning beyond the classroom;
•    Relevant Level 3 qualification is essential and previous experience working in a School or childcare setting is desirable but not essential.

In return, we will offer the successful candidate:

•    an exciting and challenging opportunity with excellent Continued Professional Development opportunities;
•    a dedicated, friendly and hard-working staff team who are supportive and welcoming;
•    well-motivated, positive and happy pupils who are a pleasure to work with.

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, Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.  Terms and conditions for Teaching Standards will apply.

Further information and application forms are available from the School Business Manager at [email protected] or from our website: www.frizington-pri.cumbria.sch.uk – Job Vacancies.

The closing dates for applications is midday Thursday 27th March 2025 and interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd April 2025.  

Fixed Term, Part Time, Teaching Assistant

31.25hrs per week, Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.15pm Term Time Only
 

The Governors of Westfield Nursery & Primary School wish to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to work as one to one support with a child who communicates through British Sign Language (BSL), ensuring their full inclusion in the school environment and supporting their educational and social needs.  The post will be from 1st September 2025 and is fixed term as it is subject to the child remaining at Westfield Nursery & Primary School.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Provide direct support to the child, using BSL to facilitate communication and learning in all school activities.
•    Adapt and modify teaching materials to make them accessible for the child.
•    Support the child in developing both academic and social skills
•    Work closely with the class teacher and SENC0 to implement tailored learning plans and strategies.
•    Assist in classroom management and encourage the child’s participation in lessons and school life.
•    Act as an advocate for the child’s needs, ensuring they have equal opportunities to access education.
•    Liaise with parents, carers and external professionals such as speech and language therapists or educational psychologists.
•    Provide support during break times, lunchtimes and school trips to ensure the child remains included and engaged.
•    Maintain records and track the child’s progress, contributing to reports and review meetings.
•    Foster a safe and inclusive environment for the child and their peers.

Person Specification:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

•    Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience
•    Experience of BSL (training will be given)
•    Experience working with children with communication needs.
•    Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and inclusive teaching practices.

Desirable qualifications & Experience:

•    Proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL Level 2 or above)
•    Experience working with children with hearing impairments
•    Experience working in an educational setting.
•    Knowledge of assistive communication tools and technologies

Skills & Attributes

•    Excellent communication skills in both spoken and signed language
•    Patient, empathetic and supportive approach to working with children
•    Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals
•    Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
•    Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In return we can offer:

•    A collaborative working environment with supporting staff
•    An experienced team who will offer a high level of support
•    CPD Opportunities
•    A school that ensures that the safeguarding and mental health and well-being of pupils and staff is a priority.

Westfield Nursery & Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barring list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Please contact school if you wish to discuss the job role further.

Application forms and further information is available on our school website: https://www.westfieldprimary.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Completed application forms to be submitted to [email protected]

Closing date – Monday 24th March 2025 @ 3pm
Short listing – Tuesday 25th March 2025
Interviews -  Tuesday 1st April 2025

Visits to school are welcome please contact the office on 01900 874000 or email [email protected]