Teacher  One-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

Are you committed to ensuring you get the best out of every child?  Are you looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career within a friendly but ambitious small team, whilst maintaining a work-life balance? 

The Local Governing Body of Ellenborough Academy invite applications from appropriately qualified teachers for this full-time post, teaching an Early Year class combined of Pre-School, Nursery and Reception and ideally the opportunity to lead Science in the school.  The post is offered from the start of the Spring term. The post is offered on a one-year fixed term contract due to maternity leave.

We are looking for:
·    An excellent primary classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of the EYFS curriculum, assessment and pedagogy.
·    Someone who will work collaboratively with other members of staff, be flexible, well organised and enthusiastic and build positive relationships with pupils and their parents.
·    Someone who is committed to get the best out of every child and to providing an imaginative and exciting curriculum.
·    Someone who will continue to develop our strong personal development offer.

The successful candidate will:
·    have experience of working within EYFS and ideally be ready to lead Science in our school.
·    be able to plan and deliver lessons that meet children’s individual needs and capture their interests in all areas of the EYFS curriculum 
·    have ambitious expectations of pupils’ work and behaviour, engendering respect through positive relationships and consistency
·    be a committed team member who will play an active part in the life of the school, engage positively with families and lead by example 
·    know how to keep our children protected, safe and provide an environment where they can thrive.

We can offer you:
·    A brilliant opportunity to progress your career in a school with a real family feel
·    A committed staff who put our children first and centre
·    An opportunity to work within the supportive collaborative network of the Good Shepherd Trust

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our pupils and staff and expect all applicants to share this commitment.  All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Application forms and further details about the post are available from the school website www.ellenborough.cumbria.sch.uk.

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcome by prior arrangement with the Headteacher. Please contact the school office by phone 01900 812931 or email [email protected]  to arrange.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 20th October 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews to be Held: Tuesday 4th November 2025
 

Early Years Teacher – Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Full Time – Term Time Only from January 2026

Norman Street Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated Early Years teacher to help us build upon our school’s achievements and successes.

Like us you will be dynamic, innovative and hardworking; driven by a passion to bring out the very best in all our pupils. You will support the school in moving towards its vision and will bring a wealth of ideas and experience to the team.

We would like to hear from applicants who have:
•    Experience in teaching in Early Years with a proven track record in achieving high standards. 
•    Evidence of being an outstanding practitioner, able to enthuse and inspire pupils and staff.
•    Evidence of a strong understanding of effective phonics delivery and the reading framework.
•    High standards in terms of teaching, behaviour and achievement.
•    A commitment to further professional development.
•    Excellent organisational skills, plus the ability to provide and maintain an engaging and challenging learning environment.
•    A commitment to playing a full and active role in the wider life of the school.
•    The ability to develop purposeful relationships within the school.

In return, we can offer:
•    A skilled, creative and supportive team working with friendly children and supportive parents.
•    An exciting opportunity to be part of a forward looking, ambitious organisation that believes in developing its staff to become the best they can be.
•    A school that is consistently focussed on making a positive impact on pupils and the community.

Application forms may be obtained from either:
The school website (https://normanst.cumbria.sch.uk) or by e-mailing the Office Manager, Miss Sammie Hart, at [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Friday 24 October 2025 (at 12.00pm)
Shortlisting: week commencing 3 November 2025
Interviews to take place week commencing: 10 November 2025

Please note that no CVs are accepted. Please complete the supporting statement within the application form. Covering letters should be a maximum of 1-page A4.

At Norman Street Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks, this will also include an online search.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively promote anti-racist values and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

Visits to school are encouraged. Please contact the School Office at [email protected] or 01228 210168 if you would like to make an appointment.

Senior Residential Pastoral Assistant 
Fixed-term – linked to academic year (31/08/26)
Part-time, average 21 hour per week post

Salary £29,064 - £30,518 pro-rata term-time only (NJC scale point 13–16) plus free lodging and utilities in a self-contained 2-bedroom flat (two meals per day during term-time)

Commencing November 2025

Keswick School has high expectations of all its pupils and has maintained high standards of academic achievement over many years. Pupils are friendly and well behaved and our staff ‘go the extra mile’ to support them.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and approachable Senior Residential Pastoral Assistant.
Further information regarding Lairthwaite Boarding House can be found at https://www.keswick.cumbria.sch.uk/boarding/welcome-to-boarding

Keswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate pre-employment checks, including on-line and social media checks.

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

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11am, Monday 20th October 2025

From November 2025 – Permanent post

Senior Teaching Assistants – PCD7 + Allocation of 70 JWC’s.   
 Final Salary: £32,061 - £32,597 (Pro-Rata)  
32 ½ Hours weekly / over 39 weeks (i.e. Term Time + 1 week in service training).

The school is seeking to appoint full time suitably qualified, enthusiastic and skilled Senior Teaching Assistant to work with our amazing young people.  We are a special needs school with pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties.

Opportunities are available to join our outstanding team.  Mayfield school is an amazing school with a creative and inspirational curriculum.  We provide amazing opportunities and experiences for our young people and it is a fantastic school to be part of.

Mayfield offers many opportunities for continuing professional development. 

To apply, please complete the application form only which can be downloaded from the Mayfield School website.  www.mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk  CV’s WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED and return these to [email protected]

Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks; including health and identity.

Closing date – 17th October, 2025
Shortlisting 17th October, 2025
Interviews WC 20th October, 2025