Required from September 2025

Group 1 Leadership Pay Range  (£56,316 to £65,286)

St Bega’s Church of England School is nestled in the beautiful Eskdale valley, with panoramic views of Scafell and is surrounded by farms, forests and fresh air.

We are looking for an inspirational, committed and enthusiastic headteacher:-

•    who puts children at the forefront of everything they do;
•    to support, maintain and nurture our caring Christian community and ethos;
•    with excellent communication skills;
•    to continue to foster strong relationships with our children, staff, parents, governors and the local community;
•    who is forward thinking and able to lead us creatively and courageously ;and 
•    with an ambition to continue to raise standards in teaching and learning, whilst helping our pupils and staff to reach their full potential. 

We are a diverse employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. 

We can offer you: 
•    a warm and welcoming school with happy children who are proud of their school and enthusiastic about their learning; 
•    a culture which is inclusive and distinctively Christian, with excellent church links;  
•    a highly professional and dedicated staff; and
•    a supportive Governing Body, fully committed to the ongoing improvement of the whole school, staff professional development and local collaborations.

Our children tell us they would like a Headteacher who is kind, caring and funny but strict when they need to be, and want to make them feel welcome and important.

If you would like to discover more, we would encourage a visit to the school website. 
If you wish to arrange a visit, please contact the school via e-mail the school to make an appointment [email protected]  

Application forms and further details are available by emailing: [email protected] 

Closing date: Wednesday 5 March at 12 noon 
Shortlisting: Thursday 6 March 2025
Interview date: Thursday 13 March and Friday 14 March 2025 

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 the completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references.

Start Date: 1st September 2025 

We are looking for an outstanding teacher and leader with a passion for teaching and learning who has the skills to inspire both students and staff and is committed to raising the achievement of all students.

Salary: LPS 10 - 14 (£62202 - £68586)
Contract Term:  Full-time, permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher (Achievement) who is dedicated to improving outcomes for students across the school. You will lead strategies to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning, develop ways to use data with students, parents and staff to raise student achievement, coordinate interventions for those students who need additional support and ensure that the provision for Pupil Premium students is leading to improved outcomes. You will work closely with Heads of Department, Heads of Year and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure teams work together across the school to raise achievement. 

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of securing outstanding outcomes for students and who has experience of leadership as a middle or senior leader. The successful candidate will have the skills, experience and personal qualities to lead and inspire others. You will have a commitment to student success and be innovative, proactive and able to drive continuous improvement.

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Cumberland Support Trust 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. 

If you would like to visit the school prior to submitting your application, please get in touch.

See our website for further details.  Applications should be made via TES:
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/assistant-headteacher-achievement-full-time-permanent-cumbria-2171032

Closing Date:  Midday, Friday 28th February 2025

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
 

Teaching Assistant/Senior Teaching Assistants - Copeland
Cumberland Council

Salary:
Teaching Assistant - £13.05 per hour
Senior Teaching Assistant - £14.36 - £14.83 per hour
Hours: Term time only - Varying hours as required
Location(s): Learning Support Service: Copeland

Could you join us to make a positive difference to the lives of children throughout Copeland?

Due to high demand we are looking for friendly enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to join our Learning Support Service as Teaching Assistants and Senior Teaching Assistants.

Once you have joined us our friendly and dedicated team will work to find you opportunities with schools and educational establishments across the county and these can be term time contracts or longer-term prospects. Our team will build a supportive relationship with you and work to make sure we find you a position that works.

Joining the Learning Support Service in Cumberland Council offers development flexibility and variety and the opportunity to find positions that suit you. If you're interested in joining our service or would like to find out more please reach out to the contact details below for an informal discussion.

Our service includes positions supporting children with class support/1-1 support severe and complex needs additional/special educational needs.

We are also looking for TAs to support Adult Learners achieve their GCSE grades.
To find out more about our Service including testimonials from staff and FAQs please go to: https://legacy.cumberland.gov.uk/childrensservices/schoolsandlearning/lss/tradedservices/learningsupportschools.asp

Special Details:
• Term-time working only
• No minimum set contracted hours (Initially you will be recruited to our supply register but this could soon lead to more regular/contracted work if that is what you are looking for.
• Due to the nature of our busy service typically we would be looking for between 2 - 5 days availability from candidates.
• Applicants need to be contactable by phone and able to at times work at short notice.
• Expected reasonable distance to travel around 15 miles.
• All requirements can be discussed in more detail with successful candidates.

Contact us!
We would encourage an informal discussion prior to application for more details.
For Learning Support - West (for Allerdale and Copeland) please contact Michelle ThompsonT: 01900 706080Email: [email protected]

DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.

A Portable DBS is also welcomed.

Application and Interview informationPlease go to https://cumbria.gov.uk/jobsandcareers/cumberland/search.asp
Then complete the attached application form (press the Apply Now button).
If shortlisted we will contact you directly and you will be invited to an interview with a member of the team.

Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children young people and adults at risk and expects all employees volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.As a Disability Confident Employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.
 

Early Years Senior Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisor responsibilities

Fixed term to 31st March 2026 to cover staff absence

Full Time 8.30 – 3.30 including 1 hour per day paid as a Midday Supervisor Fixed term contract 1 year from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and compassionate member of staff for a fixed term contract of 1 year in EYFS.  We are a small, caring  and nurturing school on the outskirts of Whitehaven.  You will be a valued part of our school community working within the values of Manners, Respect & Success.  

You will be a caring practitioner with a committment to providing a safe learning environment working on both a 1:1 and small group basis.  The ability to form good relationships with children, parents and other colleagues is essential. You will also support children whilst eating their dinner within the dining hall and keeping them safe whilst they play during lunchtimes.

The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks, and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration.

All members of staff undergo safeguarding training.

An application pack and further details are available directly from the school website 
www.moor-row.cumbria.sch.uk  If you wish to visit the school, please contact us to arrange an appointment. 

Please return completed application forms to the head teacher Ms J Beavis [email protected] by the closing date 

Senior Teaching Assistant 27.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Grade 7, PCD7 (£27,711(A) per annum, pro rata, term time only & holiday entitlement – approx. £14.36 per hour).

Midday Supervisor 5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Grade 3, PCD3 (24,027 per annum, pro rata, plus the living wage supplement – hourly rate £12.60 ) term time only & holiday entitlement 

The successful candidate should be:
•    A dedicated and caring early years practitioner with a L3 relevant qualification.  
•    Experience of working with pupils who have additional needs.
•    Enthusiastic, flexible and caring; able to work as part of a strong team under the direction of the EYFS leader.
•    Be able to foster strong relationships with parents and colleagues.  
•    Have good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  
•    Able to support children within the lunch hour in the dining hall as well as in the playground

We can offer:
•    A good school (June 2024)
•    Happy children who love to learn
•    A supportive and welcoming staff team.
•    A fantastic learning environment
•    A commitment to your ongoing professional development – ‘Learning for Life’ .
•    A commitment to offering all children access to a wider curriculum with an emphasis on outdoor learning. 

Please get in touch for an informal conversation or to find out more about the role offered. 

•    Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th February 2025

•    Interviews will be held on Monday 3rd March 2025