School Cook
Required: Required from the start of November or as soon as possible thereafter

OP5,  £25, 989 per annum ,  pro rata, (£13.47per hour) term time only
Permanent, 25 hours per week

Cummersdale School is currently looking for a School Cook to join their team. The school operates its own kitchen providing anything up to 80 meals each day.

The successful applicant will possess a proven track record within catering. They will facilitate high levels of cleanliness and enable a service that supports all relevant legislation around school meals.

The ability to work independently is required with the cook being in sole charge of the kitchen.

A Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate is essential for this role along with catering experience. Experience of working in a school kitchen is desirable.

Outline of Main Duties
Plan and prepare cook and serve school meals, whilst at the same time meeting the highest standards of hygiene and cater to a variety of dietary requirements.

Assess and select the most appropriate menus providing tasty and nutritious meals within nutritional and dietary guidelines.

Ordering food from a variety of suppliers ensuring that stock levels are carefully moniotored.

Ensure Health and Safety and food hygiene procedures are adhered to at all times and that defects to equipment and premises are reported appropriately to maintain a safe working environment.

Carry out regular checks of kitchen equipment e.g., mixers, fryer, utensils, work surfaces in accordance with specified procedures to ensure all equipment is hygienic and safe working order and complies with relevant regulations. 

Comply with Health and Safety, Fire Regulations and other policies.

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. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a childcare disqualification declaration.

Application Procedure
Visits to the school are welcome; please contact the school to make arrangements or contact Gareth Jones (Headteacher) for a discussion about what the job entails.

Further information about the role is available to download from our website at www.cummersdale.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Interviews: w/b Monday 20th October 2025

Teacher of Music

Full-time, maternity cover, 

Required for January 2026, a well-qualified teacher of Music 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our well-established and vibrant Music department. The post is suitable for either an ECT or a teacher with experience. The timetable will predominantly include KS3 teaching though there is the possibility of teaching GCSE and A-Level Music, depending on experience. 

The Music department occupies a purpose-built suite of classrooms, equipped to an exceptional standard including keyboards, samba percussion, ukuleles, guitars and has two practice rooms and a drum and guitar band room with electronic drum kit, PA and amplifiers. In addition, we have computers operating with Sibelius Ultimate and FL Studio Producer along with midi keyboards. 

The subject is popular with our pupils and there are currently GCSE groups in Years 10 and 11, and A Level Music groups in Years 12 and 13, all following the Eduqas specification. The curriculum is well established and there are numerous resources to support the successful applicant to plan and deliver lessons, along with help from the Head of Department and other full time music teacher. The department also offer a range of extra-curricular activities, which play an important role in life at NTS. 

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 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: Friday 17^th October 2025 at 4pm

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on: Monday 20^th October 2025

Play Team Member
10 hours per week – 11.30am – 1.30pm Term Time Only
 

Fun, friendly and want to play? 
Our Gold award playtimes need playworkers!
We are recruiting for a new member of our Opal Play team, you will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the Play Team to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all. 

We are looking for fun and friendly people who can;

• Facilitate play opportunities and act as an ambassador for play. 
• Work with the Site Manager, Play Coordinator, and Play Team members to ensure that all our children have a safe site for play. 
• Assess play areas for risks daily and communicating/implementing any changes required. 
• Assist with putting out and packing away of play equipment/kit. 
• Record and report incidents of note that occur during lunchtime – e.g. site issues, behaviour, first aid. 
• Assess and deliver first aid to pupils (if trained). Assist with first aid reporting. 
• Coordinate and communicate with the Play Coordinator, Play Team Members and the Catering Team to ensure that all children visit the dining hall in a scheduled manner, to minimise queuing and maximise play time outside. 
• Offer care, support and advice for children during lunchtime. 
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the team practices and performance. 
• Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with school child protection and behaviour management policies. 
• Support and uphold Norman Street values, and are committed to our relational approach to behaviour.  
• Attend periodic team meetings and/or training for professional development.

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.

Visits are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.

Closing date:        15 October 2025
Interviews:        Week commencing 20 October 2025

Application forms can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council’s website or by request to the Office Manager via [email protected]

Complete applications can be returned to [email protected] or by hand addressed to the Office Manager.

Please note - CVs alone will not be accepted as applications. Previous applicants need not apply