School Administrator & Clerk to the Governors

Start Date: 1st September 2025 or sooner if available

Permanent Part-time School Administrator and Clerk to the Governors 
BS4 £24,790 ( per annum,  pro rata) to start on 1st September 2025

Ireby C of E School are looking to appoint an Administrator and Clerk to the Governors to join our thriving and friendly village school in September 2025.  We would be happy to discuss an earlier date for transition if this if of interest.

The post will be 15 hours per week, term time. The days and split of work hours to be agreed with the Head teacher.

The successful candidate will:
•    have experience of administrative work 
•     be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues while understanding the need for confidentiality
•    be willing to undertake a varied role which will include responsibilities such as meeting deadlines for DFE data to be submitted, facilitating payroll by working through our HR providers, placing orders and hiring contractors(if required)
•    assist the Headteacher with ensuring a safe, organised and maintained school environment
•    understand a range of IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel
•    support and understand the values and the vision of our school
•    be committed to safeguarding children and understand that we all have a duty to keep children safe
•    manage the organisation and admin of the Governing Body 
•    advise the Governing Body on constitutional matters working within the current legislative framework
•    work with the Chair and Head teacher to set agendas and write minutes

We very much encourage you to come and visit our school to find out more and would be delighted to show you around and answer your questions. Please telephone on 016973 71367 or contact the Head teacher by email ([email protected])  and we will get back to you to arrange a time and date for your visit (if possible, during the school day so you can meet our children and staff).

The application form can be downloaded from the school website or by request from the school office. http://www.irebycofeschool.co.uk/
Completed applications to be returned with a covering letter to the Head Teacher: Mr Michael John, marked private and confidential by either email or paper copy to our postal address. Thank you for taking the time to read this advert.

Ireby C of E Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of its pupils and staff. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Closing Date: 27th June 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 30th June 2025
 

Teacher, KS2

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Contract: Full time: 32.5 hours a week

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced Key Stage 2 teacher to join our team. The successful person will need to be a hard-working, team player who enjoys being part of our school community. If you can offer specific strengths/ passions or interests that would be beneficial.

This post has become available as our current teacher is leaving for a promoted post.

We very much encourage you to come and visit our school to find out more and would be delighted to show you around. Please telephone on 016973 71367 or contact the Head teacher by email ([email protected]) and we will get back to you to arrange a time and date for your visit (if possible, during the school day so you can meet our children and staff).

What the school offers its staff
At Ireby, we are passionate about supporting our children's academic, social and spiritual development through providing a rich curriculum where all can flourish and teaching our children dignity and respect through experiencing our world, meeting people, learning from them and participating positively in our communities.

We can offer:
•    Children who are eager to learn and small class sizes
•    A vibrant vision which will engage your creativity.
•    A school where you can enjoy your teaching and be part of a supportive community
•    A well-resourced school with secure finances and wonderful learning environment
•    An outward-looking school that enhances learning using technology
•    Settled and experienced leadership and governors.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job
The application form can be downloaded from the school website or by request from the school office. http://www.irebycofeschool.co.uk/

Completed applications to be returned with a covering letter to the Head Teacher: Mr Michael John, marked private and confidential by either email or paper copy to our postal address. Thank you for taking the time to read this advert and good luck.

CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: 25th June 2025

School Business Manager – permanent

Brampton Primary School & Nursery is a single-form-entry primary school at the heart of the market town of Brampton, eight miles east of Carlisle.

The Governors are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated School Business Manager to join our fantastic team in September 2025.  We are interested to hear about your experience as well as any additional skills and qualities that you can bring to our forward-thinking team. The required start date is the 1st September 2025 but an earlier start date or period of transition to work alongside the existing Business Manager would be welcomed.

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday) term time , 38 weeks + 1 week of INSET
Salary Scale: BS8 - BS10 (£31,067 - £35,235) per annum , pro rata ( dependent on skills and experience) 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our hard-working team. We are committed to high standards and have a real sense of community. We are looking for someone with experience of working within administration and finance as well as supporting a wide range of activities, including human resources and safer recruitment, payroll, procurement, facilities management and health and safety.

The successful candidate will:
•    be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues in a range of formats and demonstrate high levels of professionalism;
•    have experience of administrative work ideally within an education environment; 
•    be willing to undertake a varied role which will include responsibilities such as meeting deadlines for DFE data to be submitted, health and safety procedures, facilitating payroll by working through our HR providers;
•    understand a range of IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel;
•    understand and respect the need for a high degree of confidentiality; 
•    support and understand the values and the vision of our school;
•    be committed to safeguarding children and understand that we all have a duty to keep children safe.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and enthusiasm required we look forward to receiving your application.

Please visit https://www.bramptonprimaryschool.co.uk/current-vacancies/ to download an application form or contact the school office should you  require a paper copy. Once complete, please email to [email protected]

We would encourage candidates to visit the school, meet the team     and see the amazing work taking place in the setting. To request a      tour of the school or to discuss the role further, please contact: 01697742158 or email [email protected]
Brampton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. There will be a need for the successful applicant to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will         also need to obtain references in advance on any candidate short-listed for interview.

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th June 2025 at 9am. 
Interviews will be held on: Friday 4th July 2025
 

Peripatetic Music Teacher - CMB1841e
Location CUMBERLAND-WIDE

Salary: £21,731 - £49,084 per annum
Hours: 32.5 (Teacher’s hours) full time 
Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity
We are seeking to recruit Music Teachers to Cumberland Music Service, which is a Local Authority service delivery area within Cumberland Council.  Positions are contracted Centrally Employed Teachers.

We are looking to recruit:

•    1.5 x FTE  Guitar/Ukelele/Bass (although this could be comprised of 3 x 0.5 FTE)

•    1 x FTE  equivalent - to cover Brass and Strings.  This could be comprised of 2 x 0.5 FTE for flexibility (i.e. 0.5 FTE for Brass plus 0.5 FTE for Strings)

All positions are required to teach full class, small groups, 1-1 tuition and (depending on location) participate to develop Carlisle Music Centre and progress after school performances.  In addition, it would be desirable (although not essential) for all successful candidates to be able/willing to offer other instruments such as recorder/ukelele to whole classes.

Pay will be dependent on experience and qualification – Minimum Unqualified Teacher Status to UPS3, and will be on Standard Teachers’ Pay and Conditions.
 
This role is available on a permanent basis.

Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good’ for our Children’s Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families. Ofsted recognised that staff unanimously report a ‘real buzz about working in Cumberland’ and that they feel ‘energised, valued and listened to’, observing that ‘leaders have established a strong Cumberland identity that staff can be proud of’.

Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact
Prior to application, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the post and requirements, please email [email protected] with your contact details and one of our Team Managers will contact you.

DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - 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.

Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
•    Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
•    Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
•    Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information  Closing date: 29th June 2025
Interview date: likely to be Monday 7th July or Monday 14th July - to be arranged with successful shortlisted candidates and will encompass a supervised classroom delivery session + question/answer interview.

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.