Ashfield Junior School, a two-form entry Juniors based in Workington, Cumbria are looking to appoint a highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to complement our strong team and to provide high quality teaching for our school.

This is a permanent, full time position which starts in September 2025. We have an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher to make a significant contribution to our school team.

We are a school that wants to provide the best opportunities it can for our pupils and we are looking for colleagues who share that ambition.

Why work with Ashfield Junior School?
At Ashfield Junior School our goal is to make sure that our children are confident, happy all-rounders with a love of learning. We work hard to ensure our children feel that they belong at our school and are proud of themselves and their community. We are committed to achieving an excellent child-centred environment where staff work together to ensure that children have the best. As a teacher at Ashfield Junior School you'll work within a caring learning community that is striving to deliver diverse working and learning experiences for all. Therefore, a genuine passion for improving the opportunities for young people is essential.

We are committed to bringing out the best in our employees, actively promoting professional development and establishing a network of provision to help us make it happen. We offer colleagues excellent career development and opportunities as part of the WELL Project and Education Research Alliance (ERA) working closely with a range of national and local educational research experts. We also have access to a comprehensive programme of personalised professional learning irrespective of career stage through The Great Teaching Toolkit, Chartered College of Teaching and National College.

Safeguarding: Ashfield Junior School is committed to the safeguarding of our children and the successful candidate will be required to have enhanced DBS clearance. External candidates will need to provide two references from previous employers.

Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications and will be discussed at interview stage. A warm welcome and a cuppa is guaranteed!

So, if you're an enthusiastic teacher, hoping to inspire and are committed to working with others then we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Alyson Sibbald- [email protected] if you would like any further information, to make an appointment for a chat or to arrange to look around the school.

We are open to all levels of teaching, for us it's about the right person.

Monday 12th May 2025 
Interviews to be held 19th & 20th May 2025

Teaching Assistant

Start date: September 2025

Permanent 

PCD5 + 90 jwc Final grade 7 Salary £27,711 (A) pro-rata Term Time only part time 32.5 hours weekly

The Gillford Centre PRU and School 180, Carlisle

We wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and resourceful Teaching Assistant to support staff and pupils at The Gillford Centre and School 180. Applications are welcome for Key Stages 3 and 4.

You will also have to have the patience and determination to engage young people between the ages of 7-16 who may have or be experiencing SEBD. Further information about who we are can be found on our website www.thegillfordcentre.co.uk.

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. 

If you would like to discuss this post/visit the school please contact James Nichols, Headteacher on 01228 226957.

For an application pack please contact Elizabeth Dixon, School Business Manager on 01228 226957 or email [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 12th May 2025
Interviews will be held Wednesday 21st May 2025

 

Start Date: September 2025

Attendance Officer Permanent 

PCD7 + 90 jwc Final grade 9 Salary £33, 366 (A) pro rata term time, part time 32.5 hours weekly

The Gillford Centre (PRU) and School 180, Carlisle (two sites)

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with relevant experience and a high level of personal drive and energy who will improve attendance of our pupils. This role will work to raise student attainment and achievement by improving student attendance. You will work to reduce persistent absence and promote positive engagement with education by pupils and families.

The successful candidate will contribute to raising achievement through improving school attendance, liaise with the Headteacher and senior leaders to rapidly improve school attendance, deal with staff, students, parents and external agencies in relation to attendance and have the ability to accurately record, collate and analyse attendance data. Strong interpersonal skills are required to promote a positive attitude towards attendance and to ensure that parents are aware of their statutory responsibilities. You will be required to meet with parents and students in relation to attendance.

You will work within the Early Help framework developing attendance action plans with children and families, utilising the legal framework to ensure parents and carers are held to account if improvements are not made in a timely manner. You will be required to make unsupervised home visits and attend meetings both at school and off site.

You will be a team player who is highly motivated and organised with the ability to multitask. You will be a great communicator who is passionate about building positive relationships with children, their families, and external agencies. An effective problem solver, you will come up with positive and robust solutions to problems.

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.

We encourage candidates to take a look at our website https://www.thegillfordcentre.co.uk/ or if you have any questions please contact James Nichols, Headteacher on 01228 226957.

For an application form contact Elizabeth Dixon, School Business Manager on 01228 226957 or email
[email protected]

Closing Date: Monday 12th May 2025

Interviews will be held Tuesday 20th May 2025

School Cleaner
Required As Soon As Possible  

Permanent part time post – up to 17.5 hours per week 
SCP 4 fixed point £24,404 per annum pro rata  (actual salary for 17.5 hours per week, £11,542 per annum) 
              
We are looking for a reliable and preferably experienced person to join our cleaning team to provide a clean and hygienic environment in Campus Whitehaven. You may be working in St Benedict’s School and/or Mayfield School.

This is a permanent part time post – up to 17.5 hours per week are available.  We are happy to accept applications from individuals who wish to work 10 and 7.5 hours per week.  Hours of work will usually be between 3.00 and 6.30pm Monday to Friday.  

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to work during the school closure periods.

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Please download further information and an application form from our website at www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk  

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager at [email protected]  

We are sorry that we are unable to accept CVs.  

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday, 9th May 2025
Interviews will be held shortly thereafter

We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date