KS3 / KS4 Science Teacher 
Permanent and Full Time 

The start date is May or September 2025

The Gillford Centre and School 180 are seeking a Teacher of Science to join our 
continually growing team. If you are able to offer a second subject or a vocational subject that would 
be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the ability and Secondary age range and will join experienced colleagues. 

Are you a fantastic Science Teacher looking to move into a role that can match your career 
ambitions? 

Do you have the drive, passion and creativity to make a difference to our pupils?

The Gillford Centre is a Pupil Referral Unit that provides education for pupils aged 5-16 years old. We have a second site, School 180, which provides education for pupils with SEMH and for pupils who require an alternative provision. Both schools are based in the heart of Carlisle where all pupils have the opportunity to achieve within a caring learning community. We also work with the Home 
and Hospital Tuition Service.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria  on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service  before your appointment is confirmed.

In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed 
candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.

ECT’s are welcome to apply.

If you would like to discuss this post please contact James Nichols, Deputy Headteacher on 01228 
226957 or email: [email protected].

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

Closing Date : 12 noon Monday 24th March 2025

School Cleaner

To commence as soon as possible
Permanent Part Time, 12.5 hours per week term time plus 5 weeks

The Governors of Cummersdale School are looking to appoint a school cleaner to join our staff at this happy, vibrant, village school.

We are looking for an energetic, confident and sociable person with an eye for detail to clean our school. You will need to provide a clean and hygienic school environment, which meets specified cleaning standards.

Previous experience in the cleaning industry would be beneficial; however, training will be given if necessary. You should show trustworthiness, reliability and be aware of safeguarding and confidentiality. You should be able to work as part of a team and alone without supervision. 

The position is 12.5 hours per week term time plus 5 weeks. Hours of work will be taken Monday to Friday outwith core school hours, but there is some flexibility with the time of day.

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. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post, as are excellent references. 

An application form and further details are available on the school website - www.cummersdale.cumbria.sch.uk. An application form can also be downloaded from the Cumberland Council website. If you require any further information about the position, contact Gareth Jones, Headteacher at the school. Visits to the school are more than welcome.

Applications should be sent electronically to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 19th March 2025
Interviews are likely to be held w/b 24th March 2025

Teacher of Design & Technology/Art Faculty

Required September 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative, motivated and enthusiastic Teacher who will join our thriving DesignTechnology and Art Faculty. The department has staff with multi skills and the exact teaching content will be built around the successful candidate.

The faculty has new purpose built facilities which provide an environment in which creativity, innovation and problem solving skills can flourish.

Design and Technology and Art are taught to all pupils across our school in KS3 and we presently teach BTEC Construction, Level 1-2 Hospitality & Catering, GCSE Design & Technology, GCSE Textiles as well as A' levels in Product Design, Food Science and Nutrition and Art.

We are interested in talking to both experienced teachers looking for a new challenge as well as newly qualified teachers at the beginning of their career.

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to satisfactory DBS and health checks.

For an informal chat about the post please contact Mrs Hurst, Head of Design &Technology by email: [email protected] 

For an information pack please email [email protected] or download the forms from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/Vacancies/

Your application form should be supported by a letter of no more than two pages of A4.

The closing date for applications is 12:00pm on Friday 14th March 2025
Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email