Join Our Passionate Team of dedicated, pupil centric educators, driven to be the change to teach, inspire and transform pupils learning journey while embracing the school values to Embrace Learning, Encourage Ambition, Empower all to thrive on their learning journey!

At Bowness on Solway Primary School, we believe in cultivating a nurturing environment where both teachers and pupils thrive. We’re looking for an inspirational Administrator who is committed and eager to make a difference to the community we serve. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and have an interest in organisation management, while supporting the needs of our School. Above all, you must deeply care about our children and want to support them on their learning journey to be the best they can be throughout their learning journey here with us at Bowness.

The role will be a term time only + 2 weeks full time role of 25 hours per week.

BS7 , £29, 540 (B) per annum , pro rata 

Please complete the application form and return to the school office at [email protected]  by: 

Closing Date: 9th October 2026

Interviews are scheduled for week beginning 19th October 2026. If you have not heard 10 days after the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful. The role will commence 1st January 2027

The successful candidate will:
· Be the lead administrative function for the school
· Provide the administrative function to the senior leadership team
· Working closely with the headteacher with a range of duties
· Welcoming pupils, staff and visitors of the school.
· Communicating with LA departments such as finance and HR
· Overseeing attendance data throughout the school
· Attending and minuting meetings with the Headteacher
· Working with the designated safeguarding leads to promote safeguarding throughout the school

Our ideal candidate will have:
· Be proficient in Microsoft Office 365
· Have excellent communication skills
· Can promote safeguarding in the school
· Have a warm and welcoming personality
· Exceptionally well organised
· Be agile and adaptable

What We Offer
· A supportive and caring ethos that underpins all aspects of school life.
· A supportive leadership team and a vibrant professional community.
· High-quality training and professional development.
· Collaborative and supportive School team.
· A commitment to staff well-being.
· Energetic, thoughtful and happy pupils
· Positive culture built on distributed leadership and teamwork

Please see below the thoughts and feelings of stakeholders within the School:

“I love coming to school!”
“The teachers make learning fun, they are helpful and generous and help me get a good education.”

“My friends are kind and caring and they support me when I am down.” - Pupils in Year 5 and 6

“Bowness is a fabulous place to work. We are such a happy, supportive team and we care so much about our colleagues, pupils and school. Come and be a part of it!” - Class teacher

If you share our values, have the passion for delivering excellence, and want to be part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team, committed to supporting all pupils to become the best they can be, we would love to hear from you. Join us and become a part of a family where your voice is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is profound!

Visits to the school prior to application are welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by calling our administrator Elizabeth Cozens, on 016973 51384. Please also contact the school for an informal conversation about the role.

When applying please consider the following supporting documents:

Person Specification & Job Description

Application guidance, including policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees.

Safeguarding
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Full Time Teacher – Permanent
Trinity school – Crosthwaite Unit
Required from November 2026 

The Role
We are seeking an inspirational, resilient, and highly adaptable Class Teacher to lead a small group of Key Stage 3 (KS3) students within our specialised Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) provision.

Applications are welcome from Primary school teachers.

Unlike a mainstream secondary role focused on a single subject, this position operates much like a primary or nurture model. You will be the primary educator for a small cohort (typically 5–7 students), planning and teaching an adapted, cross-curricular timetable spanning core and foundation subjects for your own lessons and for implementation by LSAs. Supported by a dedicated team of Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), your focus will be on closing academic gaps while embedding robust emotional regulation and social skills.

About Crosthwaite
Crosthwaite provides a calm, structured, and supportive environment for students who require additional support to thrive. Class sizes are very small, allowing for close relationships, personalised learning, and a strong focus on both academic progress and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities
·    Plan and deliver high-quality, creative, and scaffolded lessons across a thematic KS3 curriculum, containing core subjects (English, Maths, and Science) as part of a rich broad curriculum, are accessible and engaging.
·    Plan and monitor LSA led interventions and learning sessions.
·    Play a role in the development and Implementation of targeted learning plans that align with each pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes.
·    Establish a predictable, low-arousal, and nurture-focused classroom environment using trauma-informed practices and positive behavioural strategies.
·    Actively track, assess, and record both academic progress and emotional-regulation milestones using internal tracking frameworks.
·    Collaborate closely with the school SENCO’s, learning support and pastoral teams to ensure holistic support.
·    Build strong, trusting partnerships with parents and carers to facilitate positive engagement with school life.

What We're Looking For
·    Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS) is essential. Applications from primary-trained teachers looking to transition to secondary nurture settings, or secondary teachers with extensive nurture/SEND experience, are highly welcomed.
·    Experience: Proven experience working with young people displaying complex SEMH needs, ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), or challenging behaviours within a mainstream base, alternative provision (AP), or special school.
·    Skills: Strong understanding of nurture principles, de-escalation strategies and how trauma impacts adolescent brain development and learning. Ability and willingness to plan and teach in an adaptive and responsive manner in keeping with our ongoing whole school professional development. 
·    Attributes: Exceptional resilience, patience, a non-judgmental approach, and a genuine passion for unlocking the potential of vulnerable learners.

What We Offer 
We offer a large comprehensive school environment combined with a small community feel and a dedicated, high-ratio LSA support within your classroom. There is regular CPD in a range of areas suitable to the needs identified.

Further details and an application form can be found on our website https://trinity.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies/

What to do next
We hope that these details have helped you decide that you would like to apply for this post.  Please fill in the application form and a letter explaining why we should be thinking about appointing you and what we would gain if you joined our school to  Mrs Judith Clarke, PA to the Headteacher, Trinity School, Strand Road, Carlisle, CA1 1JB or email [email protected] by 9.00am, Monday 28th September 2026.

Trinity is a successful and friendly 11-18 mixed comprehensive school of over 1700 students, including a Sixth Form.  We offer excellent induction, support and professional development.

Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our community, we follow the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. We will also carry out online searches as part of our safer recruitment checks.

Site Manager

Salary:           £15459.15 - £15968.27 pa
Grade:          OP7i, NJC 12/14
Hours:          20 hours per week, full year
Term:           Fixed term for one year
Start date:  As soon as possible (further to appropriate recruitment clearance)

At Caldew, the Site Management team plays a vital role in ensuring that the school estate is maintained to the highest standards to ensure that the facilities available promote a high-quality environment for learning for all service users.   The role involves working as part of an established team under the guidance of the Estate Manager.  

You will have contact with the Senior Leadership Team, school staff and external contractors as we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment where all students can thrive.

Please see our website for an application form and further details: https://caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/
Applications by CV will not be accepted.

Closing Date:        Midday 28 September 2026
Interviews:            01 October 2026

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Story Group of companies 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.

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

Note:  References may be sought on receipt of applications