Post Title: Experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Paid: Term Time Only, 
Grade: PCD5 FTE Salary: £25,183 per annum pro rata Hourly Rate: £13.05

The Governors and Headteacher at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within our Early Years team to support their ever-growing numbers.
 
Our inspiration is our Mission Statement;
Why are we here?
Jesus told us to love one another.
We do this by showing respect and caring for each other.
We want everyone to do their best at all times and take pride in themselves because each one of us is special to God.

As an inclusive school, we have a high SEND register, therefore, we are dedicated to ensuring all of our children are cared for by experienced staff which is something that is essential for this position.

We are looking for the successful candidate to be;
-    An inspirational role model who is highly motivated, flexible and committed to working as part of a team.
-    Understands the importance of and is able to develop successful relationships with children, staff, parents and the wider community. 
-    Enthusiastic and committed to raising standards and to achieving the best for every single child; both academically and personally
-    Committed to inclusion and to providing exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for children of all abilities. 
-    Kind, caring and have an approachable, fun nature
-    Patient and have good listening skills.

Main Duties will include:  
•  Supporting individuals and groups to help them learn. 
• To establish an effective and purposeful learning environment in partnership with the teachers and other colleagues. 
• To support teachers in assessing the needs of individual children. 
• To observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance.

Other Key Aspects of the role 
• To assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards 
• To plan, lead and facilitate group activities 
• To plan and lead one to one teaching and intervention 
• To promote inclusion of all the pupils in the school, including those with physical, learning and behaviour difficulties 
• To assist with behaviour management within and outside the classroom 
• To work with the classroom teachers to implement Individual Education Plans and develop resources for pupils who have: English as a second language, speech or language impairments or behaviour that interferes with learning and relationships 
• To assist pupils’ social development, progress and achievement outside the classroom 
• To take safeguarding seriously and be observant and follow the schools safeguarding policy

Wider School Support
• To supervise pupils in the playground, dining hall when directed. 
• To assist with therapy. Eg: physical, occupational or language 
• To maintain pupil and family confidentiality 
• To attend regular meetings and training as required 
• To communicate and liaise with staff, pupils, parents, governors and other members of the local community as appropriate 
• To be first aid trained (Paediatric Training)

Experience/qualifications required:
•    Have SEND experience
•    Early-Years experience – specified qualification is preferred.
•    Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above
•    Functional Skills or be willing to work towards these

Application can be found on our website 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school office on:  Tel: 01946 830433 Email: admin@stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post, as are excellent professional references.

For an application pack and further details please email: admin@stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk

Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address if possible or posted to the school address to arrive by 9am on Monday 19th May 2025.

Interviews will be held on Friday 23rd May and all candidates selected for interview will be notified before 5pm on Monday 19th May by email.

Start date: 1st September 2025

This is a fixed-term appointment until  31st August 2027 due to pupil pupils 

Moresby Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that the nature of this post means that a suitable Enhanced Disclosure (with relevant barred list check(s) if the post will be in Regulated Activity), and a confirmation that the applicant is not disqualified from working with children will be required for the successful candidate.

We have a rare opportunity for a wonderful class teacher to join our team and help us nurture and develop our children. In the first instance, the post is 0.7FTE and the successful candidate will be based in our Early Years Foundation Stage.

Working at Moresby School is both challenging and fulfilling, and as our pupil numbers are growing, it’s a great time to join our team!  We expect the very best of each other in order to give our children fantastic learning opportunities, and to help them make the greatest possible progress.

While we work very hard, we also have a lot of fun; we laugh every single day, and have special events through the year which help our children grow in all sorts of ways.  

The successful applicant will 
• Have high expectations of themselves and the team around them, and the commitment to achieving the best for our children - both academically and personally
• Be a positive role model to pupils, staff, families, governors and the wider community – demonstrating high levels of motivation and enthusiasm
• Be committed to inclusion, and be able to provide exciting, stimulating opportunities for children of all abilities
• Be able to work as part of a team 
• Preferably have experience of teaching in the EYFS
• Preferably have experience of subject leadership

That said, we welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career.

We can offer
• A lovely village school with enthusiastic and experienced teachers and teaching assistants, who are dedicated to ensuring every child succeeds
• A senior leadership team committed to staff and pupil wellbeing and mental health
• Amazing children and supportive parents
• Opportunities to take part in training and professional development

We’d love for you to come to meet us, so would like to invite you to school at 3.30pm on Thursday 8th May for a look round and a chat with the head teacher.  

If you can make it, and/or you would like application pack, please contact Cara Gearing - our Administration Officer - via cara.gearing@moresby.cumbria.sch.uk  to let us know.

Please return any completed applications by e-mail to cara.gearing@moresby.cumbria.sch.uk, or by post, marking the envelope “Private and confidential” and “FAO Cara Gearing”.

Thank you for taking the time to read our advert; we hope to hear from you soon. 

Closing date:  3pm Friday 9th May 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 20th May 2025

If you have not heard from us by Friday 16th May 2025, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.  Nevertheless, we are very grateful for your interest in our school.  

Academic Advisor
37.5 hours per week, 
Temporary for 3 years in the first instance 
Term time plus all half terms, 1 week at Easter and 3 weeks in summer holidays
Start Date:     September 2025
Starting Salary: £37538 (Single Status Role Profile CE11)

Are you passionate about guiding the next generation of high achievers? Do you have the vision and drive to support more able students in reaching their full potential – academically, pastorally, and professionally?

Here at Caldew, we are seeking to appoint a full-time Academic Advisor to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact by mentoring, challenging, and supporting our most academically capable learners as they navigate their educational journeys and plan for ambitious futures.

The Academic Advisor will provide tailored support to more able students in Years 7-13, ensuring they are appropriately challenged, motivated, and equipped to achieve their potential. The role involves delivering careers advice, monitoring academic progress and attendance, and implementing enrichment programmes designed to develop key skills such as leadership, critical thinking, and resilience.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive and student focused with the ability to inspire and motivate others. 
Caldew is a well-established secondary school in the Dalston area of Carlisle. This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Cumberland Support Trust 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.

Applications should be made via TES: Academic Advisor

If further information is required, contact helen.vasilic@caldew.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing for applications:         12 noon on Wednesday 7 May 2025
Provisional interview date:     Wednesday 14th May 2025

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 that references may be sought on receipt of applications

Teacher Of PE
FTE:                0.8 with the possibility of increase to 1.0fte
Start Date:    1st September 2025
 

We are looking to appoint a dynamic boys PE teacher with the potential to excel, to join a committed and successful department. We are a young, lively and friendly team who work closely together in a very supportive environment.  Each member contributes to the development of the department by sharing responsibilities.  We believe in working collaboratively and sharing best practice at every opportunity.

We teach OCR AS and A2 Physical Education as well as GCSE and BTEC PE.  We also value the role of leadership and pupils are given opportunities to study PE Life Skills Award at Key Stage 4.

We have a proven track record for extracurricular activities; they include, hockey, netball, football, cricket, rugby, athletics, cross country, table tennis and badminton.  All members of the department contribute fully to extra-curricular clubs and teams.

The post is suitable for an ECT as well as experienced teachers and offers and excellent opportunity to receive support through the school’s comprehensive ECT and CPD programme.

See our website for further details.  Applications should be made via TES:
Caldew PE Teacher

Closing Date:       9:00am Monday 12th May 2025
Interview Date:    15th or 16th May 2025

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Cumberland Support Trust 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

Key Stage 2 Class Teacher
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Contract: Permanent 
FTE: Full Time 
 

The Governors and Headteacher of our school are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and highly skilled class teacher from 1st September 2025.

Our inspiration is our Mission Statement;
At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School,
We love one another by,
Showing respect and caring for each other.
We always try our best and take pride in ourselves
Because each one of us is special to God.

We are looking to appoint a caring and highly motivated teacher who:
•    has a clear commitment to Catholic Education. A practising Catholic or supportive of our Catholic ethos
•    Puts the child at the centre of everything they do
•    can form positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and the wider community
•    has very high expectations of achievement and behaviour
•    works creatively and as part of a team to provide high quality learning opportunities for pupils
•    maintains a caring, friendly and supportive learning environment.
•    is committed to their own learning journey as a teacher;
•    promotes a commitment and love of learning to pupils.
•    has high expectations of him/herself and of our pupils and who is committed to high standards and progress.
•    is flexible and committed to the life of the school.
•    has the ability to develop the pupils sense of well-being, self-esteem and confidence
•    Has a strong understanding and is able to safeguard all children
•    Is willing to lead a curriculum subject 
•    organise and run an After School Club

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school office on: 
Tel: 01946 830433
Email: admin@stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk
Applications welcomed from all teachers.

The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post, as are excellent professional references. 
For an application pack and further details please e-mail: admin@stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk

Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address if possible or posted to the school address to arrive by 9am on Friday 16th May 2025. 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd May 2025 and all candidates selected for interview will be notified before 5pm on Friday 16th May 2025 by email.

Permanent Full Time Early Years Teacher 

Full Time post from Monday 1st September 2025

The governors of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic classroom practitioner to join our teaching team from 1st September 2025.  For the successful candidate we can offer a happy, supportive environment with experienced colleagues who always put children first.

The staff and children would like a candidate who will: 
•    Contribute to and embrace the Catholicity of the school
•    Plan and deliver exciting learning opportunities
•    Strive to raise standards for all children
•    Demonstrate knowledge and experience of the Early Years framework
•    Be able to work effectively in our friendly, supportive team
•    Be able to maintain a happy and organised learning environment

In return, we can offer:
- enthusiastic and caring pupils who are eager and ready to learn
- a friendly, professional, skilled and highly motivated staff team
- an attractive and welcoming school environment
- a commitment to your professional development
- supportive parents and governors

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our approach to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks, which are in place across the school. This appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two references will be taken up.

Visits to school are welcomed, so please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Application forms and further information are available from the school office via e-mail:
admin@kells-stmarys.cumbria.sch.uk  or from the school website.

Closing date for applications: Friday 9th May at 12.00 p.m. 
Interviews during the week beginning Monday 12th May 2025.

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- asibbald@ashfield-jun.cumbria.sch.uk 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