Cleaner

School Cleaner – 12.5 Hours Per Week 
 

Required as soon as possible.

The post will commence as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be working 12.5 hours per week from 3.30pm to 6.00pm. Monday to Friday, term-time only (plus inset days and two weeks in the summer holidays).

OP1 £24,413 per annum , pro rata  (£12.65 per hour) pro rata 

The Governors are seeking to appoint a cleaning operative as soon as possible. You will assist in providing a first class cleaning service and ensuring that high standards are maintained throughout the school.

Previous experience of cleaning would be advantageous but full training will be given.
For further information and an application form please look at our website www.newinf.cumbria.sch.uk in the news & events section where the Cumberland Council Application form can be downloaded.

Closing date for applications Friday 7th November 2025 at 9.00am.
Interview date Monday 10th November 2025.

For further information and an application pack please look at our website www.newinf.cumbria.sch.uk in the news & events section where all forms can be downloaded.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that this commitment is reflected in our recruitment and selection practice. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability.  Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please ensure you use the correct Cumberland Council application form which is available to download from our school website www.newinf.cumbria.sch.uk  and please read the guidance notes carefully. Only applications on the current Cumberland Council application form will be considered. Applications can be emailed to [email protected].


 

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3586
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Cumberland Council
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Teaching Assistant

Join our friendly team at Wreay C of E Primary School

We are offering the role of teaching assistant. This post will be fixed term up until 17th July 2026.

•    20.00 hrs a week, working days being a Monday – Friday 8.30am – 12.00pm 
•    Grade 5, SCP6

The Local Governing Body of Wreay C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and hardworking teaching assistant to work in our school community across Key Stage 2.  The contract is fixed term initially, linked to identified SEN pupil. 

We are looking for an individual who:
•    Is passionate about helping children to develop a love of learning.
•    Is well organised, flexible and supportive.
•    Is patient, caring and fun.
•    Has at least a Teaching Assistant NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
•    Can work as part of a happy, successful team.
•    Has a good understanding of effective teaching and learning
•    Is able to recognise and respond to the individual needs of pupils
•    Uses initiative to adapt and develop engaging learning activities.
•    Is committed to quality teaching and learning support.
•    Is able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

In return, we offer: 
•    Wonderful children, who love to learn.
•    A community who take pride in being members of our team.
•    A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support. 
•    An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued.

Apply Now
Application pack available from: https://www.wreay.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies.html
Email: [email protected]
Call: 016974 73275

Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2025            
Interviews: Wednesday 12th November 2025

The Good Shepherd Trust 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.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3584
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The Good Shepherd Trust
Contract type
Work pattern

Teaching Assistant

Join our friendly team at Wreay C of E Primary School.  

We are offering the role of teaching assistant. This post will be fixed term up until 31st August 2026.

•    19.5 hrs a week, working days being a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm with a 30 minute lunch) 
•    Grade 5, SCP6

The Local Governing Body of Wreay C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and hardworking teaching assistant to work in our school community primarily in out EYFS and Year1/2 Class. The contract is fixed term initially, linked to pupil need. 

We are looking for an individual who:
•    Is passionate about helping children to develop a love of learning.
•    Is well organised, flexible and supportive.
•    Is patient, caring and fun.
•    Has at least a Teaching Assistant NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
•    Can work as part of a happy, successful team.
•    Has a good understanding of effective teaching and learning
•    Is able to recognise and respond to the individual needs of pupils
•    Uses initiative to adapt and develop engaging learning activities.
•    Is committed to quality teaching and learning support.
•    Is able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

In return, we offer: 
•    Wonderful children, who love to learn.
•    A community who take pride in being members of our team.
•    A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support. 
•    An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued.

Apply Now
Application pack available from: https://www.wreay.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies.html
Email: [email protected]
Call: 016974 73275

Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2025            
Interviews: Wednesday 12th November 2025

The Good Shepherd Trust 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.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3582
Please see below
The Good Shepherd Trust
Contract type
Work pattern

Teaching Assistant and After School Club Practitioner

Join our friendly team at Wreay C of E Primary School

We are offering the joint role of teaching assistant and after school club practitioner. This post will be fixed term up until 17th July 2026. 

Teaching Assistant: 
•    32.5 hrs a week, (8.30am – 3.30pm with a 30 minute lunch) 
•    Grade 5, SCP6
After School Club Practitioner 
•    After School Club Practitioner: 2.00 hrs a week, working day is Friday 3.30pm-5.30pm
•    Grade 5, SCP6 

The Local Governing Body of Wreay C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and hardworking teaching assistant to work in our school community primarily in out EYFS and Year1/2 Class. The contracts are fixed term initially, linked to identified SEN pupil. 

 We are looking for an individual who:
•    Is passionate about helping children to develop a love of learning.
•    Is well organised, flexible and supportive.
•    Is patient, caring and fun.
•    Has at least a Teaching Assistant NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
•    Can work as part of a happy, successful team.
•    Has a good understanding of effective teaching and learning
•    Is able to recognise and respond to the individual needs of pupils
•    Uses initiative to adapt and develop engaging learning activities.
•    Is committed to quality teaching and learning support.
•    Is able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

In return, we offer: 
•    Wonderful children, who love to learn.
•    A community who take pride in being members of our team.
•    A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support. 
•    An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued.

Apply Now
Application pack available from: https://www.wreay.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies.html
Email: [email protected]
Call: 016974 73275

Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2025            
Interviews: Wednesday 12th November 2025

The Good Shepherd Trust 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. 
    
 

Date posted
Reference Number
3580
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The Good Shepherd Trust
Contract type
Work pattern

Clerk to Governors - Level 1

To commence 4th November 2025 (or as soon as possible after)
Permanent Part-time ,  term time 

Kirkbride Primary School are looking to appoint a Clerk to Governors to join our Primary School for 97.5 hours per annum.  

BS3 £24,796 (A) FTE £12. 85 p.h.- pro rata

Applications are invited from suitably qualified or experienced individuals who have excellent listening and oral and written communication skills as well as good ICT skills. This role is permanent, subject to a probationary period.

The main responsibilities of the role are to:
•    Provide advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters
•    Provide effective administrative support to the governing body and its committees, including attending and recording minutes for full governing body meetings (up to 6 per year) and sub-committee meetings (up to 6 per year)
•    Ensure the governing body is properly constituted 
•    Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements

In return we can offer you:
•    An outstanding staff and governor team who are friendly and supportive
•    A school ethos which values every member of the school community

Application packs, including full job description and person specification, are available from Mrs Barley ([email protected] or 016973 51483). 

Closing date  - Wednesday 26th November 12pm/noon
Shortlisting – Thursday 27th November 
Interviews – Thursday 2nd December

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Kirkbride Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include references, Right to Work in the UK and enhanced DBS check for regulated activity (to include a children’s barred list check). 
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.


 

Date posted
Reference Number
3578
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Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Social Worker (Level 2) - CMB2117e

Location: Barrow or Kendal

Salary: £38,220 to £39,152 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Temporary (12 Months)

 

About this opportunity

 

To improve outcomes for Children and Young People in Cumbria by listening to the voice of the child, young person and their families, understanding their needs and working together to agree how these needs will be met with the right help and support.

 

To deliver complex service /support and to individuals and groups and to improve community capacity and /or service users well-being and /or skills

 

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

 

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Barry Chorley by email at [email protected]

 

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Children and Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children and Adults. 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 and Adults. 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 Leader 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: 17/11/2025
  • Interview date: TBC

 

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.

 

Please read the supporting information:

 

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

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Senior Teaching Assistant

2 x Part-Time (28 hours per week) Fixed Term Senior Teaching Assistant
PCD7 : FTE £28,598 to £29,540 (pro-rata) term time 
Role 1: To cover spring and summer terms due to pupil numbers 
Role 2:  Maternity cover from January 2026

We are looking for two enthusiastic, talented and committed Teaching Assistants to join our hard-working team at Frizington Community Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful and supportive School environment.  The ideal candidates will be passionate about supporting the learning and development of students, ensuring they thrive academically and socially. The position will be for 28 hours per week and required from 6th of January 2026, or as soon after as possible.  

The successful candidates will:
•    Be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children;
•    Have good communication and interpersonal skills;
•    Be positive,  highly motivated, organised and committed;
•    Be able to support the learning and development of children with additional needs:
•    Have a commitment to achieving high expectations, standards and excellent progress - ensuring maximum potential;
•    Be able to work as part of a team, both under direction and using their own initiative;
•    Enjoy working with, and be able to, develop positive and professional relationships with families and the School community;
•    Make learning engaging and meaningful and have enthusiasm for learning beyond the classroom;
•    Relevant Level 3 qualification is essential and previous experience working in a School or childcare setting is desirable but not essential.

In return, we will offer the successful candidates:

•    an exciting and challenging opportunity with excellent Continued Professional Development opportunities;
•    a dedicated, friendly and hard-working staff team who are supportive and welcoming;
•    well-motivated, positive and happy pupils who are a pleasure to work with.

Frizington Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which will include References, Right to Work in the UK, Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.  Terms and conditions for Teaching Standards will apply.

Further information and application forms are available from the School Business Manager at [email protected] or from our website:

www.frizington-pri.cumbria.sch.uk – Job Vacancies.

The closing dates for applications is midday Friday 21st November 2025 and interviews will be held on Thursday 27th November 2025.   
 

Date posted
Reference Number
3576
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Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern