Modern Foreign Language Teacher - Full Time 

Maternity Cover 
Required September 2026 – 1 Year Fixed Term - 

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational and innovative Modern Foreign Languages Teacher to join a highly professional and forward-thinking MFL Department. This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave.

Our school has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos with the emphasis on the individual and supporting pupils in fulfilling their full potential.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach Spanish to GCSE and have the potential to teach A Level.

St John Henry Newman Catholic School supports career development and progression with excellent resources in a brand-new school building. We are therefore interested in talking to both experienced teachers looking for a new challenge as well as early career 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 or to request to visit our school please contact Katy Woodman, Head of MFL by email: [email protected] 
Application packs can be requested by emailing [email protected] or downloaded 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.
Completed application forms can either be forwarded to the email address above or by post addressed to the Finance Office.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon Thursday 14th May 2026, Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 18th May 2026.

Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email
 

Reception Class Teacher
•    Contract: Fixed term 1 year ( 31st August 2027)  due to budgetary constraints
•    Work pattern: Full-time

Fixed term Full Time Class Teacher, from the 1st September 2026 

The governors of Netherton Infant School are seeking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic classroom practitioner to join our teaching team for September 2026. 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: 
•    Promote a commitment and love of learning to pupils.
•    Is committed to their own learning journey as a teacher.
•    Is flexible and committed to the life of the school.
•    Plan and deliver exciting learning opportunities.
•    Strive to raise standards for all children.
•    Demonstrate knowledge and experience of the primary curriculum.
•    Be able to work effectively in our friendly, supportive team.
•    Be able to maintain a happy and organised learning environment.

Netherton Infant 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 strongly encouraged, so please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. 
Application forms and further information are available from the school office via
e-mail:[email protected]  

Closing date for applications: Friday 15th May 2026 at 12.00 p.m. 
Interviews week beginning 18th May 2026

Resident Graduate Assistant 
One-year appointment, part-time (ending 31st August 2027)
32 hour per week post (including weekend working)

£15,590 actual salary (plus attractive two bedroom self-contained flat, including all bills and utilities)
Commencing September 2026

We are looking for an outstanding individual to take on the role of Resident Graduate Assistant, supporting the Head of Boarding in supervising and organising activities for our boarders. Lairthwaite Boarding House is a co-educational building with an approximate ratio of 50:50 boys to girls. Our boarders are between the ages of 11-18, and they join us from all over the world.

The role involves a range of responsibilities, including daytime, evening and weekend duties. A genuine commitment to ensuring the best possible experience for our boarders is essential, as is the ability to combine strong organisational skills with a warm and inclusive approach. It would be advantageous for an applicant to have a full drivers license, their own vehicle, and the ability/willingness to drive a minibus.

Keswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and thorough pre-employment checks, including on-line and social media screening.

Further details and an application form are available from the HR Officer, Mr Andrew Young.  By e-mail:  [email protected] or from the School’s website https://www.keswick.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies

Closing date for receipt of applications: 10am, Tuesday 19th May 2026