Fixed Term Full-Time (FTE: 1.0) Class Teacher 
 

Start Date: 13th April 2026  until  31st August 2026 Fixed term due to members of staff returning from family leave.

Salary: Teacher MPR/UPR dependent on experience 

Pennine Way is a large Primary School in Carlisle which benefits from the excellent facilities within it’s location of the Harraby Community Campus. As a large school, teachers benefit from working collaboratively within highly skilled teams where ideas and expertise can be shared.  

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who will enable our children to thrive.   

The vacancy is initially within our Key Stage 2 team. We will be interested to hear about subject expertise, as well as any additional skills and qualities that you can bring to our forward-thinking team.  

You will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner who consistently delivers creative and fun lessons in which all children will make good or better progress at all times. 

We are looking for teachers who are able to :  

●    put children at the forefront of everything they do.  
●    promote and model our C.A.R.E values. 
●    show excellent communication skills. 
●    work as a team with colleagues, families, governors and the wider community.  
●    celebrate, enjoy and enthuse our children in all their interactions with them. 
●    nurture children and believe in each and every child’s uniqueness and talents.  

We can offer you:   
●    a warm and welcoming school with happy children who are proud of their school and are enthusiastic about their learning.   
●    a school which holds it’s C.A.R.E values at the heart of each decision.   
●    a highly professional and experienced team to work within. 
●    a leadership team committed to supporting each and every member of staff to achieve their best through effective support and professional development.  

Application forms and further details of the post are available via e-mail [email protected] or on the school website.

If you would like to discover more we would encourage a visit to the school. Visits to the school are most welcome, please call the school office to arrange a suitable time on 01228 598978.  

The school is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a safeguarding declaration form and will be subject to an online search prior to interview. The successful applicant will be appointed on the completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references.  

Closing date: 12 noon 4th February 2026
Interviews: 10th February 2026

Head of Year
Full time permanent

Start date: 1st September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an innovative, inclusive and enthusiastic leader to join us as Head of Year from September 2026. The successful candidate will be a committed and experienced teacher who is passionate about pastoral leadership and student success.

As Head of Year, you will be supportive, encouraging and highly visible, promoting positive behaviour, strong attendance and high academic achievement across the year group. You will take a leading role in championing your year group, inspiring students to achieve their full potential and fostering a strong sense of identity and belonging.

The role includes line management of the Pastoral Manager, requiring excellent organisational and communication skills. You will lead and motivate the pastoral team effectively, ensuring consistent, inclusive and high-quality pastoral support. Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers will be central to the role, and you will work in close partnership with our parental community to support student progress and wellbeing.

An effective Head of Year will use data intelligently and strategically to identify trends, address barriers to learning including attendance and implement targeted interventions that drive improvement. You will build on established systems and strategies while also bringing fresh ideas and innovation to enhance pastoral provision and outcomes for all students.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional ready to lead a team, influence whole-school culture and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.

Safeguarding Statement
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: caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-documents/

Visits to site are welcomed, please arrange this through the school reception.

If you wish to apply for this position, please go to the school website to view all supporting documentation  https://caldew.cumbria.sch.uk  
Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Note:  References may be sought on receipt of applications

Closing date: 12.00pm  Wednesday 4th February 2026
Interview date: TBC