Play Team Member
10 hours per week – 11.30am – 1.30pm Term Time Only
 

Fun, friendly and want to play? 
Our Gold award playtimes need playworkers!
We are recruiting for a new member of our Opal Play team, you will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the Play Team to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all. 

We are looking for fun and friendly people who can;

• Facilitate play opportunities and act as an ambassador for play. 
• Work with the Site Manager, Play Coordinator, and Play Team members to ensure that all our children have a safe site for play. 
• Assess play areas for risks daily and communicating/implementing any changes required. 
• Assist with putting out and packing away of play equipment/kit. 
• Record and report incidents of note that occur during lunchtime – e.g. site issues, behaviour, first aid. 
• Assess and deliver first aid to pupils (if trained). Assist with first aid reporting. 
• Coordinate and communicate with the Play Coordinator, Play Team Members and the Catering Team to ensure that all children visit the dining hall in a scheduled manner, to minimise queuing and maximise play time outside. 
• Offer care, support and advice for children during lunchtime. 
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the team practices and performance. 
• Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with school child protection and behaviour management policies. 
• Support and uphold Norman Street values, and are committed to our relational approach to behaviour.  
• Attend periodic team meetings and/or training for professional development.

At Norman Street Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks, this will also include an online search.

Visits are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.

Closing date:        15 October 2025
Interviews:        Week commencing 20 October 2025

Application forms can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council’s website or by request to the Office Manager via [email protected]

Complete applications can be returned to [email protected] or by hand addressed to the Office Manager.

Please note - CVs alone will not be accepted as applications. Previous applicants need not apply

School Cleaner
Required as soon as possible

Permanent part time post – 17.5 hours per week 
SCP 4 fixed point £25,185 per annum pro rata  (actual salary for 17.5 hours per week, £11,911 per annum) 
              
We are looking for a reliable and preferably experienced person to join our cleaning team to provide a clean and hygienic environment in Campus Whitehaven. You may be working in St Benedict’s School and/or Mayfield School.

This is a permanent part time post – 17.5 hours per week are available.  We are happy to accept applications from individuals who wish to work 10 or 7.5 hours per week.  Hours of work will usually be between 3.30 and 7.00pm Monday to Friday.  

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to work during the school closure periods.

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Please download further information and an application form from our website at 
www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk  

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager at [email protected]  

We are sorry that we are unable to accept CVs.  

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday, 17th October 2025
Interviews will be held shortly thereafter

We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date
 

Maternity Cover Teacher (Temporary)
Full time
Required to start 23rd February 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher. The Governors and Headteacher of Seaton St. Paul’s C of E Junior School are seeking to appoint a creative, hardworking and innovative teacher. The post will be Maternity Cover in KS2. You will need to bring enthusiasm, drive and above all – a love of learning to support our team to achieve the very best for all our children. We are an inclusive, friendly school with a dedicated team and a warm family atmosphere.

You will:
• Have a good understanding of how to challenge and support children with a wide range of needs
• Be imaginative, delivering engaging and exciting sessions or lessons for our children
• Have a secure understanding of assessment, and be able to place this at the heart of your teaching
• Be a team-player with good communication and support our whole staff family
• Most importantly, be committed to professional development and have high expectations of your own practice
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and how we support the whole child and family

In return, we offer:
• Wonderful children, who love to learn
• A community who take pride in being members of Seaton St. Paul’s C of E Junior School
• A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support
• An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued
• Staff that work whole heartedly as a team to deliver the best for our families
• A supportive leadership team, committed to developing Seaton St. Paul’s C of E Junior School
into an outstanding place to work and learn
• A professional development plan, supported by a coaching and mentoring programme designed to enhance practice and prepare staff for career progression

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Application forms, job description/personal specification are available on our school website on the Vacancies page. www.seaton-jun.cumbria.sch.uk

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. Please contact our main office to arrange a day and time. 
Completed application forms should be returned via email only, marked for the attention of the Headteacher Mrs Lynn Carini [email protected]

ECT’s and experienced staff are welcome to apply.

Closing date: Monday 10th November 2025 (12 noon)
Shortlisting: Tuesday 11th November 2025
Interviews to be held on:  Wednesday 19th November 2025

Seaton St Paul’s CE Junior School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Any appointment will be subject to suitable references and pre-employment checks.

Administration Assistant (permanent)
Required November 2025

35hrs per week (8.30am – 4.00pm, 32.5 hours would be considered) term-time plus 2 week (40 weeks/year)

The Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and organised School Administrator to join our busy team where you will be the welcoming face of our school, supporting staff, pupils and parents with a wide range of administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will need to be able to work well under pressure and deal with parent telephone and reception enquiries in a positive and professional manner whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.

The post is for a total of 35 hours per week, over 5 days.

We are seeking someone who has excellent IT Skills with a sound working knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages, experience in general office work and with good communication skills.

Application packs are available from the school office via email to [email protected].

Closing date for applications is 10am Monday 13th October 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 20th October 2025.

We are fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all pupils and staff. The offer of a contract will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent professional references.

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.5) Class Teacher

The children, staff and governors of Beckermet C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, inspirational teacher to join our wonderful, dedicated team ideally to start as soon as possible otherwise from January 2026.  The post will be initially until 31st August 2027 due to budget constraints and fluctuating pupil numbers.

The person appointed will also be able to take on the responsibility of leading a subject with the support of the Senior Leadership Team.

We are looking for someone who has 
•    Excellent classroom organisation and behaviour management skills;
•    High expectations of all pupils and is committed to creating a stimulating classroom environment;
•    The ability to enthuse all children to learn and understand what is required to secure outstanding progress;
•    Excellent communication skills at all levels (and is able to deploy support staff effectively);
•    The ability to inspire, motivate and work effectively in a team;
•    Great creativity and knows how to support children to become independent, persevere with challenges and present their work to a high standard;
•    A belief in the development of the whole child;
•    The ability to support children of all abilities, through inclusive practice.

We can offer you:
•    Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who love coming to school
•    A genuine commitment to you continued professional development, 
•    An inclusive working atmosphere with a team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued,
•    A school that ensures that the safeguarding of pupils is its top priority
•    A level of support from staff and governors.

Beckermet 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.  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)

Job description/personal specification is available via email.  To request an application pack please email Mrs Thomson at: [email protected].  Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Thomson via email only.

Closing date: Midday on 15th October 2025
Interview dates: week beginning 20th October 2025