2 x Teaching Assistants


2 x Temporary Full-Time Teaching Assistants 

Required 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026 due to pupil numbers

PCD Grade 5 £25,183 per annum,  pro rata – full time  32.5 hours per week, + 5 INSET days  term time

Bishop Harvey Goodwin is a warm, friendly and nurturing Church of England school situated in the south of Carlisle. We are seeking to recruit 2 energetic, creative and inspiring Teaching Assistants to join our team of support staff and provide support for pupils with a variety of needs. Candidates should have a bright and positive attitude and should be keen to enhance our school with their caring and compassionate nature.

 We are looking for professionals who understand children, their needs and how best to adapt practice and approaches so that everyone is included.

The successful candidate should be:
•    Qualified with a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
•    Have excellent English and maths skills
•    Able to relate well to children and adults 
•    Confident to actively seek learning opportunities 
•    Flexible, calm, creative, problem-solver, and filled with enthusiasm
•    Play a full and active role in the wider life of school
•    Committed to upholding our Christian values

We can offer:
•    A happy, friendly and nurturing working environment, where everyone’s contributions are valued
•    A supportive team who have high expectations of the pupils and each other 
•    A Good school (Ofsted 2024)
•    Opportunities for professional development
•    A vibrant learning environment
•    A commitment to ensuring the very best opportunities for children by being committed to them meeting their full potential

This school is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Application packs are available from: Teresa Calvert, by telephone or email to teresa.calvert@bishopharveygoodwin.cumbria.sch.uk

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Calvert at the school by 12pm on Friday 4th July 2025. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 7th July 2025.
 

Date posted
Reference Number
3328
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VA
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English Hub Lead - Deputy

Required for 1 year from September 2025 or as soon after

Fixed Term for 1 year Dependant on government funding 
Part time (0.6) English Hub Lead  - Deputy

Orgill English Hub is looking to appoint a passionate and experienced educator to the role of Deputy English Hub Lead. Based at Orgill Primary School in Egremont, with opportunities for remote working, you will play a key part in supporting schools across the region to improve early reading and phonics provision.

Orgill Primary School has been designated as one of 34 English Hubs across England.  This network of some of the best performing primary schools has been set up to improve reading standards across the country and improve educational outcomes for the most disadvantaged children.

The Deputy English Hub Lead will be at the heart of our English Hub.  They will benefit from a National Teaching Programme in order to further develop their expertise in teaching early language and reading in Reception and Key Stage 1.  They will provide intensive support to schools across the next academic year, have the opportunity to develop and deliver Showcase and Medium Level Support Events at Orgill.  

This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious, enthusiastic teachers who strive to impact upon the lives of children in Cumbria and Lancashire.  The role is initially for the academic year 2025-26 but may continue if the DfE commit to extending funding for the Hub programme.

The Deputy Hub Lead will have the opportunity to work closely with a national provider, the English Hub team and the national and local communities of Literacy Specialists.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Support partner schools in your role as a Literacy Specialist

•    Carry out detailed phonics audits in primary and infant schools

•    Deliver remote training sessions in early reading and systematic synthetic phonics

•    Collaborate with English Hub leadership to ensure high-quality, evidence-based support is delivered across the region

About You:
•    A qualified and experienced teacher with a strong background in teaching phonics

•    Proven experience leading early reading and phonics in a primary or infant school

•    Excellent communication and coaching skills, with the ability to support and challenge schools positively

•    A strong commitment to raising standards in early literacy

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. If you wish to arrange a visit, please contact via email or telephone the school to make an appointment businessmanager@orgill.cumbria.sch.uk / 01946 820234

Application forms and further details are available via email businessmanager@orgill.cumbria.sch.uk

Orgill Primary school is committed to safeguarding its staff and pupils and the successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th June 2025 with interviews taking place the following week.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3326
MPR/UPR
Cumberland Council
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Teaching Assistants 2 posts

Teaching Assistants 2 posts

Start date: September 2025
Permanent
PCD5 + 90 jwc Final grade 7 Salary £27,711 (A) pro-rata Term Time only 32.5 hours weekly

The Gillford Centre PRU and School 180, Carlisle

We wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and resourceful Teaching Assistant to support
staff and pupils at The Gillford Centre and School 180. Applications are welcome for Key Stages 
3 and 4. 

You will also have to have the patience and determination to engage young people between the ages of 7-16 who may have or be experiencing SEBD. Further information about who we are can be found on our website www.thegillfordcentre.co.uk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced  DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks; including health and identity.

If you would like to discuss this post/visit the school please contact James Nichols, Headteacher 
on 01228 226957.

For an application pack please contact Elizabeth Dixon, School Business Manager on 01228 226957 or email elizabeth.dixon@cumbria.gov.uk

Closing date: Monday 23rd June 2025

Interviews will be held Monday 30th June 2025
 

Date posted
Reference Number
3324
Please see below
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health) - CMB1838e

Job Title: Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health)

Location:  Supported Living, North Team – Covering Carlisle

Salary: £13.69 per hour

Hours: 1 x 0 Hours, 1 x 20 Hours, 1 x 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent

 

 

About Supported Living (DMH)

Supported Living empowers vulnerable adults, including people with learning disabilities or complex care needs, to access the personalised support they need to live independently in their own homes in the community. Staff work with individuals to build life skills and are led by the individuals interests and priorities.

 

About the role

As a Community Support Worker (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant) you will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You may also assist with medication, providing personal care, and encouraging our people to achieve or maintain independence.

 

No experience or qualifications are needed to get started. We will help and support you with fully paid training and development – we are looking for the right people, with the right qualities. If you do have experience, then take the next step in your career with us. As a large employer we can offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills to take you where you want to go.

 

If you’re friendly, compassionate and want to make a difference to people’s lives’, we would love to speak with you!

 

This role requires a driving licence.

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

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with 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 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 & AdjustmentsWe’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 Employer 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 Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

 

Please read the supporting information:

Post Specification

 

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

 

 

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School Examinations Officer

School Examinations Officer

Required September 2025

Permanent full time post, term time only

NJC Scale 5 (SCP 12-17) £27,711 - £30,060 per annum pro rata  (actual salary £24,833 - £26,938 per annum based on 37 hours per week over 46.6 weeks)

We are seeking to appoint a professional, highly motivated and organised School Examinations Officer.

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and visionary individual to undertake all aspects of the administration and organisation of both external and internal examinations and to provide general administrative and clerical support to the school.  We are looking for a candidate who has drive, passion and the ability to work flexibly.

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. 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. This is a full time permanent post 37 hours per week term time only (46.6 weeks).

Further details and application forms are available from St Benedict’s School’s website: 
www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk  

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to 
Andrea Hartley, HR Manager at andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk  

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at  
andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday, 20th June 2025
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter

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

Date posted
Reference Number
3320
Please see below
Catholic
Contract type
Work pattern

Finance Assistant

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our experienced office team to start as soon as possible.

Responsible To: The Business Manager
Grade: Grade 6, Role Profile BS6 £16,701 - £16,968 (including holiday pay) Actual Salary dependant on service
Hours:  27.5 hours per week over 5 days
Weeks:        40 working weeks (Term time + 1 week inset + 1 week in summer holidays)

The successful candidate will exhibit good communication skills, accuracy and reliability.  You will be responsible for supporting the Business Manager in all financial undertakings.  Experience of working in a school is preferred but not essential if you have transferrable skills.  At Caldew we will provide you with personalised training and support to ensure your development.  We offer excellent continuous professional development, well-being support and resources to aid you in your role.  

Caldew is a well-established secondary school in the Dalston area of Carlisle. We have over a thousand students and state of the art educational facilities including internal and external sports provision.

The school operates a cycle to work scheme.

Closing date: 12 noon Tuesday 17 June 2025, shortlisting on this date.
Interviews: Thursday 19 June 2025.

Please see our website or contact us for an application form on (01228) 710044. Applications by CV will not be accepted.

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Story Group of companies 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

Note:  References may be sought on receipt of applications
 

Date posted
Reference Number
3318
Please see below
School
Contract type
Work pattern

Nursery Teacher

Full Time, Nursery Teacher

Fixed Term Required for September 2025 for 1 term (Autumn term)

Orgill Primary is a friendly and welcoming school with an extremely dedicated staff team.  We have high expectations of our children and are committed to giving them the best possible educational experience.

We wish to appoint a passionate, motivated and committed teacher who is capable of integrating swiftly and successfully into out hard working, friendly and experienced Nursery team in September 2025.

Our successful candidate will have an understanding of the EYFS curriculum, experience in teaching in EYFS provision and will be driven and committed to achieving the highest possible standards of academic performance, personal and social development and well-being for our pupils. They will understand the value of strong, mutually respectful relationships with children and their families.  They will be able to adapt to working as part of an established staff team and will have curriculum strengths and interests to contribute.  

In return, we can offer a positive, warm and welcoming work environment, an opportunity to be part of an experienced, effective team, a supportive Head Teacher and Governing Body and fantastic children, who enjoy learning and achieving.

Applications are welcomed from recently qualified teachers including ECTs.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. If you wish to arrange a visit, please contact via email or telephone the school to make an appointment businessmanager@orgill.cumbria.sch.uk / 01946 820234

Application forms and further details are available via email businessmanager@orgill.cumbria.sch.uk

Orgill Primary school is committed to safeguarding its staff and pupils and the successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th June  2025 with interviews taking place the following week.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3316
MPR
Cumberland Council
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Class Teacher x 2

Post Title: Class Teacher x 2
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Contract: 2 x Fixed Term [Due to staffing change for 1 year]
FTE: Full Time 

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

Our inspiration is our Mission Statement;
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School Is a caring place where we work together to do our best, knowing that we are all special in God’s eyes.

We are looking to appoint two caring and highly motivated teachers who:
•    have a clear commitment to Catholic Education
•    can form positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents
•    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
•    can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents/carers and the wider community
•    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: 01900 601807 or email: office@st-patricks-pri.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: office@st-patricks-pri.cumbria.sch.uk or visit the school website www.stpatricksworkington.co.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 13th June 2025. 

Interviews will be held on Monday 23rd June 2025 and Tuesday 244h June 2025 and all candidates selected for interview will be notified before 5pm on Tuesday 17th June 2025 by email.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3314
MPR/UPR
Catholic
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Art Technician

Permanent Post
Part Time - 22.5 (Hours Per Week) Term-Time (40 Weeks)

West Lakes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join the Art Team. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment for staff, students and visitors.

We seek a conscientious, adaptable technician to support the Art curriculum. Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff, you will provide assistance and information as required in the preparation of resources, maintenance and support to staff and pupils. Other duties include making sure the room is cleaned to a very high standard and help to ensure that stock levels are maintained, safely stored and future requirements are identified, with occasional assistance to the other curriculum technicians if required.

This is a busy and varied role and candidates should have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Although advantageous, the post requires no previous experience of working in a school setting. Previous experience is desirable however full training will be provided for the right candidate.

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.

Changing Lives Learning Trust 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 screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

For further details about this role, please visit our website 
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-56767

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Closing date is 09:00 on Friday 20 June 2025.

 

 

 

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3312
Grade C, Point 1 To 4 £25,183 To £26,835, (pro rata £13,451.10 - £14,333.49)
Changing Lives Learning Trust
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