Start date after Easter 2026

Part time, Fixed-term Class Teacher, until 31st August 2026 (with the opportunity for extension)

EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher 0.4-0.5

Salary:  MPR pro rata

We have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our growing, family school.  We are a tight knit school, where everyone works together putting our children at the heart of everything we do.  

We are seeking to appoint a caring, friendly teacher to work with our very small and eager EYFS/ KS1 class.  This is a part time position that offers the chance to work in a supportive and nurturing environment.  

Gilsland is a small school with a big heart.  Our children work together to support each other to be the very best that they can be.  They are creative and inquisitive and a joy to teach.

We are looking for someone who:
•    Is experienced in teaching pupils in EYFS/KS1 (including children with SEND)
•    Is keen to work in a small, family school
•    Is kind, enthusiastic and loves working with children
•    Has high expectations and inspires children and staff to have high expectations of themselves
•    Has excellent classroom and time management skills
•    Is able to secure good behaviour and establish an effective learning environment
•    Is able to develop good relationships with parents, carers and the wider community
•    Understands the Christian ethos of the school
•    Is flexible and always puts the children at the heart of everything they do.

We can offer:
•    Very small class sizes
•    A supportive and dedicated team to work alongside
•    Excellent facilities 
•    A good school with the potential to make it outstanding!
•    The support of the Good Shepherd Trust

Application forms, job description/personal specification and application form are available via email to the school.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or to request an application form and job description, please contact:  [email protected] or telephone 01697 747302

Completed application forms should be returned via email only, marked FAO:  Head Teacher.

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.
 

Closing Date for Applications:  Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 12pm
Interviews to be held: Monday 9th February 2026

Fixed-term appointment until 31st August 2026
35 hrs per week (term-time only) Grade 4 £26,403 - £27,694 pro-rata
Part-time hours are available on request

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to support the supervision of classes when the usual teacher is absent for short-term reason. Our Cover Supervisors are expected to maintain high standards for all pupils and to demonstrate respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

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

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

Closing date for receipt of applications: 10am, Friday 6th February 2026

Deputy Head of Lairthwaite Boarding House and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Permanent, part-time 
Average 26.5 hour per week post
Term-time only

Actual salary £19,993 - £20,667 (NJC scale point 19–21) plus free lodging and utilities in either a self contained two bedroom flat or a one bedroom annex, based on preference (two meals per day during term-time) 
Commencing September 2026

Keswick School has high expectations of all its pupils and has maintained high standards of academic achievement over many years. Pupils are friendly and well behaved and our staff ‘go the extra mile’ to support them.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and approachable Deputy Head of Boarding House and DDSL.
Further information regarding Lairthwaite Boarding House can be found at https://www.keswick.cumbria.sch.uk/boarding/welcome-to-boarding

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 appropriate pre-employment checks, including on-line and social media checks.

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: 11am, Thursday 5th February 2026