Teacher, KS2

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Contract: Full time: 32.5 hours a week

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced Key Stage 2 teacher to join our team. The successful person will need to be a hard-working, team player who enjoys being part of our school community. If you can offer specific strengths/ passions or interests that would be beneficial.

This post has become available as our current teacher is leaving for a promoted post.

We very much encourage you to come and visit our school to find out more and would be delighted to show you around. Please telephone on 016973 71367 or contact the Head teacher by email ([email protected]) and we will get back to you to arrange a time and date for your visit (if possible, during the school day so you can meet our children and staff).

What the school offers its staff
At Ireby, we are passionate about supporting our children's academic, social and spiritual development through providing a rich curriculum where all can flourish and teaching our children dignity and respect through experiencing our world, meeting people, learning from them and participating positively in our communities.

We can offer:
•    Children who are eager to learn and small class sizes
•    A vibrant vision which will engage your creativity.
•    A school where you can enjoy your teaching and be part of a supportive community
•    A well-resourced school with secure finances and wonderful learning environment
•    An outward-looking school that enhances learning using technology
•    Settled and experienced leadership and governors.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job
The application form can be downloaded from the school website or by request from the school office. http://www.irebycofeschool.co.uk/

Completed applications to be returned with a covering letter to the Head Teacher: Mr Michael John, marked private and confidential by either email or paper copy to our postal address. Thank you for taking the time to read this advert and good luck.

CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: 25th June 2025

School Business Manager – permanent

Brampton Primary School & Nursery is a single-form-entry primary school at the heart of the market town of Brampton, eight miles east of Carlisle.

The Governors are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated School Business Manager to join our fantastic team in September 2025.  We are interested to hear about your experience as well as any additional skills and qualities that you can bring to our forward-thinking team. The required start date is the 1st September 2025 but an earlier start date or period of transition to work alongside the existing Business Manager would be welcomed.

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday) term time , 38 weeks + 1 week of INSET
Salary Scale: BS8 - BS10 (£31,067 - £35,235) per annum , pro rata ( dependent on skills and experience) 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our hard-working team. We are committed to high standards and have a real sense of community. We are looking for someone with experience of working within administration and finance as well as supporting a wide range of activities, including human resources and safer recruitment, payroll, procurement, facilities management and health and safety.

The successful candidate will:
•    be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues in a range of formats and demonstrate high levels of professionalism;
•    have experience of administrative work ideally within an education environment; 
•    be willing to undertake a varied role which will include responsibilities such as meeting deadlines for DFE data to be submitted, health and safety procedures, facilitating payroll by working through our HR providers;
•    understand a range of IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel;
•    understand and respect the need for a high degree of confidentiality; 
•    support and understand the values and the vision of our school;
•    be committed to safeguarding children and understand that we all have a duty to keep children safe.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and enthusiasm required we look forward to receiving your application.

Please visit https://www.bramptonprimaryschool.co.uk/current-vacancies/ to download an application form or contact the school office should you  require a paper copy. Once complete, please email to [email protected]

We would encourage candidates to visit the school, meet the team     and see the amazing work taking place in the setting. To request a      tour of the school or to discuss the role further, please contact: 01697742158 or email [email protected]
Brampton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. There will be a need for the successful applicant to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will         also need to obtain references in advance on any candidate short-listed for interview.

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th June 2025 at 9am. 
Interviews will be held on: Friday 4th July 2025
 

Peripatetic Music Teacher - CMB1841e
Location CUMBERLAND-WIDE

Salary: £21,731 - £49,084 per annum
Hours: 32.5 (Teacher’s hours) full time 
Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity
We are seeking to recruit Music Teachers to Cumberland Music Service, which is a Local Authority service delivery area within Cumberland Council.  Positions are contracted Centrally Employed Teachers.

We are looking to recruit:

•    1.5 x FTE  Guitar/Ukelele/Bass (although this could be comprised of 3 x 0.5 FTE)

•    1 x FTE  equivalent - to cover Brass and Strings.  This could be comprised of 2 x 0.5 FTE for flexibility (i.e. 0.5 FTE for Brass plus 0.5 FTE for Strings)

All positions are required to teach full class, small groups, 1-1 tuition and (depending on location) participate to develop Carlisle Music Centre and progress after school performances.  In addition, it would be desirable (although not essential) for all successful candidates to be able/willing to offer other instruments such as recorder/ukelele to whole classes.

Pay will be dependent on experience and qualification – Minimum Unqualified Teacher Status to UPS3, and will be on Standard Teachers’ Pay and Conditions.
 
This role is available on a permanent basis.

Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good’ for our Children’s Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families. Ofsted recognised that staff unanimously report a ‘real buzz about working in Cumberland’ and that they feel ‘energised, valued and listened to’, observing that ‘leaders have established a strong Cumberland identity that staff can be proud of’.

Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact
Prior to application, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the post and requirements, please email [email protected] with your contact details and one of our Team Managers will contact you.

DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. 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 Children.

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 & Adjustments

We’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 [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information  Closing date: 29th June 2025
Interview date: likely to be Monday 7th July or Monday 14th July - to be arranged with successful shortlisted candidates and will encompass a supervised classroom delivery session + question/answer interview.

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
 

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 [email protected]

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.
 

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 [email protected] / 01946 820234

Application forms and further details are available via email [email protected]

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.

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 [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 23rd June 2025

Interviews will be held Monday 30th June 2025
 

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 [email protected]  

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at  
[email protected]

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
 

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