School Kitchen Assistant
Starting September 2025
21.25 Hours Per Week- Term time only (44.6 weeks)
Permanent
OP3 £24,790 (Full time equivalent salary pro rata) actual salary: £12,179

We are looking to appoint a school kitchen assistant to help with the cooking, creation and preparation of a three- week
rolling menu within our school kitchen. The main duties will include all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen
hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the kitchen and food service operation. This includes ensuring a
high level of hygiene and health and safety is maintained in all areas of work.

The hours of work will be 9:15am – 1:30pm - term time weeks plus some additional days as required for duties as specified
by the role.

You will be joining a Staff Team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We, as a school, are committed to
our children and their families, supporting them to make healthy choices that will last them a lifetime.

Further information, including job description, and application form can be obtained from the school vacancies
page at www.st-pats.co.uk/key-information/vacancies or please contact us by e-mail on
[email protected].

Closing date for applications: 30th June 2025

St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and
welfare of children and young people. References will be taken up and the successful applicant appointment
will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return.

Executive Headteacher (Permanent)

Required January 2026

The Governing Body of Holme St Cuthbert Primary School is seeking to recruit an inspirational, ambitious and passionate Executive Headteacher to lead the school forward, maintain stability and continue to drive improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to make a real difference.  You will need to be resilient, creative and show us that you know how to develop a school to be the absolute best for its pupils, families, staff and local community.

We offer an ambitious, high-quality curriculum which expands horizons and raises aspirations to ensure each individual pupil reaches their full potential. As a school we strive to provide a nurturing and caring environment. Our most recent Ofsted inspection report (May 2024) stated, ‘Pupils feel very happy and proud to attend this small and friendly school. Staff provide effective support for pupils’ mental health and well-being. This helps pupils to become confident and successful learners. There is a strong sense of community that makes pupils feel like they belong.’   The school has a committed Governing Body who will work with the Executive Headteacher to take the school forward.

The successful candidate will:

•    have a proven track record of working proactively and collaboratively with other schools and leaders for the benefit of all pupils
•    have the ability to prioritise, plan and organise self and others
•    have the capacity to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and in a variety of styles
•    have a clear vision to further develop the school, ensuring that pupils develop into happy, confident and responsible young people who achieve their full potential

If you have the confidence, experience and passion to make a difference for our children and their families we would be delighted to hear from you in order to discuss this role further. Applicants must demonstrate an agreement to undertake the Executive Headteacher role with their current Governing Body.

The Governors are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and staff. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application packs are available by emailing: [email protected]
 

Visits to our school are welcome. Please contact the Head Teacher on 01900 881242 or [email protected] before the end of the Summer term

Closing Date 12th  September 2025 at 12 noon

Learning Support Administrator
Full time annualised hours (flexible as agreed)

Cockermouth School is a high performing, truly comprehensive school located in a beautiful part of the country on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and is in the heart of its community.

We are welcoming applications for the role of Learning Support Administrator to join our teams supporting all students with a range of Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.  Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is coordinated across both wider school and for those students with high needs and this role is a central support to our inclusive approach.  This role is full time and the successful candidate will be able shape their working year flexibly with us by working annualised hours by mutual agreement.  This provides for optimum work/life balance and the ability to respond to predictable patterns of workflow flexibly in line with personal commitments.  Some homeworking during school holiday periods will be possible by mutual agreement.

Successful candidates will have the initiative to work independently, a willingness to learn and develop, capacity to contribute to a team approach, flexibility and a genuine empathy for pupils with SEND. We are looking for a colleague to join our team who can demonstrate being highly organised, caring and experienced in working successful in a large and busy team environment.  We’d love to speak to you if you are interested in the role.

GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent) is required.

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of students, engages with young people and staff on policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability.  Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed

A covering letter and completed application form should be returned to [email protected] no later than 09:00 on Tuesday 1 July with interviews taking place before 16 July 2025.
[email protected] 
More information is available on our website www.cockermouthschool.org

Senior Teaching Assistant - Permanent

Required September 2025
Part time (25 hours per week), term time only (38 weeks per year) 
 

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is passionate about supporting pupil’s learning and development in our popular oversubscribed school.

You will be part of a team who work collaboratively in class and provide support to a number of pupils with special educational needs. You will work under the direct instruction of teaching staff and the SENDCo, usually in the classroom with the teacher to support access to learning for pupils, as well as planning and delivering focused interventions. 

The successful candidate will be:
•    passionate about supporting pupils to gain an inspirational education to achieve their potential 
•    highly organised and able to prioritise workload, with the ability to work flexibly in a fast-moving environment 
•    an outstanding practitioner with high expectations of pupil’s achievement and behaviour, who is committed to providing high quality teacher and classroom support. 
•    an excellent communicator who can work inclusively with pupils, staff and parents
•    Calm and compassionate while upholding professional standards

Our school has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos with the emphasis on the individual and supporting staff and pupils in fulfilling their full potential. St John Henry Newman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS, health check and a six month probation period.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Mrs Lucinda Keelan, SENDCo by email: [email protected]

Application packs can be requested by emailing [email protected] or downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/Vacancies/

The closing date for applications is 12pm Monday 30th June 2025  Completed application forms can either be emailed to the address above or by post addressed to HR and Finance Department.

Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email.

Job Title: Finance Assistant  

Start Date: September 2025

Contract type: Full Time/Full year available or Full Time/Term Time Only +5days available, by arrangement.

Energy Coast UTC is looking to appoint a motivated and organised Finance Assistant to support the efficient running of our finance department. This role involves assisting with day-to-day financial tasks such as processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping to ensure compliance with financial procedures. The successful candidate will have strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to work. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking educational institution that plays a key role in developing the next generation of engineers and industry professionals.

Salary: Cumberland Council Pay Scale 5A-6B £25,183-£25,992 

At Energy Coast UTC our intent is to deliver academic excellence alongside a world class technical and skills based practical education, ensuring our students also excel in employability skills and work directly with employers on a range of projects. We prepare students to meet the demand for highly skilled engineers and civil engineers in Cumbria and the world.

Our industry partners who work on a range of projects alongside our students include the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Sellafield Ltd, Morgan Sindall, the University of Cumbria, McMenon and the Royal Navy.

We take staff and student wellbeing seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy. “Leaders are mindful of staff’s workload. Staff enjoy working at the school and appreciate the training available to them.” (Ofsted, 2023).

As well as the opportunity to work at a recently awarded Ofsted Good School, we offer:
•    Professional development support and an extensive CPD programme
•    Early finish to the school timetable on Fridays
•    A paid personal day off each year. 
•    A well-developed programme for ECTs to fully support you in your first years of teaching
•    Free use of onsite fitness suite, state of the art workshops and many other benefits.  

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting and expanding future with Energy Coast UTC then please visit our website for more information www.energycoastutc.co.uk.

How to Apply
For an informal discussion, to arrange a visit to look around the UTC or for an application pack please contact Cam Walker on 01900 606446 or by email – [email protected].  

The closing date for this post is 09:00am on Monday 7th July 2025. Your completed application form and supporting information should be returned via email to the email address above and not directly to the school.  

Criminal self-disclosure 
All shortlisted candidates will be provided with a criminal history self-disclosure form to complete and return no later than one day prior to interview. Failure to return the self-disclosure will result in the interview being withdrawn.

Once the self-disclosure form is received in school, any disclosed information will be checked to ensure it is relevant. Relevant criminal history will be shared with the chair of the recruitment panel prior to interview to allow time to assess relevance and agree what questions should be asked during the interview process. Any shortlisted candidate who discloses criminal or other suitability information will be given an opportunity to discuss the context and relevance with the recruiting panel.

Finance Officer  

Start Date: September 2025

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join the team at Energy Coast UTC. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the school, including budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial administration, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and transparency. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking educational environment that specialises in engineering and technology, preparing students for successful futures in the energy sector.

Contract type: Permanent, part-time. 24 hours per week. Full-time considered.

Salary: Cumberland Council Pay Scale 9B - 10B £34,314 - £36,124 

At Energy Coast UTC our intent is to deliver academic excellence alongside a world class technical and skills based practical education, ensuring our students also excel in employability skills and work directly with employers on a range of projects. We prepare students to meet the demand for highly skilled engineers and civil engineers in Cumbria and the world.

Our industry partners who work on a range of projects alongside our students include the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Sellafield Ltd, Morgan Sindall, the University of Cumbria, McMenon and the Royal Navy.

We take staff and student wellbeing seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy. “Leaders are mindful of staff’s workload. Staff enjoy working at the school and appreciate the training available to them.” (Ofsted, 2023).

As well as the opportunity to work at a recently awarded Ofsted Good School, we offer:
•    Professional development support and an extensive CPD programme
•    Early finish to the school timetable on Fridays
•    A paid personal day off each year. 
•    A well-developed programme for ECTs to fully support you in your first years of teaching
•    Free use of onsite fitness suite, state of the art workshops and many other benefits.  

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting and expanding future with Energy Coast UTC then please visit our website for more information www.energycoastutc.co.uk.

How to Apply
For an informal discussion, to arrange a visit to look around the UTC or for an application pack please contact Cam Walker on 01900 606446 or by email – [email protected].  

The closing date for this post is 09:00am on Monday 7th July 2025. Your completed application form and supporting information should be returned via email to the email address above and not directly to the school.  

Criminal self-disclosure 
All shortlisted candidates will be provided with a criminal history self-disclosure form to complete and return no later than one day prior to interview. Failure to return the self-disclosure will result in the interview being withdrawn.

Once the self-disclosure form is received in school, any disclosed information will be checked to ensure it is relevant. Relevant criminal history will be shared with the chair of the recruitment panel prior to interview to allow time to assess relevance and agree what questions should be asked during the interview process. Any shortlisted candidate who discloses criminal or other suitability information will be given an opportunity to discuss the context and relevance with the recruiting panel.

Fixed-term Teaching Assistants/Senior Teaching Assistants (2 posts)

Teaching Assistant - PCD5 (£25,183) per annum, pro rata (pay award pending); Senior Teaching Assistant - PCD7 (£27,711 - £28,624) per annum, pro rata (pay award pending)

Both positions are required from 1st September 2025, on a fixed-term basis to 31st August 2026, due to reducing pupil numbers.

The Governors and Headteacher of St Herbert’s CE Primary and Nursery School are looking to appoint two enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated Teaching Assistants/Senior Teaching Assistants, to join our friendly, supportive and hard-working school team.

The successful candidates will be required to work from 8:45am until 3:20pm, during school term-time, with a half-hour lunch break between 12 and 1.  Post 1 is Monday to Friday (30.4 hours per week) and Post 2 is to work Mondays and Tuesdays only (12.16 hours per week).

We would like to hear from you if you:
•    Are a qualified teaching assistant or childcare practitioner with an NVQ level 2 or equivalent (Teaching Assistant) or level 3 or equivalent (Senior Teaching Assistant) 
•    Have experience of working with children of primary age
•    Have high expectations of yourself and others
•    are able to motivate and encourage children to develop to their full potential;
•    are able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

In return, we can offer:
•    A positive, warm and welcoming work environment in a school who ‘learn to love as we love to learn’
•    An opportunity to be part of an experienced, effective team
•    A supportive Head Teacher and Governing Body
•    Fantastic children, who enjoy learning and achieving
•    Opportunities for CPD

Closing date for applications: 3pm Monday 30th June 2025.

Application forms and job description/person specification are available from the school website - https://www.stherberts.cumbria.sch.uk/ or by contacting the school office on 017687 73017 or via email to [email protected].  Please indicate which position(s) you are applying for on your application.

A visit to the school prior to applying is warmly welcomed - please contact the school office to book onto one of our available dates.
Interviews to take place Friday 4th July 2025.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure for Regulated Activity and will require the completion of a criminal history/suitability self-disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID verification, medical checks and right to work checks will also be required before any offer is finalised.

St Herbert’s CE Primary and Nursery 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.

St Herbert’s CE Primary and Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer.

Senior Teaching Assistant

Required from 1st September 2025

Permanent , 28.75 hours per week, term time only

Are you feeling unfulfilled in your current role? Fancy a change?

Don’t just sit there — apply to Newlaithes Junior School!

Newlaithes Junior School is a friendly, inclusive and ambitious school situated in the heart of Carlisle. We are looking to appoint an experenced, skilled and motivated Senior Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated support team and help us provide high-quality learning experiences for all children.

The successful candidate will work across the school to support individuals and groups of children,
including those with additional needs. The role will involve delivering interventions, supporting
classroom learning and contributing to a positive school environment.

We are looking for someone who is:

- Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above (or equivalent)
- Experienced in supporting children’s learning in KS2
- Skilled in delivering interventions and supporting children with a range of needs
- Calm, caring, flexible and enthusiastic
- Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Committed to inclusive practice and continuous professional development
- Willing to play a full and active part in the wider life of the school

We can offer:
- A warm and welcoming school community
- Children who are eager to learn and full of potential
- A supportive and experienced staff team
- A well-resourced learning environment
- Opportunities for training and development
- A school rated Good by Ofsted (2025)

Newlaithes Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

Application packs are available from: Mrs Nicky Harris, School Business Manager – by phone or
email at: [email protected]

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Harris at the school by 12pm on Friday
4th July 2025.

Interviews will be held during the week beginning 7th July 2025.

Required from 1st September 2025

Permanent Part-Time Kitchen Assistant- Term Time Only

Hours: 20 hours per week (Term time only)

We are looking for a reliable and conscientious kitchen assistant to join our committed, hardworking and enthusiastic team.

The successful candidate will:

•    Have good communication skills and relate well to adults and children 
•    Be able to work quickly and efficiently
•    Stay calm under pressure
•    Be committed and hard working
•    Have knowledge of basic food preparation procedures
•    Have knowledge of or have a willingness to gain knowledge of cleaning procedures
•    Have knowledge of or have a willingness to learn Health and Safety procedures and precautions 
•    Have awareness of health and hygiene procedures
•    Be willing to use relevant equipment
•    Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of team

Rockcliffe CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the children in its care and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list and reference check.

Further information and application forms are available from the school office: 01228 674631

The closing date for applications is Midday on Friday 4th July 2025
Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 7th January 2025

KS3 / KS4 Subject Teachers – Permanent - Full time  Posts 

Required September 2025

The Gillford Centre and School 180 are seeking enthusiastic and committed teachers to join our dynamic and expanding team. The ability to offer a second subject would be highly advantageous.

We are looking for outstanding educators who can teach across the secondary age and ability range and are passionate about improving outcomes for young people. You will join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues dedicated to delivering high-quality education within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Are you a passionate teacher looking for a role that aligns with your career ambitions?

Do you have the drive, creativity, and resilience to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils?

The Gillford Centre is a Pupil Referral Unit providing education for pupils aged 5–16. School 180 offers alternative provision and support for pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Both schools are situated in central Carlisle and provide a caring, aspirational learning environment. We also work in partnership with the Home and Hospital Tuition Service.

Safeguarding Information:
All roles involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Some spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ under the Exceptions Order to the ROA and are not subject to disclosure. Further information on filtering rules is available on the Ministry of Justice website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form and may be asked to provide further information as part of the recruitment process. Online searches may be conducted on shortlisted candidates to identify publicly available information relevant to the role.

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome to apply.

To discuss the role:
Please contact James Nichols, Headteacher, on 01228 226957 or via email at: [email protected]
To request an application form: Contact Elizabeth Dixon, School Business Manager, on 01228 226957 or via email at: [email protected]

Closing Date:       Friday 4th July 2025
Interviews:           Friday 11th July 2025