Teacher of Key Stage 1

Fixed Term Part Time (0.5) Teacher of Key Stage 1 

Required from 1st September 2026 for one year initially due to fluctuating pupil numbers.

The Governors of Burgh by Sands Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated teacher to join our friendly, dedicated and experienced team. This position is being offered on a temporary, fixed-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year.

MPR  pro-rata

The successful candidate will:
•    be an excellent classroom practitioner who delivers engaging lessons which inspire children.
•    be proactive and effective in working with others and developing strong, positive relationships to promote learning.
•    be able to support the progress, aspirations and well-being of every child
•    have recent experience of working with Year 1 or 2
•    have excellent classroom management skills with high expectations of standards to ensure the progress of all pupils;
•    create a stimulating and purposeful learning environment;
•    be a dedicated, flexible team member who is committed to taking part in the whole life of the school;
•    be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children.
•    lead a curriculum area and undertake additional responsibilities as required.

We can offer: -
• positive and enthusiastic children
• a professional, hardworking and committed team
• strong links with the community and other local schools
• a supportive and caring environment for all children and staff to flourish

Visits to the school are welcome.

To apply for this position please complete and return the application form by midday Monday 8th June 2026. Application forms can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council website or from the school website: www.burgh-by-sands.cumbria.sch.uk where further details can be found.

A letter of application will also be required.  This letter must contain additional information to support the contents of your application.  It should be no longer than 2 sides of A4.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed – please contact school if you would like to visit.
The closing date for applications to reach school is midday Monday 8th June 2026.  Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 15th June 2026.

SAFER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
Burgh by Sands School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, Right to Work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check (including a children’s barred list check), and a workplace health assessment. Please note that references will be contacted prior to interview.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date posted
Reference Number
4168
MPR
Cumberland Council
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Part-time, Permanent Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - 32.5 hours per week

Salary: Grade 8 - PCD Scale Point 19 to 20 - £32,061 to £32,597 (pro rata) Pay award pending.
Core hours: 32.5 hours per week - term time only + 1 week (Inset)

Required from:  1st September 2026

 The Learning for Life Trust is looking to appoint for Fairfield Primary School, a positive and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who will provide high quality support to children in our setting. The appointment will be a permanent post. 
You will have at least an NVQ 3 in supporting teaching and learning skills or the equivalent and have experience of working with children across the primary phase. You will also have the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification.

We need someone who:
•    Has a good working knowledge of the principles of the Primary Curriculum.
•    Has experience of supporting pupils both in class and in interventions.
• Enjoys working with children and can form positive and supportive relationships with children, adults and parents/guardians.
•    Can demonstrate positive and consistent behaviour management.
•    Can be flexible and is able to demonstrate the ability to work and contribute to working as part of a large team.
•    Can take the lead when covering teacher absence.
•    Is reliable and has a good sickness and punctuality record.

Applicants please call 01900 821133 and select the Key Stage 2 administrative office.  Application information is available via the school website www.fairfieldprimary.co.uk or by e-mailing [email protected]

Fairfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake enhanced DBS Clearance and the requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification Declaration.

Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026 (at 12pm)
Shortlisting: Monday 15th June 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 17th June 2026
School Tours: Monday 8th June 2026 (at 4pm)
 

Date posted
Reference Number
4166
Please see below
The Learning for Life Trust
Contract type
Work pattern

SEND Support Teaching Assistant

Permanent Full Time - SEND Support Teaching Assistant  with JWC’s (32 hours a week)
PCD5 with JWCs Final Grade PCD7 £28,598 (A) £14.82 per hour - £29,540(B) £15.31 per hour
Term Time plus 1 week 
Starting salary (Actual) £21,174 (A) £14.82 per hour

We need you! We have a very special role within our school for a kind, caring and nurturing teaching assistant.  We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and can make strong relationships within a 1:1 support role. A working understanding of effective teaching and learning is essential, and you must be able to demonstrate an understanding of how children learn. You will be supporting a child 1:1 in both a classroom setting and providing a range of nurture support. Alongside this, we are looking for someone who can work partnership with parents, teachers and the school.  This post is for asap or Sept 2026.

We are seeking to appoint an individual who:
•    Has experience of supporting individual needs and understands how children learn
•    Has an enthusiasm for coaching and nurturing
•    Has a warm, caring and kind nature. 
•    Is able to build strong relationships that both nurturing yet firm 
•    Has a good knowledge of a range of behavior management strategies.
•    Has experience of working with small groups and providing 1:1 support
•    Is able to work as part of a team and be flexible to the needs and priorities of the school
•    Is an excellent practitioner with high expectations and aspirations for pupils
•    Is willing to promote school ethos and support our extra-curricular programmes

We can offer:
•    A caring, friendly school 
•    A staff team committed to achieving high standards who act with children at heart,
•    Enthusiastic pupils, staff and parents,
•    A commitment to continued professional development
•    A forward- looking school, keen to accept new challenges
•    A dedicated, hard-working Governing Board

Jericho Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in its care and expects all staff to share this commitment.. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include references (to include an assessment of the candidate’s suitability to work in a school), health, right to work in the UK and Disclosure and Barring Service. The successful candidate will be expected to follow and contribute to the school’s policy for Child Protection (available from the school and on the school website). 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. Please refer to our school website www.jericho.cumbria.sch.uk for further information regarding our safeguarding procedures.

Applicants are warmly invited to visit the school.

Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
Application forms and job description are available from our school office [email protected]

Completed application forms should be returned, marked confidential to the School Business Manager at [email protected]

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Interview Dates:  Thursday 18th June / Friday 19th June
 

Date posted
Reference Number
4164
Please see below
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Clerk to Governors

Job titles:             Clerk to Governors
                                
BS5 £25,989 pro rata (FTE 37hpw)  £13.47 per hour (2 hours per week, term time only)

The Governing Board of Jericho Primary School wish to appoint a high quality Clerk to provide the Governing Board and its committees with administrative support and guidance. The successful candidate will advise the Governing Board on governance, procedural and constitutional matters; manage memberships; administer meetings; maintain appropriate records and manage information, in line with relevant legislation, guidance and best practice.

They will be reliable, flexible and able to attend meetings of the Governing Board and its committees held 20 times per year on Mondays or Tuesdays during term time. Meetings normally take place between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. They may also be required to attend preparatory meetings at mutually agreed times during the school day.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified or experienced individuals who have excellent listening and oral and written communication skills as well as good ICT skills.

This role is permanent, subject to a probationary period.

Jericho Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check being sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

To obtain an application form, job description and person specification, please email our school business manager - [email protected] .

Completed application forms must be returned to Karen Hannah, School Business Manager by Thursday 18th June 2026 at 12 o’clock Midday. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Thursday 18th June 2026. 
 

Date posted
Reference Number
4162
Please see below
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Senior Teaching Assistant

Permanent Senior Teaching Assistant (EYFS) 32.5 hours per week            

PCD 7 £28,598 to £29,540 per annum, pro rata, term time £14.82 rising     to £15.31 per hour.    Actual salary £21,505 rising to £22,216. Term Time Plus 1 week inset days.        

The Governors of Jericho Primary School are seeking enthusiastic a highly motivated and skilled Senior Teaching Assistant to start in Sept 2026.  As this is an Early Years post, candidates must have an approved Level 3 early years qualification (e.g. CACHE/NVQ Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator or equivalent on the DfE EYQL) AND a Level 2 English qualification (GCSE grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent).  A working understanding of effective teaching and learning is essential, and you must be able to demonstrate an understanding of how children learn.

 All candidates must be able to:
•    Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
•    Be able to work alongside the class teacher, to deliver engaging and challenging learning activities that support the development of our children. 
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school. 
•    Be an enthusiastic practitioner that is committed to giving our children the very best. 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents. 
•    Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
•    Support pupils consistently while recognising and responding to their individual needs
•    Promote independence and employ strategies to develop self-resilience
•    Undertake paediatric first aid, 

We can offer:
•    A caring, friendly school 
•    A staff team committed to achieving high standards who act with children at heart,
•    Enthusiastic pupils, staff and parents,
•    A commitment to continued professional development
•    A forward- looking school, keen to accept new challenges
•    A dedicated, hard-working Governing Board

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. 

Please ensure you visit the vacancies section on our school website for important further information regarding recruitment at Jericho Primary School 
https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/

Applicants are warmly invited to visit the school.

Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Application forms and job description are available from our school office at [email protected]
Completed application forms should be returned, marked confidential to the Senior School Administrator Mrs Sarah Spires at [email protected]

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 12 noon.  
 

Date posted
Reference Number
4160
Please see below
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

 Permanent Higher Level Teaching Assistant – 32.5 hours a week            

Required from 1st Sept 2026

The Governors of Jericho Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to start in Sept 2026. You must have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.  A working understanding of effective teaching and learning is essential, and you must be able to demonstrate an understanding of how children learn.  This post is full time – 36.5 hours. 

PCD 8ii £32,061 - £32,957 pro rata term time.  Actual starting salary £24,117.

You must be able to:
•    Provide PPA cover for class teachers (using planned schemes of work).
•    Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school. 
•    Be an enthusiastic practitioner that is committed to giving our children the very best. 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents. 
•    Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
•    Support pupils consistently while recognising and responding to their individual needs
•    Promote independence and employ strategies to develop self-resilience

We can offer:
•    A caring, friendly school 
•    A staff team committed to achieving high standards who act with children at heart,
•    Enthusiastic pupils, staff and parents,
•    A commitment to continued professional development
•    A forward- looking school, keen to accept new challenges
•    A dedicated, hard-working Governing Board

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. 

Please ensure you visit the vacancies section on our school website for important further information regarding recruitment at Jericho Primary School 
https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/

Applicants are warmly invited to visit the school. 

Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Application forms and job description are available from our school office at [email protected]

Completed application forms should be returned, marked confidential to the Senior School Administrator Mrs Sarah Spires at [email protected]

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 at noon.
Interview Date:  Thursday 18th June 2026
 

Date posted
Reference Number
4158
Please see below
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

2 x Class Teachers

Full time Class Teachers required from Sept 2026 x 2 
                                
We are looking for you!

We have an opportunity for a 2 x full time Class Teachers for September 2026 in our ‘outstandingly happy school’.  These posts are a fixed term posts.  One post is a maternity cover.  These posts are initially required for 1 year – in the case of the maternity post - until maternity comes to an end.  We are inviting applications interested in teaching in either KS1 or KS2, however, we are particularly interested in candidates who would like to teach in Year 1 and in Year 5.  Please state your preference in your application.

We want you to be part of our GREAT School!

What are we looking for in you?  Whether you’re an ECT or an experienced teacher, to be successful you need to be a teacher who is passionate and knowledgeable about primary teaching.  You will possess the ability to teach consistently at an excellent level.   You will have a ‘can do’ mentality with a desire to go that extra mile to ensure our children can be the best that they can be.  If you’re an experienced teacher, we will ask you to lead a curriculum area.  Above all, as a school we feel it is important to be positive, fun and a real team-player.  

In return, we offer wonderful children, who love to learn and a community who take pride in being members of team Jericho.  We are an inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued.  Our staff work whole heartedly as a team to deliver the best for our families and nurture and respect underpin all that we do.  We offer a supportive experienced leadership team who are committed to developing Jericho into an outstanding place to work and learn.  

Diversity at our core: As a school, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

Our School is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.

 Application forms, job description/personal specification and letter to applicants are available from our school website www.jericho.cumbria.sch.uk

Visits to our school can also be arranged and we would love to meet you. Please contact our school office on 01946 514545 or [email protected]

Completed application forms should be returned via email only to our school business manager, [email protected]  

Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026 at noon.

Interview Dates: Thursday / Friday 4th and 5th June 2026

 

Date posted
Reference Number
4156
MPR/UPR
Cumberland Council
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

SEND/ Teacher

SEND Teacher
Salary: Up to £44,500
Start Date September 2026

Old Winderbrowe School is seeking an experienced and passionate SEN Teacher to join our founding team. Situated in the picturesque town of Keswick, our new school will cater to children with specific learning needs, including Autism, Learning Disabilities, and associated complex needs.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape a brand-new school and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking an inspirational and enthusiastic qualified teacher who:
•    Due to the needs of our students, primary or early years experience would be desirable 
•    Has high expectations and a commitment to delivering the best possible education for all students
•    Is an excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to create innovative and engaging learning experiences
•    Can adapt teaching methods to ensure all students are challenged and supported with functional, developmentally appropriate targets
•    Is flexible, dynamic, well-organised, and reflective in their practice
•    Has experience or a passion for supporting children and young people with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and complex needs, including those who may be looked after
•    Works well as part of a team and can inspire and support colleagues

What You’ll Receive
We are committed to supporting our staff with:
•    Tailored training opportunities to help you grow in your role
•    Personalised coaching and support from school leaders
•    Collaboration with a well-established care and residential team in Cumbria

Company Benefits
•    Free access to 5 holiday caravans across the UK
•    Funded DBS check
•    Refer-a-friend scheme: £500 bonus per referral or £1,000 for a qualified referral
•    Free, confidential employee assistance program and app
•    Access to and reimbursement for the Blue Light Card scheme
•    Bike-to-work scheme
•    Workplace pension and sick pay
•    Access to our Training Hub with over 800 CPD-accredited, care-sector-specific online courses

Additional Information
You will join a small, supportive team and will receive high-quality training and development.
This is a full-time, permanent position starting in September 2026.

The working day will be Monday – Friday 08:30-16:30 term time only with an additional 30 minutes one evening a week for staff meeting/ training. 

We generally follow the Cumbria term dates, although our five INSET days may vary.

Successful applicants will be required to adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

To learn more about us or to apply, please visit our website: https://www.newreflexions.co.uk/education.html 
or https://www.reflexionseducation.org.uk/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, as this post of teacher is a regulated activity and/or on a regulated site the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and our safer recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please highlight these in your application.

New Reflexions 'where every child matters' are one of the leading organisations for providing specialist services across the UK.

This post if for a September start and shortlisting will be ongoing with interviews happening frequently. For a discussion about the role and a potential interview please email the Headteacher at [email protected].

 

Date posted
Reference Number
4154
Please see below
Independent
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Senior Teaching Assistant

Permanent Senior Teaching Assistant experienced in working with autistic children.

PCD7 £28,598-£29,540 per annum pro rata (30 hours per week, 44.6 weeks per year) term time only/ £14.82 per hour.

Post details:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and kind Senior Teaching Assistant to join our staff team from September 2026. The role will include supporting children with autism (individually, in small groups and in the whole class setting); teaching small RWI phonics groups and providing short one-to-one interventions for a range of pupils. There will be a requirement to supervise whole classes in unforeseen circumstances. Experience of supporting children using a nurturing and relational approach is essential. RWI and Team Teach training are desirable.

You will need to:
Adapt learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupil/s under the direction of a qualified teacher; 
Work closely with the teacher to share assessment and help plan next steps;
Contribute to meetings, reviews and IEPs where appropriate;
Support pupils’ holistic development and well-being;
Consistently display high expectations of yourself and pupils; 
Shows initiative and creativity in helping to provide a stimulating, purposeful, caring and friendly learning environment and resources which challenge, inspire and meet children's learning needs; 
Engage enthusiastically with on-going training;
Communicate and work effectively with other professionals
Be an inspirational role model who is fully involved in the life of the school;
Support the Catholic ethos of the school.

St. Begh’s is a very friendly and welcoming school where staff work closely together to achieve the very best for our pupils. Children are well-behaved, fun-loving and enthusiastic learners. Visits to the school are most welcome. Please contact Lianne Dixon in the School Office to arrange an appointment and/or receive a pack.via Phone: 01946 696959 or Email: [email protected]

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 and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised.

Application closing date: 5th June 2026

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 8th June 2026.
 

Date posted
Reference Number
4152
Please see below
Catholic
Contract type
Work pattern