Required start: As soon as possible

The Directors of the Mater Christi Trust and Governors of St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Carlisle are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher who will build upon the school’s strengths, work collaboratively with staff and governors, and continue to ensure the very best outcomes for our pupils. This is a school with a strong Catholic Ethos that is committed to providing an inclusive nurturing and high-quality education for every child.

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary:  Group 2,  Leadership Pay Range  £67,898 - £78,702 per annum.

We are looking for:

•    A practising Catholic.
•    Someone who is able to lead, motivate and inspire staff and pupils to achieve.
•    A creative and strategic thinker with energy and resilience.
•    An exceptional teacher.
•    Someone who is able to communicate well with good organisational and personal skills.
•    Someone who will ensure our children are known and loved.

Visits to school are welcome and Jacky Kennedy CEO is available to speak to candidates who wish to discuss the post. Please contact [email protected] to arrange an appointment.

To find out more about the post and to apply please visit MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148700/EDV-2026-SCCPSC-77060
Closing Date: 12 pm on Wednesday 3rd June 2026    
Shortlisting: Thursday 11th June 2026
Interviews: Friday 26th June 2026 

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School is part of the Mater-Christi Trust in the Diocese of Lancaster. The Trust actively promotes diversity, unity and community cohesion and that it supports pupils to become successful, compassionate citizens. 

The Mater Christi Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Mater Christi Trust will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates, and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.

Clerk to the Board (Governance Lead)

The Directors of Mater Christi Trust are looking to appoint a Clerk to the Board

Contract: Permanent, Full Year, 15 – 20 hours per week subject to discussion (flexible working available)
Salary: Grade 15, SCP 36-37, £47,181 – 48,226 per annum (£19,127.43 – £19,551.08 pro rata based on 15 hours per week).
Location: Blessed Christopher Robinson House, Carlisle  
Required start: As soon as possible

Website:  Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust

The Clerk to the Board will provide strategic leadership for governance across the Mater Christi Trust, ensuring effective, compliant, and high-performing governance at Board and Member level. The role ensures governance adheres to statutory and regulatory requirements, reflects good practice, and supports effective decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is dedicated, professional, and motivated to make a meaningful contribution to the life of the Trust by enabling effective governance in service of children, families, and communities.

We are looking for someone who:
•    Has strong organisational skills 
•    Is confident working at a senior level 
•    Has strong understanding of governance or a willingness to develop expertise in this area 
•    Understands and is committed to the values and purpose of Catholic Education

Essential Qualifications: 
•    Educated to degree level or equivalent profession experience 
•    Recognised governance qualification or working towards one (e.g. ICSA/CGI, NGA, equivalent) 
•    Strong working knowledge of charity and company governance

For full information about the post and to apply please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/911412279/EDV-2026-MCMTC-58536
Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 1st June 2026  
Interviews: TBC

Mater-Christi Trust is in the Diocese of Lancaster. The Trust actively promotes diversity, unity and community cohesion and that it supports pupils to become successful, compassionate citizens. 

The Mater Christi Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Mater Christi Trust will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates, and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.

Headteacher

Salary Range/Group 2 Leadership Pay Range:  (£61,534 - £71,330)
Contract Type: Full Time 
Contract Term: Permanent

Start Date: 1st January 2027

The Governors of Warwick Bridge School are eagerly seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to join our wonderful team. Warwick Bridge School offers a warm and welcoming environment where pupils are engaged and enthusiastic. At Warwick Bridge School we pride ourselves on the wider opportunities available to all pupils.

This vacancy has become available as our highly valued Head Teacher is moving on after an incredible 13 years with the school. We are seeking a candidate to build on the school’s success while ensuring that Warwick Bridge School continues to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our pupils.

We seek to appoint an experienced leader with a passion to make a positive impact to a vibrant and welcoming school. Our school is situated on the A69 with close motorway links to South West Scotland and the Lake District. The school is at the heart of an established community and is well supported by all stakeholders. Judged good again by Ofsted in 2025 they found that ‘Pupils are happy at this welcoming, inclusive school. Staff support pupils well to ensure that they feel safe’

The successful candidate will:
•    Have empathy to the mental health and wellbeing of pupils, staff and parents/carers
•    Have leadership experience with a proven record of continued whole school improvement
•    Have experience working across key stages
•    Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. 
•    Be approachable, collaborative and an inspirational leader
•    Be willing to teach across the school

We can offer you:
•    A welcoming school to all with happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and are supported by their parents and governors;
•    A supportive, dedicated and motivated staff and governing board that are committed to the education and wellbeing of each child;
•     Our support for your Continued Professional Development

Warwick Bridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school strictly adheres to safer recruiting policies and procedures. Appointments to these posts will be subject to satisfactory enhanced checks being sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and appropriate pre-employment checks.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to make a self-declaration about their suitability to work with children, including any known disqualification by association. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applications

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: https://www.warwickbridge.cumbria.sch.uk/welcome/vacancies/

Completed applications, along with a personal statement of no more than two A4 sides (font 12) should be submitted by email to Mrs Gemma Reed at [email protected]

Visits to the school by potential candidates are warmly welcomed and dates are listed below. Please confirm your attendance at least 24 hours before by email to: [email protected].

School Tour Dates:  Wednesday 3rd June – 9:00am  - Thursday 4th June – 1:30pm

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th June – 10:00am

Shortlisting: Tuesday 16th June (only successful candidates will be contacted)

Interview, 2 day process:    Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July

Start date in September or as soon as possible

Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a friendly and vibrant school. The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic kitchen team member to join the kitchen team to support smooth service during lunchtimes.

Hours:     11.30am – 1.30 pm Monday to Friday term time only (10 hours per week)  Permanent - part time 

Salary:   OP1 (FTE salary £24, 413 pro rata,  (plus the living wage supplement £13.45 per hour)

The successful candidates will:

•    Be willing to undertake relevant training when required and ideally have experience of working in a busy kitchen
•    Have good organisation skills
•    Have good communication skills both with adults and children

Wigton Nursery and Infant 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. 

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a safeguarding declaration form.

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.

Application pack and further details are available from:
• the school office: [email protected]
• the school website: www.wigtoninf.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 8th June 2026
 

Nursery Teacher Vacancy Required from September 2026 

Frizington Nursery School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated Nursery Teacher to join our team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Early Years professional to contribute to the continued development of our Maintained Nursery School. ECT’s are warmly welcomed to apply. 

Full Time and Permanent position, would consider 0.8 

We are looking for a candidate who:
•    Demonstrates a strong commitment to high quality Early Years education
•    Has a clear understanding of effective Early Years pedagogy
•    Is ambitious for all children and committed to raising standards
•    Works effectively as part of a professional, collaborative team
We offer:
•    A supportive and forward thinking staff team
•    A well resourced learning environment
•    Children who are eager, curious and enthusiastic
•    A commitment to ongoing professional development

Frizington Nursery School provides high quality Early Education for children from birth to 4 years. Our aim is to ensure that every child receives the best possible start to their educational journey.

Application Information
•    Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026 at 12 noon
•    Interviews: Week commencing 22nd June 2026

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the School Office on 01946 810846.

How to Apply
Please submit a completed application form and a covering letter to:
Miss Charlotte Oddie Executive Headteacher Frizington Nursery School Email: [email protected]

Safeguarding Statement
Frizington Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to:
•    Verification of identity and Right to Work in the UK
•    Satisfactory written references
•    Occupational health clearance
•    Enhanced DBS check

Deputy Head Teacher (Full Time) 

Start date: September 2026

(For the right candidate, a November 2026 start date can be negotiated)

Leadership  Pay Range Scale:  £55,747

Inglewood Nursery and Infant School is a vibrant, friendly and inclusive school in Carlisle. We are proud to serve children aged 2–7, with a large and well-established Early Years department. We also maintain strong transition links with Inglewood Junior School, working closely to ensure our pupils are fully prepared for the move from Year 2 into Year 3.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Deputy Head Teacher to join our committed and experienced team, strengthening our leadership capacity and helping drive continued school improvement.

The Role
The successful candidate will:
•    Lead whole-school curriculum development
•    Have strategic responsibility for reading across the school
•    Be a member of the Attendance Team
•    Undertake the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
•    Hold a Key Stage 1 teaching commitment, with associated classroom responsibilities

This is a full-time position.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:
•    Is an excellent classroom practitioner
•    Has a secure understanding of the Early Years and Key Stage 1 curriculum
•    Is committed to providing high-quality learning experiences for all pupils
•    Has demonstrated leadership potential, with experience of senior or middle leadership responsibilities
•    Values and actively pursues professional development
•    Understands the importance of positive relationships with families and the wider community
•    Our staff team is deeply committed to delivering the best possible education while fostering a nurturing, safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Visits and Further Information
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or request further information, please contact the school office:
- 01228 558774
-  [email protected]
Key Dates
•    Closing date: Monday 1 June 2026
•    Shortlisting: Tuesday 2 June 2026
•    Interviews: Week commencing 8 June 2026

Inglewood Community Nursery and Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Job Reference: EDV/2026/WHS/03155

Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time

Start Date: 01 September 2026

About this Role
William Howard School is part of Cumbria Education Trust. CET is a growing multiacademy trust based in Cumbria; and is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and their communities. The successful candidate will be joining CET at an exciting time, as
we continue to build on our successes and move forward on our journey to establish ourselves as one of the highest performing MATs in the North of England.

This is an excellent opportunity to join William Howard School at a pivotal time for its future.

We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With a
strong emphasis on academic excellence and character, we are proud of our commitment to delivering high-quality education that prepares students for success in their future endeavours. The Mathematics Department is at the forefront of this mission, with a team of dedicated teachers who are passionate about instilling a love for Mathematics in our students. The department is growing along with the school and we are looking forward to finding an enthusiastic, passionate Mathematics Teacher and leader to inspire our students further.

As a classroom teacher and leader of Mathematics, you will play a pivotal role in delivering engaging and challenging lessons that inspire students to reach their full
potential. You will work collaboratively with colleagues in the Mathematics Department to develop and implement innovative teaching strategies that cater to all student needs.

The successful candidate will be:
• A classroom practitioner and leader who strives to improve for the good of their students
• A passionate mathematician who can inspire students to strive to be their best in maths
• A team player who thrives on collaboration and is committed to raising outcomes for all
• A resilient practitioner who is looking to develop their career and practice further

The successful candidate will:
• Possess a relevant teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Bed)
• Be an excellent communicator
• Ensure high standards of teaching across the curriculum and have a commitment to challenging learners to achieve well
• Be a passionate, caring and inspirational leader and teacher
• Be self-motivated and reliable
• Be enthusiastic about current research on thinking skills and building learning power

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to
contribute to the success of the School and the Trust, we urge you Apply via:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137252/EDV-2026-WHS-03155

Closing Date: Midday, Fri 15th May 2026

Interview Date(s): As soon as possible following the closing date

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

Teaching Assistant Supporting Children with SEND

Hours: 30 hours part time 
Contract: Fixed Term (2 years with potential to extend)
Salary: FTE £25,989 (pro-rata) term time 

Start Date: September 2026

Ashfield Infant and Nursery School are seeking a caring, committed, and enthusiastic SEND Support Assistant to join our team. You will play a vital role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) to access learning, develop independence, and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working under the direction of teaching staff and the SENCo, you will provide targeted support as part
of our SEND Support team.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide tailored support for pupils with SEND, including those with EHCPs
• Support learning activities, adapting tasks to meet individual needs
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Encourage independence, confidence, and inclusion
• Support implementation of individual targets and intervention programmes
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENDCo, and external professionals
• Safeguard pupils’ welfare and follow all school policies

We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Is patient, empathetic, and child-centred
• Has experience (or a strong interest) in supporting children with SEND
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Is committed to inclusive education and safeguarding

What We Offer:
• A warm and welcoming school community
• A professional and supportive team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ lives

Ashfield Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our approach to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks, which are in place across the school.

This appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

For more information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mrs Michelle Coulthard
(Business Manager) 01900 606301 [email protected]

Applications should consist of the Cumberland Council Application Form along with a covering letter
and be sent to the above email.

Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026 at 9:00am
Interview date: Friday 5th June 2026

Class Teacher
Fixed Term Role Ending 31 August 2027  due to an operational requirement for pupil numbers

The start date for the role is 01/09/2026.
1.0 FTE

St Bees Village Primary School seeks a committed, inspirational teacher to join our experienced and collaborative team. You will be well supported and share our passion for ensuring every child makes exceptional progress through high-quality teaching and teamwork.

We welcome applications from ECTs. 

The successful candidate will:
•    Have QTS and have demonstrated professionalism and high standards.
•    Be fully supportive of our inclusive ethos.
•    Have excellent curriculum and assessment knowledge.
•    Nurture children and believe in each and every child’s uniqueness.
•    Work as part of a team with colleagues, families, Governors and the Trust.
•    Celebrate, enjoy and enthuse the children, putting them at the forefront of everything you do.

To apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149818/EDV-2026-SBVPS-81539 
The closing date for this role is 12.00 Monday 18 May 2026.

 If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, [email protected] 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. In accordance with KCSIE, online searches will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.