Early Years Class Teacher (Nursery)

Fixed Term, Part Time, Early Years Teacher – fixed term until 31st August  2026 (due to pupil numbers )  successful candidate will be required to work 2 days (Thursday and Friday).  

Due to pupil numbers, the Governors of Warwick Bridge Primary School are looking to recruit a lively, enthusiastic, well-motivated teacher, who is capable of integrating swiftly and successfully into our hard working, friendly and experienced team in September 2025. Above all they seek an excellent classroom practitioner with EY experience.

The successful candidate will:

•    Be committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential
•    Be an outstanding teacher with high academic expectations
•    Be enthusiastic, motivated and fully prepared to participate in the wider life of the school 
•    Show evidence of recent, excellent Early Years classroom practice
•    Be qualified to work in Early Years and have recent experience of working with this age group 
•    Have a willingness to work with a committed staff team, forming strong links with parents and the community
•    Have good organisational skills with high expectations of all pupils.
•    Have the ability to create a stimulating learning environment with imaginative, cross-curricular learning opportunities.

In return, we can offer:
•    A positive, warm and welcoming work environment
•    An opportunity to be part of an experienced, effective team. 
•    A supportive Head Teacher and Governing Board
•    Fantastic children, who enjoy learning and achieving.

The job description, person specification and application form are available on the school’s website and 
applications should be sent electronically to [email protected] marked as ‘Private and Confidential’. Please state curriculum strengths in your application.

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. Terms and conditions for Teaching Standards will apply. 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.

Closing date:  12 noon on Monday 16th June 2025 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd June 2025 

Visits to school are welcomed. If you would like to look around please email [email protected] to arrange a visit.

Head Teacher: Mr M Ashton Tel: (01228) 560390

Date posted
Reference Number
3222
MPR
Foundation
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Contract type
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Enhanced Practitioner (Social Work) - CMB1780e

Job Title: Enhanced Practitioner (Social Work)

Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle

Salary: £42,839 to £44,075 per annum

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

 

About this opportunity

To work as a highly capable practitioner assessing and delivering on complex and high risk cases in the Learning Disabilities team. To recommend appropriate person centred support and outcomes for members of the public in Cumbria who have social care needs and to advise on developing and implementing care/support programmes for individuals, groups and communities.

 

The post holder will have significant autonomy to manage a complex and high risk caseload and take decisions based on current best practice, aspects of risk management and approaches which provide optimum levels of empowerment and independence to the customers. The enhanced practitioner will have specialist knowledge within their field, exercise sound judgement in contentious or highly unpredictable situations and offer innovative solution focussed approaches. A ‘re-ablement’ approach should be used to maximise the individual’s potential. This post will require a sound knowledge and understanding of other agencies and resources within the District, and utilise these to achieve most effective outcomes.

 

The post holder is also expected to case supervise others within the same profession and to work effectively with internal and external partners.

 

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

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Carmen Smith by email at [email protected]

 

DBS ChecksThis role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults. 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 Adults. 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.

 

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.

 

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’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 Leader 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.

 

Please read the supporting information:

 

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

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EYFS Class Teacher

Required for September 2025
Permanent EYFS Class Teacher
 

The Governors of St. Bridget’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) teacher for our Reception class, starting September 2025. You’ll join a hardworking, friendly, and experienced team committed to excellence and inclusion.

The person appointed will have responsibility for our Reception class.

The successful candidate will:
•    Be an excellent classroom practitioner 
•    Have the ability to plan and work closely as part of a team
•    Be prepared to be involved in whole school activities
•    Be committed to inclusion and able to provide exciting, stimulating opportunities for children of all abilities
•    Have good communication and interpersonal skills
•    Have high expectations of learning and behaviour

We can offer:
•    A passionate, experienced staff team who value each other and every child
•    Excellent resources and an attractive, well-resourced learning environment
•    A strong commitment to your professional development and career progression
•    A supportive, inclusive culture with a clear focus on excellence

Although we are a Catholic school, candidates do not have to be Catholic to apply. We do however ask that they are supportive of our Catholic ethos.

An application pack is available by emailing the school on: 
[email protected]  

Applications should be addressed to the Chair of Governors at the school, by email, by 
12 noon on Wednesday, 21st May 2025. 

Interviews will take place on Friday, 23rd May 2025.

References will be taken up prior to interviews. Contact details for referees should include email addresses.

Visits to the school are most welcome and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Parr in the office.

St. Bridget’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Right to Work in the UK, DBS checks and a Declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare Regulations 2009. Terms and conditions for Teaching Standards will apply.

Date posted
Reference Number
3220
MPR/UPR
Catholic
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Trust Head of school

Permanent, Full Time, 1.0 FTE
Leadership Scale Points   £49,781 to  £52,301)

The Head of School will promote and support the vision and direction of Arlecdon Primary School, part of Changing Lives Learning Trust, by providing the day-to-day leadership that will enable it to build success and provide high quality education for its children. The Head of School leads and manages the school on a day-to-day basis when the Executive Headteacher is not on site.

The Executive Headteacher has overall and strategic responsibility for the school, will support and advise the Head of School, and is their line manager. There is likely to be a teaching commitment for the Head of School. This is a Trust role and would allow the postholder to move to other Trust schools to perform the same role if appropriate. The Trust will not direct staff to work in different schools.

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 and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. 

In accordance with KCSIE , online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

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.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3218
Please see below
Changing Lives Learning Trust
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Teaching Year Lead

MPS/UPS + TLR 2C £7,768
1.0 FTE  - approx 50% teaching timetable 

The successful candidate will take a lead role in supporting all students, in particular those who may need help to overcome barriers to learning.

Closing Date 16th May 2025 09:00

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 and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. 

In accordance with KCSIE 2024, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.
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

Date posted
Reference Number
3216
Please see below
Changing Lives Learning Trust
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Teacher of Maths

Permanent post
MPS/UPS
1.0    FTE

The successful candidate will:
•    Ensure that the aims of Maths Schemes of Work and the knowledge, skills and attitude to be imparted to students through the Department, are in keeping with the general aims of the Academy
•    Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range
•    Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
•    Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion
•    Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

For further details about this role or to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-67973

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.

The closing date for the role is 09.00 on Friday 16 May 2025.

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 and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview.

In accordance with KCSIE 2024, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3212
MPR/UPR
Changing Lives Learning Trust
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Senior Teaching Assistant

Required from: September 2025

Senior Teaching Assistant – Permanent (Part-Time)
Monday to Friday - 30 hours per week, Term Time Only plus INSET Days
 

Bransty Primary School is seeking a committed, experienced and NVQ Level 3 qualified Senior Teaching Assistant to support our growing team of dedicated staff. This is a permanent, part-time role for 30 hours per week, term-time only, starting September 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with proven experience in a primary school setting, particularly with a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will take on additional responsibilities to support children’s learning and well-being, and contribute to the leadership and development of our support staff team.

About the Role
Lead targeted interventions and group work across EYFS, KS1 or KS2

Provide high-quality 1:1 support for pupils with SEND, including ASC, medical or physical needs, and severe learning difficulties

Offer general classroom support and model best practices for apprentice support staff

Support planning and delivery under the direction of class teachers, but work independently when required

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the primary curriculum

Experience with phonics (e.g., Read Write Inc.) is highly desirable

Play a key role in supporting inclusive practice and nurturing pupil progress

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Has experience in a senior, lead, or mentoring TA role

Has strong knowledge of the primary curriculum and strategies for supporting SEND pupils

Is confident, proactive, and capable of working independently and collaboratively

Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Can lead small-group activities and model good practice for other support staff

Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and professional development

Is willing to undertake additional training to meet the needs of the children

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Experience supporting children with:

•    Autism Spectrum Conditions

•    Hearing impairments

•    Physical or medical conditions

•    Experience with planning and leading interventions

•    Read Write Inc. or equivalent phonics programme training

Bransty Primary is a warm, welcoming and forward-thinking school, always striving to improve outcomes for every child. We place our children at the heart of everything we do.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, excellent references, a pre-employment medical check, and all other standard recruitment checks.

How to Apply
For an application pack and further information, please email:

- [email protected]

  • Closing date 2nd June 2025

- Interviews: Friday 6th June 2025

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3210
PCD 7 (Grade A), £27,711 per annum pro rata
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Teacher & Maths Leader

Teacher & Maths Leader 

Intially temporary for one year – but potential to become permanent

Are you committed to ensuring you get the best out of every child?  Are you looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career within a friendly but ambitious small team, whilst maintaining a work-life balance?

The Local Governing Body of Lorton School invite applications from appropriately qualified teachers for this part time post, teaching a small Key Stage 2 class, along with some further teaching across the full Key Stage 2 range/class (and/or Reception/Key Stage 1), and ideally the opportunity to lead Maths in the school.  The post is offered from the start of the Autumn term, as a 0.6 post (ideally a minimum of 4 mornings and 1 afternoon) but there is the opportunity to extend this to 0.8 to suit the needs and expertise of the successful candidate, in part using PE funding.  The post is offered initially on a one year contract due to the current uncertainties in school funding, but there is potential for this to become permanent and we would like to find someone who would become a committed long term member of the team.  

Part time (0.6-0.8fte) teacher & maths leader (m3-m6)

We are looking for:
•    An excellent primary classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of primary curriculum, assessment and pedagogy.
•    Someone who will work collaboratively with other members of staff, be flexible, well organised and enthusiastic and build positive relationships with pupils and their parents.
•    Someone who is committed to get the best out of every child and to providing an imaginative and exciting curriculum.
•    Someone who will continue to develop our strong personal development offer.

The successful candidate will:
•    have experience of working within Key Stage 2 and ideally be ready to lead Maths in our school (working with the Maths Hub to take our maths teaching and learning on to the next level)
•    be able to plan and deliver lessons that meet children’s individual needs and capture their interests in all areas of the curriculum but particularly English and Maths
•    have ambitious expectations of pupils’ work and behaviour, engendering respect through positive relationships and consistency
•    be a committed team member who will play an active part in the life of the school, engage positively with families and lead by example 
•    know how to keep our children protected, safe and provide an environment where they can thrive.

We can offer you:
•    A brilliant opportunity to progress your career in a school with a real family feel
•    A committed staff who put our children first and centre
•    A supportive parent group (FOLS), Local Governing Body and wider local community
•    An opportunity to work within the supportive collaborative network of the Good Shepherd Trust and in a fantastic location in the Lake District National Park

Lorton Primary School and the Good Shepherd Trust are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our pupils and staff and expect all staff to share this commitment.  Enhanced DBS checks are required for the post as are excellent professional references.  The school is an academy as part of the ‘Good Shepherd Trust’.  The successful candidates’ employment would be with the Good Shepherd Trust although the terms and conditions would be comparable to Cumberland Council.    Application forms and further details about the post are available from the school website https://www.lorton.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies.html .  Visits to the school are encouraged and welcome by prior arrangement (ideally on 15th May at 10am or 4pm or 16th May at 2pm) with the Head of School, Olivia Harrison, or Executive Headteacher, Jo Laker.  Please contact the school office (manned 8am-12 Mon-Fri) by phone (01900 85919) or email: [email protected] to arrange.

Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025 12 noon (Due to the short time scale applications may reopen if insufficient applications are received). Interviews planned for: Thursday 22nd or Friday 23rd May 2025 – but may be postponed til after half term if candidates are not currently in a post or the closing date is extended. 

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3208
Please see below
The Good Shepherd Trust
School
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Teaching assistant

Required from: September 2025

Teaching Assistant – Permanent (Part-Time)
Monday to Friday 30 hours per week, Term Time Only plus INSET Days

Bransty Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced NVQ Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to join our passionate and highly motivated team. This is a permanent, part-time post for 30 hours per week, term-time only, starting in September 2025.

We are looking for a flexible and dedicated individual, preferably with experience in Early Years, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, and a strong background in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

About the Role
You will play a key role in supporting the learning and development of our pupils. The role will include:
•    Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEND, including those with ASC, physical/medical difficulties, or severe learning difficulties
•    Supporting teachers across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
•    Delivering high-quality general classroom support
•    Working under the direction of class teachers as well as independently
•    Having a secure understanding of the primary curriculum
•    Using knowledge of systematic synthetic phonics; Read Write Inc. training is desirable

We are looking for someone who:
•    Holds a Level 3 NVQ qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent
•    Has relevant experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting
•    Has strong literacy and numeracy skills
•    Has a sound knowledge of SEN and a passion for inclusive education
•    Is proactive, resourceful and confident in managing learning tasks and classroom routines
•    Is patient, dynamic, and committed to helping every child thrive
•    Can use initiative and work effectively as part of a team
•    Is willing to undertake further SEND training to meet the needs of our pupils

Desirable Skills/Experience:
•    Experience working with children who have:
•    Hearing impairments
•    Physical or medical needs
•    Autism spectrum conditions

Bransty Primary School is a unique and forward-thinking school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to continuous improvement and providing a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment for all our pupils.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, a pre-employment health assessment and other vetting checks as part of our safer recruitment process.

How to Apply
For further details and an application pack, please contact:
- [email protected]
- Closing Date for Applications: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 4pm
- Interviews: Friday 6th June 2025

 

 

Date posted
Reference Number
3206
PCD 5 £25,183 per annum pro rata
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Casual Supply Teacher

Casual Post

£30 per hour

To effectively teach designated students and to undertake associated pastoral and general teaching duties in order to provide high quality and continuity of education to pupils in the absence of their 'regular' class teacher.

The Successful Candidate Will:
•    Contribute to the provision of a safe, secure learning environment
•    Ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support
•    Work as a member of the school team and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the school
•    Supply appropriate planning materials, following school plans where provided
•    Implement and maintain the behaviour policy of the school
•    Take part in the Trust staff professional development programme by participating in training and professional development

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.

This is a open role. The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

Closing date is Monday 30 June 2025

For further details about this role, please visit our website 
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2024-WLA-41507 
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Date posted
Reference Number
3204
Please see below
Changing Lives Learning Trust
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern