Early Years Teacher

September 2026 Start, negotiable for the right candidate.

Full time, Permanent contract
MPR/ UPSR(dependent on experience)

About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, creative, and dedicated Early Years Teacher to join our thriving and supportive school community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in children’s early education, providing strong foundations for lifelong learning.
You will deliver high-quality teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), creating a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where all children can flourish.

What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
•    Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of EYFS
•    Can create a rich, play-based learning environment that inspires curiosity
•    Has high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion
•    Demonstrates strong knowledge of early language, phonics, and literacy development
•    Works effectively as part of a team and builds strong relationships with families
•    Is reflective, enthusiastic, and committed to professional growth

Desirable Experience
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have:
•    Experience of Early Years leadership 
•    Experience as an English or Literacy Lead, or contributing to whole-school literacy development
•    A passion for curriculum development and school improvement

What We Offer
•    A supportive and welcoming team
•    Enthusiastic and motivated pupils
•    Opportunities for professional development and career progression
•    A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
•    The chance to play a key role in shaping Early Years provision

Safeguarding
Grasslot Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

How to Apply
Application forms and further details can be obtained from: The school website www.grasslot.cumbria.sch.uk or via emailing the office at [email protected]

Visits to the school are welcomed on Wednesday 10th June at 4pm, or by appointment.

Closing Date for applications: Monday 15th June at 12.00pm
Shortlisting will take place on: Monday 15th June
Interviews to be held on: Tuesday 23rd June 

Date posted
Reference Number
4186
Please see details below
Cumberland Council
Job type
Contract type
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Clerk to Governors Level 2

Permanent Part Time Clerk to the Governors / Governance Professional Level 2 

Start Date – 1st September 2026
BS5 - £25,989 FTE per annum pro rata (£13.47 per hour)
2 hours per week, term time only (hours can be worked flexibly)
 

The Governors of Moor Row Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Clerk to the Governors who will have strong administrative, organisational and interpersonal skills and who will work closely with both the head teacher and the Chair of Governors in organising the work of the governing board.

As clerk, you will contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of the governing board and its committees by providing:  
•    administrative and organisational support
•    guidance to ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework 
•    advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board

Meetings can be attended in person or online.

In return, we can offer an extremely friendly, caring and welcoming school community and a committed and supportive governing board who have a strong vision and strategy for the school.

If you have the qualities required, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the continuing success of our school, then we would very much welcome an application from you.

Application forms and a job information pack can be downloaded from our school website www.moor-row.cumbria.sch.uk 
Completed application forms along with a covering letter should be submitted via email to [email protected] 

Moor Row Community Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Written professional references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant criminal records check.

•    Closing date for applications: Friday 19th June 12 noon

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 22nd June with interviews taking place on w/c 6th July 2026.
 

 

 

Date posted
Reference Number
4184
Please see below
Cumberland Council
Contract type
Work pattern

EYFS/KS1 Teacher

Temporary 0.4 EYFS/KS1 Teacher     
Required for September 2026. This is a temporary position to share the EYFS / KS1 Class with the current Interim Head Teacher.

The Governors of Holme St Cuthbert School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, hardworking and passionate teacher to join our happy school on a fixed term basis from September 2026 the role is for 1 year  due to staff/class reorganisation. The successful candidate will be working in a mixed EYFS/KS1 class.

The successful candidate will:
•    Be fully supportive of our whole school inclusive ethos, with experience of adaptive teaching
•    Have excellent knowledge of the EYFS and KS1 curriculums and assessment 
•    Be passionate, caring and nurturing
•    Have the skills to positively promote the progress, aspirations and well-being of every child
•    Be willing to lead a subject / subjects across the school
•    Ensure that children are safe and secure in their school environment
•    Be an excellent communicator committed to being part of an effective and team within the whole school community.
•    Be committed to their own professional development.

In return we offer:
•    A welcoming and happy place to work
•    Small classes
•    Pupils who are polite, enthusiastic and well behaved
•    A close-knit team of supportive and experienced colleagues

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

Please fill out an application pack ensuring all employment gaps are explained / accounted for.

Holme St Cuthbert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, it engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.  Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates. In addition, if appointed, a completed Childcare Disqualification declaration will also be required.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 18th June 2026 at 12.00 noon.
Interview will be held week beginning: Friday 26th June 2026.

 

Date posted
Reference Number
4182
MPR
Cumberland Council
Job type
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