Teacher – Fixed Term Contract (1.0 FTE)

Maternity Cover – Expected Start Date: 13 April 2026

The governors, Headteacher, staff, and children of Lanercost Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our hard-working and committed team. This role is to teach a mixed-age Key Stage 1 class, so excellent organisational skills and a flexible, child-centred approach are essential.

Main Pay Range 3 - 5

At Lanercost, our Christian values underpin our warm, supportive, and happy ethos. We are committed to enabling all children to live life in all its fullness and to develop a lifelong love of learning, equipping them for an ever-changing world. The successful candidate will join a caring and dedicated team who value every child and place great emphasis on nurturing the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are looking for someone who:
• Is aspirational, kind, and resilient
• Is enthusiastic, reflective, and highly motivated
• Can contribute to and further enhance our high standards
• Uses a restorative and relational approach to behaviour
• Has a proven record of successful teaching and learning
• Builds excellent relationships with children and families
• Is passionate about inclusion and ensuring every child is valued

We can offer:
• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative staff team
• A dedicated and effective Leadership Team
• Happy, enthusiastic, and engaged children
• A strong culture of professional development and support
• A welcoming community committed to high-quality education

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact [email protected] or telephone 016977 2702

Closing Date: Friday 30 January 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 9 February2026

Lanercost Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices. The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service(DBS) check and complete all other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Further information can be found at https://www.lanercostschool.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/

Part-Time (28 hours per week) Fixed Term Senior Teaching Assistant 
PCD7 : FTE  £28,598 -  £29,540  (pro-rata) term time 
Maternity cover from February 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and committed Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working team at Frizington Community Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful and supportive School environment.  The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting the learning and development of students, ensuring they thrive academically and socially. The position will be for 28 hours per week and required from 23rd February 2026, or as soon after as possible.  

The successful candidate will:
•    Be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children;
•    Have good communication and interpersonal skills;
•    Be positive,  highly motivated, organised and committed;
•    Be able to support the learning and development of children with additional needs:
•    Have a commitment to achieving high expectations, standards and excellent progress - ensuring maximum     potential;
•    Be able to work as part of a team, both under direction and using their own initiative;
•    Enjoy working with, and be able to, develop positive and professional relationships with families and the School     community;
•    Make learning engaging and meaningful and have enthusiasm for learning beyond the classroom;
•    Relevant Level 3 qualification is essential and previous experience working in a School or childcare setting is     desirable but not essential.

In return, we will offer the successful candidate:

•    an exciting and challenging opportunity with excellent Continued Professional Development     opportunities;
•    a dedicated, friendly and hard-working staff team who are supportive and welcoming;
•    well-motivated, positive and happy pupils who are a pleasure to work with.

Frizington Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which will include References, Right to Work in the UK, Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.  Terms and conditions for Teaching Standards will apply.

Further information and application forms are available from the School Business Manager at [email protected] or from our website:

www.frizington-pri.cumbria.sch.uk – Job Vacancies.

The closing dates for applications is midday Monday 2nd February 2026 and interviews will be held on Friday 6th February 2026.