Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Teaching Assistant Grade 5 Scale Point 6 (£25,989 FTE pro rata)
or,
Senior Teaching Assistant Grade 8 Scale point 19 - 20 (£32,061 - £32,597) FTE pro rata)

Term time plus 1 week (39 weeks p/a)
32.5 per week. 5 days a week,  08:25 to 15:40 (50 minutes for lunch

Cockermouth School is a high performing, truly comprehensive school located in a beautiful part of the country on the edge of the Lake District National Park and is in the heart of its community.

We are welcoming applications to join our team supporting students at Cockermouth School and in particular students with a range of Special Educational Needs.  Our Learning Support Department encompasses a Specialist Resourced Provision for Autism (SRP):

Successful candidates will have the initiative to work independently, a willingness to learn and develop, capacity to contribute to a team approach, flexibility and a genuine empathy for pupils with SEND. Qualifications in autism or a willingness to be trained is required. Candidates should hold, or work towards, a relevant NVQ or equivalent qualification at the appropriate level.

GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent) is required for all posts.  

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of students, engages with young people and staff on policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  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.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability.  Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed

A covering letter and completed application form should be returned to [email protected] no later than 09:00 on Friday 12 June 2026.  Successful applicants are planned to commence from the start of September 2026.

We’d love to speak to interested candidates and provide more information prior to receiving your application, please email [email protected] to arrange this.   More information is available on our website www.cockermouthschool.org

Careers Leader

BS9 (£34,434 to £35,412 pro rata)
Part-time (25 hours a week)/Permanent
38 weeks term time + 1 week inset + 1 week admin (40 weeks total)

The Nelson Thomlinson School is a high performing secondary school on the fringe of the Lake District in Cumbria, serving the needs of the small town of Wigton and its surrounding catchment area. We have a strong, academic ethos whilst recognising the comprehensive nature of our intake and constantly strive for further improvement with our pupils’ interests lying at the heart of all we do. Ofsted’s most recent visit in October 2023 highlighted our strong traditions and a school where pupils (and staff) are proud to live out its values.

Required from September 2026, a well-qualified, flexible, enthusiastic and motivated person to lead our comprehensive Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme as our new Careers Leader. Core duties include:
•    Responsibility and accountability for the planning, implementation and quality assurance of the school’s programme of Careers Education. This is specific to the CEIAG delivered within curriculum lessons and assemblies.
•    Delivery of career guidance through the well-established 1:1 CEIAG that provides pupils and students with realistic and achievable next destinations career pathways, especially for transition cohorts in Years 9, 11 and the Sixth Form.
•    Creating and maintaining ‘careers records’, utilising XELLO (online careers resource).
•    Developing, managing and maintaining a wide range of ‘careers resources’ and overseeing the work of subject-specific Career Link personnel.
•    Ensuring that our CEIAG service achieves, and then continues to meet, the standards required by the Gatsby Benchmarks.
•    Line managing the work of our Careers & WEX Administration Assistant.

If you require any additional information regarding the post, please email [email protected] or visit our school website.

Please download and complete an application form and submit it with a letter of application to Mr DS Northwood, Headmaster via [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 5 June 2026 1.30pm
Interviews: TBC but planned w/c 8 June 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

NTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
 

School Estate Manager

Start date:  20th July 2026

Salary:           £13960 - £14356 pa
Grade:          OP9ii, NJC 23/24
Hours:          15 hours per week, full year
Term:           Fixed term for one year
 

We would like to appoint an Estate Manager to will play a vital role in ensuring that the school estate is maintained to the highest standards.   The successful candidate will ensure that the facilities available at Caldew School promote a high-quality environment for learning for all service users.  

The post is for 15 hours per week over two days.  The days of work will be agreed with the successful candidate.

The role involves working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, school staff and external contractors to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment where all students can thrive.

Please see our website for an application form and further details. https://caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/
Applications by CV will not be accepted.

Closing Date:        Midday Friday 22nd May 2026
Interviews:            Week beginning 1st June 2026

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Story Group of companies that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high
quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement.

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Note:  References may be sought on receipt of applications