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