Class Teacher 
Start Date: April 2026
Contract: Permanent 
Salary: MPR/UPR (Depending on experience) 
FTE: Full Time 

The Governors and Headteacher of our school are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and highly skilled class teacher from April 2026.

Our inspiration is our Mission Statement;
At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School,
We love one another by,
Showing respect and caring for each other.
We always try our best and take pride in ourselves
Because each one of us is special to God.

We are looking to appoint a caring and highly motivated teacher who:
•    has a clear commitment to Catholic Education. A practising Catholic or supportive of our Catholic ethos
•    puts the child at the centre of everything they do
•    can form positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and the wider community
•    has very high expectations of achievement and behaviour
•    works creatively and as part of a team to provide high quality learning opportunities for pupils
•    maintains a caring, friendly and supportive learning environment.
•    is committed to their own learning journey as a teacher
•    promotes a commitment and love of learning to pupils
•    has high expectations of him/herself and of our pupils and who is committed to high standards and progress.
•    is flexible and committed to the life of the school.
•    has the ability to develop the pupils’ sense of well-being, self-esteem and confidence
•    has a strong understanding and is able to safeguard all children
•    is willing to lead a curriculum subject 
•    organise and run an After School Club

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school office on: 
Tel: 01946 830433
Email: [email protected]
Applications welcomed from all teachers.

The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post, as are excellent professional references. 

For an application pack and further details please e-mail: [email protected]

Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address if possible or posted to the school address to arrive by 9am on Thursday 5th February 2026. 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th February 2026 and all candidates selected for interview will be notified before 5pm on Friday 6th February 2026 by email.
 

Permanent Part Time Clerk to the Governors / Governance Professional Level 2
 
1.5 hours per week, term time only (hours can be worked flexibly)
Start Date – As soon as possible after interview

The Governors of St Michael’s CE Primary School, Bothel 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 
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.bothel.school 

Completed application forms along with a covering letter should be submitted via email to [email protected] or by post to Mrs C Macaulay, Chair of Governors, St Michael’s CE Primary School, Bothel, Cumbria, CA7 2HN

Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date is to be confirmed

St Michael’s CE 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.

Full Time Headteacher With Teaching Commitment (to be negotiated with the successful candidate)

Start Date: 1st April 2026

Welcome to Kirkbride Primary School, where we aim to:

 • Work closely with parents to ensure the learning journey for every child is a successful and fulfilling one.

 • Strive to achieve the highest standards for every child.

 • Provide the children with a safe, secure environment where they can develop a love for learning.

 • Challenge and support children to achieve across all aspects of school life.

 • Work closely with the community and maintain good communication and partnerships with all stakeholders.

 • Ensure the school environment is orderly, well-maintained and offers the children access to the best resources available.

The Governors of Kirkbride Primary School are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Headteacher for our rural school, which is deeply connected to our community and surrounding areas.

Kirkbride is situated in an area of natural beauty and historical significance, close to the Lake District National Park and the Solway Plain. We seek to appoint a dynamic Headteacher to continue to promote high standards of learning as well as an innovative, creative curriculum which nurtures the whole child. We benefit from an active and supportive local community. We maximise the use of our unique school grounds and surroundings, extending the learning beyond the classroom.

Kirkbride School is proud of its extended provision, out of school activities and active PTA as well as strong links with the consortium of local schools. In 2023 we were rated ‘good’ by Ofsted. Our report from Ofsted stated:

 • pupils enjoy attending this school. Their behaviour is exemplary;

• pupils understand the six school values of trust, friendship, honesty, ambition, respect and kindness. They value the opportunities to demonstrate each value in their everyday lives and through the school celebration assemblies; and

• the curriculum matches the needs and interests of pupils well, and it prepares them for life beyond their own community. 

We would like to hear from you if you will: 

• foster strong relationships with the whole school community;

 • be an approachable, collaborative and inspirational leader; and 

• be passionate and committed to lead on creating a secure, nurturing and stimulating environment for learning which enables children to flourish as enthusiastic, confident and independent learners.

 In return we can offer you:

 • a dedicated, skilled, mutually supportive staff team committed to care for and develop each child;

 • a welcoming school with joyful, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and are supported by their parents and governors; and

 • our support in your continued professional development. 

Visits to the school by prospective candidates to experience our friendly school community first hand are welcomed. Visits are available with our Vice Chair of Governors on Monday 1st December 2pm, Wednesday 3rd December 9am and Thursday 4th December 4pm. Please contact the school on 016973 51483 or e-mail [email protected] to book.

Kirkbride Primary School is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment 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 2025, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

To apply, please visit the school website www.kirkbride.cumbria.sch.uk to download the application pack and Cumberland Council application form or email [email protected] .

All completed application forms are to be returned to: [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Friday 9th January 2026

 Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 14th January 2026

 Interviews will be held on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd January 2026

Teaching assistant – 17.5 hours per week, fixed term – Moresby Primary School

Salary: PCD5 £25 989 pro rata per annum, term time working
 

As the organisation of our school and classes is changing, this is a fixed-term appointment. Start date: Monday 5th January 2025
End date: Friday 16th July 2027 due to budgetary funding 

Moresby Primary 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.

Please note that the nature of this post means that a suitable Enhanced Disclosure (with relevant barred list check(s) if the post will be in Regulated Activity), and a confirmation that the applicant is not disqualified from working with children will be required for the successful candidate.

We are looking for a wonderful teaching assistant to help us nurture and develop our children. The post is for four and a half days per week (8.30-12.30 five days per week and 13.00-15.15 Mon-Thu, a total of 29 hours per week), and the successful candidate will, in the first instance, have the opportunity to work across Key Stages 1 and 2, supporting groups and sometimes working 1-to-1, mostly in English and Maths.

Working at Moresby School is both challenging and fulfilling, with lots going on.  We expect the very best of each other in order to give our children fantastic learning opportunities, and to help them make the greatest possible progress.

While we work very hard, we also have a lot of fun; we laugh every single day, and have special events through the year which help our children grow in all sorts of ways.  

The successful applicant will 
• Be caring, nurturing and have high expectations of themselves and others.
• Have experience of working with phonics, and preferably Read Write Inc
• Be resourceful, reliable and creative in supporting small groups of children to help them achieve in line with expectations for their age
• Be a highly professional person, a role model for other staff and ambassador for the school at all times
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff
• Be prepared to be flexible, should the nature of the role change

We can offer
• A lovely, small village school with enthusiastic and experienced teachers and teaching assistants, who are dedicated to ensuring every child succeeds
• A senior leadership team committed to staff and pupil wellbeing and mental health
• Amazing children and supportive parents
• Opportunities to take part in training and professional development

We’d love for you to come to meet us, so would like to invite you to school at 3.30pm on Thursday 4th December 2025 for a look round and a chat with the head teacher.  

If you can make it, and/or you would like application pack, please contact Cara Gearing - our Administration Officer - via [email protected]  to let us know.

Please return any completed applications by e-mail to [email protected], or by post, marking the envelope “Private and confidential” and “FAO Cara Gearing”.

Thank you for taking the time to read our advert; we hope to hear from you soon. 

Closing date:  3pm on Monday 8th December 2025

Interviews: Monday 15th December 2025

If you have not heard from us by Friday 12th December 2025 , please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. Nevertheless, we are very grateful for your interest in our school.  

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Or Senior Teaching Assistant – Literacy (Permanent)

31.25 hours/week, 39 weeks per year
Starting Salary: HLTA £23190 - £23577 including holiday pay (PCD8)
                            STA  £20685 - £21366 including holiday pay (PCD7)

Start:  As soon as possible

We are looking for a dedicated HTLA or STA to support the learning of our SEND students and specialising in supporting literacy, both in and out of the classroom.

Students supported by the SEND department demonstrate a wide range of learning difficulties. Caldew is a resourced provision for students with autism; we have students with SEMH needs as well as speech, language and communication and cognition and learning. You will be working across the range, from pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan with specific or severe learning difficulties to pupils with minor or temporary access difficulties.  You may work extensively on a one-to-one/ small group basis or within a class room setting.  You may work as part of a multi-agency team as well as closely with family and carers.

We pride ourselves on offering opportunities to develop skills and knowledge as well as encouraging that drive for excellence, as such ongoing CPD will be available.

Further information and application form are available on our website:
https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Closing Date:       8th December 2025 (Midday)

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.
            We reserve the right to appoint prior to the deadline should a suitable candidate  apply.

Kitchen Assistant
Hours:     23.75 hrs/week    £12.65/hour (OP1) Permanent, term-time only.
Catering staff work 38 weeks + 3 days/year
Working hours 8.30 am – 1.45 pm with a 30-minute lunch

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our established catering team to start as soon as possible.  Starting salary: £13,283 pa including holiday pay

Caldew is a well-established secondary school in the Dalston area of Carlisle.  We have over a thousand students to whom we provide an outstanding in-house catering service.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly individual to join our team, preferably with experience of working in a busy food environment but personalised training will be provided to ensure you have to the tools to complete the role to a required standard.

Uniform will be provided.

Please see our website or contact us for an application form on (01228) 710044. Applications by CV will not be accepted.

Closing Date:  Midday Monday 1st December 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025

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

Site Supervisor
Full-time, permanent post to start as soon as possible.
Full-time year with holiday allowance, 37 hours/week
 

The Governors of All Saints’ CE Primary School wish to appoint a reliable and hard working Site Supervisor to join our dedicated staff in our inclusive and thriving school in the gem market town of Cockermouth, on the edge of the Lake District.
We are looking for someone who:

•    Forms positive relationships and is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of the children
•    Has proficient DIY skills and works meticulously.
•    Will be a key holder for the site
•    Will carry out approximately 4 hours of cleaning a day
•    Will be responsible for the regular health and safety checks for the site and record these appropriately
•    Will look after the school site and be proactive regarding repairs and improvements
•    Is willing to undertake any training required for the role
•    Is flexible and committed to the varied life of the school.

In return we can offer you:

•    An opportunity to work in a pleasant environment
•    A lively work place with happy and friendly children
•    Support and encouragement for your continued professional development
•    Committed staff, governors and parents

For further information, and to apply, please complete the application form only which can be downloaded from the school’s website https://www.allsaintscockermouth.org.uk/job-vacancies-at-the-school/    

Completed application forms should be returned to Mr Ashley Ryan, Head Teacher, via email to [email protected]  
Visits to the school are welcome.    Please call the school on 01900 823431 to request an appointment.

Safer Recruitment And Selection
The school pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or others who work unsupervised with children, taking proportionate decisions on whether to ask for any checks beyond what is required; and ensuring those without full checks are appropriately supervised. The Governing Body ensure that at least one person on any appointment panel has attended safer recruitment training. Any successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

Closing Date: 5th December 2025  at 12 noon
 

Teacher of History 
Temporary post 
0.8fte required from January to August 2026 due to current curriculum requirements.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and committed Teacher of History to join our lively community school.  

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, who can motivate and inspire students and who will be keen to make a significant contribution to the further development of our Humanities department. If you are an innovative, dynamic and passionate teacher we would welcome your application. History is taught at both GCSE and A level at Millom School.

This post is suitable for ECT’s or experienced teachers.

We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this post.

Millom School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon, Thursday 4 December 2025
Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 8 December 2025
 
The application form should be downloaded from the school website, http://millom.cumbria.sch.uk/about/vacancies and accompanied by a letter of application stating why you would be a suitable candidate for the role.

Assistant Manager of Special Educational Needs

LOCATION Energy Coast UTC, Blackwood Road, Lillyhall

Salary :  £27,000 

Hours of Work  Term-time only + 2 INSET Days. Monday – Thursday: 08:00-16:30 Friday: 08:00-14:30 Permanent, full-time

Responsible to SENDCo

Overall Purpose Of Job

Energy Coast University Technical College is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our vibrant learning community as an Assistant Manager of Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic professional committed to supporting students with a wide range of needs, helping them achieve their fullest potential in a dynamic and innovative educational environment.

Duties And Responsibilities

As Assistant Manager of SEN, you will work closely with the wider support team to:

• Support the SENCo in the day-to-day management of the SEN provision across the school and sixth form

• Assist in the identification, assessment, and review of students with SEN, including EHCPs

• Coordinate and deliver targeted interventions for students with a range of needs, both in and out of the classroom

• Work closely with parents, pastoral team, teaching staff, support staff, and external agencies to ensure effective support and inclusion

• Assist in the Access Arrangement process, including liaison with Teaching Staff to gather evidence and monitoring implementation

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Pupil Passports and support strategies

• Monitor and track student progress, maintaining accurate records and reporting to the SENCo and senior leadership

• Support with the organisation of annual reviews, meetings, and parent communications

• Support with key stage 4 and post 16 transition plan

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students

• Assist with staff training and development in SEN best practice

Other Specific Duties

• To continue personal professional development as required

• To understand the implications of the Freedom of Information Act and the Data Protection Act and other legislation to ensure confidentiality of records and information is maintained.

• Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training and development events as required

• To actively engage in the performance review process

• Perform any other appropriate duties as and when required

• To adhere to the UTC’s policies and procedures with particular reference to Child Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety

• Lead by example and set a professional tone for behaviour, both as a role model and by supporting the culture of mutual respect between students and colleagues

• Understand the Safeguarding requirements of the UTC and ensure compliance with the policy

• The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the UTC, to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Head of School, and to play a full part in the life of the UTC supporting its distinctive mission and encouraging staff and students to do the same

Person Specification

• Relevant experience working with young people with special educational needs, ideally within a secondary or further education setting

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting the welfare of all students

• A recognised qualification in SEN or HLTA qualified and experienced

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Cam Walker on 01900 606446 or by email – [email protected]

The closing date for this post is Friday 5th December 2025 at 9am. Your completed application form and supporting information should be returned via email to the email address above and not directly to the school. Application forms can be found online here: https://energycoastutc.co.uk/work-for-us/

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post.