Literacy Specialists – Early Language and Literacy Specialist
To start September 2026
Salary : SLE Rate
We are seeking highly skilled and committed Early Years teachers and leaders who have demonstrated a strong track record of improving communication, language and literacy outcomes in Reception.

Early Language and Literacy Specialists are seconded one or two days per week from their home school, with the full support of their headteacher, to work in partnership with schools supported by the English Hub. They are central to the Hub’s offer and work collaboratively with school leaders and teachers to strengthen early literacy provision.

This role includes:
· Supporting high-quality early language development
· Strengthening Reception literacy practice, including handwriting and composition
· Supporting effective implementation of the DfE Writing Framework
· Providing coaching, modelling and professional development
· Contributing to evaluation, action planning and sustained improvement

This is a unique opportunity to influence practice beyond your own setting, work alongside like-minded professionals, and shape the future of literacy across the region.
If you are passionate about early language and literacy and ready to make a wider impact, we would love to hear from you.

An application pack can be obtained from the Orgill Primary School website in the  English Hubs section or by emailing [email protected].
https://www.orgill.cumbria.sch.uk/page/?title=Join+our+Team&pid=200

Orgill Primary school is committed to safeguarding its staff and pupils and the successful applicants will be appointed on completion of a DBS check.

Closing date for applications: 20th April 2026

Literacy Specialists – Key Stage 3 Literacy Specialist
To start September 2026
Salary : SLE Rate

Orgill English Hub is seeking to appoint talented and committed teachers or leaders with significant experience in improving reading outcomes in Key Stage 3.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have successfully supported pupils who did not meet the expected standard in reading at the end of Key Stage 2 and who have led strategies to strengthen reading fluency, disciplinary literacy and reading for pleasure within a secondary context.

Key Stage 3 Literacy Specialists are seconded one or two days per week from their home school, with the full support of their headteacher, to work alongside partner schools supported by the English Hub. They are integral to the Hub’s expanded offer and work closely with senior leaders, subject leaders and classroom teachers to embed a coherent, whole-school approach to reading.

The role includes:
· Supporting reading catch-up and intervention for struggling readers
· Developing fluency and comprehension strategies across subjects
· Strengthening disciplinary literacy and curriculum reading
· Coaching staff and building leadership capacity
· Supporting strategic planning, evaluation and sustainable improvement

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence reading culture and provision across secondary schools, ensuring that all pupils — particularly the most vulnerable — develop the confidence and competence to thrive as readers.

An application pack can be obtained from the Orgill Primary School website in the  English Hubs section or by emailing [email protected].
https://www.orgill.cumbria.sch.uk/page/?title=Join+our+Team&pid=200

Orgill Primary school is committed to safeguarding its staff and pupils and the successful applicants will be appointed on completion of a DBS check.

Closing date for applications: 20th April 2026

Literacy Specialists – Key Stage 2 Literacy Specialist
To start September 2026
Salary : SLE Rate 

We are seeking to appoint highly skilled and dedicated educators with a strong passion for reading in Key Stage 2. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of improving reading outcomes in their own school, particularly for pupils who require additional support to secure age-related expectations. They will demonstrate expertise in high-quality teaching, reading fluency development and effective

Key Stage 2 Literacy Specialists are seconded one or two days per week from their home school, with the full support of their headteacher, to work in partnership with schools supported by the English Hub. They are central to the Hub’s offer and work collaboratively with school leaders and teachers to strengthen phonics catch-up, reading fluency and comprehension.

The role includes:
· Supporting the effective delivery of phonics catch-up in KS2
· Developing automaticity, prosody and comprehension through structured fluency instruction
· Coaching and modelling high-quality reading lessons
· Supporting reading leadership and whole-school improvement
· Contributing to evaluation, action planning and sustained impact

This is an exciting opportunity to extend your influence beyond your own setting and play a key role in raising reading standards across the region.

An application pack can be obtained from the Orgill Primary School website in the  English Hubs section or by emailing [email protected].
https://www.orgill.cumbria.sch.uk/page/?title=Join+our+Team&pid=200

Orgill Primary school is committed to safeguarding its staff and pupils and the successful applicants will be appointed on completion of a DBS check.

Closing date for applications: 20th April 2026

Assistant Site Manager
Required As Soon As Possible
37 hrs per week – evening and weekend working on a rota will be required
Full time, permanent contract 
Salary: Scale 3 (£25,583 - £25,989)

This is an exciting opportunity within the Campus Whitehaven community. The post is based in the purpose-built site.  Hours of work will vary on a rota (including evenings and one in four weekends).

The successful candidate will be a practical person, able to assist in undertaking repair and maintenance tasks and will join a small team of assistant site managers, responsible for the smooth running of the campus.

St Benedict’s and Mayfield Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of their students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment 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.  

Further details and application forms are available from St Benedict’s School’s website:  www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to  Andrea Hartley, HR Manager at [email protected]  

Closing date: Noon Monday 20th April 2026
Interviews will be held shortly thereafter

We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Cover Supervisor (Permanent)

35 hours per week, 38 weeks term-time + 1 week INSET/during school closure
Times:    8.00-3.30pm
Starting salary £21053 including holiday pay (PCD5)
Start date: As soon as possible

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and experienced cover team.

Cover Supervisors take responsibility for managing classes during short-term teacher absence. The person we appoint will be an energetic, hardworking and flexible individual who is passionate about working with young people while supporting their education in our popular, vibrant school. They also support departments to develop learning materials and take part in other school activities.

The post includes duties to ensure student safety before and after school.

Training will be discussed with the successful candidate and a programme developed to meet their specific needs.

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

Closing date:         9:00am Monday 13th April 2026
Interview Date:    Thursday 16th April 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://caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-documents/

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Note:  References may be sought on receipt of applications

PCD10ii Grade 10, SCP25-26 (£36,363-£37,280 pro rata) - 
Full-time (37 hours per week) permanent 
Term time only (38 weeks’, plus 1 week Inset & 1 weeks’ admin time)

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. 

We are looking to appoint a qualified and experienced practitioner to join the SEND team. The person will support the Learning Support Department with the SEND agenda working with colleagues and external agencies when required.

This will involve work with the pastoral team and Learning Support Department to help support the increasing number of pupils with SEN.

The post holder will be required to become a designated safeguarding person.

A job description is available on our school website.

If you require any additional information regarding the post, please email [email protected]

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: Wednesday 15th April 2026 1.30pm
Interviews: tbc but planned w/c 20th April 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.