Start date: 23rd February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Fixed term until 31st December 2026 due to Maternity Cover

Full time (1.0 FTE).

This is a rare opportunity to join the team at Bowness-on-Solway Primary School – a small, welcoming and highly desirable rural school in a beautiful location.

We are seeking to appoint a committed and caring teacher to work with a very small mixed EYFS and Key Stage 1 class. This is a fixed-term maternity cover role which offers an excellent opportunity for a teacher early in their career to make a real difference in a supportive and nurturing environment.

At Bowness-on-Solway, we pride ourselves on being a true family school. Our children are enthusiastic, creative and a delight to teach, and our staff, parents and governors work closely together to make our school a special place to learn and work.

We are looking for someone who:
•    Is suitably qualified to teach pupils in Early Years and Key Stage 1;
•    Demonstrates enthusiasm and a commitment to improving outcomes for all pupils;
•    Sets high expectations and delivers excellent progress through high-quality teaching and learning.

Our school is easily accessible from Carlisle, Wigton and the surrounding areas, set in a stunning rural location with open views of the Lakeland fells and the idyllic Solway Firth shoreline. We are fortunate to have extensive outdoor space, including our own woodland area.

Bowness-on-Solway Primary School was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2025 and was recently recognised as being in the top 1% of schools nationally for outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics. The well-being of pupils and staff is at the heart of everything that we do.
You are very welcome to visit the school for a tour and an opportunity to ask any questions. Please call the school office on 016973 51384 to arrange this.

Application forms and further information are available from: [email protected] 016973 51384

We encourage you to have a look at our website and our Facebook page:
www.bowness-on-solway.cumbria.sch.uk
www.facebook.com/BownessSchool

Bowness-on-Solway Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff to adhere to this. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be sought.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 25th November 2025
Interviews: Thursday 4th December 2025

Permanent Post
Full Time (37 Hours Per Week), Full Year
Band H, £46,142 To £49,282 FTE 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and manage operational services across Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Settlebeck School, and a local primary school within our Trust.

This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape operational excellence across multiple sites, ensuring high-quality support services that enable our schools to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of support staff across the schools.
•    Line manage the Office Manager and Deputy Facilities Manager.
•    Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of support systems, procedures, and policies.
•    Act as a key liaison between teaching staff, support teams, and senior leadership.
•    Represent Operational Support at Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings.
•    Oversee induction, training, appraisal, and mentoring for operations staff.
•    Motivate and develop team members to ensure high performance and service delivery.
•    Manage team budgets effectively, ensuring compliance with Trust financial procedures.
•    Support Headteachers in developing and implementing business planning across the schools.

What We’re Looking For:
•    Proven leadership and management experience in an operational or educational setting.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to drive continuous improvement and foster a collaborative team culture.
•    Financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
•    Commitment to the values and vision of our Trust.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the educational experience of our students by ensuring our schools run smoothly and efficiently.
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, [email protected] or T: 01946 820 356.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding 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, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

Senior Teaching Assistant - Permanent
Part time (32.5 hours per week), 8.30am – 15.30pm term time only (38 weeks per year) 

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is passionate about supporting pupil’s learning and development in our popular oversubscribed school.

You will be part of a team who work collaboratively in class and provide support to a number of pupils with special educational needs. You will work under the direct instruction of teaching staff and the SENDCo, usually in the classroom with the teacher to support access to learning for pupils, as well as planning and delivering focused interventions. 

The successful candidate will be:
•    passionate about supporting pupils to gain an inspirational education to achieve their potential 
•    highly organised and able to prioritise workload, with the ability to work flexibly in a fast-moving environment 
•    an outstanding practitioner with high expectations of pupil’s achievement and behaviour, who is committed to providing high quality teacher and classroom support. 
•    an excellent communicator who can work inclusively with pupils, staff and parents
•    Calm and compassionate while upholding professional standards

Our school has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos with the emphasis on the individual and supporting staff and pupils in fulfilling their full potential. St John Henry Newman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS, health check and a six month probation period.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Mrs Lucinda Keelan, SENDCo by email: [email protected]

Application packs can be requested by emailing [email protected] or downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/Vacancies/

The closing date for applications is 12pm Friday 7th November 2025. Interviews to be held Friday 14th November. Completed application forms can either be emailed to the address above or by post addressed to HR and Finance Department.

Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email.
 

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.5) Class Teacher

The children, staff and governors of Beckermet C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, inspirational teacher to join our wonderful, dedicated team ideally to start as soon as possible otherwise from January 2026.  The post will be initially until 31st August 2027 due to budget constraints and fluctuating pupil numbers.

MPR depending on relevant experience

The person appointed will also be able to take on the responsibility of leading a subject with the support of the Senior Leadership Team.

We are looking for someone who has 
•    Excellent classroom organisation and behaviour management skills;
•    High expectations of all pupils and is committed to creating a stimulating classroom environment;
•    The ability to enthuse all children to learn and understand what is required to secure outstanding progress;
•    Excellent communication skills at all levels (and is able to deploy support staff effectively);
•    The ability to inspire, motivate and work effectively in a team;
•    Great creativity and knows how to support children to become independent, persevere with challenges and present their work to a high standard;
•    A belief in the development of the whole child;
•    The ability to support children of all abilities, through inclusive practice.

We can offer you:
•    Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who love coming to school
•    A genuine commitment to you continued professional development, 
•    An inclusive working atmosphere with a team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued,
•    A school that ensures that the safeguarding of pupils is its top priority
•    A level of support from staff and governors.

Beckermet 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.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include references, Right to Work in the UK and enhanced DBS check for regulated activity (to include a children’s barred list check)

Job description/personal specification is available via email.  To request an application pack please email Mrs Thomson at: [email protected].  Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Thomson via email only.

Closing date: Midday on 12th November 2025
Interview dates: week beginning 17th November 2025