Permanent Part-Time Finance Officer
(The role is permanent, subject to a 3 month probationary period)

BS6 £26,403 (A) pro rata to start from January 2026.
The post will be 12 hours per week, term time plus two weeks (for Inset, training, administration and meetings). The hours of work will be discussed at interview and can be flexible. Discounted childcare for 0-5 year-olds available.

The Governing Body of Frizington Nursery & Pre-School are seeking to appoint a highly committed and efficient Finance Officer to join our busy, happy school, providing administrative support to the management of the school and to work as part of our friendly team. It is an exciting time at Frizington Nursery & Pre-School as we continue to grow and expand our school and you will have the full support from the Senior Leadership Team to learn and develop in this role.

The Finance Officer will:
•    Have experience of working in a finance and administrative role. Prior experience of working within a school environment is preferable, but full training will be given
•    Support the Business Manager with financial admin procedures including weekly/ monthly account reconciliation, invoice processing and banking 
•    Ensure budgetary information is up to date and produce a budget report for the Governing Body once per term or as and when requested by the Senior Leadership Team/ Chair of Governors
•    Have excellent skills in oral & written communication and numeracy (minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualifications)
•    Be organised, efficient and enjoy working in a team, relating well to both adults and young children
•    Have excellent ICT skills and familiarity with Microsoft packages. Experience of dealing with a school information management system would be an advantage
•    Be friendly and approachable, dealing with enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone and via email
•    Support the school with any Business Support staff absences by agreeing to work overtime
•    Support the Headteacher and Business Manager with administrative tasks

Frizington Nursery & Pre-School can offer:
•    A vibrant and welcoming environment with enthusiastic children who love to learn
•    Commitment to professional development
•    Hard working, welcoming and dedicated team of Staff and Governors
•    Coaching and peer to peer support

Frizington Nursery & Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure checks, alongside satisfactory references for this post.

Application packs are available by email from [email protected]

Completed and signed application forms, with a supporting letter of application should be returned marked by email to [email protected]

If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Oddie (Headteacher) on 01946 810846/ Claire Anson (Business Manager) on 01946 811189

Closing Date: 14th November 2025 - midday
Interview Date: Week commencing 17/11/2025
 

School Cleaner – 12.5 Hours Per Week 
 

Required as soon as possible.

The post will commence as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be working 12.5 hours per week from 3.30pm to 6.00pm. Monday to Friday, term-time only (plus inset days and two weeks in the summer holidays).

OP1 £24,413 per annum , pro rata  (£12.65 per hour) pro rata 

The Governors are seeking to appoint a cleaning operative as soon as possible. You will assist in providing a first class cleaning service and ensuring that high standards are maintained throughout the school.

Previous experience of cleaning would be advantageous but full training will be given.
For further information and an application form please look at our website www.newinf.cumbria.sch.uk in the news & events section where the Cumberland Council Application form can be downloaded.

Closing date for applications Friday 7th November 2025 at 9.00am.
Interview date Monday 10th November 2025.

For further information and an application pack please look at our website www.newinf.cumbria.sch.uk in the news & events section where all forms can be downloaded.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that this commitment is reflected in our recruitment and selection practice. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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.

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.

Please ensure you use the correct Cumberland Council application form which is available to download from our school website www.newinf.cumbria.sch.uk  and please read the guidance notes carefully. Only applications on the current Cumberland Council application form will be considered. Applications can be emailed to [email protected].

Join our friendly team at Wreay C of E Primary School

We are offering the role of teaching assistant. This post will be fixed term up until 17th July 2026.

•    20.00 hrs a week, working days being a Monday – Friday 8.30am – 12.00pm 
•    Grade 5, SCP6

The Local Governing Body of Wreay C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and hardworking teaching assistant to work in our school community across Key Stage 2.  The contract is fixed term initially, linked to identified SEN pupil. 

We are looking for an individual who:
•    Is passionate about helping children to develop a love of learning.
•    Is well organised, flexible and supportive.
•    Is patient, caring and fun.
•    Has at least a Teaching Assistant NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
•    Can work as part of a happy, successful team.
•    Has a good understanding of effective teaching and learning
•    Is able to recognise and respond to the individual needs of pupils
•    Uses initiative to adapt and develop engaging learning activities.
•    Is committed to quality teaching and learning support.
•    Is able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

In return, we offer: 
•    Wonderful children, who love to learn.
•    A community who take pride in being members of our team.
•    A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support. 
•    An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued.

Apply Now
Application pack available from: https://www.wreay.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies.html
Email: [email protected]
Call: 016974 73275

Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2025            
Interviews: Wednesday 12th November 2025

The Good Shepherd Trust 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.

Join our friendly team at Wreay C of E Primary School.  

We are offering the role of teaching assistant. This post will be fixed term up until 31st August 2026.

•    19.5 hrs a week, working days being a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm with a 30 minute lunch) 
•    Grade 5, SCP6

The Local Governing Body of Wreay C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and hardworking teaching assistant to work in our school community primarily in out EYFS and Year1/2 Class. The contract is fixed term initially, linked to pupil need. 

We are looking for an individual who:
•    Is passionate about helping children to develop a love of learning.
•    Is well organised, flexible and supportive.
•    Is patient, caring and fun.
•    Has at least a Teaching Assistant NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
•    Can work as part of a happy, successful team.
•    Has a good understanding of effective teaching and learning
•    Is able to recognise and respond to the individual needs of pupils
•    Uses initiative to adapt and develop engaging learning activities.
•    Is committed to quality teaching and learning support.
•    Is able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

In return, we offer: 
•    Wonderful children, who love to learn.
•    A community who take pride in being members of our team.
•    A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support. 
•    An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued.

Apply Now
Application pack available from: https://www.wreay.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies.html
Email: [email protected]
Call: 016974 73275

Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2025            
Interviews: Wednesday 12th November 2025

The Good Shepherd Trust 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.

Join our friendly team at Wreay C of E Primary School

We are offering the joint role of teaching assistant and after school club practitioner. This post will be fixed term up until 17th July 2026. 

Teaching Assistant: 
•    32.5 hrs a week, (8.30am – 3.30pm with a 30 minute lunch) 
•    Grade 5, SCP6
After School Club Practitioner 
•    After School Club Practitioner: 2.00 hrs a week, working day is Friday 3.30pm-5.30pm
•    Grade 5, SCP6 

The Local Governing Body of Wreay C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and hardworking teaching assistant to work in our school community primarily in out EYFS and Year1/2 Class. The contracts are fixed term initially, linked to identified SEN pupil. 

 We are looking for an individual who:
•    Is passionate about helping children to develop a love of learning.
•    Is well organised, flexible and supportive.
•    Is patient, caring and fun.
•    Has at least a Teaching Assistant NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
•    Can work as part of a happy, successful team.
•    Has a good understanding of effective teaching and learning
•    Is able to recognise and respond to the individual needs of pupils
•    Uses initiative to adapt and develop engaging learning activities.
•    Is committed to quality teaching and learning support.
•    Is able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

In return, we offer: 
•    Wonderful children, who love to learn.
•    A community who take pride in being members of our team.
•    A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support. 
•    An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued.

Apply Now
Application pack available from: https://www.wreay.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies.html
Email: [email protected]
Call: 016974 73275

Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2025            
Interviews: Wednesday 12th November 2025

The Good Shepherd Trust 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. 
    
 

To commence 4th November 2025 (or as soon as possible after)
Permanent Part-time ,  term time 

Kirkbride Primary School are looking to appoint a Clerk to Governors to join our Primary School for 97.5 hours per annum.  

BS3 £24,796 (A) FTE £12. 85 p.h.- pro rata

Applications are invited from suitably qualified or experienced individuals who have excellent listening and oral and written communication skills as well as good ICT skills. This role is permanent, subject to a probationary period.

The main responsibilities of the role are to:
•    Provide advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters
•    Provide effective administrative support to the governing body and its committees, including attending and recording minutes for full governing body meetings (up to 6 per year) and sub-committee meetings (up to 6 per year)
•    Ensure the governing body is properly constituted 
•    Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements

In return we can offer you:
•    An outstanding staff and governor team who are friendly and supportive
•    A school ethos which values every member of the school community

Application packs, including full job description and person specification, are available from Mrs Barley ([email protected] or 016973 51483). 

Closing date  - Wednesday 26th November 12pm/noon
Shortlisting – Thursday 27th November 
Interviews – Thursday 2nd December

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Kirkbride Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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). 
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

2 x Part-Time (28 hours per week) Fixed Term Senior Teaching Assistant
PCD7 : FTE £28,598 to £29,540 (pro-rata) term time 
Role 1: To cover spring and summer terms due to pupil numbers 
Role 2:  Maternity cover from January 2026

We are looking for two enthusiastic, talented and committed Teaching Assistants to join our hard-working team at Frizington Community Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful and supportive School environment.  The ideal candidates will be passionate about supporting the learning and development of students, ensuring they thrive academically and socially. The position will be for 28 hours per week and required from 6th of January 2026, or as soon after as possible.  

The successful candidates will:
•    Be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children;
•    Have good communication and interpersonal skills;
•    Be positive,  highly motivated, organised and committed;
•    Be able to support the learning and development of children with additional needs:
•    Have a commitment to achieving high expectations, standards and excellent progress - ensuring maximum potential;
•    Be able to work as part of a team, both under direction and using their own initiative;
•    Enjoy working with, and be able to, develop positive and professional relationships with families and the School community;
•    Make learning engaging and meaningful and have enthusiasm for learning beyond the classroom;
•    Relevant Level 3 qualification is essential and previous experience working in a School or childcare setting is desirable but not essential.

In return, we will offer the successful candidates:

•    an exciting and challenging opportunity with excellent Continued Professional Development opportunities;
•    a dedicated, friendly and hard-working staff team who are supportive and welcoming;
•    well-motivated, positive and happy pupils who are a pleasure to work with.

Frizington Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which will include References, Right to Work in the UK, Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.  Terms and conditions for Teaching Standards will apply.

Further information and application forms are available from the School Business Manager at [email protected] or from our website:

www.frizington-pri.cumbria.sch.uk – Job Vacancies.

The closing dates for applications is midday Friday 21st November 2025 and interviews will be held on Thursday 27th November 2025.   
 

Ellenborough Academy

Teacher  One-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

Are you committed to ensuring you get the best out of every child?  Are you looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career within a friendly but ambitious small team, whilst maintaining a work-life balance? 

The Local Governing Body of Ellenborough Academy invite applications from appropriately qualified teachers for this full-time post, teaching an Early Year class combined of Pre-School, Nursery and Reception and ideally the opportunity to lead Science in the school.  The post is offered from the start of the Spring term. The post is offered on a one-year fixed term contract due to maternity leave.

We are looking for:
·    An excellent primary classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of the EYFS curriculum, assessment and pedagogy.
·    Someone who will work collaboratively with other members of staff, be flexible, well organised and enthusiastic and build positive relationships with pupils and their parents.
·    Someone who is committed to get the best out of every child and to providing an imaginative and exciting curriculum.
·    Someone who will continue to develop our strong personal development offer.

The successful candidate will:
·    have experience of working within EYFS and ideally be ready to lead Science in our school.
·    be able to plan and deliver lessons that meet children’s individual needs and capture their interests in all areas of the EYFS curriculum 
·    have ambitious expectations of pupils’ work and behaviour, engendering respect through positive relationships and consistency
·    be a committed team member who will play an active part in the life of the school, engage positively with families and lead by example 
·    know how to keep our children protected, safe and provide an environment where they can thrive.

We can offer you:
·    A brilliant opportunity to progress your career in a school with a real family feel
·    A committed staff who put our children first and centre
·    An opportunity to work within the supportive collaborative network of the Good Shepherd Trust

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our pupils and staff and expect all applicants to share this commitment.  All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Application forms and further details about the post are available from the school website www.ellenborough.cumbria.sch.uk.

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcome by prior arrangement with the Headteacher. Please contact the school office by phone 01900 812931 or email [email protected]  to arrange.
 

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 3rd November 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews to be Held: Wednesday 12th November 2025