Required to start April 2026

Permanent Midday Supervisor required 
(5 hours per week) required for April 2026

We wish to appoint a part time midday supervisor to support children during lunchtimes from 12 noon – 1.00 pm Monday to Friday (5 hours per week). term time

PCD3 (£25,185 (B) pro rata) plus the living wage supplement hourly rate £13.45

The successful candidate will:

•     Be able to support children in the hall during lunchtimes as well as monitoring the outdoor playgrounds.
•     Be flexible, supportive and committed to the ethos of the School and following the School’s Policies and Procedures.
•     Be a positive role model to pupils and other staff, demonstrating high levels of motivation and enthusiasm.
•     Be able to work as part of an effective and committed team.

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, and DBS checks.  Terms and conditions for Teaching Standards will apply.  As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.  Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if an applicant is barred in engaging in regular activity with children.  

Application forms are available from the School Business Manager at the [email protected] sch.uk or from our website:

www.frizington-pri.cumbria.sch.uk – Job Vacancies.
 
The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 15th April 2026 with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 22nd April 2026.

Cover Supervisor 
Permanent

Start date:  May 2026

PCD5 + 90 jwc Final grade 7 Salary £28,598 pro-rata Term Time only  32.5 hours weekly
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our team at The Gillford Centre and School 180.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning during the short-term absence of teaching staff by supervising classes and supporting pupils to remain engaged with the work that has been set.

Pupils will complete pre-prepared work under supervision.  The primary focus of the role is to maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment, promote positive behaviour, and support pupils to achieve their best.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, is considering a future career in education, or wishes to gain valuable experience within a school environment.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks; including health and identity.

If you would like to discuss this post/visit the school please contact James Nichols, Headteacher 
on 01228 226957.

For an application pack please contact Elizabeth Dixon, School Business Manager on 01228 226957 or email [email protected]

Closing date: Wednesday 18th March 2026

Interviews will be held Wednesday 25th March 2026

Teacher required to start from May 2026 or Sept 2026 – dependent on availability of right candidate
Full time, permanent

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring teacher to join our outstanding team in Mayfield School. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our exceptional pupils.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.

The purpose of your role will be:     
•    To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.     
•    To monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils as a teacher. 
•    To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential     
•    To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
•    To work in close partnership with families and healthcare professionals to support young people’s cognitive, communication, emotional, physical, medical and sensory development.
•    To motivate, lead and inspire young people.
•    To engage and share your passion and show energy, enthusiasm, a positive attitude to life and a love of learning.
•    To lead a team of classroom based teaching assistants.
•    To commit to CPD in Special Educational Needs.

Candidates should be prepared to teach young people with severe and complex needs.  This is a great opportunity to work in an amazing school.

Mayfield is committed to developing leadership skills with a strong focus on CPD and action research.

Mayfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people, and therefore appointments will be subject to satisfactory health checks, professional references and enhanced DBS check, plus self-disclosure.

Candidates are encouraged to send a supporting letter with their application, indicating any subject specialisms.  

For an application pack please visit our website www.mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk   
Alternatively, please contact school: [email protected]

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 23rd March, 2026
Shortlisting:  Tuesday 24th March, 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 26th March, 2026

 

1.0 FTE Class Teacher – Maternity cover required from May 2026 for 12 months

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring teacher to join our outstanding team in Mayfield School and cover 12 months maternity. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our exceptional pupils.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.

The purpose of your role will be:    
•    To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.     
•    To monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils as a teacher. 
•    To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential     
•    To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
•    To work in close partnership with families and healthcare professionals to support young people’s cognitive, communication, emotional, physical, medical and sensory development.
•    To motivate, lead and inspire young people.
•    To engage and share your passion and show energy, enthusiasm, a positive attitude to life and a love of learning.
•    To lead a team of classroom based teaching assistants.
•    To commit to CPD in Special Educational Needs.

Candidates should be prepared to teach young people with severe and complex needs.  

This is a great opportunity to work in an amazing school.

Mayfield is committed to developing leadership skills with a strong focus on CPD and action research.

Mayfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people, and therefore appointments will be subject to satisfactory health checks, professional references and enhanced DBS check, plus self-disclosure.

Candidates are encouraged to send a supporting letter with their application, indicating any subject specialisms.  

For an application pack please visit our website www.mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk   
Alternatively, please contact school: [email protected]

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 23rd March 2026
Shortlisting:  24th March, 2026
Interview Date: Thurs 26th March, 2026

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO)

Full-Time: Permanent
Competitive Salary: (Leadership Scale – Dependent on Experience) Please note there is also a teaching responsibility with this role.

Start Date: May or September depending on the candidate

Are you a passionate and experienced SEND professional ready to lead and inspire in a specialist setting?

We are seeking an outstanding SENDCo to join our dedicated team at our wonderful school. Mayfield School is a thriving school, supporting amazing young people from the age of 4 to 19 with a wide range of complex needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who believes every child deserves an ambitious, personalised education and who has the expertise to drive outstanding SEND provision across the school.

This role will work to ensure that all our young people receive personalised, high-quality support that enables them to achieve their potential. The SENDCO will champion inclusive practice, work collaboratively with staff and external agencies, and model professional integrity.

Key Responsibilities:
·    Support with the strategic development of SEND provision in the school.
·    Oversee legal requirements, to include Annual Reviews, Interim reviews and Emergency Reviews of EHCP’s in line with the SEND code of practice
·    Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils.
·    Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
·    Advise on the use of school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff development
·    Promote inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum.
·    Leading and managing staff and the effective deployment of staff and resources
·    Lead on interventions that will support all pupils
·    Attend and review meetings

What We Offer:
·    A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
·    Highly trained, committed, exceptional staff
·    A well-resourced specialist environment
·    Ongoing CPD and leadership development
·    Opportunities to shape whole-school SEND strategy
·    Administrative support
·    Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts

We Are Looking For Someone Who:
·    Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
·    Has achieved (or is working towards) the National Award for SEND Coordination
·    Is passionate about education and inclusion
·    Has experience working within a special school or specialist provision
·    Has strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
·    Is confident leading multi-agency collaboration
·    Has excellent communication and organisational skills
·    Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners

Please note safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

Please note the job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed annually

For a tour of the school or to ask for further information please contact the school on: 01946 691253

To apply, please complete the application form only which can be downloaded from the Mayfield School website.  www.mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk  CV’S WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  and return these to [email protected]

Closing date: 23rd March 12pm
Interview date: 26th March

Teaching Assistant 
Permanent
PCD5 + 90 jwc Final grade 7  Salary £28,598 pro-rata Term Time only 13 hours weekly

Start date: May 2026

We wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and resourceful Teaching Assistant to support staff and pupils at The Gillford Centre and School 180. Applications are welcome for Key Stages 2, 3 and 4.

You will also have to have the patience and determination to engage young people between the ages of 7-16 who may have or be experiencing SEBD. Further information about who we are can be found on our website www.thegillfordcentre.co.uk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks; including health and identity.

If you would like to discuss this post/visit the school please contact James Nichols, Headteacher on 01228 226957.

For an application pack please contact Elizabeth Dixon, School Business Manager on 01228
226957 or email [email protected]

Closing date: Wednesday 18th March 2026
Interviews will be held Friday 27th March 2026
 

Start date: 13th April 2026

Kitchen Assistant OP3 (Level 2) £25,583 pro rata (term time only plus 1 week INSET) plus living wage supplement £13.26 per hour. Monday – Friday 9.30am – 1.30pm 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week. Permanent.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 18th March 2026.  

Are you looking for a part-time role, where you can work within school hours with a committed team in a beautiful setting?

Bridekirk Dovenby Board of Governors are seeking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant, who will assist the Kitchen Team Leader with the preparation, service and clean-up of our inhouse school dinner provision.

The main duties of this position are basic food preparation, setting up the dining hall and trolleys for food service, washing up and cleaning. The Kitchen Assistant will be provided with all relevant training to allow them to fulfill this position.

Applicants must have relevant experience and qualifications i.e. NVQ 2 or equivalent experience working in a food service environment. They will hold a Food Hygiene certificate and have experience of working effectively in a team role.

Bridekirk Dovenby Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory check sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.  We will also collect references prior to interview.

Visits to the school are welcome; please email the school office to arrange this: [email protected]

Application forms and more information are available on the school’s website www.bridekirkdovenby.cumbria.sch.uk

Please ensure your application form and a covering letter is sent by email to; [email protected] by midnight on Wednesday 18th March 2026.  
Interviews will be held on Monday 23rd or Tuesday 24th March 2026 and the successful candidate will be notified on the same day.

Completed application forms along with an accompanying letter should be submitted to Mrs. Trudy Beetham, School Business Manager by midnight on Wednesday 18h March 2026. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. If you have any questions or would like to visit the school for an informal chat about the role, please contact us.