Permanent Post
Band D, Point 1 To 3 £27,711 To £28,624 FTE
37 Hours Per Week, Full Year

To provide technical maintenance support and be responsible for the effective supervision, security and operation of the premises.

The successful candidate will: 
•    Be responsible for the security of the premise and be a key holder 
•    May be required to attend site to provide access as required on weekends
•    Carry out general handy person duties
•    Supervise the premises when in operation, and be the capacity of the Designated Fire Officer in the absence of senior members of staff
•    To act as cover for the Deputy Facilities Manager as and when required

For further details about this role and to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-58894. 

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 will be sought prior to interview.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Tuesday 22 July 2025.

Fixed Term Post Until February 2027
Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Monday to Friday Full Year

Working hours: 09.00 till 17.00 (Mon to Thurs) 09.00 till 16.30 Friday

From April 2025 the rate for apprenticeships is £7.55 per hour in the first year and national minimum wage in the appropriate age range in any following year

West Lakes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join our administrative team. We are looking to appoint an Apprentice Business Support Assistant based at West Lakes Academy.  You will gain hands-on experience in a busy office environment learning a wide range of tasks.  The Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship is fully work based for 18 months plus an end point assessment.

For further details about this role or to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-51529

The successful candidate will:
•    Undertake reception duties, providing a professional and welcoming appearance to the academy for staff, students, visitors and members of the public.
•    Undertake a range of general administrative duties, including word processing, maintenance of spreadsheets, filing and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
•    Undertake a range of reprographics duties including, photocopying, laminating, binding etc.

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 will be sought prior to interview.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Tuesday 22 July 2025.

Permanent Post
Band C, Point 1 To 4 £25,183 To £26,835 FTE
37 Hours Per Week,  Full Year

To provide technical maintenance support and be responsible for the effective supervision, security and operation of the premises.
The successful candidate will: 
 •    Be responsible for the security of the premise and be a key holder 
•    May be required to attend site to provide access as required on weekends
•    Carry out general handy person duties
•    Supervise the premises when in operation, and be the capacity of the Designated Fire Officer in the absence of senior members of staff
 

For further details about this post or to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2025-WLA-46830 

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 will be sought prior to interview.

The closing date for the role is 09.00 on Tuesday 22 July 2025.

The Governing Body of Distington Community School is seeking to recruit an inspirational, ambitious and passionate Head of School to work with the Executive Headteacher to continue to lead the school forward, maintain stability, raise educational outcomes and drive improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to make a real difference. You will need to be resilient, creative and show us that you know how to develop a school to be the absolute best for its pupils, families, staff and local community.

The post is permanent, full time from January 2026. 

We offer a broad, inclusive curriculum which expands horizons and raises aspirations in order to ensure each individual pupil reaches their full, all-round potential. As a school we strive to provide a welcoming and caring environment which reflects our school ethos of ‘Empower, learn, celebrate.’ The school has a committed Governing Body who will work with senior leadership team to take the school forward.

The successful candidate will be:
•    pro-active with a strong vision for the future of our school to continue building on our schools success
•    a team player, able to build strong relationships with the whole school community;
•    an approachable and collaborative leader, who leads by example with excellent classroom practice;
•    able to show empathy, is nurturing and family focused.
•    We can offer you:
•    enthusiastic, motivated learners;
•    a dedicated and committed staff team;
•    a supportive, open and honest governing body;
•    a family friendly environment

If you have the confidence, experience and passion to make a difference for our children and their families we would be delighted to hear from you in order to discuss this role further.

The Governors are committed to safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and staff. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Leadership Pay range  £56,316 to  £63,815

Application forms and further details are available by emailing [email protected]

We welcome visits to our school, please contact [email protected]  to arrange a suitable time.

Application closing date: 19th September 2025
Interviews: 29th September 2025

St Bega’s CofE Primary School is a small school located at the heart of it’s community in Eskdale. 

The Governors are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Permanent School Business Administrator and Clerk to Governors to join our fantastic team in September 2025.  We are interested to hear about your experience as well as any additional skills and qualities that you can bring to our forward-thinking team. The required start date is the 1st September 2025 but an earlier start date or period of transition to work alongside the existing Business Administrator would be welcomed.

Business Administrator Hours: 25 hours per week (Monday-Friday) term time, 38 weeks + 1 week of INSET.  There may be an option to do more hours.

Salary Scale: BS6 – BS7 (£25,584 - £28,624) per annum, pro rata (dependent on skills and experience). 
Clerk to Governors Hours 1 hour per week (Monday-Friday) term time, in addition this will include 3 afternoon/evening meetings a year. Salary Scale BS3 – BS5 (£24,027- £25,183) per annum pro rata 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and hard-working team. We are looking for someone with experience of working within administration and finance as well as supporting a wide range of activities, including human resources and safer recruitment, payroll, procurement, facilities management and health and safety.

The successful candidate will:
•    be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues in a range of formats and demonstrate high levels of professionalism;
•    have experience of administrative work including assisting with the preparation and monitoring of the budget and day-to-day tasks ideally within an education environment.  Training can be provided; 
•    be willing to undertake a varied role which will include responsibilities such as meeting deadlines for DFE data to be submitted, health and safety procedures, facilitating payroll by working through our HR providers;
•    understand a range of IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel;
•    understand and respect the need for a high degree of confidentiality; 
•    support and understand the values and the vision of our school;
•    be committed to safeguarding children and understand that we all have a duty to keep children safe.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and enthusiasm required we look forward to receiving your application. We would encourage candidates to visit the school, meet the team and see the amazing work taking place in the setting. To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role further, please contact: 019467 23259 or email us at [email protected]. 

St Bega’s CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. There will be a need for the successful applicant to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will also need to obtain references in advance on any candidate short-listed for interview.

Application forms are available via the Cumberland Council website. Please return completed forms to [email protected]. 
Closing Date: Friday 15th August 2025 at 12pm 
Interviews will be held W/C : Monday18th August 2025

Fixed term Contract Initially until July 2026 due to EHCP funding

Required September 2025

The Governing Body of this popular, friendly and caring school is seeking to appoint an outstanding teaching assistant for Sept 2025, linked to EHCP hours which will be reviewed in July 2026.

Part time , 32 hours per week , term time  

We are looking for a person who:

has a good knowledge of KS1 and KS2 expectations
has a passion for working with children 
is flexible and has excellent classroom skills
is well organised and able to work closely with others as part of a teaching team
has good communication skills
is adaptable to change
can work on a one to one basis and with small groups
has a sense of humour and is approachable

Waberthwaite offers:
•    A small, friendly school with strong links to the parish community
•    Happy, receptive and well-behaved pupils
•    An experienced, hardworking staff team
•    An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

Please contact the school either by phone (01229 717664) or e-mail ([email protected] ) to request an application pack.

Applicants are asked to complete the CCC application form and also submit a covering letter which details curriculum strengths, relevant experience and areas of expertise relevant to the person specification for the role.
    
Waberthwaite Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS and excellent references.

Closing Date -  28th July 2025
Shortlisting – 29th July 2025
Interview –  13th August 2025

Catering Assistant

Required September 2025
Permanent part time contract term time only
15 hours per week 
NJC SCP 4 £24,404 per annum pro rata  Actual annual salary £8,675 per annum based on 45.6 weeks

We are looking for a reliable and preferably experienced person to join our catering team to provide high quality meals in a busy kitchen for approximately 1100 pupils in Campus Whitehaven. You may be working in St Benedict’s School and/ or Mayfield School.  Working hours will be directed by your Line Manager and typically will be from 10.45am to 2.15pm Monday to Friday term time only (includes a 30 minute break which is unpaid).

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.  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.  

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

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager, at  [email protected]

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday, 22nd August 2025
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter  

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

Stanwix School is seeking a Governance Professional to join our team and support strong governance and academy compliance across our school. We are looking for someone who can act as a co-ordinator of governance processes, support transparent decision-making, and help ensure that governance practice aligns with current academy and DfE expectations.

Working closely with the Head Teacher and Chair of Governors, this is a key role where you will be required to provide high-quality scheduling, administration and minute-taking duties. You will be responsible for ensuring that organised and structured agendas are in place throughout the academic year which reflect the requirements as set out in the Academy Trust Handbook (and associated documents). 

This position plays a vital part in ensuring that Stanwix School remains a place where everyone can thrive, in line with our vision and values.
The successful candidate will be joining a very supportive and friendly team and working in an environment where you can develop your business administration skills and build your knowledge of academy leadership whilst working flexibly. 

Key Responsibilities
•    Provide procedural and statutory advice to the Governing Board, ensuring governance operates in line with legislation and best practice.
•    Organise and clerk all full governing body and committee meetings, including accurate minute-taking and timely distribution.
•    Work in partnership with the Headteacher on:
•    Maintaining statutory records (e.g. membership, registers of interest, attendance, meeting calendar)
•    Policy and website compliance tracking
•    Administrative compliance activities
•    Manage governor communication, document storage (GDPR-compliant), and training records.
•    Support a governance culture that is transparent, inclusive, and reflective of the school’s vision.
•    Commit to ongoing CPD in line with national guidance (e.g. NGA Career Pathway).

Person Specification
We are looking for someone who:
•    Has experience in administrative, governance, compliance or coordination roles.
•    Is highly organised, efficient, able to work on their own initiative and meet deadlines.
•    Demonstrates excellent written communication, record-keeping, and digital literacy. Is able to offer advice and guidance to support Trustees in their decision-making process. Understands or is willing to learn the Academy Trust Handbook, DfE guidance, and Ofsted expectations related to governance.
•    Is committed to making a positive contribution to our inclusive and ambitious school community.

Working Pattern
Approximately 3 hours per week term time (flexible), including:
•    Attendance at evening governing body and committee meetings (some online, some face-to-face).
•    Regular planning meetings with the Headteacher.
•    Remaining hours for meeting preparation, follow-up, and compliance work to be worked flexibly.

Salary
BS8 ( B) per annum pro rata (£31,586 FTE)

What You’ll Join
Stanwix School is a thriving, inclusive community where every child and adult is valued and empowered to grow. You will join a school where governance is seen as a driver of improvement, where your contribution will be respected, and where your development as a professional will be supported.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Stanwix Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All of our recruitment processes adhere to the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance. Please note, appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List. This role is classed as regulated activity due to it being regularly based in the school setting. It is a criminal offence to apply to work in regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. 

How to Apply
To find out more about the role, obtain an application form or arrange an informal visit, please contact the school office on 01228 596069 or email [email protected].

Please send your completed application form and supporting letter to:
[email protected]

Deadline: Thursday, 31st July 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews:  Thursday, 7th August, 2025

Please note: CVs will not be accepted.

 Play Team Co-ordinator    
 PCD3 - £24,441 FTE (pro-rata salary £3753.15) (job is subject to a 3.2% pay increase from September 2025)
  Hours:        6.40 hours per week, 11:50am – 1:10pm
    Contract type:    Term-time / permanent
    Reporting to:    Headteacher

Purpose Of The Job:
Working as a member of the play team, you will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the play team to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all. The play team is also responsible for ensuring that all our children have a pleasant eating experience at lunch time, while maximising the time they can spend outside playing. You will support our children as they visit the dining hall and are responsible for clearing the tables to a state ready for use by other diners.

Key Duties And Responsibilities:
-    Work as part of the play team to cover all daily lunchtime tasks. This will include sessions outside, and in the dining hall.
-    Work with the play coordinator to ensure all children have access to exciting age-appropriate play opportunities every lunch time.
-    Facilitate play opportunities and act as an ambassador for play.
-    Work with the play coordinator, and play team members to ensure that all our children have a safe site for play.
-    Coordinate and communicate between play zones and the dining hall to ensure all children visit the dining hall and eat their lunch.
-    Assess play areas for risks daily and communicate/implement any changes required.
-    Assist with putting out and packing away play equipment/kit.
-    Record and report incidents of note that occur during lunchtime – e.g. site issues, behaviour, first aid.
-    Assess and deliver first aid to pupils. Assist with first aid reporting.
-    Communicate effectively with the play coordinator, play colleagues and the catering team to ensure that all children visit the dining hall in a scheduled manner, to minimise queuing and maximise play time outside.
-    Assist children at lunch, e.g. with queuing, getting seated, opening packets, spillages, disputes, clearing plates / cutlery and encourage good eating, hygiene and social skills.
-    Clear and clean the hall during service (e.g. spillages, assisting with waste food, trays and cutlery).
-    Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the team practices and performance.
-    Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with school child protection and behaviour management policies.
-    Support and uphold the school’s values system and school rules and reward pupils with verbal
praise for positive attitudes and behaviours.
-    periodic team meetings and/or training for professional development.
-    Assist with training new team members.
-    Complete school-based induction and any subsequent training required to improve performance.

The post holder will be subject to a full police and suitability check to satisfy child protection requirements. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and all convictions or cautions must be declared.

The post holder has a responsibility to promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with the school's child protection and behaviour management policy.

Whilst the school hours are set, it is inevitable that other duties will be required from time to time. 
The post holder should be willing to work flexibly to deal effectively with such eventualities.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our employees to share this commitment. An enhanced CRB check will be required for this post.

Visits to school are welcomed, please contact Mrs Walsh 01228 560399
Attend
For further details and an application pack, please email our School Business Manager, Mrs Walsh at
[email protected].

Great Corby School, Great Corby, Carlisle CA4 8NE
The closing date for applications is 31st July 2025
Interviews will be held on – date to be confirmed

Play Team Member

10 hours per week – 11.30am – 1.30pm Term Time Only
SCP3 £24309 FTE (Pro Rata) - £12.60 per hour

Fun, friendly and want to play? 
Our Gold award playtimes need playworkers!
We are recruiting for a new member of our Opal Play team, you will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the Play Team to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all. 
We are looking for fun and friendly people who can;

• Facilitate play opportunities and act as an ambassador for play. 
• Work with the Site Manager, Play Coordinator, and Play Team members to ensure that all our children have a safe site for play. 
• Assess play areas for risks daily and communicating/implementing any changes required. 
• Assist with putting out and packing away of play equipment/kit. 
• Record and report incidents of note that occur during lunchtime – e.g. site issues, behaviour, first aid. 
• Assess and deliver first aid to pupils (if trained). Assist with first aid reporting. 
• Coordinate and communicate with the Play Coordinator, Play Team Members and the Catering Team to ensure that all children visit the dining hall in a scheduled manner, to minimise queuing and maximise play time outside. 
• Offer care, support and advice for children during lunchtime. 
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the team practices and performance. 
• Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with school child protection and behaviour management policies. 
• Support and uphold Norman Street values, and are committed to our relational approach to behaviour.  
• Attend periodic team meetings and/or training for professional development.

At Norman Street Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks, this will also include an online search.

Visits are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.

Closing date:        28th August 2025
Interviews:        Week commencing 8th September 2025

Application forms can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council’s website or by request to the Office Manager via [email protected]

Complete applications can be returned to [email protected] or by hand addressed to the Office Manager.

Please note - CVs alone will not be accepted as applications.