Resident Graduate Assistant 
One-year appointment, part-time (ending 31st August 2027)
32 hour per week post (including weekend working)

£15,590 actual salary (plus attractive two bedroom self-contained flat, including all bills and utilities)
Commencing September 2026

We are looking for an outstanding individual to take on the role of Resident Graduate Assistant, supporting the Head of Boarding in supervising and organising activities for our boarders. Lairthwaite Boarding House is a co-educational building with an approximate ratio of 50:50 boys to girls. Our boarders are between the ages of 11-18, and they join us from all over the world.

The role involves a range of responsibilities, including daytime, evening and weekend duties. A genuine commitment to ensuring the best possible experience for our boarders is essential, as is the ability to combine strong organisational skills with a warm and inclusive approach. It would be advantageous for an applicant to have a full drivers license, their own vehicle, and the ability/willingness to drive a minibus.

Keswick School 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 an enhanced DBS clearance and thorough pre-employment checks, including on-line and social media screening.

Further details and an application form are available from the HR Officer, Mr Andrew Young.  By e-mail:  [email protected] or from the School’s website https://www.keswick.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies

Closing date for receipt of applications: 10am, Tuesday 19th May 2026

Cover Supervisor

Full time.  Permanent.

£28,598 - £29,540 pa (pro rata for 39 weeks - term time plus one week) pay award pending

Cockermouth School Academy is a high performing, truly comprehensive school located in a beautiful part of the country on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and is in the heart of its community.

We are looking to appoint a full-time Cover Supervisor who will supervise lessons in the absence of classroom teachers and work with our team of cover supervisors.

This is an excellent stepping stone to wider roles within the education sector for those wishing to progress.  Access to an attractive pension scheme.

Successful applicants will be good communicators who enjoy working with young people and are keen to be part of a successful team working in a school environment.  Added responsibility will be considered for the right person.  English & Maths GCSE grade 4 required.

Hours of work are 08:00 to 15:30 Monday to Friday.

Further details and an application form can be found at www.cockermouthschool.org.

Cockermouth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of students, engaging with young people and staff to develop policy and practice, encouraging feedback, and expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; as a safeguarding school, the successful applicant will be subject to relevant barred list check(s), an enhanced DBS and, where appropriate, a Childcare Disqualification Declaration, and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose relevant criminal history. Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability, and disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.

Completed application forms should be returned to [email protected] no later than 09:00 0n Monday 1 June 2026.

Details and application form are available from our website  www.cockermouthschool.org

Key Stage 1 Class Teacher

Full Time Teacher 1st September  2026 Temporary (with the potential to become permanent subject to staffing review)

The Governors of St Michael’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to join our dedicated and welcoming team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an inclusive, nurturing and thriving school community. We warmly welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners.

We are looking for someone who:
•    Builds positive, supportive relationships with children, colleagues and parents
•    Delivers creative, engaging and high-quality learning experiences
•    Creates a caring, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
•    Is flexible, proactive and committed to the wider life of the school
•    Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils
In return, we offer:
•    Enthusiastic, polite and motivated children who enjoy learning
•    A supportive and collaborative staff team, alongside committed governors and parents
•    A nurturing school ethos where everyone is valued and encouraged to flourish and ‘let their light shine’
•    High-quality professional development opportunities, including subject leadership
•    A positive working environment where teamwork, wellbeing and shared values are at the heart of all we do
•    A school where ‘pupils are highly motivated in their learning and work extremely well together during lessons’ Ofsted 2024

For further information, and to apply, please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from the school’s website and a one-sided A4 covering letter.

Completed application forms should be returned marked FAO Mrs Lorna Smith, Headteacher, via email to [email protected] by 12 noon on Thursday 14th May 2026.

Visits to the school are very welcome. Please call the school on 01228 711544 to request an appointment.

Interviews for successful candidates will take place on Thursday 21st May 2026.

Safer Recruitment and Selection
The school pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or other who work unsupervised with children, taking proportionate decisions on whether to ask for any checks beyond what is required; and ensuring those without full checks are appropriately supervised. The Governing Body ensure that at least one person on any appointment panel has attended safer recruitment training. Any successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

Application details are available from the school website: https://st-michaels.cumbria.sch.uk/

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Thursday 14th May 2026.
 

Receptionist 

Required June 2026
 
St John Henry Newman Catholic School is seeking to appoint a receptionist to join our friendly office team. You will be an outgoing, confident and professional individual who thrives in a busy office environment and who prides themselves on providing exceptional customer service.

BS6 £22,666 per annum pro rata (full time equivalent £26,403)

The successful candidate will:

•    be organised, flexible and have a warm friendly and approachable manner

•    be the face and voice of our school

•    understand the importance of first impressions and customer care, representing both themselves and our school

Please see the job description within the application pack for further information about the role.
Current working hours are 37 hours per week, term time only, working:
Monday to Friday     8.00am – 4.00pm

With a 30 minute unpaid lunch

Our school has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos with the emphasis on the individual, supporting staff and pupils in fulfilling their full potential. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Mrs James, Office Manager 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 Wednesday 13th May 2026. Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 18th May 2026. Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected] or by post, addressed to HR and Finance.
Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email.
 

Administrator 
Required June  2026
Part time, term time only (38 weeks per year) 

Role Overview:
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and dynamic administrative team where you will provide a high quality administrative service within a fast-paced school environment.  You will need to have the flexibility to meet the needs and demands of this department, based on Student Services but helping on Reception or elsewhere as required. 

G6 SCP 7 - 8 (£26,403 - £26,824 FTE) pro rata (£19,909.29 - £20,226.75)

We are interested in talking to those who have experience of working in a school environment as well as those looking for a new challenge. You will undergo an induction process where training will be provided.

Current working hours are:
Monday to Friday    8.30 am – 3.30 pm (32.5hrs)
With a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Our school has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos with the emphasis on the individual, supporting staff and pupils in fulfilling their full potential. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Mrs James, Office Manager 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 Wednesday 13th May 2026. Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 18th May 2026. Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected] or by post, addressed to HR and Finance.
Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email.