Teaching Assistant

Part-Time (28 hours per week) Fixed Term due to pupil numbers 
Salary: FTE £25,989 (pro-rata)  term time 
Autumn Term

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and committed Teaching Assistant 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 candidate 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 1st September 2026.  

The successful candidate 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 2 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 candidate:

•    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.  

Visits to the School are welcome and 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 Monday 1st June 2026 and interviews will be held on Wednesday 10th June 2026.   
 

Required 1st September 2026

Permanent Finance and Office Manager – Term Time Only
Full-Time (37 hours per week)

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional Finance and Office Manager to join our hardworking and friendly team at Frizington Community Primary School. This key role leads the day-to-day management of the school office and financial operations, providing essential support to the Headteacher, staff, pupils and wider school community. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring efficient administration, robust financial management and consistently high-quality service delivery across the school.

Salary : BS7 FTE £28,598 to £29,540 (pro-rata) Actual Salary £21,389.68 to £22,094.24

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the school office, including supervision of staff
• Oversee financial processes, including budgeting support, transactions, reconciliations and reporting
• Ensure efficient administrative systems and high standards of service delivery across the school
• Support HR processes, including recruitment, attendance and performance management
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies and procedures
• Contribute to health and safety, including site responsibilities such as Fire Warden duties
April 2024 Cumberland / Westmorland
• Build positive relationships with staff, parents and external partners, providing clear and effective
communication.

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job profile available on our website.

What Can We Offer You
• A welcoming, supportive and friendly school community
• The opportunity to play a key role in the leadership and day-to-day running of the school
• A committed and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A varied and rewarding role.

Essential Qualification and Experience
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 3 (or above) in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience of financial processes, procedures and budget management
• Strong ICT skills, including experience of relevant financial and administrative systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, pupils,
parents and external partners.

Frizington Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including references, verification of the right to work in the UK, and enhanced DBS and barred list checks.

This post is subject to terms and conditions in line with national and local agreements.

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 on Friday 15 th May 2026 and interviews will be held on the afternoon of Thursday 21st May 2026. 

Finance Assistant
(12 months fixed term - maternity cover)

Start: July 2026 – exact date to be confirmed

Salary:  Grade 7A/B - £28,598 – £29,540 per annum, pro rata (pay award pending)

Full time 37 hrs per week - part time 30 hours and term time working available for the right candidate

This post offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic finance administrator to join the highly acclaimed Cumbria Education Trust, the largest school-based multi-academy trust in Cumbria.

We are seeking to appoint an additional Finance Assistant to support the work in out central Finance Team. You will be primarily located at the Trust’s main offices in Brampton.

Why Join Us?
Working at Cumbria Education Trust is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation where your contribution really matters. You’ll be helping schools run effectively while developing your own skills in a friendly and collaborative environment.

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all processes. You will work closely with staff (central team and schools) and suppliers to maintain high standards of financial control and help deliver best value for money.

The successful candidate will:
•    Have previous experience of working within finance administration
•    Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
•    Have an understanding of basic financial practice and processes
•    Be self-motivated, naturally organised, with good attention to detail
•    Have the ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
•    Be committed to a career in accountancy and excellent service delivery
In return the Trust can offer you:
•    a forward looking, positive working environment in an organisation which is committed to providing the best learning opportunities for all pupils and students in our academies
•    the opportunity to work with professional, committed and ambitious colleagues in a financially secure and innovative organisation
•    a comprehensive staff package including an excellent salary and access to the local government pension scheme, generous progressive holiday entitlement
•    flexible working arrangements
•    continuing professional development opportunities
•    Free on-site parking

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, please apply via My New Term. https://mynewterm.com/jobs/15765/EDV-2026-CET-19418

To discuss the role please contact: Dan Robinson, Senior Finance Manager Tel: 016977 45375
Closing Date: 09:00am, Monday 18th May 2026
Interviews: w/c Monday 01 June 2026

Cumbria Education Trust 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. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

The Children, staff and governors of Lowca Community School are seeking to appoint a committed, inspirational full time  teacher to join our wonderful, dedicated team from September 2026.  The post will be fixed term / temporary  initially until 31st August 2027 due to budget constraints and fluctuating pupil numbers.

MPR depending on relevant experience

The person appointed may also be able to take on the responsibility of leading a subject, mentoring Teacher Apprentices, or developing a key stage unit 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 understands what is required to secure outstanding progress;
•    A passion for education and is able to demonstrate consistently good and outstanding classroom practice;
•    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, with high level of SEND knowledge and training.

We can offer you:
•    Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who love coming to school
•    A genuine commitment to your 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 high level of support from staff and governors

Lowca Community 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)

The job description and personal specification is available on our school website www.lowca.cumbria.sch.uk and visits to the school would be welcomed. Completed application forms should be returned to [email protected]

Closing date: Midday 14th May 2026
Interview dates: Wednesday 20th May 2026
 

Teacher – 0.88 (Permanent)

From September 2026

This is a rare opportunity to join our long-established and friendly team as a teacher prepared to teach any age across the 3-11 age range, 4 days a week.

Applicants must be effective team players, meet the DFE Teachers’ Standards, be flexible and highly effective teachers, demonstrating a strong commitment to their own continuing professional development.

Experience of teaching multiple year groups, including Nursery is desirable.

Robert Ferguson School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure Bureau (DBS) and references will be taken from previous employers prior to starting in post.

Enquiries or to arrange a visit - contact Mr. Graham Frost, Headteacher, [email protected]

Notes on Applying

• An accompanying letter is required.
• Applicants should also complete the application form which can be downloaded from our website.
• To be short-listed:
•    through your application form you should concisely indicate how you meet the person specification (we recommend the use of bullet points, here);
•    through your letter of application you should help us gain an impression of what is distinctive about you as a teacher and a person.
• Please provide a paper copy of your application. Applications sent by email will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances, by arrangement.
• Completed applications should be returned to the school office no later than the closing date. If you intend to deliver your application by hand, please note that the school does not have a letter box.
• Late applications will not be considered.

Details about the position and how to apply can be downloaded from our website - www.rferguson.org

Closing Date - Wednesday 13th May 2026 12:00 noon
 

Associate Assistant Head - Coaching and Professional Development 
Mayfield Special Needs School 
Full-Time:  Permanent

Competitive Salary: Leadership Pay Range   £57,137 to £63,070 Pro Rata 1.0 FTE 
(L5plus Depending on experience) Please note there is also a teaching responsibility with this role.

Start Date:  01 September 2026

We are a dedicated and inclusive special educational needs school committed to providing outstanding education and care for pupils with a diverse range of needs. Our nurturing environment, skilled staff team, and strong community ethos enables every learner to thrive, achieve, and develop independence.

We are seeking an inspirational and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as an Associate Assistant Headteacher. This is a key role supporting the strategic direction of the school while ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care for our pupils.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to drive school improvement, champion inclusive practice, and support staff development across the school.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Lead and embed a coaching culture that strengthens teaching quality and accelerates staff growth at every career stage.
•    Design, deliver and evaluate a coherent, evidence informed Professional Development (PD) programme aligned to school priorities.
•    Improve classroom practice through high impact coaching, instructional feedback, and precise development pathways (ECT, ITT, Early Career, developing and expert teachers, and support staff).
•    Assure the quality of CPD and its impact on pupil progress, inclusion and wellbeing.
•    Establish and quality assure coaching cycles (diagnose → model → deliberate practice → in class feedback → review).
•    Provide instructional coaching and/or mentoring for identified staff (ECTs, new staff, colleagues requiring support, aspiring leaders).
•    Curate and deliver evidence informed CPD – relevant and appropriate for our context
•    Commission external expertise as appropriate.
•    Ensure CPD is accessible and inclusive.
•    Define impact measures 
•    Report regularly to SLT/Governors on implementation, participation, and outcomes; refine provision in response to evidence.
•    Lead/coordinate teaching & learning reviews, peer observations, and moderation linked to PD priorities.
•    Line manage designated staff (e.g., mentors/ECTs/cover HLTA), setting clear objectives and providing supportive challenge.
•    Oversee ECT/ITT: induction quality, mentor training, fidelity to statutory requirements, and timely assessment points.
•    Manage and support with progression and support succession planning.
•    Maintain robust CPD systems 
•    Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, data protection
•    Champion a learning culture: psychological safety, collaboration, reflective practice, and professional curiosity.
•    Work with curriculum leads, curriculum block groups, SENCO, behaviour leads and senior leaders to align PD with curriculum, SEND provision, behaviour and wellbeing.
•    Build partnerships with and external providers; share and import best practice.

We Are Looking For Someone Who: 
•    Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 
•    Has leadership experience
•    Is passionate about education 
•    Has experience working within a special school or specialist provision 
•    Has strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 
•    Has excellent communication and organisational skills 
•    Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners

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

Safeguarding
Mayfield Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate pre-employment checks.

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

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

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 18th May, 2026
Shortlisting:  Monday 18th May 2026
Interview Date: Friday 22nd May, 2026
 

Associate Assistant Head – Assessment & Data 

Full-Time:  Permanent

Leadership Pay Range  £57,137 to  £63,070 Pro Rata 1.0 FTE 
(L5plus Depending on experience) Please note there is also a teaching responsibility with this role.

Start Date:  1st September 2026

We are a dedicated and inclusive special educational needs school committed to providing outstanding education and care for pupils with a diverse range of needs. Our nurturing environment, skilled staff team, and strong community ethos enables every learner to thrive, achieve, and develop independence.

We are seeking an inspirational and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as an Associate Assistant Headteacher. This is a key role supporting the strategic direction of the school while ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care for our pupils.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to drive school improvement, champion inclusive practice, and support staff development across the school.

Key Responsibilities:
School wide assessment systems, data processes, quality assurance, statutory compliance, moderation, and supporting staff to use assessment effectively to improve outcomes

Role Purpose
•    Lead, refine and quality assure the school’s assessment systems to ensure they are robust, purposeful and aligned to the school curriculum.
•    Ensure assessment practice is accurate, consistent, and meaningful, supporting teachers to use assessment to improve teaching, inform planning and raise outcomes.
•    Maintain compliance with statutory assessment requirements, ensuring all deadlines, submissions and processes are met.
•    Lead whole school approaches to progress tracking, data analysis, target setting and moderation, ensuring that leaders and teachers have clear, timely information to drive improvement.
•    Ensure assessment supports the progress of all learners in all pathways (pre formal, informal, semi formal, formal).

•    Lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of the whole school assessment strategy, ensuring alignment with curriculum design and school improvement priorities.
•    Maintain up to date knowledge of best practice, qualifications, assessment frameworks and relevant guidance.
•    Ensure assessment systems support clear progression, equality of access and meaningful reporting to stakeholders.
•    Oversee whole school data collection cycles.
•    Produce clear, purposeful data reports for SLT, governors and external reviewers.
•    Analyse data to identify patterns, gaps and areas for intervention at whole school, phase and curriculum block level.
•    Support staff to understand and use data to refine teaching and intervention.
•    Lead robust moderation processes within school and across external networks to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability of judgments.
•    Provide guidance, modelling and feedback to staff on assessment accuracy.
•    Ensure staff are using the school’s assessment frameworks, rubrics and tools correctly.
•    Deliver training and professional development on assessment for learning, progress measures, effective feedback and pathway specific assessment approaches.
•    Work with teachers to embed high-quality formative assessment practices that inform planning and improve classroom learning.
•    Provide individual and group support to staff who need help with assessment processes, accuracy or workload management.
•    Ensure the school meets all statutory responsibilities where relevant, including: 
•    EYFS Profile 
•    Phonics Screening (where applicable)
•    Multiplication Check (mainstream KS2)
•    End of Key Stage assessments (mainstream)
•    Required submissions for specialist pathways / local authority reporting
•    Liaise with exam officers, moderators, local authorities and external agencies as required.
•    Work closely with pathway leads, SENCO, pastoral leads and therapy teams to ensure assessment reflects pupils’ holistic needs.
•    Support leaders with evaluating progress within their areas.
•    Contribute to pupil progress meetings, identifying pupils at risk of underachievement and appropriate interventions.
•    Maintain efficient assessment systems (digital platforms, trackers, reporting tools).
•    Ensure data is stored and handled securely in line with GDPR.
•    Develop and refine user friendly tools that minimise workload while maximising insight.
•    Support staff with accessible and meaningful reporting to parents/carers.
•    Provide clear assessment information to governors, trust partners, Ofsted and external professionals.
•    Contribute to the development of pupil centred progress evidence. (e.g., communication milestones, engagement, independence skills).

We Are Looking For Someone Who: 
•    Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 
•    Has leadership experience
•    Is passionate about education 
•    Has experience working within a special school or specialist provision 
•    Has strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 
•    Has excellent communication and organisational skills 
•    Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners

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

 Safeguarding
Mayfield Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate pre-employment checks.

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

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

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 18th May, 2026
Shortlisting:  Monday 18th May 2026
Interview Date: Friday 22nd May, 2026