Start date as soon as possible 

Join our friendly team at Ellenborough Academy! 

We’re offering the role of Teaching Assistant in our school.

This post is fixed term until 22nd May 2026 to cover maternity leave.
•    30 hrs/week (8:30 am –3 pm with a 30 minute lunch) term time
•    Grade 5, SCP6 £25,989 PA £13.47 per hour
•    EYFS - Mixed pre-school, Nursery and Reception class
•    You should be: Level 3 qualified, calm, flexible, team-oriented

Ideal Candidates Will Be:
•    Passionate about delivering a love of learning
•    Has a good understanding of teaching and learning
•    Patient, caring and responsive to children’s needs
•    Supportive of school values and family ethos
•    Can work as part of a successful team
•    Well organised, supportive and enjoys working with 2-5 year olds

We Offer:
    Wonderful children, who love to learn
    A welcoming environment with high expectations and support
    A strong community who work together as a team to ensure the best outcomes for our children

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.

Apply Now
Full details:  Email: [email protected]
Call: 01900 812931 (8am–4pm, term time)
Closing Date: Monday 29th September 2025 , 12 noon
Interviews: Monday 7th October 2025

We are looking for a Sports Centre Assistant to join our experienced premises team to start as soon as possible.

Hours: Casual contract only
Core hours as required between 9.30am and 4.00pm Saturday and Sunday 
Occasional evenings 5.00pm – 10.00pm during school holidays to cover staff leave.  

Caldew is a well-established secondary school in the Dalston area of Carlisle. We have over a thousand students and state of the art educational facilities including internal and external sports provision. These facilities are available to hire by community members and teams to whom we provide an outstanding service. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of users of our sports facilities as well as the security and operation of the premises.

Good communication skills and reliability are essential, personalised training will be provided to ensure you have to the tools to complete the role to a required standard.  Lone Working protocols will apply to this role.

Uniform will be provided.

Please check our website for an application form.  Applications by CV will not be accepted:
https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/
If you have any queries about this role, please contact Mrs Lisa Hollywood, Business Manager at the school on 01228 710044

Closing Date: 10:00 am Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Interview Date: Afternoon of Friday 26th September 2025

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Story Group of companies that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high
quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement.

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Note:  References may be sought on receipt of applications

Required to start October 2025

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 

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 Monday 6th October 2025 with interviews scheduled for Monday 13th October 2025.

Required to start October 2025

Permanent Part-time Cleaner required (12 hours per week) required for October 2025

We have an opportunity for a part-time Cleaner to join our friendly School community from this October working 12 hours per week.  Please note that there will be some flexibility with these working hours. Full Year

We are looking for a reliable and hard-working individual to carry out a range of general cleaning duties, helping us to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for all pupils, staff and visitors.  

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 on Monday 6th October 2025 and interviews will be held on Monday 13th October 2025.  

School Cook
PCD5 – OP5, Scale pt 6: £25,989 pro rata, (£13.47per hour) term time only
Permanent, 22.5 hours per week

Required: 1st October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Cummersdale School is currently looking for a School Cook to join their team. The school operates its own kitchen providing anything up to 80 meals each day.

The successful applicant will possess a proven track record within catering. They will facilitate high levels of cleanliness and enable a service that supports all relevant legislation around school meals.

A Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate is essential for this role (or the willingness to work towards it) along with catering experience. Experience of working in a school kitchen is desirable.

Outline of Main Duties

Plan and prepare cook and serve school meals, whilst at the same time meeting the highest standards of hygiene and cater to a variety of dietary requirements.

Develop systems of operation that make the most efficient use of human and material resources.

Assess and select the most appropriate menus providing tasty and nutritious meals within nutritional and dietary guidelines.

Ensure expenditure is kept within authorised budget stock sheets, periodic stock taking.

Ensure Health and Safety and food hygiene procedures are adhered to at all times and that defects to equipment and premises are reported appropriately to maintain a safe working environment.

Carry out regular checks of kitchen equipment e.g., mixers, fryer, utensils, work surfaces in accordance with specified procedures to ensure all equipment is hygienic and safe working order and complies with relevant regulations. 
Comply with Health and Safety, Fire Regulations and other policies.

Application Procedure
Visits to the school are welcome; please contact the school to make arrangements or for a discussion about what the job entails, contact Gareth Jones (Headteacher)

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a childcare disqualification declaration.
An application pack is available to download from our website at www.cummersdale.cumbria.sch.uk  

Completed applications should be sent electronically to [email protected]

Closing date: Thursday 18th September 2025 
Interviews: w/b Monday 22nd September 2025

School Business Manager (21.5 Hours Per Week)

Permanent  

Required from: As soon as possible

This role requires an appropriate Level 4 Qualification, the school is happy to accept applications from those who do not hold this qualification currently but should be prepared to undertake the necessary qualifications that this role requires.

Salary is therefore dependant on experience and qualifications:

BS7 for those who are not yet qualified (salary range £28,598 (SP12) to £29,540 (SP14) *Pro-rata 

BS8 for those who hold the relevant qualifications (salary range £32,061 (SP19) to £32,597 (SP20) *Pro-rata Hourly rate: £14.82 (SP12) - £16.89 (SP20)

Work Pattern: 21.5 hours per week; working flexibly between Monday to Friday, ideally across 3-4 days each week. Term time only + 1 week during the school holidays (1 week of additional time that is intended to ensure that administrative functions are maintained during scheduled INSET days and longer school closure periods (equivalent to 39 weeks).

Training information: Online and local apprenticeship training is available for candidates who do not yet hold an appropriate level 4 business management qualification or require further training to fully understand the role in schools. During any necessary initial training period, additional hours of up to 3 per week can be paid to enable the post holder to access relevant training.

Pension: Post-holders will have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Further details can be found here: https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/hr-policies and-procedures/pensions

About the Role 

The Governors of Holm Cultram Abbey C of E Primary School invite applications for this important and diverse role.

The School Business Manager has a central role in supporting and reporting to the Headteacher and governing body to effectively manage the school and its estate. This involves working pro-actively across diverse areas including administration, finance, line management, human resources, payroll, premises management and health & safety. The role also includes delivering a positive front-of-house experience to school visitors, managing administrative and operational work and responding to email and telephone communications from parents, suppliers and other stakeholders. Working within a school environment also means that post-holders may be called upon to administer basic first aid, supervise playtimes or accompany school trips. Having a flexible attitude and a willingness to support the school team in whatever way possible is a key part of the role.

Although prior experience of school operations and financial management would be preferred, it is not essential as these can be learned; we invite applications from candidates who demonstrate an appropriate skillset and a commitment to developing a thorough understanding of school specific aspects of the role through additional training as appropriate.

The post is open to those who already hold a relevant level-4 qualification and those who would like to attain it through an apprenticeship route.

Trainees will be initially employed as BS7. Candidates who already hold an appropriate level 4 qualification and experience will be employed at BS8.

The role and procedures associated with it have been developed over recent years by previous postholders, and it is anticipated that this d evelopment will be ongoing.

There are active school business manager communities in the local cluster and County, which post-holders are encouraged to engage with to access peer support.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 22 September 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on Friday 26 September 2025 with the headteacher and representatives of the governing body.

An application pack can be requested by emailing: [email protected]

The school is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references. 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.

Cleaner (Permanent, Full Year) – 13.75 hours per week (15:00 to 17:45)

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

Required October 2025

This is an opportunity to join our very friendly team as a cleaner.

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

The closing date for completed applications is 24th September 2025 12 noon.

Robert Ferguson School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share 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. The appointment will also be subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. Application will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed CCC job application form which is available on the school website as detailed above.

Fixed Term Part Time Teacher 0.8 to cover maternity leave

Required for January 2026 start.  
Fixed term due to maternity cover teaching position 0.8 in Early Years.

Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a friendly and vibrant school. The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and caring teacher to join our staff team in our friendly and thriving school. This position is fixed term due to maternity cover, for 4 days a week.
The successful candidates will:

• Be committed to inclusive practice and meeting the wide range of needs in our school
• Have high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all of our children
• Be a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed team member and fully prepared to become involved in the wider life of the school
• Show evidence of excellent classroom practice and behaviour management skills
• Be able to form successful relationships with parents, colleagues and the wider community.
• Be an excellent communicator
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Have good knowledge of Early Years and the expectations of teaching reception

Experienced teachers and ECT teachers welcome to apply.

Wigton Nursery and Infant 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. 
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a safeguarding declaration form.
Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a Safeguarding School. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and, where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration.
All members of staff undergo safeguarding training.

Application pack and further details are available directly from the school website: www.wigtoninf.cumbria.sch.uk

Application closing date:    Friday 10th October 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews: week beginning 20th October 2025

Visits to the school can be arranged via email [email protected]
Please return completed application forms to [email protected] by 12 noon on 10th October.
 

Head of Branthwaite Academy

Permanent, Full-Time
Head of School L16-L20 (£72,162-£79,475)
Headteacher L20-L24 (£79,475-£87,651)

Lead with Purpose. Inspire with Integrity. Transform Lives. 

Branthwaite Academy is a pioneering specialist school dedicated to transforming the lives of autistic children and young people situated in West Cumbria. We are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking Head of School or Headteacher to lead our passionate team and build on the strong foundations already in place. 

Our Mission 
To provide children and young people with autism the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential and prepare for adulthood with confidence, dignity and independence. 

As our new Head, you will embody our values of Inclusivity, Innovation, Honesty, High Expectations, Purpose and Potential, ensuring they permeate every aspect of school life. 

About the Role 
This is a rare opportunity to lead a truly unique provision. You will be responsible for: 
•    Leading the strategic direction and development of the school in line with our vision as a “Centre of Excellence for Autism in West Cumberland” 
•    Ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, therapeutic support and outcomes for every pupil 
•    Working closely with families, professionals, and the wider community to build meaningful partnerships 
•    Leading and developing a skilled and dedicated staff team with integrity and compassion
•    Maintaining robust safeguarding, SEND, and curriculum practices in line with statutory requirements 
•    Driving innovation while upholding our culture of care, respect, and high expectations 
We are looking for someone who: 
•    Is an experienced school leader, ideally within a special school or inclusive setting 
•    Has a deep understanding of autism and neurodivergent learners 
•    Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND 
•    Is strategic, resilient, and reflective, with the capacity to inspire and motivate others 
•    Has a strong commitment to inclusive, person-centred education 
•    Can lead with empathy while holding high standards for all 
In return, we offer: 
•    A vibrant, child-centred school community with a clear moral purpose 
•    The opportunity to shape the future direction of a growing and innovative school •o    A committed and skilled staff team, supportive families, and engaged governors 
•    A beautiful rural setting within reach of the Lake District 
•    Strong partnerships with local authorities and SEND networks 
•    A commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.

Branthwaite Academy and the Eden Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. 

The Eden Academy may from time to time require an employee to be relocated temporarily or permanently to one of its other schools.  Any proposal to relocate will be carried out with due consultation and reasonable notice.

Closing Date: 22nd September 2025 11.59pm

To apply: Please log onto My New Term. Job Reference EDV/2025/BA/70419

For further information please contact Mr Kris Williams on 01900 517632 or [email protected]

School Office Manager / Clerk to Governors

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 4.00pm
Term-time only plus 5 inset days and 10 days during school holidays
BS7 £28,598 - £29,540 per annum pro rata 

Required: as soon as possible 
The Governors of Beckstone Primary wish to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic, innovative and highly motivated School Office Manager.

Beckstone Primary School is a large thriving Primary School that is committed to ensuring that pupils realise their potential in terms of academic progress as well as ensuring they receive a broad, enriched and stimulating curriculum. The successful candidate will join a friendly and enthusiastic staff team that is strongly committed to professional development and supporting each other. The school also benefits from having hard-working and well-behaved happy pupils, strong parental support and a proactive and positive governing body.

We are looking to appoint someone who would relish the opportunity to become part of our successful team:
Position Requirements:
Education: GCSEs at National pass level in at least Maths and English.  NVQ in L3 in Business Administration / Customer Service or equivalent or knowledge in the relevant work area.

Experience: Experience in working in an office environment with financial responsibilities/management of staff.

Competencies: 
•    A confident communicator who is able to effectively and independently organise, manage and provide information to parents, stakeholders, school Governors and visitors to the school. Must be able to demonstrate interpersonal and managerial skills
•    Being able to effectively process, manage and reconcile financial transactions and submit paperwork as necessary for County finance and school governors within required deadlines
•    Outstanding skills at being able to use excel, word and data systems 
•    Confident in collating paperwork, distributing agendas and taking minutes
•    Confident in day to day motivation and supervision of staff
•    Planning and leading projects in own area of work
•    Exceptional time management and be able to prioritise workload
•    To nurture love and support all pupils and their families
•    Knowledge of Health and Safety relating to policies and procedures and how they apply to a school environment

Core Requirement of the Role:
The school office manager is responsible for overseeing the daily management of administration within the front office. They are also responsible for all administrative and financial transactions regarding pupils’ monies. Admissions and organisational processes within the school whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. They will assist with all the planning and development of support services. They will also provide assistance to the school’s leadership team, notably the school’s Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher and Organisational Director as well as the Governors within their role as Clerk.

Key Relationships:
This role will require establishing and maintaining robust professional relationships with the school’s parent body and school staff. The role is directly accountable for the responsibilities documented below, although this is not an exhaustive list and the position may require additional accountabilities – through discussion. The colleague holding this position will report directly to the Organisational Director, but will also form a strong link with the rest of the school’s leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:
Organisation
 •  Supervise and engage in the day-to-day work of the administrative function of the school office
•   Contribute towards the planning, development and organisation of the support service systems, procedures and policies
•    Supervise, train, develop and appraise additional administrative staff as appropriate
•    Assist in the organisation of school events in cooperation with other staff. 
•    Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents/staff etc

Administration
•    Manage manual and online information management 
•    Check the school website for compliance statutory requirements
•    Analyse and evaluate data/information and produce reports/information/data as required
•    Undertake complex IT-based tasks
•    To manage the school payment system including: lunches, trips and other additional financial aspects (relating to school money)
•    Provide personal, administrative and organisational support to other staff
•    Oversee and organise the management of admissions procedures in line with the Cumberland Council’s admissions policy
•    Keep records in accordance with the school’s record retention schedule and data protection law, ensuring information security and confidentiality at all times
•    Manage the administration of recruitment including advertising, collating documentation, medical clearance and DBS checks as required

Resources / Human Resources
•    In conjunction with the Organisational Director and leadership team – to order, monitor and manage stock, ensuring best value following the school’s purchasing processes
•    Oversee and operate relevant equipment and IT packages (schools information management /online payment system)

•    Provide advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others on administration systems and events that take place in school
•    To work alongside the Organisational Director and manage the school expenditure with an agreed budget
•    In conjunction with the school’s leadership team to manage service contracts
•    To ensure the Health & Safety Management Plan is adhered to with relevant contractors
•    Ensure the office is kept tidy, organised and in good order at all times, making sure there are sufficient office resources available
•    To work alongside the Organisational Director in maintaining and updating the Single Central Register
•    To manage DBS checks and ensure they are updated as per recommendations

Responsibilities
•    Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people
•    Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, equal opportunities, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
•   Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment
•   Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
•    Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professional
•   Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
•    Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
•  Maintain an office team that delivers and meets the needs of the school
•   Ensure that all staff create a professional and welcoming reception for all visitors and parents and all visitor checks and health and safety processes are in place to monitor entry in and out of the building
•    To maintain confidentiality at all times

Additional Responsibilities
•    Maintain the secondary role of support to the Organisational Director and complete all task that have been set within the given deadlines
•    Support the school leadership team to manage and organise
•    Support the co-ordination of school events and to liaise with the school’s PTA to achieve this aim
•   Maintain strong professional links with the school’s parent body in order to facilitate an effective communication between school and home

Whilst this is not an exhaustive list and other accountabilities maybe required of this role (through discussion), care must be given to ensure that there is not overlap or interference with any other non-academic roles

Line Management Process:
This role will be line managed by the Organisational Director, who will review the position on an annual basis and adapt the key responsibilities as required.

In conjunction with the performance management process and the professional development targets that are established, training, coaching, guidance and professional support may be offered. The colleague who takes on this role is expected to embrace the support offered and fully engage with the line management process.

Beckstone Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment.  Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.  Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

-    Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
-    Online and social media
-    Right to work
-    Satisfactory references
-    Suitability to work with children
You must inform the headteacher/organisational director about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
 

Further Details: https://www.beckstone.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/index.html 

Applications: emailed to [email protected]

Closing date: 19th September 2026 

Interview date: 23rd September 2026