Cumbria Education Trust

✨ JOIN OUR TEAM ✨

Hensingham Primary School is seeking an experienced and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the school team, working within the Resource Provision supporting children with a range of SEND.

The ideal candidate will support and deliver high-quality education through the effective creation, organisation, and management of learning resources tailored to our pupils' needs.

Why Join Us?

⭐ Opportunity to make a real difference in our pupils’ learning journey
🌈 Supportive and collaborative school environment
🎯 Ongoing professional development opportunities
🍏 Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply today 👉 mynewterm.com/jobs/147597/EDV-2026-HPS-13982

🏔️ Could you support Ian on his Blencathra challenge?

On Saturday 22 August, Ian Spriggs will be taking on his Everest/Blencathra Challenge in aid of the NSPKU, aiming to complete 14 climbs of Blencathra from Threlkeld.

Ian would love people from across the school and wider Trust community to join him for a lap or two during the challenge.

The challenge starts at 8am and could take 24 hours or more, so support throughout the day, evening and especially overnight would be hugely appreciated.

This will not be a pure running challenge. Ian describes it as walking up, with a bit of running and walking or trotting back down, so anyone who feels able to get up and down Blencathra is welcome to get involved.

Please also support Ian’s fundraising for the NSPKU here:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/ian-spriggs-4?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

A huge challenge for a brilliant cause. Good luck Ian! 👏

🍽️ Vacancy: Catering Assistant

Aspens Services is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join the catering team in Brampton.

📍 Brampton, Carlisle
⏰ 18.75 hours per week
📅 Monday to Friday, term time only
💷 £12.71 per hour
📝 Permanent contract
📆 Closing date: Thursday 6 August 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy school kitchen, helping with food preparation, serving students and staff, and maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

Previous catering or fast-paced service experience would be beneficial, although training will be provided.

Find out more and apply here:
🔗 https://apply.join-grow-thrive.co.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=8701

🍽️ Vacancy: Catering Assistant

Aspens Services is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join the catering team in Workington.

📍 Workington
⏰ 20 hours per week
📅 Monday to Friday, term time only
💷 £12.71 per hour
📝 Fixed-term contract
📆 Closing date: Thursday 6 August 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy school kitchen, helping with food preparation, serving students and staff, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

Previous catering or fast-paced service experience would be beneficial, although training will be provided.

Find out more and apply here:
🔗 https://apply.join-grow-thrive.co.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=8711

Congratulations, Isaac.

We are delighted to share the fantastic news that former Workington Academy West Coast Sixth Form student Isaac has graduated from the University of Liverpool with First-Class Honours in Computer Science with Software Development.

Isaac attended our Sixth Form from 2021 to 2023, and it is wonderful to see him achieving such an impressive milestone.

A huge congratulations from everyone at West Coast Sixth Form. We are incredibly proud of you and wish you every success for the future! 👏

Happy retirement Mrs Loth Hill!

📚After an incredible 41 years of service, our School Librarian Joanna Loth Hill is retiring this summer. For decades, Mrs Loth Hill has fostered a love of reading and learning, creating a welcoming environment that has supported and inspired thousands of young people.

She has enriched school life through initiatives including the Scholastic Book Fair, Bookbuzz and the Spellbinding Reading Challenge, as well as providing the engaging stories used in the whole-school book relays on World Book Day.

When Mrs Loth Hill joined William Howard School, the school operated across two sites, and she had the key role in developing libraries in both locations. Over the years, she has overseen significant developments that have made reading more accessible, including online library services, eBooks and audiobooks through our eLibrary platform.

One of the aspects of her role she will miss most is working with the eager Student Librarians, whose support helps the library run smoothly each day.

💬Student Librarian Thomas Mutter said: “Mrs Loth Hill has always made the library feel like a very welcoming place for everyone. In the two years I have been a Student Librarian, she has always been there to help me, from when I was still learning the ropes, to helping students find a book. I have enjoyed every break time I spend in the library with her. A massive thank you from me!”

Mrs Loth Hill certainly leaves a lasting legacy. We thank her for her exceptional contribution and wish her a long, happy and well-deserved retirement.

📢 New Vacancy
🌟 Senior Leader for Pastoral (Non-Teaching)
🏫 The Queen Katherine School
📍 Kendal
🕒 37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks
📅 Start date: As soon as possible
📆 Closing date: 6 September 2026

Are you an experienced pastoral leader with a passion for inclusion, wellbeing and helping young people thrive?

The Queen Katherine School, part of Cumbria Education Trust, is seeking a dedicated Senior Leader for Pastoral to provide strategic leadership for inclusion, behaviour, attendance and student wellbeing across the school.

This is a key leadership role, overseeing student recruitment and the transition from Year 6 to Year 7, while helping to ensure every young person has the support they need to succeed.

✨ We're looking for someone who:
• 🌟 Has experience in pastoral leadership, safeguarding, behaviour or SEND
• 🤝 Can lead and inspire teams to improve outcomes for students
• 📊 Uses data effectively to support attendance, behaviour and wellbeing
• ❤️ Is committed to inclusion, equity and student success
• 🛡️ Has excellent communication and leadership skills

🌟 What we offer:
• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Well-resourced departments with a collaborative ethos
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A beautiful location with easy access to the Lake District
• Being part of the wider Cumbria Education Trust family

If you're ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people and lead a passionate pastoral team, we'd love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply here:
👉 https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136526/EDV-2026-QKS-20105