School Vacancies

MPS/ UPS (+ SEN allowance)
0.8 pro rata, Part-time, Permanent

Required from 1st September 2026 or as soon after

The Governors of Thomlinson Junior School are seeking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated SENDCo to lead and further develop our SEND provision, including our well-established Specialist resourced provision within a successful junior school. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children with a range of additional needs. We require someone who will have a commitment to playing a full and active role in the wider life of the school.

We are looking for a candidate who can:

• Lead and manage SEND across the school in line with the SEND Code of Practice and be a part of the Senior Leadership Team
• Oversee our Specialist resourced provision, along with the SEND team, ensuring high-quality, personalised support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans
• Work closely with staff to promote inclusive, high-quality teaching
• Monitor pupil progress and ensure strong outcomes for children with SEND
• Liaise effectively with families, external agencies, and professionals
• Lead staff training and support colleagues to develop excellent practice
• Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
• Manage and deploy teaching assistants effectively within both mainstream and provision settings
• A collaborative approach and passion for improving outcomes for all learners

What We Offer

• Pupils who are eager to learn, enthusiastic and a joy to teach every day.
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Experienced, passionate teaching staff who aim for the best outcome for every child.
• Committed support staff, who give their best for every child
• Opportunities for professional development
• A welcoming school where everyone feels happy to work and learn.
• A school where staff morale is high
• A Governing Body who provides effective support and challenge
• A Platinum OPAL school 

We strongly encourage visits to the school, as this is the best way to gain a first-hand understanding of our ethos, provision-based approach, and collaborative working culture. If you require any additional information regarding the post, please email sbm@thomlinson.cumbria.sch.uk

A job description is available below.

Please download and complete an application form and submit it to Mrs K. Myers, School Business Manager, sbm@thomlinson.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date Monday, 8th June 2026
Interviews: Tuesday, 23rd June 2026

Thomlinson Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the children in its care and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, this position is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list, reference checks and online searches.

Relief Cover Part Time School Cleaner

OP3

Salary: £25,949 FTE, which includes a non-contractual pay supplement to increase to the UK Living Wage of £13.45 per hour

NORMAL WORKING HOURS: 15 hours per week, 3.15pm-6.15pm (term time) + 4 weeks during school holidays (Annual Leave based on continuous years’ service)

Age Range 7-11 NOR: 228
Headteacher: Mrs D.A. Maxwell Tel: 016973 42432  
Email: head@thomlinson.cumbria.sch.uk

We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic relief Cleaner to join our hard working team to cover planned or short notice absences.  We are looking for someone, preferably with cleaning experience, who can help to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout school. The candidate needs to:

• Be reliable, trustworthy, be aware of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Be able to work as part of a team as well as on their own
• Have an awareness of COSHH regulations
• Have an awareness and understanding of health and safety procedures
• Be willing to undertake any relevant training and development as required
• Be able to communicate with other adults and pupils

Thomlinson Junior School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references.

Application form can be downloaded below or collected from the school office

Completed applications are to be returned to the School Business Manager,
Mrs Karen Myers, email: sbm@thomlinson.cumbria.sch.uk, marked private and confidential by either email or paper copy.
 

Rolling advertisement as and when required.

Midday Supervisor/Play Team Member (Relief cover)

Role Profile:  PCD3

OP3

Salary: £24,796 Pro Rata, Hourly rate £12.85 with a non-contractual pay supplement to increase to the UK Living Wage of £13.45 per hour

Relief Midday Supervisor/Play Team Member required for short-notice absence cover.

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, whilst maximising the time they can spend outside playing. You will support all our children as they visit the dining hall and are responsible for clearing and cleaning the hall to a state ready for use (eg for PE, school assemblies) in the afternoon.

Knowledge, Experience and Training

• Previous experience of play work or working with children is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and/or understanding of the Playwork Principles is desirable.
• Previous first aid experience is desirable (basic First Aid training will be provided).
• Food Hygiene Certificate (or willing to undertake online training)
• Literacy and numeracy: Ability to follow written guidance and procedures.
• Problem solving: Ability to identify and resolve straightforward problems and refer complex problems to an appropriate member of staff.
• Verbal and written skills: Play team members will be required to record incidents swiftly and add to appropriate central school records. Ability to give clear verbal instructions to children and team members. Ability to follow good protocol.

Closing Date for applications: Ongoing advert  

Please contact Mrs Karen Myers, School Business Manager, email: sbm@thomlinson.cumbria.sch.uk 

Play Team Member Role Profile and job description

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We are committed to equality of opportunity for all job applicants and aim to select people for employment on the basis of their individual skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where appropriate, qualifications and training.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or Unlock.org.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record and other sanctions self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, prohibitions and disqualifications, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

In addition to the above, as part of our due diligence checks, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children

 

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