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Benefits of Joining the Fairfield School Team

Looking for a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference? Fairfield School, nestled in the beautiful north-west of Cumbria, offers more than just a job. Join our passionate and dedicated team, where you can help shape the future and be part of a vibrant school community.

We are a Safeguarding School

Fairfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All positions are conditional on satisfactory completion of employment vetting including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, suitable references, proof of Right to Work in the UK, pre-employment health check and professional qualifications. Specific safeguarding questions will be asked at interview. 

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 'protected'.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, 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, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed 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.

For further information please contact Mr. J. Gale (Designated Safeguarding Lead) or Mrs. C. Parker (School Business Manager) by telephoning 01900 821133 or by emailing admin@fairfieldprimary.co.uk.

Other recruitment policies can be found on our policies page, which you can access by clicking here.

Permanent, Full-time Deputy Headteacher

Job Title: Full Time, Permanent, Deputy Headteacher from 1^st September 2026 (January 2027 considered)

Leadership Scale:  L8 – L12

The Learning for Life Trust are seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated Deputy Headteacher at Fairfield Primary School to help us build upon our school’s achievements and successes as one of the most successful schools in the county.

The Deputy Headteacher must embody the school’s values, model exemplary professional conduct, and actively contribute to a culture where all pupils and staff thrive.

In the absence of the Headteacher, the Deputy Headteacher will undertake delegated leadership responsibilities.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 18^th June 2026 (at 4pm)

Shortlisting: Friday 19^th June 2026

Interviews to take place on: Thursday 25^th June 2026

School tours to take place on: Thursday 11^th June 4.30pm

Permanent, Full-time Key Stage 2 Classteacher

Job Title: Full Time, Permanent, KS2 Class Teacher from 1^st September 2026

Pay Scale:  Main Range M1 to M6 - £32,916 to £45,352 (ECTs welcome to apply)

The Learning for Life Trust are seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated classroom teacher to help us build upon our school’s achievements and successes as one of the most successful schools in the county.

Like us you will be dynamic, innovative and hardworking; driven by a passion to bring out the very best in all our pupils. You will support the school in moving towards its vision and will bring a wealth of ideas and experience to the team.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 23^rd June 2026 (at 10 am)

Shortlisting: Tuesday 23^rd June 2026

Interviews to take place on: Friday 26^th 2026

School tours to take place on: Wednesday 17^th June (at 4 pm)

Permanent Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)- 32.5 hours

Grade 8 - PCD 19 to 20 - £32,061 to £32,597 (pro rata) Pay award pending.

Core hours: 32.5 hours per week - term time only + 1 week (Inset)

Required from:  1^st September 2026

The Learning for Life Trust is looking to appoint for Fairfield Primary School, a positive and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who will provide high quality support to children in our setting. The appointment will be a permanent post.

You will have at least an NVQ 3 in supporting teaching and learning skills or the equivalent and have experience of working with children across the primary phase. You will also have the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification. Further information is outlined in the Advert and Job Specification (below)

    Closing Date: Monday 15^th June 2026 (at 12pm)

Shortlisting: Monday 15^th June 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 17^th June 2026

School Tours: Monday 8^th June 2026 (at 4pm)

 

Mid-day Supervisor

PCD3 Grade 3 Level A £12.00* per hour (£22,737 - £23,114 pro rata) * Living Wage Rate

Fairfield Primary School
Gallowbarrow,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 0DX
Head of School: Mr Jordan Gale
Tel: 01900 821133
E-mail: recruitment@fairfieldprimary.co.uk

Mid-day Supervisors required with immediate start.

5 hours per week – term time only (12 pm until 1pm- Monday to Friday)

We are looking for a person who:

• Should enjoy working with children
• Will promote healthy eating
• Can organise and support playground activities
• Will encourage good behaviour at all times
• Is able to work collaboratively as part of a team

Fairfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All positions are conditional on satisfactory completion of employment vetting including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, suitable references, proof of Right to Work in the UK, pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.

For further information, please contact Mrs Carolyn Parker on 01900 821133 or, e-mail recruitment@fairfieldprimary.co.uk.