PPA Teacher and SENCo

Cumbria; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Carlisle is seeking an experienced PPA Teacher and SENCo, starting on 1st January 2026. This part-time role (0.6) involves teaching across all classes and managing special educational needs. Applicants from all experience levels are welcomed. The position offers some flexibility in hours. Interested candidates can contact the school via email or phone for further details and applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching across various age groups.
• Strong leadership skills to manage SENCo responsibilities.
• Collaborative spirit to work within a small school environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach all classes while allowing for planning and preparation time.
• Act as the school’s SENCo managing students' needs.

Skills

Outstanding teaching skills across the age range

Ability to co‑coordinate and manage SEN needs

Flexible approach

Enthusiasm and creativity

Awareness of working in a small school

Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities

Ability to work well as a team member

Job description

• Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10 December 2025
• Employer: Cumberland Council

Post details: PPA Teacher and SENCo (Permanent)

Job Details

The Governors of Cummersdale School are seeking to appoint a teacher from 1st January 2026. The post is part time and would be 3 days per week (0.6). The school will also welcome applications from those who a start date of 23rd February 2026 or later might be more suitable.

Responsibilities

The role will involve teaching all classes in the school allowing for teachers’ planning, preparation and assessment time. The successful candidate will also act as the school’s SENCo.

Qualifications and Skills

• Outstanding teaching skills across the age range
• The ability to co‑coordinate and manage the SEN needs of the children at the school
• A flexible approach
• Enthusiasm and creativity
• Awareness of working in a small school
• A willingness to contribute to the extra‑curricular life of the school
• The ability to work well as a member of a team

Applications are invited from both experienced and Early Career Teachers.

Whilst (0.6) is the preferred amount of time there is some flexibility with this. Further information about the post along with an application form are available on www.cummersdale.cumbria.sch.uk

Legal Statement

Cummersdale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, gender, religion or belief, marital status or disability. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and prohibition pre-employment check.

Visits

• Wednesday 3rd December, 2pm
• Friday 5th December, 11am
• Monday 8th December, 3.30pm

Contact

Please email or call the school to make arrangements via [e-mail] or speak to Gareth Jones by phone [phone] if you require further details about the post.

Closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 10th December 2025.

Interviews are likely to be Monday 15th December 2025.