Safeguarding:
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 or see
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.
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Full-time Permanent Reception Classteacher
Full-time Reception Class Teacher - Permanent – MPR/UPR – to start January 1st 2025
The Learning for Life Trust are seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated classroom teacher 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.
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: Friday 22nd November 2024 – 3PM
Shortlisting: Monday 25th November 2024
Interviews to take place on: Thursday 28th November 2024
School Tours: Wednesday 13th November or Friday 15th November 2024 (4.30pm)
Full-time Permanent Teaching Post Reception
MID-DAY SUPERVISOR
PCD3 Grade 3 Level A £9.36 per hour (£18,065 - £18,426 pro rata)
Fairfield Primary School
Gallowbarrow, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0DX
Headteacher: Mr Chris Steele
Tel: 01900 821133
E-mail: admin@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 admin@fairfieldprimary.co.uk
Midday Supervisor