16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    6 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    20 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 15 – 20 hours per week subject to discussion (flexible working available)

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

Grade 15, SCP 36-37, £47,181 – 48,226 per annum (£19,127.43 – £19,551.08 pro rata based on 15 hours per week).

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is dedicated, professional, and motivated to make a meaningful contribution to the life of the Trust by enabling effective governance in service of children, families, and communities.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has strong organisational skills
  • Is confident working at a senior level
  • Has strong understanding of governance or a willingness to develop expertise in this area
  • Understands and is committed to the values and purpose of Catholic Education

Essential Qualifications:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent profession experience
  • Recognised governance qualification or working towards one (e.g. ICSA/CGI, NGA, equivalent)
  • Strong working knowledge of charity and company governance

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Onsite parking

The opportunity to develop in the post

A comprehensive induction programme

Hybrid Working


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

This post is based at the Mater Christi Trust office in Carlisle, Blessed Christopher Robinson House, CA1 1LZ

For full information about the post please see the attached Recruitment Pack.

Applications should be made online via MyNewTerm:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/911412279/EDV-2026-MCMTC-58536

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
184 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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This post is based at our Central Team office in Carlisle, Blessed Christopher Robinson House, CA1 1LZ

Arranging a visit to St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email angela.williams@mater-christi.com.

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