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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    29 April 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £34,398 and 46,839

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Lakes School is seeking to employ a motivated and positive individual to join our team as a Teacher of Science (any specialism) on a fixed term basis due to staffing structure.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the ability and age range, including GCSE and A Level Science, and will join experienced colleagues within the school. The post would be suitable for either an NQT/ECT or more experienced teacher.

Importantly, the successful candidate will benefit from joining a supportive, dedicated and forward-thinking department.



What the school offers its staff

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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.

Application forms are available via the school website (https://thelakesschool.com/the-lakes-school-cumbria/vacancies/) or alternatively from Mrs Gavin, Headteacher’s PA, by emailing employment@lakes.cumbria.sch.uk. Please refer to our website for further recruitment information.

Closing date: Monday 11 May 2026 at 12:00 pm

Interviews: Friday 15 May 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Tuesday 12 May 2026.


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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Lakes School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
439 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
The Lakes School website
Email address
melonie.gavin@lakes.cumbria.sch.uk
Phone number
015394 40810
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-lakes-school

We are a high achieving, fully comprehensive school; a dynamic and innovative centre at the heart of the Lake District where all pupils are encouraged to be inspired, feel challenged, become empowered. The Lakes School was graded good in all areas by OFSTED in January 2025.

Arranging a visit to The Lakes School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email melonie.gavin@lakes.cumbria.sch.uk.

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