Secondary Teacher of Science

The Queen Katherine School, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS - Pro rata salary dependent upon agreed FTE

Secondary Teacher of Science job summary

The Queen Katherine School is part of Cumbria Education Trust. CET is a growing multi-academy trust based in Cumbria; and is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and their communities. The successful candidate will be joining CET at an exciting time, as we continue to build on our successes and move forward on our journey to establish ourselves as one of the highest performing MATs in the North of England. This is an excellent opportunity to join The Queen Katherine School at a pivotal time for its future.

The Queen Katherine School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teacher of Science, preferably Chemistry, to join our dedicated and successful team. The candidate should be an excellent classroom practitioner, reflective in their teaching practice and focused on getting the best from every student across all key stages of the secondary curriculum.

What we are looking for:

Relevant teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Bed)

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Science, Chemistry preferred

Ability to teach the full age and ability range, including A level

Ability to deliver creative, engaging and challenging lessons

Excellent written and oral communication skills in a variety of contexts

Ability to work in a close-knit team

Commitment to high standards of teaching, learning and achievement and continuous review and curriculum development.

What we offer:

A welcoming and supportive school community

Well-resourced departments with a collaborative ethos

A stunning location with easy access to the Lake District and excellent transport links

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

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.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Queen Katherine School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 917 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Queen Katherine School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-queen-katherine-school-kendal

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