Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/QKS/27998

Location

Appleby Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

32,916.00 - 51,048.00 Annually (FTE)


MPS/UPS (A TLR 3 may be payable to a suitably, qualified and experienced candidate).

Closing Date

11:59pm, 13th Oct 2025

Start Date

Jan 2026

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

17 October 2025

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About this Role

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About this Role

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 continuing journey of 'Good to Great.'

This is an excellent opportunity to join The Queen Katherine School at a pivotal time for its future.



We are looking for an outstanding candidate to join our growing 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.



The successful candidate will:

What We Are Looking For

+ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
+ Strong subject knowledge in English
+ Ability to deliver creative, engaging, and challenging lessons
+ Commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement
+ A positive approach to teamwork and contributing to the wider life of the school

What We Offer

A welcoming and supportive school community A well-resourced English department with a collaborative ethos Opportunities for professional development and career progression 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,

A TLR 3 may be payable to a suitably, qualified and experienced candidate.

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.

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Contact Details

Helen Bates


01539 743900

helen.bates@queenkatherine.org