About this Role

Part of Cumbria Education Trust, The Queen Katherine School (QKS) is seeking to appoint a Science Faculty Lead to continue the improvement journey of this forward thinking faculty. The successful candidate will be an inspirational teacher who is highly motivated, has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully lead a dedicated team of professionals.

The science faculty at The QKS comprises a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed group of teachers and technicians who work hard to provide the very best science education for all of our students.

The Science Faculty Lead drives all areas of improvement within the Science faculty (which includes Social Sciences and Health & Social Care) as well as playing a major role in whole school leadership and improvement.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a real interest in the learning process and a commitment to raising expectations and achievements. They will also have experience of successfully leading for change.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to take on this key role within our school and deliver the best possible outcomes for our students then please contact us.

Interview date: Friday 2nd May 2025

Start date: September 2025

As part of the Cumbria Education Trust, The Queen Katherine School is led with shared vision, honesty and purpose. CET is a growing multi academy trust based in Cumbria; it 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 of our successes and move forward on our journey to establish ourselves as one of the highest performing MATs in the North of England.

The 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.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

As part of the Cumbria Education Trust, The Queen Katherine School is led with shared vision, honesty and purpose. CET is a growing multi academy trust based in Cumbria; it 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 of our successes and move forward on our journey to establish ourselves as one of the highest performing MATs in the North of England.

The 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.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.