SEND Teacher
The Lakes School
Cumbria
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01 December 2025
- Apply by:
- 10 November 2025
Job overview
SEND TEACHER
Required as soon as possible until 31 August 2026 initially due to external funding provided by Westmorland & Furness Council
Full time
Teachers Main Pay Range (M1 – M6 subject to experience)
The Lakes School is seeking to employ a Teacher of SEND to join our dedicated SEND team as soon as possible. This role requires a flexible, patient and empathetic professional who can work collaboratively to make a meaningful difference to a young person’s educational journey. The successful candidate would work as part of the wider inclusion team to promote a positive, inclusive school ethos.
The ability to build resilience, confidence and emotional intelligence in young people is essential, as is a sound understanding of the specific needs and barriers for SEND children. If you believe that SEND children should access a balance of academic support and personal development programmes, then this could be the post for you.
The successful candidate will be required to work primarily 1 to 1 with a specific pupil to encourage independence with regard to all aspects of education and personal care. Additional responsibilities would include working with small groups to deliver a variety of programmes across four key areas including English and Maths, specific targeted interventions, developing social & emotional aspects and building resilience & confidence.
We are a supportive team of staff who work hard to care for each other and our students.
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.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check along with two satisfactory references and a six month probation period. Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed school application form. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.
Application forms are available via the school website (https://thelakesschool.com/the-lakes-school-cumbria/vacancies/) or alternatively by emailing employment@lakes.cumbria.sch.uk. Please refer to our website for further recruitment information.
Application Deadline: 9am Monday 10 November 2025
Interviews: Friday 14 November 2025
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About The Lakes School
The Lakes School is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive community school. We are situated in a corner of the UK which is unparalleled for its beauty, cultural opportunities and quality of life. The campus itself is set in close proximity to Lake Windermere and is surrounded by the Cumbrian fells. The Lakes School is very much at the heart of the local community. We encourage our students to participate fully in all aspects of school life, knowing that this will enrich their education and help them to become successful young people.
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