Science Teacher

Role Description

Science Teacher

Cambian Whinfell School, Kendal

Salary of up to £35,672 per annum DOE

Full time – 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Applications close Tuesday 7th July, with a view to interview Tuesday 14th July 2026

Seeking to appoint for January 2027 or earlier by mutual agreement.  

Whinfell School, part of The Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for an enthusiastic, committed Science Teacher.   

We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits. 

Whinfell School

We are an independent residential special school and care home based in Kendal, Cumbria.

Whinfell School is a highly successful school for young people (age7-19) with a diagnosis of Autism. We are rated as 'OUTSTANDING' in both education and care by Ofsted.

The school is made up of 18 students. The school follows the National Curriculum and we support students to gain the best possible outcomes.

Job Role 

We offer an extensive curriculum to our students and currently require an enthusiastic and committed Science Teacher. You will have a flexible, creative and practical approach to learning and be responsible for developing individualised / small group programs. Class sizes are small, up to 3 students with dedicated learning support. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

We are ideally looking for someone to work 5 days per week, teaching across the key stages.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for somebody who has drive and vision and who is passionate about the teaching profession and committed to a high-quality service. If you have an interest in working with special needs students this is an ideal place to use your skills in this highly rewarding and challenging field of education. Working as part of a committed team, we need someone who can cater for the diverse needs of our students, therefore you need to be:

• Well organised and able to plan a structured learning environment.
• Practical, creative and inventive.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Able to interact with people in a variety of ways.
• Looking to develop expertise in special needs and Autism.
• Dynamic and proactive.
• A contributor to the schools multi - disciplinary team approach.
• Managing complex behaviours.
• A proven track record of successfully teaching.
• Experience of preparing students for a range of qualifications including GCSE.
• A passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• An ability to focus on the progress of students on a whole school basis and assess how well specific learning outcomes are being achieved in class.
• Willingness to contribute to cross- and extra-curricular initiatives and teach outside the classroom.
• Ideally, experience of SEND.

The main responsibilities are creating and following long and medium term plans, lesson planning, delivering the curriculum to a class group and supporting students with ASC in learning activities and personal skills. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a skilled multi-disciplinary team, aiming to expand the horizons and improve the skills of young people. We deliver expert care and Education whilst incorporating opportunities for staff and students to experience the fun side of life.

The role is challenging but also extremely rewarding. We have successful experience of supporting newly qualified teachers through the induction year and would welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified teachers, or those willing to work towards qualifications.

 Added Benefits:

• Friendly teams and a great support network of internal professionals.
• Real career progression opportunities
• Employee Discount scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Background checks at no cost to you

If you wish to speak with someone regarding this vacancy please contact Paddy Sandham on 01539 760293. 

Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Whinfell and Shap road are totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Cambian will also conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check is part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.