Teacher

1 x Full Time Permanent Teaching Post
from January 2026

Due to staff progression, the Governors of Sandside Lodge School are looking to recruit a full-time member of staff to join a dynamic and forward thinking teaching and learning team. They will beresponsible for a class. Key stage to be decided dependent on experience and need.

Sandside Lodge School caters for a range of SEND needs supporting students from the age of 4 to 19. Their EHCPs reflect very different individual needs, which may include behavioural or more sensory requirements to their learning. There are currently 104 students on roll.

The school opened September 2019 has a wide range of additional facilities such as a Trampoline Room, Aquatic Therapy, Experience Room, Gym, Sensory Movement and Regulation Room and its own Forest Schools area.

We are proud of our students and our environment and are seeking to take on teachers with drive and a real interest in supporting students to reach their full potential.

We will consider teachers new to SEND or the profession, but a passion for working with SEND students is essential. Our school leaders have a strong commitment to developing staff through targeted Continued Professional Development. We aim to empower our staff to offer the highest quality provision for our students.

Further information can be obtained through the Headteacher. Visits to the school by arrangement only at 3.45pm on Monday 29th September 2025.

Please take time to explore our website which will give you a greater understanding of the provision we have to offer: www.sandsidelodge.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date: 8th October 2025 at 9am
Proposed interview week beginning: Monday 20th October 2025

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a 'disclosure'.

Application forms can be downloaded online at: www.sandsidelodge.cumbria.sch.uk or can be requested from: admin@sandsidelodge.cumbria.sch.uk
Completed applications must be submitted electronically to the same email address.