TEACHER OF SCIENCE
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d5748758-9df4-4fa1-8a0a-d11e764b94c9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and high-quality Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability to teach to GCSE level. The ability to offer Mathematics at Key Stage 3 would be advantageous.
The science team is currently made up of two dedicated teachers delivering the three separate science subjects across KS4. At KS3 science is taught in a combined way for years 7 and 8 and split into the separate sciences in Year 9. The department has a well-equipped lab and adjoining prep room. The successful candidate will be working alongside an experienced teacher of science across both key stages.
We can offer excellent ECT support and CPD. Alston Moor Federation work closely with the One Cumbria Teaching School Hub to support new teachers through the Early Career Framework.
We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced teachers.
What the school offers its staff
Samuel King’s School is a friendly, and welcoming 11-16 secondary school, committed to providing a high-quality education for all our pupils. We pride ourselves on our strong community ethos, dedicated staff, and supportive learning environment.The school is part of Alston Moor Federation, sharing a site with Alston Primary School.
We are a small, community based, school with a long tradition of serving local children and their families. We aim to be caring and inclusive, while still providing an excellent academic grounding for all our children. We highly value being small, being able to get to know each child and their family very well, and being at the heart of this vibrant community
The school was last inspected by Ofsted in July 2022 which confirmed us as a “good school”.
Visits to the school are highly recommended and will be warmly welcomed. If you would like to visit us please contact Diane Smith in our School Office on 01434381236 or dsmith@alston.cumbria.sch.uk
Application packs are available on our school website https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/job-vacancies
Electronic applications are fully acceptable, and these should be emailed to: office@samuelkings.cumbria.sch.uk marked for the attention of Mrs Pamela Seaton, our business manager.
The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12.00pm. Shortlisting will be soon after this date. Interviews will be held the week beginning Monday 2nd February 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
Alston Moor Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks which will include an enhanced DBS check, along with two satisfactory references.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and high-quality Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability to teach to GCSE level. The ability to offer Mathematics at Key Stage 3 would be advantageous.
The science team is currently made up of two dedicated teachers delivering the three separate science subjects across KS4. At KS3 science is taught in a combined way for years 7 and 8 and split into the separate sciences in Year 9. The department has a well-equipped lab and adjoining prep room. The successful candidate will be working alongside an experienced teacher of science across both key stages.
We can offer excellent ECT support and CPD. Alston Moor Federation work closely with the One Cumbria Teaching School Hub to support new teachers through the Early Career Framework.
We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced teachers.
What the school offers its staff
Samuel King’s School is a friendly, and welcoming 11-16 secondary school, committed to providing a high-quality education for all our pupils. We pride ourselves on our strong community ethos, dedicated staff, and supportive learning environment.The school is part of Alston Moor Federation, sharing a site with Alston Primary School.
We are a small, community based, school with a long tradition of serving local children and their families. We aim to be caring and inclusive, while still providing an excellent academic grounding for all our children. We highly value being small, being able to get to know each child and their family very well, and being at the heart of this vibrant community
The school was last inspected by Ofsted in July 2022 which confirmed us as a “good school”.
Visits to the school are highly recommended and will be warmly welcomed. If you would like to visit us please contact Diane Smith in our School Office on 01434381236 or dsmith@alston.cumbria.sch.uk
Application packs are available on our school website https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/job-vacancies
Electronic applications are fully acceptable, and these should be emailed to: office@samuelkings.cumbria.sch.uk marked for the attention of Mrs Pamela Seaton, our business manager.
The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12.00pm. Shortlisting will be soon after this date. Interviews will be held the week beginning Monday 2nd February 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
Alston Moor Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks which will include an enhanced DBS check, along with two satisfactory references.