QES Vacancies

Salary: NJC Scale SO1 Scale Point 23-25 starting at Scale Point 23 £34,434 pa pro-rata (up to full-time, term time only)

Pro-rata salary £30,063pa approx based on 37 hours per week.  

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and hard-working colleague to the role of Education Welfare Officer, on a full or part-time basis who is committed to improving the wellbeing, attendance and academic outcomes of young people, helping them to achieve more than they thought possible.

You will play an important role in supporting high standards of attendance, punctuality and culture across year groups within Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. As part of our pastoral team you will work closely with the Attendance Officer, Deputy and Assistant Headteachers, Heads of Year, SEND and Pastoral Colleagues, as well as teachers, external agencies and parents/carers.

This is a non-teaching role.

Full details of the requirements for the post are included in the attached job details.

Lunesdale Learning Trust encompasses Queen Elizabeth School and Queen Elizabeth Studio School. We have served our communities with great “Scholarship and Care” since 1591 and are blessed to be in a wonderful and beautiful part of the world. We are immensely proud of our commitment to the highest quality teaching and learning coupled with extraordinary pastoral care. We are a truly comprehensive community in which every child is cared for, supported and stretched, moving on to diverse destinations, from local apprenticeships and college courses to highly selective universities.

If you wish to apply, please fully complete all sections of the application form on the TES advert accessed via the link below including a full employment and education history, two references and a covering letter/ supporting statement by 12 noon on Thursday 10th September 2026. Interviews will be held during week commencing 14th or 21st September 2026.

In your supporting statement/covering letter we would like you to include:

• a statement as to why this particular job appeals to you.
• an outline of your relevant experience
• a discussion of the personal and professional qualities which you believe suit you for this post

We do hope you will take the time to apply. This is a marvellous place to work and this is a very exciting opportunity.

Mr David Waugh, Executive Headteacher and Trust Leader 

If you require further information or wish to discuss the post, please do feel free to get in touch on 015242 71275 or by email to recruitment@qes.org.uk

The Lunesdale Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), other statutory required clearance and reference checks with previous employers.

We have a newly arisen permanent vacancy for a Teacher of Maths to join our schools from November 2026 or January 2027 (based on candidate availability, flexibility on start date would be considered).

We have an unwavering commitment to continuous school improvement and we only intend to appoint staff of the highest ability and with the greatest promise. This post requires someone who is an excellent mathematician, has engaging classroom presence, and is ably qualified to teach the full range of mathematical attainment. Candidates should be as excited to teach those who find the subject a challenge as they are to teach those aiming for A-Levels in Maths and Further Maths. We want to hear from those able to teach in KS3 and KS4 and the ability to teach at KS5 would be desirable. 

You should be able to demonstrate your track record of success and personal qualities to show how you would align with our Trust’s ethos and objectives.

Lunesdale Learning Trust encompasses Queen Elizabeth School and Queen Elizabeth Studio School. We have served our communities with great “Scholarship and Care” since 1591 and are blessed to be in a wonderful and beautiful part of the world. We are immensely proud of our commitment to the highest quality teaching and learning coupled with extraordinary pastoral care. We are a truly comprehensive community in which every child is cared for, supported and stretched, moving on to diverse destinations, from local apprenticeships and college courses to highly selective universities.

Applications are welcomed from well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who are keen to work with remarkable young people providing an exceptional education for all.

If you wish to apply, please fully complete all sections of the application form accessed via the link including a full employment and education history, two references and a covering letter/ supporting statement by 12 noon on Tuesday 1st September 2026. Interviews will be held during week commencing 7th or 14th September 2026.

In your supporting statement/covering letter we would like you to include:

• a statement as to why this particular job appeals to you.
• an outline of your relevant experience
• a discussion of the personal and professional qualities which you believe suit you for this post

We would encourage all potential applicants to read the documents within the TES advert on the link below and to browse our websites to get a fuller flavour of life at this very special place.

We do hope you will take the time to apply. This is a marvellous place to work and this is a very exciting opportunity.

Mr David Waugh, Executive Headteacher and Trust Leader 

If you require further information or wish to discuss the post, or to arrange a visit, please do feel free to get in touch on 015242 71275 or by email to recruitment@qes.org.uk

The Lunesdale Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), other statutory required clearance and reference checks with previous employers.

Full time or Part time (up to 32.5 hours per week over 5 days) 

Term-time, including INSET days (39 weeks plus annual leave entitlement (deemed taken during school holidays)) 

Salary: SCP 15-19 – starting at SCP15 £30,024pa pro-rata

(Pro-rata salary: £23,025pa, approx. based on 32.5 hours per week) 

Cover Supervisors at QES and QEStudio play an invaluable role in supporting the work of teaching and learning and providing stability and continuity for students in the absence of teaching staff.

We are seeking applications from those with experience of managing groups of students in a secondary school environment who have a highly flexible and adaptable approach and are able to supervise classes across a wide variety of ages, subjects and abilities - often all on the same day!

If a role that is varied, busy and fast-paced sounds like something you would thrive on, we want to hear from you. We would welcome applications from those interested in working on a full or part time basis during term time only.

Please click on the link below to read through the job description and person specification and if you wish to apply, please fully complete all sections of the application form by 12 noon on Tuesday 1st September; including a covering letter/supporting statement to outline: 

 - Why this particular job appeals to you 

 - An outline of your relevant experience 

 - What you could bring to the role 

 Interviews will be held in week commencing 7th or 14th September.  

If you have any queries or wish to discuss the role, please email recruitment@qes.org.uk or contact Rachel Webster, HR and School Business Manager on 015242 71275. 

The Lunesdale Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), other statutory required clearance and reference checks with previous employers.