West Lakes Academy
Egremont, Cumberland, CA22 2DQ contactus.wla@changinglives.education http://www.westlakesacademy.org.uk/
West Lakes Academy
About West Lakes Academy
West Lakes Academy in Egremont, Cumbria, provides education to children from 11 to 18 years old. We opened in September 2008 and moved into our brand new building in March 2012. As an academy, we are independently governed but state funded and free to all children. Like other schools, we are subject to normal OFSTED inspections and work with the Local Education Authority in relation to issues such as admissions.
Our vision is to succeed in ‘Changing Lives through Learning’ by providing the very best possible educational opportunities for young people in West Cumbria. We have extremely high hopes for all of our students and our highly skilled and enthusiastic members of staff encourage children to have high ambitions and to work hard to achieve these.
Students and staff benefit from fantastic facilities, outstanding IT resources, a £300k engineering facility, performing and expressive arts suite and an eco-science lab in our brilliant £26m building. All this makes West Lakes Academy one of the best possible places in which to study. Our excellent environment helps keep motivation and morale high and allows us to deliver modern approaches to learning using the latest technologies.
ACADEMY CORE AIMS
The academy will:
- Significantly raise educational standards above local and national levels.
- Raise student aspirations and launch them into further and higher education or onto career paths that will realise their full potential and exceed expectations.
- Promote and nurture community cohesion.
- Involve and work in collaboration with key stakeholders, partners and the community.
- Ensure that key stakeholder groups are represented on the Board of Governors, including parents/carers, staff and the local authority.
- Ensure that members of the academy staff and all those who contribute to academy activities are positive role models for students.
- Provide a programme of high continual quality professional development (CPD) and training for all members of staff to underpin and sustain improvements in the core functions of the academy.
OUR VALUES
Chosen by West Lakes Academy students:
RESPECT RESILIENCE APPRECIATION FREEDOM ACHIEVEMENT
INTRODUCTION FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
It is immensely exciting for me to lead the most dynamic, creative and hard-working group of staff and to be part of West Lakes Academy’s relentless search for continual improvement. The academy you are applying to is a leader in how to change lives through learning and we are looking forward to finding more visionary, creative experts to join us in that journey. Visitors to the academy comment on how quiet and purposeful the atmosphere is. Students go about their learning with independence and confidence. Staff and students often comment on how friendly and welcoming the school is and how they feel cared for and valued.
The academy has been heavily oversubscribed over recent years. In September 2021 our number on roll was 1218 including 195 students in the 6th Form. We are firmly established as the school of choice in the local area. One of the reasons we are oversubscribed is our excellent examination results; Our Progress 8 measure regularly places us as one of the top performing schools in the county as well as nationally. Results at post-16 are also strong, our performance placing us in the top 5% of schools nationally. The majority of our students stay on into the sixth form and we are attracting increasing numbers of students from other schools in the area.
In March 2017 the academy was rated
‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted which served further to reinforce the reputation we
have locally for delivering outstanding teaching and supporting students to
make outstanding progress.
This is not an academy that stands
still and we are always seeking the next initiative that will help our students
with their learning.
Our well-established iPads for learning scheme for all students in years 7-11 is providing excellent opportunities to reshape what high-impact learning looks like and is being used as a baseline for futures thinking. Our students represent the academy at interschool competitions, often showcasing our specialisms in science and the arts. Staff are equally enthusiastic to showcase their skills and share good practice; we regularly compete for national and local awards. There is a big ‘Team West Lakes’ ethos here.
One of the academy’s strengths is its staff; teachers are highly professional and experts in their subject and support staff are well qualified. Staff commitment, performance, attendance and morale are high and turnover is low. We attract, motivate and retain a strong team of individuals and there is plenty of scope for new ideas, innovation and employee development.
I look forward to meeting you should you either request a visit or if you are called for interview.
ABBY DEEKS
Principal
West Lakes Academy
Current Vacancies
Teacher of ICT/Computing
Teacher of ICT/Computing
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
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West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for ICT. You will be supported by an exceptional ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- 1.0 FTE, MPS/UPS
Teacher of Design Technology
Teacher of Design Technology
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for Design Technology. You will be supported by a...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- 1.0 FTE, MPS/UPS. TLR 2B - £5294
Teacher of Humanities (Specialism in Geography Preferred)
Teacher of Humanities (Specialism in Geography Preferred)
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for humanities. You will be supported by an exce...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- 1.0 FTE, MPS/UPS
Casual Head of Year (Secondment)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Casual Head of Year (Secondment)
Internal Applicants ONLY
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
To ensure that the specific year group students attending West Lakes Academy have a positive and supportive work ethos so that they can take full advantage of the academic opportunities available and ...
- Temporary/Casual Contract | Full-Time
- You will be paid an hourly rate of the difference between your current rate of pay and Band F, Point 1 (£33,024.00)
Teacher of Maths - Lead Practitioner
Teacher of Maths - Lead Practitioner
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for Maths. You will be supported by an exceptiona...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- 1.0 FTE, Leadership Pay Scale L1-L4 (£47,185-£50,807)
Teacher of Maths - Second In Department
Teacher of Maths - Second In Department
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for Maths. You will be supported by an exceptiona...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- 1.0 FTE, MPS/UPS
Teacher of MFL
Teacher of MFL
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for Modern Foreign Languages. You will be support...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- 1.0 FTE, MPS/UPS
Cleaning Operative (PM)
Cleaning Operative (PM)
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
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West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join the Cleaning Team. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment for staff...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £22,366.00 - £22,366.00 Annually (FTE)
Band A Point 2 (£22,366) (PRO RATA £7,964.29)
Numeracy Co-ordinator
Internal Applicants ONLY
Numeracy Co-ordinator
Internal Applicants ONLY
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
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West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
Numeracy Co -Ordinator Permanent Post TLR 2A
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £3,214.00 Annually (FTE)
TRL 2A - £3,214
Maths Senior Teaching Assistant
Maths Senior Teaching Assistant
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could incl...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £29,777.00 - £30,296.00 Annually (FTE)
BAND E, POINT 1 TO 2, £26,154.74 TO £27,331.07 PRO RATA
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join the Learning Support Team. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment f...
- Permanent/Term Time Only | Full-Time
- £23,893.00 - £25,545.00 Annually (FTE)
BAND C , POINT 1 TO 4 (£23,893 TO £25,545 FTE, £20,986.51 TO £23,045.03 PRO RATA)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
School Information
Current Vacancies
Teacher of ICT/Computing
Teacher of ICT/Computing
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for ICT. You will be supported by an exceptional ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- 1.0 FTE, MPS/UPS
Teacher of Design Technology
Teacher of Design Technology
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for Design Technology. You will be supported by a...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- 1.0 FTE, MPS/UPS. TLR 2B - £5294
Teacher of Humanities (Specialism in Geography Preferred)
Teacher of Humanities (Specialism in Geography Preferred)
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for humanities. You will be supported by an exce...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- 1.0 FTE, MPS/UPS
Casual Head of Year (Secondment)
Internal Applicants ONLY
Casual Head of Year (Secondment)
Internal Applicants ONLY
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
To ensure that the specific year group students attending West Lakes Academy have a positive and supportive work ethos so that they can take full advantage of the academic opportunities available and ...
- Temporary/Casual Contract | Full-Time
- You will be paid an hourly rate of the difference between your current rate of pay and Band F, Point 1 (£33,024.00)
Teacher of Maths - Lead Practitioner
Teacher of Maths - Lead Practitioner
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for Maths. You will be supported by an exceptiona...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- 1.0 FTE, Leadership Pay Scale L1-L4 (£47,185-£50,807)
Teacher of Maths - Second In Department
Teacher of Maths - Second In Department
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for Maths. You will be supported by an exceptiona...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- 1.0 FTE, MPS/UPS
Teacher of MFL
Teacher of MFL
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for Modern Foreign Languages. You will be support...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- 1.0 FTE, MPS/UPS
Cleaning Operative (PM)
Cleaning Operative (PM)
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join the Cleaning Team. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment for staff...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £22,366.00 - £22,366.00 Annually (FTE)
Band A Point 2 (£22,366) (PRO RATA £7,964.29)
Numeracy Co-ordinator
Internal Applicants ONLY
Numeracy Co-ordinator
Internal Applicants ONLY
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
Numeracy Co -Ordinator Permanent Post TLR 2A
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £3,214.00 Annually (FTE)
TRL 2A - £3,214
Maths Senior Teaching Assistant
Maths Senior Teaching Assistant
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could incl...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £29,777.00 - £30,296.00 Annually (FTE)
BAND E, POINT 1 TO 2, £26,154.74 TO £27,331.07 PRO RATA
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
-
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumberland
West Lakes Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to join the Learning Support Team. This is a key role in providing a welcoming and safe environment f...
- Permanent/Term Time Only | Full-Time
- £23,893.00 - £25,545.00 Annually (FTE)
BAND C , POINT 1 TO 4 (£23,893 TO £25,545 FTE, £20,986.51 TO £23,045.03 PRO RATA)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
Are you looking for a different role at West Lakes Academy? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
