Vacancies
Why work at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy?
The Academy is made up of people from all backgrounds and communities. Whatever your age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation, you will be valued as an individual and recognised for your skills and personality alone. We are committed to develop our people to achieve their full potential.
What the school offers its staff
We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:
- Free staff car park on-site;
- Free access to Fitness Suite;
- Significant departmental investment;
- Staff Mentoring;
- A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school;
- Free annual flu vaccine;
- An Employee Assistance Programme provided by Thrive. A confidential service designed to help Trust staff and their family deal with problems that could be affecting home or work life, health and general wellbeing.
Safeguarding Notice
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
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Support Staff – download here
Food Technician (Support Staff – Part Time)
Grade D SCP7: (£22,984 - £23,403 FTE) (£9,939 - £10,120 (actual salary) per annum)
Permanent, Term Time Only, 16 hours per week (flexibility required)
Monday 1 June 2026, 9am (interviews week commencing 8th June 2026)
We are looking to recruit a skilful, passionate, and dynamic technician for our food technology department. To support the growth and vision of the department we are seeking a new team member who shares this passion and ambition. The successful candidate will benefit from two newly refurbished, modern food technology rooms, fully equipped to deliver an exciting and forward-thinking curriculum. They will also be joining a large team of dedicated, specialist staff who work closely together, supporting each other to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students.
Year Leader (Year 7)
L9 (2025-2026: £63,070)
Permanent, Full Time
Thursday 30 April 2026, 9am
The Year Leader will take responsibility for the academic progress and pastoral care of all students within the year group. They will embrace, promote and actively develop the academy’s vision and values to personalise the educational provision for every student within Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy. They will be proactive and professional and will always maintain confidentiality. They will also ensure that all safeguarding procedures are enforced in accordance with the academy’s safeguarding policy. They will be responsible for the work of the Deputy Year Leader and will work closely with other colleagues. They will take a leading role in promoting the school to prospective students and their parents and will be responsible for coordinating a smooth and supportive transition from Year 6 into Year 7. This will include working closely with primary schools, families and relevant staff to ensure students are well prepared for secondary school.
