Keswick School has high expectations of all its pupils and has maintained high standards of academic achievement over many years. Pupils are friendly and well behaved and our staff ‘go the extra mile’ to support them. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and approachable Deputy Head of Boarding House and DDSL. Further information regarding Lairthwaite Boarding House can be found at https://www.keswick.cumbria.sch.uk/boarding/welcome-to-boarding

Keswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate pre-employment checks.

Further details and application forms are available from the HR Officer, Mr Andrew Young.  By e-mail:  andrewyoung@keswick.cumbria.sch.uk

• Permanent, part-time
• Actual salary £19,993 - £20,667 (NJC scale point 19–21) plus free lodging and utilities in either a self-contained 2 bedroom flat or a one bedroom annex, based on preference (two meals per day during term-time)
• Average 26.5 hour per week post
• Closing date for applications: 11am, Thursday 5th February 2026
• Commencing September 2026

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