West Lakes Academy is a vibrant 11-18 secondary school nestled in the western edge of the picturesque Lake District of Cumbria, serving a dynamic community of 1,200 students. Since opening in September 2008 and moving into our state-of-the-art £26m building in 2012, we have been committed to delivering the highest quality education in an environment that inspires success.
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.
Mr Stephen Grant
West Lakes Academy is committed to the creation of a fully inclusive, aspirational, high achieving Centre of Excellence, firmly rooted in the local community. Our vision is to succeed in ‘Changing Lives through Learning’ by providing the very best possible educational opportunities for young people in West Cumbria.
Changing Lives Learning Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust with Sponsor Status and is a not for profit charity which sponsors primary and secondary academies.
✨National Apprenticeship Week ✨
This week our students have had the opportunity to discuss apprenticeships in a variety of different subject areas. Parents and careers are you confident in what opportunities are available through apprenticeships and how you can best support your child if they choose to apply for one?
🖱️If you would like to learn more about apprenticeships and how to support your child in finding and applying for apprenticeships please visit -
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As a parent or carer, you want to be able to guide and advise your child towards the best opportunity for them. So, where do you start? There are many options available including apprenticeships, T Le...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
MUSIC TRIP 🎶🎙️🔊
This week our Year 10 and 11 BTEC music students along with some students from our upcoming performance of 'She Kills Monsters' took a trip to Liverpool and Manchester.
One Wednesday they visited the British Music Experience in Liverpool and learnt about the development of British music throughout the 1900's before viewing some amazing items on display in their gallery, such as the original hand written lyrics from songs by Queen, guitars from Buddy Holly, Def Leppard, Status Quo and many, many different outfits from some amazing artists.
Students also got to have a go in the singing booth, dance tutorial room and try different instruments in their interactive studio. In the evening we sang and danced along to Six the Musical which was incredible!
On Thursday the students visited Spirit Studios in Manchester, a further education provider specialising in music production. The students took workshops in studio production, foley sound effects and electronic music production which went down amazingly, especially the sound effects recording session to a video of Shaun the Sheep.
What an amazing experience for all the students who were a credit to the academy!
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Fantastic fluency session this morning in the library with some of our Year 7 students. ✨
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On Friday 13th February, we’ll be holding a non‑uniform day to help raise funds for the Year 11 Prom and to support Ivy Mae Milton’s fundraiser, which provides cuddle blankets for grieving families. Students are welcome to take part by bringing a £1 donation.
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🌟 We’re Hiring: Teacher of Design & Technology🌟
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of creators, problem‑solvers, and innovators? Changing Lives Learning Trust is looking for a dedicated Teacher of Design & Technology to join our dynamic team.
In this role, you’ll:
🔧 Deliver high‑quality teaching across Years 7–13
📚 Develop engaging lessons aligned with our forward‑thinking curriculum
🤝 Support students of all abilities to reach their full potential
🛠️ Help shape an exciting and safe learning environment
📈 Engage in ongoing professional growth within a supportive department
🌱 Contribute to safeguarding, inclusion, and whole‑Academy development
We’re seeking someone who is:
✨ An enthusiastic and skilled teacher
✨ Committed to high expectations and positive student outcomes
✨ A strong communicator and team player
✨ Passionate about Technology and its role in modern education
📍 Location: West Lakes Academy, Main Street, Egremont, CA22 2DQ
📁 Contract: Part-time and Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
💷 Salary: MPS / UPS
⏰Closing Date: 27th February 2026 @ 09:00
📆 Start Date: April 2026
If you’re ready to make a real impact and be part of a collaborative, innovative community, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 To find out more and to apply, please visit - mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2026-WLA-18659
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