A member of staff from St Bees School has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Pearson National Teaching Awards for being an ‘Unsung Hero’.

Working at the school for 33 years before its closure in 2015 and returning once again in 2019, Jenny Bain has been a constant at the school for 41 years.

St Bees School Headmaster, Robin Silk, presented Jenny with her award in the school’s assembly last week. He said: “I can think of no one who deserves this award more than Jenny.

“She works tirelessly day in, day out to make sure our students only experience the best – not just in their Science lessons but also throughout their time here at St Bees.

“From all of us here at St Bees, we want to congratulate Jenny on receiving this award – what an achievement.”

The school added: “It is no exaggeration to say that Jenny is the backbone of St Bees School’s science department, often being the first to arrive and the last to leave each day to ensure that lessons are fully prepared for the school’s 100 students.”

In a recent interview, Jenny said: “I have always enjoyed Science; I had nice teachers at school that made the subject enjoyable and that is what I try to do for our students.

“Interacting with the students and the staff is the best part of my job, they always appreciate the support I give them – which makes it all feel so worthwhile, especially when the students love Science as much as I do.”