Headteacher
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2026 |
| Location: | Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b60aa012-31f5-4890-a137-e13b3fadd5de |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
"Growing Hearts and Minds” – is our school mission statement and captures our ethos. We appeal to parents who are looking for a school that is committed to developing children emotionally, socially and intellectually.
We are looking for a candidate who will be able to build on the considerable strengths in our school. This person will:
• be a motivational leader and have had recent successful experience at Headteacher or Deputy Head level.
• demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• be a good relationship builder with the ability to connect with parents, staff, pupils and the wider community
• be able to lead, develop and inspire a high achieving team promoting teamwork and leadership at all levels
• have a proven record of successfully implementing initiatives to raise standards
• have a passionate commitment to inclusive education
• have the ability to establish a supportive and caring environment in which staff and pupils can flourish
What the school offers its staff
You will be joining:
• a strong, dedicated and committed staff
• happy pupils who work hard, are enthusiastic about their learning and are proud of their school
• an academy which enjoys good partnership links with neighbouring schools, parents and the wider community
• a supportive and experienced Trustee Board
• a supportive parent group with a very active PTA
• a school with a strong inclusive ethos and values which support the personal development and well-being of children enabling them to achieve the very best of which they are capable
• a school with excellent facilities
Commitment to safeguarding
Ghyllside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children. Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and barred check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return. Please note that referees will be contacted prior to interview. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
"Growing Hearts and Minds” – is our school mission statement and captures our ethos. We appeal to parents who are looking for a school that is committed to developing children emotionally, socially and intellectually.
We are looking for a candidate who will be able to build on the considerable strengths in our school. This person will:
• be a motivational leader and have had recent successful experience at Headteacher or Deputy Head level.
• demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• be a good relationship builder with the ability to connect with parents, staff, pupils and the wider community
• be able to lead, develop and inspire a high achieving team promoting teamwork and leadership at all levels
• have a proven record of successfully implementing initiatives to raise standards
• have a passionate commitment to inclusive education
• have the ability to establish a supportive and caring environment in which staff and pupils can flourish
What the school offers its staff
You will be joining:
• a strong, dedicated and committed staff
• happy pupils who work hard, are enthusiastic about their learning and are proud of their school
• an academy which enjoys good partnership links with neighbouring schools, parents and the wider community
• a supportive and experienced Trustee Board
• a supportive parent group with a very active PTA
• a school with a strong inclusive ethos and values which support the personal development and well-being of children enabling them to achieve the very best of which they are capable
• a school with excellent facilities
Commitment to safeguarding
Ghyllside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children. Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and barred check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return. Please note that referees will be contacted prior to interview. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.