Headteacher

The Governing Body is pleased to invite applications for the post of Headteacher at Kirkbie Kendal School following the retirement of the current post holder.  This is an exciting opportunity in a thriving, over-subscribed, mixed comprehensive school with 1014 students aged between 11 and 18, located on the south side of Kendal on the edge of the Lake District.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational school leader with the skills, ambition, energy and enthusiasm to drive our school forward through its next stages of development and who will challenge, engage and inspire everyone in the school community to be their very best.  We are passionate about teaching and learning and committed to the achievement, wellbeing and happiness of our students and staff.

The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum with many opportunities for all our students to enjoy and take pride in.  We are a vibrant and supportive community with students, parents, staff and governors working together to enable the school to achieve its ambitions.

For further information and to apply, please see attached documents or visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 4.00pm on Monday 1 March 2021

Kirkbie Kendal School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its students, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.