Deputy Head Teacher

Welcome!  A rare and exciting vacancy has arisen for a deputy head teacher.  This is a full time position and a great opportunity to be part of something special; we are incredibly proud of our school and strive to provide a warm, caring environment in which to work.

With support from the Headmistress the person will hold responsibility for the day to day management and leadership of the main school. The role also includes a high % of teaching commitments and it is imperative that the candidate can teach English to a high level in our upper school in particular (years 3 to 6). The ability to offer a second subject – art/languages or games would also be an advantage.

Hunter Hall School is truly unique.  It has undergone a transformative journey over the last 32 years to the school it is today. This post is an exciting opportunity to join it on the next part of its journey.

For experienced or emergent leaders the post offers excellent prospects for development. It is expected that the successful candidate will aspire to headship in the future and the Headmistress will do all she can to support the right candidate.

The School:

Hunter Hall School is a small, happy and beautiful independent preparatory school on the edge of the stunning northern Lake District close to the market town of Penrith. We are the only stand-alone preparatory school in Cumbria and are very proud of the reputation we have for delivering an education of exceptional quality.  To find out more about our school please see the candidate information document.

Why join us?

Why wouldn’t you? A happy, warm and welcoming school culture, delightful children, enthusiastic staff and brilliant parents. We are a school of under 100 pupils with small class sizes and a developing pre-school offering the best quality of care. We are located in a farm setting with buildings transformed from cow sheds and milking parlours to classrooms over the years. Our curriculum both inside and outside of the classroom is extensive and our end product (the children of course!) go on to a number of significant senior schools both in the state (including grammar) and independent sector equipped with life skills for the future.

Application process:

Please apply immediately if you are interested and feel you fit the brief (for full information about how to apply, please download the ‘Candidate Information’. If you would like to submit CV in addition to the application form and handwritten letter that would be most useful. The more we know about you the better.

If you would like to know more or visit before applying, please contact us at: office@hunterhall.cumbria.sch.uk /01768 891291 or visit www.hunterhall.cumbria.sch.uk for more information on our school – however please be aware that we are in the process of moving to a new website and therefore apologies if all the information you require is not there.

Hunter Hall is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as Prohibition from Teaching and Prohibition from Management checks if appropriate.  The appointment will be subject to the satisfactory outcome of the DBS Enhanced Check.  In addition to the candidate’s ability to perform the duties of the post including a medical declaration, the interview process will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.