Headteacher Group 3 School: L13 – L19

Contract type: Full time

Contract term: Permanent

Number on roll: 329

Age range: 4-11

Post available from: April 2023

Norman Street Primary School, Norman Street, Carlisle, CA1 2BQ

Web: Contact Details - Norman Street Primary School

Chair of Governors: Reverend Keith Teasdale

School Contact: Miss Sam Hart, Office Manager: 01228 210168

Email address: HR@normanst.cumbria.sch.uk

The Governors of Norman Street Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and caring Headteacher.

The children say ‘We are like a big family because everyone knows everyone. Learning is good; we can learn inside and outside. We have a voice, as the school councillors listen to us’.

At our last Ofsted Inspection in 2018, Norman Street Primary School were judged as ‘Good’. 50048501 (ofsted.gov.uk)

As such, we are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic headteacher who will continue to lead a happy, successful, and safe school and who is committed to:

• Keeping the school at the heart of the community, encouraging high aspirations for all
• Provides high quality education to facilitate independent and collaborative learning in a safe environment
• Creates wider opportunities and broader experiences to enable the development of self-awareness and understanding of our impact on the wider world

·       Demonstrates confident and astute leadership at all times

If you wish to lead our committed and dedicated team of staff, and our ‘eager to learn’ children in the next stage of our school’s improvement journey, then we look forward to hearing from you.

If you would like to discover more about our lovely school, we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to visit Norman Street Primary School. Visits will take place between 13th February to 17th February 2023. Visits can be arranged by contacting Miss Hart at the school on 01228 210168 or HR@normanst.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Monday 27th February 2023 at 12 Noon. Your application form and covering letter should be emailed to Mr Rev. Keith Teasdale, Chair of Governors – HR@normanst.cumbria.sch.uk or sent by hard copy to arrive at the school by the deadline.

Short listed candidates will be contacted for interview by email on 13th March 2023. If candidates do not receive an email on this date, they have not been successful.

References for candidates will be taken up prior to interview, which will take place on 22nd and 23rd March 2023.

Norman Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. The above post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references.