Headteacher (Permanent)

HEADTEACHER (PERMANENT)

Group 1 – Leadership Pay Range L7 to L13 (£49,019 - £56,721)

Required for September 2022

Skelton School, Skelton, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9SE

NOR: 82 including 9 Nursery

OFSTED: Outstanding

Tel:       (017684) 84367

Email:  admin@skelton.cumbria.sch.uk

Due to the retirement of the long-standing Headteacher, the Governors wish to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Head with effect from September 2022. Rated as Outstanding by OFSTED, this successful and friendly rural school presents an exciting opportunity for a successful leader to further develop our child-centred ethos and ensure that our children continue to receive the best education and care possible.

We would like to appoint a full-time Headteacher to join our friendly, dedicated and hard-working staff team. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, caring and creative individual to work in an OFSTED-rated Outstanding school that is at the heart of the community which it serves.

The successful candidate will –

• have the capability and experience to lead our school in accordance with our School Vision whilst recognising and maintaining established excellence;
• have effective communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to inspire others and build effective working relationships;
• be committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for all of our children;
• have an inspirational and creative leadership style with an open and approachable manner with our staff team, families and the wider community
• have a sense of humour!

Full details and an application pack are available from Jane Holme, School Business Manager, on (017684) 84367 or at admin@skelton.cumbria.sch.uk.  Alternatively, these can be downloaded from the school website at www.skelton.cumbria.sch.uk or from the DfE Teaching Vacancies website.

Visits to the school and discussions with the Chair of Governors are also welcome by appointment. 

Skelton School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

The deadline for applications is 12.00pm. on Tuesday 9th November. 

Interviews will take place on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th November 2021.