Head Teacher
Penny Bridge CofE School, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7RQ22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2027 (or ideally anytime from the start of January term, if available).
Closing date
14 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade L6 £58,569 – L12 £68,879
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role:
As Headteacher, you will:
Provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction.
Build a strong, values-driven school culture rooted in excellence and equity.
Develop high-quality teaching and learning that supports outstanding outcomes.
Lead with integrity, courage, and a deep commitment to pupil welfare.
Work collaboratively with staff, local governing body, and the wider trust.
We Are Looking for a Leader Who:
Can balance the responsibility of leading a school and a 0.4 teaching commitment.
Is fully supportive of the Christian ethos of our school and can demonstrate an understanding of the unique character of a church school.
Will place emphasis on the development of the 'whole child' and on the all-round flourishing of staff and pupils alike, leading and inspiring growth and development in their team.
Can lead the further development of our school’s vision within the Good Shepherd Trust, implementing this vision to drive the school forwards.
Understands the challenges of a moderate sized primary school (127 pupils)'and is prepared to be flexible with working practices.
Is an effective team member with excellent communication skills.
Is outward-facing and willing to work collaboratively with colleagues in other local schools and within the Good Shepherd Trust.
Visits to the School are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please call or e-mail the school on 01229 861307 or admin@pennybridge.academy
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
A forward-thinking and supportive Trust with clear values and high expectations
Excellent CPD and leadership development opportunities.
A committed and talented team of staff and local governing body members.
Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn and succeed.
A genuine opportunity to shape the future of the school.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Penny Bridge CofE School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 123 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sam.scott@thegoodshepherdmat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01768807770
Arranging a visit to Penny Bridge CofE School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sam.scott@thegoodshepherdmat.co.uk.
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