25 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    4 January 2027

  • Closing date

    26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 June 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: Monday to Friday, contract hours 32.5 per week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L16 to L22

What skills and experience we're looking for

"Growing Hearts and Minds” – is our school mission statement and captures our ethos. We appeal to parents who are looking for a school that is committed to developing children emotionally, socially and intellectually.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to build on the considerable strengths in our school. This person will:

  • be a motivational leader and have had recent successful experience at Headteacher or Deputy Head level.
  • demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • be a good relationship builder with the ability to connect with parents, staff, pupils and the wider community
  • be able to lead, develop and inspire a high achieving team promoting teamwork and leadership at all levels
  • have a proven record of successfully implementing initiatives to raise standards
  • have a passionate commitment to inclusive education
  • have the ability to establish a supportive and caring environment in which staff and pupils can flourish

What the school offers its staff

You will be joining:

  • a strong, dedicated and committed staff
  • happy pupils who work hard, are enthusiastic about their learning and are proud of their school
  • an academy which enjoys good partnership links with neighbouring schools, parents and the wider community
  • a supportive and experienced Trustee Board
  • a supportive parent group with a very active PTA
  • a school with a strong inclusive ethos and values which support the personal development and well-being of children enabling them to achieve the very best of which they are capable
  • a school with excellent facilities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ghyllside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children. Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and barred check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return. Please note that referees will be contacted prior to interview.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Ghyllside Primary School

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
449 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Ghyllside Primary School website
Email address
admin@ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk
Phone number
01539814930
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Ghyllside Primary School is a vibrant two form entry primary situated in the South West of Kendal that prides itself on its holistic approach to providing an education that prepares children to be able to lead happy, independent lives in the 21st century.

Arranging a visit to Ghyllside Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk.

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