Headteacher

St Thomas's CofE Primary School, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PP

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  28 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 April 2025

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: L12 - L18

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Headteacher who:

• Has strong leadership knowledge and skills.

• Has a calm and caring manner and places the wellbeing of our children at the centre of everything which the school does.

• Will take the lead and maintain the strong Christian ethos of the school whilst understanding the unique context of working in a Church of England School.

• Is outward facing and values the opportunity to learn from others.

• Is able to manage the budget effectively and continue to raise standards.

• Has a forward-thinking and creative mindset to continue the successful development of the school, valuing and actively promoting whole child development.

• Has excellent communication skills and is able to effectively engage with a variety of audiences.

• Can support others constructively and inspires confidence, commitment and respect.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, friendly children who are keen to learn, have high standards of behaviour and strive to succeed.

• A school which promotes and encourages all children, staff and leaders to flourish and shine bright.

• A committed, motivated and dedicated staff team. Believe Achieve Succeed

• A supportive and effective Governing Body committed to your induction and continued professional development and wellbeing.

• An engaging and supportive school and Church community.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@stthomas.cumbria.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

St Thomas's Headteacher Person Spec.pdf - 216 KB (opens in new tab)

St Thomas's Headteacher Job Description.pdf - 183 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Thomas's CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 222 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: head@stthomas.cumbria.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01539 737373
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-s-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to St Thomas's CofE Primary School

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

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