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  • Job title: Headteacher (0.5 Teaching Commitment)
  • School name:  Threlkeld Church of England Primary School
  • Address: Blease Road, Threlkeld, Westmorland & Furness, CA12 4RX
  • Telephone no: 01768 779680
  • Application closing date: Wednesday 14th May 2025
  • Start Date: September 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
  • Salary: Grade L6 - L12
  • Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Inspire. Lead. Transform.

At The Good Shepherd Trust, we are seeking an exceptional and visionary Headteacher to lead our school into its next chapter. As part of The Good Shepherd Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to delivering outstanding education and life opportunities for every student. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate, strategic leader to drive educational excellence and ensure that every child thrives.

About Us

Just 4 miles from Keswick, Threlkeld C of E Primary School is nestled at the foot of Blencathra in the heart of the English Lake District and is a member of The Good Shepherd Multi-Academy Trust. 

In our last full inspection (October 2024) OFSTED reported that:

‘Pupils are proud to attend this calm and nurturing school. They have forged positive, caring relationships with staff and with each other. Pupils, including children in the early years, get along well and support each other. They feel well cared for and know that everyone is a valued member of this small community. Pupils behave well. They consistently uphold the school’s values.

The Governors of our small but ambitious village primary school are looking to recruit a permanent Headteacher, with a teaching responsibility. This vacancy is an opportunity for an ambitious and energetic leader who has a passion and a joy for outstanding teaching and learning. The successful candidate will continue to develop exciting and innovative approaches to teaching and learning and be an inspirational Headteacher. 

We have a dedicated staff team, supportive parents, and motivated pupils. Our school has made strong progress in recent years, and we are now seeking a Headteacher who can build on this momentum, further raise standards, and inspire a culture of continuous improvement.

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, governors, and the wider trust.
We Are Looking for a Leader Who:

·         Can balance the responsibility of leading a school and a 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.  

·         Is a proven leader who 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 particular challenges of a small school 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.

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 governors
Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn and succeed.
A genuine opportunity to shape the future of the school.
 
Visits to the School are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please call or e-mail - Jess Mattinson – Administrator & Clerk to the Local Governing Body. 

 jessmattinson@threlkeld.cumbria.sch.uk 

Closing date:     Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews:       Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st May 2025

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The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of its pupils across its family of schools. The Trust engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to hold, or undergo a suitable enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to school prior to the date of the interview. Applicants may be asked for further information about their criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service and DfE (where relevant) before your appointment is confirmed.

The school reserves the right to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online. 

NOTE: it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.