Headteacher

Low Furness is a small, happy, successful primary school in rural south Cumbria, with strong links to the local church and a central role in its community. Our long-serving head will retire at the end of this academic year and we are excited to recruit a new Headteacher who will bring fresh energy and ideas to the school.

Aspiring and existing heads are invited to apply. We are especially looking for a good team leader who shares the school’s ideal of a broad, holistic education, and who values happiness and social / emotional development as well as academic success.

The skills and experience we’re looking for

• A warm, insightful, communicative leader who can build on the school’s traditions
• A new influx of energy and ideas that will take us to the next level
• An inspiring leader of collective worship
• A tactful builder of trust and shared understanding
• A firm driver of assessment, discussion, reflection and improvement
• The ability to articulate a Christian ethos and apply it in every activity of the school

What the school offers

• Great pupils
• Experienced and enthusiastic staff
• Engaged and thoughtful governing board
• A light and airy modern building in good repair
• Excellent grounds and facilities
• Good working links with nearby schools
• Supportive parent group
• Solid financial footing including generous grant income
• Full support for continuing professional development
• Good admin and IT support
• Chicken coop and chickens in good condition
• A great place to live, with fells, lakes and beaches all around
• A serious commitment to staff quality of life

“As [the school] drove away on the final day, one of our team said: “Wouldn’t it be great if every group was that nice. This week has been a pleasure.”

Letter from Brathay after our 2023 KS2 residential.

Further details about the role

Role: Head Teacher with 0.1 FTE teaching at present
Closing date: 5 January 2024
Interview dates: 24 and 25 January 2024
Commencement: 1 September 2024

Low Furness CE Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful candidate will be appointed on completion of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government’s Safer Recruitment guidelines, and on receipt of professional references.

For more information

Please  see our website  

for application details or write to admin@low-furness.cumbria.sch.uk. Visits to the school are encouraged: just send an email or 01229 588708 to arrange a time.