Headteacher

Start Date: September 2024

We are seeking a new Headteacher to continue our upward trajectory and successful transition into the MAT. This is a rare opportunity to lead a federation of schools for pupils aged from 4 -16 years set in the heart of a strong community.

Alston Moor Federation comprises three rural schools on two sites. Nenthead Primary School, Alston Primary School and Samuel King’s Secondary School are set in the North Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Whilst each school retains its distinct and unique identity, they work collaboratively together to offer a broad and engaging curriculum.

The schools have progressed significantly in recent years and are each currently rated 'Good'. We have also submitted our application to join Changing Lives Learning Trust (a local MAT who are also the Teaching School Hub for our region). We are seeking a new Headteacher to continue our upward trajectory and successful transition into the MAT.  This is a rare opportunity to lead a federation of schools for pupils aged from 4 -16 years set in the heart of a strong community.

The successful candidate will be an experienced senior leader; it is the quality of leadership that we will be looking at, not the sector in which it was most recently based as the successful applicant will be supported by an established team across the Trust and within the schools.  

We are looking for a passionate, collaborative, personable leader with the ability to motivate and inspire others. You will have vision and the determination to develop the Federation, to further raise standards, aspirations and outcomes for every child.

In return, we can offer a supportive and committed Governing Body, a supportive senior leadership team, dedicated staff, good parental engagement and a welcoming local community.

Our Federation motto is ‘What starts here changes the world’ and we welcome an application from individuals who have the ambition to lead our school community and help every child discover their true selves and become the best they can be.

The Alston Moor Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

If you would like to find out more about this post, our area, and how to apply please visit our website https://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/job-vacancies to receive the detailed recruitment pack.

We welcome questions and familiarisation visits prior to application. Please direct enquiries to our clerk at the email address above.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 hrs on Friday 23rd February 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th March 2024

Could you please ensure that your referees are aware of the need to respond to reference requests by Friday 8 March 2024.

Pre-interview walkaround visits welcomed; please contact clerk@alston.cumbria.sch.uk to arrange.