Headteacher

Required for September 2025

Headteacher (Permanent)
 

The Governors wish to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Head with effect from September 2025.  This successful and friendly rural school presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to further develop our child-centred ethos and ensure that our children continue to receive the best education and care possible.

We would like to appoint a full-time Headteacher to join our friendly, dedicated and hard-working staff team. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, caring and creative individual to work at the heart of the community which it serves.

The successful candidate will –
•    have the capability and experience to lead our school in accordance with our School Vision 
•    have effective communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to inspire others and build effective working relationships;
•    be committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for all of our children;
•    have an inspirational and creative leadership style with an open and approachable manner with our staff team, families and the wider community
•    have a sense of humour!

Full details and an application pack are available either from the school’s website or from Erica Lockley, School Business Manager, at recruitment@skelton.cumbria.sch.uk

Visits to the school are also welcome by appointment.  

Skelton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies as well as a workplace health assessment.

The deadline for applications is 5.00pm. on Tuesday 25th February.  Interviews will take place on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th March 2025.