Headteacher

Governors are seeking to appoint a headteacher to lead this outstanding school which sits at the heart of its community. The retirement of the current postholder means we can offer this rare opportunity for a new headteacher to take the school into the next decade.

“Pupils love their school. Some even used words like ‘amazing’ to describe it.” OfSTED March 2023

This popular, flourishing and financially stable school is in the vibrant town of Ulverston and offers the opportunity for a leader to flourish alongside a committed and forward-looking team of staff and governors dedicated to building an inclusive outward looking school. Inspiring that team with a strong educational philosophy the successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop the curriculum and improve learning outcomes for all pupils; leading incremental change based on strong foundations of previous success.

 As a visible leader in school the successful candidate will foster strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community ensuring that the school continues to be a place where everyone is able to experience our Mission Statement to Succeed, enJoy and Belong.
The school is committed to collaboration with neighbouring schools through the Furness Primary Collaborative and actively seeks to develop and learn through working with others. 

The successful candidate will –
●    Hold Qualified Teacher status and be able to demonstrate successful evidence of continued professional development relating to school leadership and curriculum development.
●    Have, be able to communicate and deliver a clear educational philosophy and vision for the future of primary education.
●    Have a commitment to building a strong team ethos amongst staff and ensuring their wellbeing and professional development needs are met
●    Be committed to inclusion enabling all children to Succeed, enJoy and feel they Belong to the school community.
●    Uphold and demonstrate in their day-to-day work the Seven Principles of Public Life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership).
●    Build on the existing strong foundations a holistic, outward-looking, relevant and inspiring curriculum.
●    Nurture, care and safeguard all pupils helping them develop as healthy, kind, confident, articulate and resilient citizens able to contribute positively to society.

Sir John Barrow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment will be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
●    Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
●    Childcare disqualification
●    Prohibition from teaching
●    Satisfactory references
●    Suitability to work with children
●    Right to work
●    Medical
●    Online and social media

Visits to school are welcome by appointment, please email admin@sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk with ‘Visit headteacher appointment’ in the subject bar.  Application packs can be obtained from the school website: https://sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies/ available from Monday 31 March 2025.

The deadline for applications is 9.00am on Monday 28 April 2025. Shortlisting will conclude on Wednesday 30 April 2025 .  Interviews will take place on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th May 2025 .