Required September 2025

Headteacher
Key stage Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern Full time with up to 0.5 FTE teaching commitment 
Contract type Permanent
 

Following the announcement of our current headteacher’s retirement, the Governors of Bolton Primary School are looking to appoint a caring, inspiring and collegiate leader to further develop our school. 

We seek a visible leader who will carry the school community forward, building on our current strengths and who is not afraid to introduce incremental change in an inclusive manner.

Our nurturing school is located in the heart of the community it is proud to serve. Bolton is a small village off the A66, conveniently located between Penrith and Appleby-in-Westmorland. We have high expectations of the children and offer a caring environment which ensure that our pupils thrive. As a result, parents from within and outside our community choose the school for their children.

Bolton Primary School currently has a capacity to teach 60 children, we are fortunate to currently  have a full roll and expect this situation to continue as parents from within our community and further afield, choose to educate their children with us.  We have strong ties to the Bolton Nursery, and work closely with them, in order to ensure a smooth transition for children transitioning to the school from Nursery, as well as the Nursery offering Breakfast and After School Clubs to enrolled pupils.  The school is divided into three classes (EYFS/KS1, Lower KS2 and Upper KS2).  Our last Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated the school as ‘good’ in all areas, and commented

“Pupils are happy at Bolton Primary School. Leaders’ values of ‘caring, inspiring, enjoying and excelling’ are lived out by pupils, including children in the early years. Pupils are kind and caring towards each other. They value the friendships that they have with pupils of all ages, and appreciate the family feel of the school.”  Ofsted June 2023

We take care to ensure that pupils thrive and achieve to their fullest extent, whatever their individual needs. As a highly inclusive school, we prioritise the needs of the most vulnerable. The staff team are committed to building trusting relationships with the parent body. They know pupils and their families exceptionally well and we want a leader who will take time to do the same. Our new headteacher will be someone who goes the extra mile to ensure that the needs of our pupils and their families are met.

Further details about the role
Full details, an application form and an application pack are available from the vacancies page of the school website. https://www.bolton.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

We encourage prospective candidates to visit and get a feel of our school.  Visits to the school are welcome by appointment on 27 February and 6 March 2025 and can be arranged by contacting admin@bolton.cumbria.sch.uk.

Application Closing Date: 12 Noon 14th March 2025 
Shortlisted candidates invited to interview w/c 17th March 2025
Interviews 27/28 March 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Bolton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. 

Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Offers of employment will be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
•    childcare disqualification
•    Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
•    prohibition from teaching
•    satisfactory references
•    suitability to work with children
•    right to work 
•    medical
•    online and social media

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
 

Permanent Post
Full Time (37 Hours)
Term Time (42 Weeks)

Please note that where continuous service from previous employment applies, subject to terms and conditions, the pro rata salary would be re-calculated based on the applicable service of the successful candidate. The pro rata salaries stated on this advert have been calculated with no relevant continuous service.

The Examinations Officer is responsible for the administration and organisation of all aspects of internal and external examinations in accordance with the regulations laid down by the awarding bodies.

Key Responsibilities include:

•    To ensure the security and integrity of the examinations at all times.
•    To organise the school’s external and internal exams/tests, ensuring that all required materials/resources are in place before the start of exams; and organising reasonable adjustments for specific students as determined by the SENCO.
•    To manage the daily running and overseeing of exams, liaising with invigilators, and taking steps to solve any issues/problems that occur prior to, during or after exams.
•    Liaise with all staff regarding examination entries and submitting entries in advance of deadlines.
•    Overseeing results days and the distribution of results to candidates.
•    Producing analyses of examination results and providing statistics on examination entries and results for the Headteacher, senior management team, governors, DfES, etc.
•    Encouraging a positive examination culture in the school to which all staff and students subscribe.
•    Making arrangements for internal examinations, including the production of the timetable, rooming and invigilation.
•    Through taking an ethical approach and working proactively to avoid malpractice among students and staff; support the head of centre in taking all reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence of any malpractice/maladministration before, during the course of and after the examinations have taken place.
•    Undertake supervision of invigilators.
•    Manage the Examinations budget ensuring Best Value Added at all times

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136732/EDV-2025-QEGSP-18730 
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Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Monday 03 March 2025.

Permanent Post
Full Time (37 Hours)
Monday To Friday, All Year Round
 

Please note that where continuous service from previous employment applies, subject to terms and conditions, the pro rata salary would be re-calculated based on the applicable service of the successful candidate. The pro rata salaries stated on this advert have been calculated with no relevant continuous service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

•    Lead and proactively promote, collaborate and drive the positive and effective use of data across the school ensuring system are available for tracking student progress throughout the year to support teaching staff to ensure students reach their full potential.
•    To create and manage effective systems which enable teachers to teach and students to learn.  Working closely with senior and middle leaders to determine information requirements and provide relevant solutions.
•    To lead and manage the accurate collection, collation, analysis and distribution of student data.
•    To manage the school Management Information System (MIS) ensuring accuracy of data at all times.
•    To ensure timely and accurate completion and submission of the of the school census returns in line with DFE requirements.
•    Line management of the exams and administration support team; undertake induction, appraisal, training and mentoring of all team members.
•    To deputise for the Operations Manager for the Operations Support Team, in their absence. 
•    To support all aspects of administration as required by the Operations Manager.  Providing training and support to members of the Operations Support Team in the use of data systems to improve productivity to allow the school to run efficiently.
•    To contribute to the maintenance of healthy, safe and productive work environment and conditions.

For further details about this role or to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136732/EDV-2025-QEGSP-94152 
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Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Monday 03 March 2025. 
 

Permanent Post
1.0    FTE

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to lead a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for Religious Education. You will be supported by an exceptional team and you will be prepared to work hard to ensure that every student makes exceptional progress.

The successful candidate will:
•    Be an acknowledged outstanding practitioner of Religious Education
•    Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age, ability and behaviour range
•    Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
•    Work closely with senior leaders to agree strategies for improvements
•    Be approachable and of empathetic character in order to engage and support colleagues in improving their practice but at the same time being fair and consistent in expectations
•    Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for their subject!
•    Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching
•    Work hard to ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs
•    Understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom
•    Demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and in still in our young people

For further details of this role and to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136732/EDV-2025-QEGSP-86027 
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Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Friday 28 February 2025.

Permanent Post

1.0    FTE

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for English. You will be supported by an exceptional team and you will be prepared to work hard to ensure that every student makes exceptional progress. 

The successful candidate will:
•    Be an outstanding practitioner
•    Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range
•    Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
•    Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion
•    Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching

For further details about this role and to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136732/EDV-2025-QEGSP-43806 
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Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Friday 28 February 2025.

Permanent Post

0.6 FTE

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for French and German You will be supported by an exceptional team and you will be prepared to work hard to ensure that every student makes exceptional progress.

 The successful candidate will:
•    Be an outstanding practitioner
•    Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range
•    Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
•    Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion
•    Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching

For further details about this role or to apply, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136732/EDV-2025-QEGSP-40393 
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Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Friday 28 February 2025.