Headteacher

Headteacher full-time, permanent

The Governors of Orgill Primary School are looking to appoint an influential leader with a strong vision, exemplary communication skills and a nurturing disposition to be our new Headteacher.  

At Orgill Primary School, located in West Cumbria, we take our responsibility to provide children with the very best start in life seriously. We love the challenge and strive to meet it. We are delighted to be able to offer children an exciting and well-planned curriculum that is designed to meet all their needs to achieve their academic potential, but also provide pupils with as many positive experiences as possible. 

  Our devoted and engaged team of staff, children, parents, and Governors are seeking a leader who will nurture every child, develop their confidence and aspiration and make them aware of the endless possibilities that await them in life. A leader that has high expectations and strives to ensure that every child leaves the school having achieved the very best that they can, personally and academically and with respect for themselves and others.

We will especially welcome a leader with a vision for educating the whole child and setting them on their life journey.

Specifically, the Governors are looking for a headteacher who will:
•    Be an inspirational and dynamic leader  
•    Be understanding and appreciative of our thriving and inclusive ethos  •    Have high standards
  •    Be enthusiastic
•    Be dedicated to our children, their families and our local community
•    Be resilient  

  The children are looking for someone who will be:  
•    Kind, caring, helpful, fair and welcoming
  •    Good with children of all ages and abilities, and understand their needs
•    Able to keep them safe
•    Respectful, brave and ready to teach

   We can offer you:
•    The opportunity to make a difference to enthusiastic, caring children who are keen to learn
•    A commitment to personal development and well-being, with an openness to new ideas to benefit our children and school
•    A happy, creative environment that supports an inclusive ethos
•    A dedicated Governing Body supported by hardworking, skilled, enthusiastic, and friendly staff, who all have a strong determination to succeed

  Additionally, Orgill School is one of the 34 English Hubs within England.  It offers support to local schools, academies & free schools to improve the teaching of phonics, early language and reading.  The Headteacher will act as the strategic lead and perform the following:
•    Showcase events in teaching phonics, language and a love of reading
•    Support to develop an action plan
•    A reading audit in eligible schools
•    Manage a dedicated budget for training & resources

  If you feel you have the necessary skills, share our vision and enthusiasm, and would like to join us, then we encourage you to come and see our school for yourself. Visits can be arranged by contacting the Rachel Young at businessmanager@orgill.cumbria.sch.uk or 01946820234.  Application packs can be download from the school website www.orgill.cumbria.sch.uk.

   Closing Date: 22nd January 2024. Applications are to be received by 12 noon. Completed applications, along with a covering letter, should be e-mailed to businessmanager@orgill.cumbria.sch.uk  

   Shortlisting: 26th January 2024

   Interviews: 6th & 7th February (2-day process)  

   Orgill Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed on the completion of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government’s Safer Recruitment guidelines and on receipt of professional references.  

     Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.