Headteacher with a 0.6 teaching

Headteacher Full-Time with a 0.6 teaching commitment.  

Required from January 2025

St Bega’s Church of England School is nestled in the beautiful Eskdale valley, with panoramic views of Scafell and is surrounded by farms, forests and fresh air.

We are looking for an inspirational, committed and enthusiastic headteacher:-

•    who puts children at the forefront of everything they do;
•    to support, maintain and nurture our caring Christian community and ethos;
•    with excellent communication skills;
•    to continue to foster strong relationships with our children, staff, parents, governors and the local community;
•    who is forward thinking and able to lead us creatively and courageously ;and 
•    with an ambition to continue to raise standards in teaching and learning, whilst helping our pupils and staff to reach their full potential. 

We are a diverse employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. 
We can offer you: 
•    a warm and welcoming school with happy children who are proud of their school and enthusiastic about their learning; 
•    a culture which is inclusive and distinctively Christian, with excellent church links;  
•    a highly professional and dedicated staff; and
•    a supportive Governing Body, fully committed to the ongoing improvement of the whole school, staff professional development and local collaborations.

Our children tell us they would like a Headteacher who is kind, caring and funny but strict when they need to be, and want to make them feel welcome and important.

If you would like to discover more, we would encourage a visit to the school website. Visits to the school can take place on:
Wednesday 17th July 2024 at 4 p.m.
Friday 6th September 2024 at 4 p.m.

If you wish to arrange a visit, please contact the school via e-mail the school to make an appointment vacancies@st-begas.cumbria.sch.uk  

Application forms and further details are available by emailing: vacancies@st-begas.cumbria.sch.uk 

Please note the vacancies email address will not be monitored during the school summer holidays (20th July – 3rd September 2024)

Closing date: Wednesday 18th September 2024 at 12 noon 
Shortlisting: Friday 20th September 2024 Interview date: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th September 2024

The school is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be appointed on the completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references.