Headteacher

Required from September 2025

Are you ready to lead a school where every child is valued and inspired to reach their full potential. At Ennerdale and Kinniside CE Primary School you will find a unique and exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader to shape the future of our school.  
This role offers the perfect blend of leadership and teaching, with the support of a dedicated team, passionate parents and an engaged Governing Body.  With our strong Christian ethos, rich outdoor learning opportunities and a focus on pupil well-being, you’ll be joining a school where your leadership can make a lasting difference.

*About our school*
Ennerdale and Kinniside CE School is a unique, small rural school with a deep sense of community and a commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of every child. We are nestled in a beautiful village surrounded by farms, forests and an abundance of fresh air. 

We are a close-knit, family-oriented school where every child is known, valued, and supported. We have a dedicated team of staff who share a passion for providing the best possible education and school life for our pupils.

*Who are we looking for?*
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 foster strong relationships with our children, staff, parents, governors and the local community;
•    who is able to lead us creatively and courageously;
•    who is forward thinking; and
•    with an ambition to raise standards in teaching and learning, whilst helping our pupils and staff to reach their full potential. 

Our children would like a Headteacher who is:- 
•    friendly, joyful and happy;
•    has a good personality and sense of humour; 
•    not too strict but not too laidback; 
•    always willing to help them; 
•    able to have fun and also sensible; 
•    can persevere; 
•    is creative; 
•    willing to be involved with trips; and
•    able to interact well with children. 

The successful candidate will have an expected maximum 0.6 teaching commitment.
 
*Why we think you should choose Ennerdale and Kinniside CE Primary School*  
We are a warm and welcoming small village school with a big heart, happy and thriving children and a strong community feel. We pride ourselves on offering;
•    a unique and diverse learning environment with lots of opportunities for the children, including (but not limited to):

•     forest school;
•     climbing;
•     swimming; 
•     yoga/Mindfulness; 
•     a broad range of sports; 
•    opportunities for children to grow, harvest, and cook their own produce;
•    residential trips available for all ages. 
•    a well-established, dedicated and passionate PTA (known as FoEKS) 
•    a strong culture which is distinctively Christian, caring, inclusive and with excellent community links; 
•    a passionate, highly professional staff team, dedicated to providing the best education for our pupils;  
•    a supportive Governing Body, fully committed to the ongoing development of the whole school, its staff’s                 professional development and local connections. 

If you would like to discover more, we welcome prospective applicants to visit our school on 11th December, 8th January or 15th January at 3.45pm. Visits will be by appointment only, if you wish to arrange a visit please contact us via email on vacancies@ennerdale.cumbria.sch.uk to arrange. 

Application forms and further details are available by emailing Yvonne, our clerk at vacancies@ennerdale.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date: 17th January 2025 at 12noon 
Shortlisting: 23rd January 2025
Interview date: 5th and 6th February 2025

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.