Headteacher

Start date        September 2025

Headteacher , Full-time , Permanent

We are privileged to be at the heart of a unique community in the beautiful Northern Fells of the Lake District, Cumbria.

Fellview Primary School & Nursery, Caldbeck, aims to nurture the potential in every single one of its pupils and to help them to be the best they can, giving children the best possible start in life by providing the highest standards of education and pre-school care in a safe, stimulating and supportive environment

We are now seeking an inspirational new headteacher who can build on the success of our retiring head and become part of a close and supportive school community.

This is an opportunity for a committed and ambitious leader who will relish the unique responsibility of leading a small school in a rural community.

Our new headteacher will be inspiring, empathetic and adaptable, with the ability to communicate effectively with parents and build relationships in the wider community. They will also be pragmatic and happy to roll up their sleeves and lead from the front in any eventuality.

The successful candidate will be committed to continuous improvement and will be able to demonstrate a range of skills - a talented teacher; adept at managing budgets; a strategic thinker; a problem-solver; and able to multi-task and juggle sometimes competing priorities.

Visit www.fellview.cumbria.sch.uk for more information.

Please note this is blended 0.5 role and requires the headteacher to work half of the week a classroom/teaching role.

Standard working hours are 32.5 hours a week.

We are seeking a headteacher who:
•    Understands the unique context of working in a small school.
•    Is an outstanding teacher with experience across key stages. 
•    Is able to manage the budget effectively while still raising standards.
•    Has a forward-thinking and creative mindset.
•    Has excellent communication skills and is able to effectively engage with parents and other stakeholders
•    Is able to inspire confidence, commitment and respect.
•    Has strong prioritisation, planning, and organisational skills.
•    Is resilient, has sound judgement & is naturally collaborative
In return, we can offer you:

•    Enthusiastic, friendly children who are keen to learn and be successful.
•    A learning environment that enables children, staff and leaders to thrive.
•    A committed, motivated and dedicated staff team. 
•    A supportive and effective Governing body committed to your induction and continuing well-being.
•    An engaged community and supportive parents.
•    A wonderful rural setting & grounds with opportunities for outdoor learning.

A Candidate Pack is available by emailing Chair of Governors Jon Brown: jon.brown.governor@fellview.cumbria.sch.uk
Informal visits to the school by potential candidates are warmly welcomed. We have set aside Monday & Tuesday Feb 24 & 25 for these to take place. To arrange, please email jon.brown.governor@fellview.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications March 7th 2025 (by 12 noon) 

Completed applications (using Cumberland teaching application form found on Cumberland website), along with a personal statement of no more than 2 sides A4 (font size 12), should be e-mailed to Chair of Governors Jon Brown: 
jon.brown.governor@fellview.cumbria.sch.uk

Only applications on correct Local Authority forms will be shortlisted.  

Shortlisting will take place on March 14. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
    
Interviews will take place April 2 & 3 (two-day process).

Fellview Primary 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. 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.

If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to contact the Chair of Governors.