Headteacher

Full Time Permanent Headteacher

Be All You Can Be!

Start date:                                  1 September 2024

Group 1 Leadership Range:     L10 – L16 (£58.959- £68.400)

The Governors of our well-supported, coastal school would like to appoint a visionary, child-centred and community-focused Head Teacher who will share our whole school vision. Ewanrigg Junior School is situated in the historic, maritime town of Maryport with magnificent views over the Solway Firth.

We seek to appoint a nurturing and inspirational Head Teacher who will continue to promote balanced learning programmes tailored to the unique needs of our pupils. We have strong links with the local community. We maximise the use of our school grounds and surroundings, extending learning beyond the classroom.

Ewanrigg Junior School is proud of its out of school activities and links with the local consortium of schools.

In 2019, we were rated Good by Ofsted. The report stated:

• Pupils try their hardest. They have high aspirations.
• The provision for pupils with SEND is well organised.
• Leaders ensure that pupils receive appropriate challenge, regardless of ability.
• Leaders are diligent and proactive in keeping pupils safe.

We would like to hear from you if you will:

• provide professional vision and leadership to the school, in order to secure its future improvement and success.
• foster strong relationships with the whole school community.
• be an approachable, collaborative and inspirational leader.
• lead teams and develop staff effectively.
• create an excellent and inclusive learning environment in which every child is encouraged and supported to thrive and succeed.

We can offer you:

• a dedicated, skilled, mutually supportive staff team committed to care for and develop each child.
• a welcoming school with lively, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.
• our support in your continued professional development
• a supportive Governing Board

Ewanrigg Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Enhanced criminal records with Barred List checking through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), in line with the Government’s Safer Recruitment guidelines. 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.

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: www.ewanrigg.cumbria.sch.uk Completed applications by email to: clerk@ewanrigg.cumbria.sch.uk

You are welcome to visit school before submitting your application and a visit can be arranged by emailing clerk@ewanrigg.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date:  Monday March 13^th at 10.00 AM

Interview dates: Tuesday March 26^th and Wednesday March 27^th