Headteacher

Full Time Headteacher 
(0.1 FTE teaching commitment)

Start Date – 12 April 2027 
Group 2 Leadership Pay Range – (£70,275 - £81,454)

 Silloth Primary School is situated on the beautiful Solway coast. We are within easy reach of the Lake District National Park, giving our school access to some of the most beautiful landscapes the region has to offer.  We can even see the Scottish mountains from our doorstep!
At the heart of our school is a caring and inclusive community where children come first. We are proud of our pupils, our committed staff team and the strong relationships we have with our families and wider community.

Our recent Ofsted inspection captured the spirit of our school:

“Pupils enjoy coming to this school and feel part of a close school family where children come first.”
Ofsted, June 2026

Governors are seeking to recruit a Headteacher starting in the summer term 2027.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:
•    is enthusiastic, compassionate and collaborative.
•    can work closely with governors, staff, and families to pursue ambitious educational standards and opportunities for pupils of all backgrounds, aptitudes and abilities.
•    understands the unique character of this community where every child is known and nurtured and has strategic vision for the school, informed by a thorough knowledge of local context, national context and developments in educational research.
•    will uphold and further enhance the school's strong and distinctive ethos and links with the broader community.

As Headteacher, you will:
•    provide inspirational leadership and a clear strategic vision.
•    secure excellent outcomes for all pupils, both academically and personally.
•    continue to raise standards of teaching, learning and achievement.
•    maintain our inclusive, nurturing culture where every child and member of staff can flourish.
•    encourage, motivate and support the staff team, providing opportunities to share skills and develop.
•    continue to develop strong partnerships with parents and carers, governors and the wider community.
•    lead the school confidently through our next phase of improvement.

We can offer you:
•    caring, happy and respectful children
•    a supportive and experienced Governing Body
•    commitment to Headteacher wellbeing and workload
•    extensive school grounds
•    continued professional development opportunities
•    an experienced and committed staff team
•    a strong and proactive ‘Friends of Silloth Primary School’ group.

“Staff describe leaders, including governors, as visible, supportive and approachable. Staff feel valued and enjoy working at the school.”
Ofsted, June 2026

Visits to the school by prospective candidates as welcomed.  Visits are available on the following dates and time

•    Thursday, 22nd October 2026 (morning only)
•    Tuesday, 3rd November 2026 (afternoon – during and after school)

Please contact school on 016973 31243 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit.

Silloth Primary School is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also the past employment checks.  We are an equal opportunities employer.  References and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview.  In accordance with KCSIE 2026, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

To apply please visit the school website www.silloth.cumbria.sch.uk to download the Cumberland Council application form as well as our application pack.

All completed documents – a Cumberland Council application form and supporting statement of no more that 1,000 words are to be returned to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 10am

Shortlisting will take place on Monday, 16 November 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 26 November and Friday, 27 November 2026.