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Teaching Vacancies; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forward-thinking Trust

Leadership CPD

Staff & governors

Enthusiastic pupils

Shape the school

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Ulverston, United Kingdom, is seeking an inspirational leader to provide strategic direction for a church primary school within the Good Shepherd Trust. The role combines school leadership with a 0.4 teaching commitment, offering a unique opportunity to shape outcomes for pupils.

You will foster a values-driven culture rooted in excellence and equity, work with staff and governors, and lead safeguarding and pupil welfare with integrity and courage.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school or trust setting with proven impact on pupil outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, effective stakeholder engagement, and ability to inspire staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction.
• Build a values-driven school culture rooted in excellence and equity.
• Develop high-quality teaching and learning that supports outstanding outcomes.
• Lead with integrity, courage, and a deep commitment to pupil welfare.
• Work collaboratively with staff, local governing body, and the wider trust.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Strategic thinking

Flexibility

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role:

• Provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction.
• Build a strong, values-driven school culture rooted in excellence and equity.
• Develop high-quality teaching and learning that supports outstanding outcomes.
• Lead with integrity, courage, and a deep commitment to pupil welfare.
• Work collaboratively with staff, local governing body, and the wider trust.

We Are Looking for a Leader Who:

• Can balance the responsibility of leading a school and a 0.4 teaching commitment.
• Is fully supportive of the Christian ethos of our school and can demonstrate an understanding of the unique character of a church school.
• Will place emphasis on the development of the 'whole child' and on the all-round flourishing of staff and pupils alike, leading and inspiring growth and development in their team.
• Can lead the further development of our school’s vision within the Good Shepherd Trust, implementing this vision to drive the school forwards.
• Understands the challenges of a moderate sized primary school (127 pupils)'and is prepared to be flexible with working practices.
• Is an effective team member with excellent communication skills.
• Is outward-facing and willing to work collaboratively with colleagues in other local schools and within the Good Shepherd Trust.

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

• A forward-thinking and supportive Trust with clear values and high expectations
• Excellent CPD and leadership development opportunities.
• A committed and talented team of staff and local governing body members.
• Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn and succeed.
• A genuine opportunity to shape the future of the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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