Headteacher

Small School, Big Opportunities

‘Pupils enjoy coming to school. They said it is a friendly place.’ (Ofsted 2022).

Join us on the adventure in the heart of the English Lake District

As Governors, we believe in our school. It is well-loved and actively supported by our local community, due to the retirement of the current Headteacher we are looking to appoint an inspiring and dynamic leader, who is innovative, open and approachable. We wish to appoint someone who has the ability to adapt and differentiate to meet the needs of every pupil and member of staff in our small, caring and nurturing learning environment.

Bassenthwaite Primary School and Little Ducklings Nursery is located in the beautiful village of Bassenthwaite in the Lake District National Park. The school provides our children with unique educational opportunities. Our Headteacher would be someone who will continue to promote high standards of learning and an innovative, creative curriculum, nurturing the whole child. Bassenthwaite School is proud of its extended provision and out of school activities and has strong links with the consortium of local primary schools. 

We’d like to hear from you if you will:

• be able to enable all within school to make a positive contribution in all aspects of their lives, in school, the community and with colleagues in Keswick MAT;
• be an approachable, collaborative, brave and inspirational leader;
• be fully committed to the benefits of outdoor education and residential visits;
• be able to inspire your colleagues in their own growth and development;
• be able to confidently manage our school and its unique curriculum

We can offer you:

• a passion for the school to match yours;
• a life-enriching career opportunity;
• a dedicated, skilled and highly experienced staff;
• a mutually supportive governor, trust and staff team committed to the care and development of every child;
• a welcoming school with enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and are supported by their parents, carers and local community;
• our support in your continued professional development

Visits to the school will be available on:

• Wednesday 15th January
• Friday 17th January
• Monday 20th January
• Wednesday 22nd January
• Thursday 23rd January

If you would like to visit the school, please contact Annabel Scott (Clerk to the Governing Body) at annabelscott@keswick.cumbria.sch.uk who will be able to book your place on one of the visits. Please note that participation in a visit, or ability to make one, will not play any part in our assessment of your application.

To apply for the post of Headteacher, please visit the vacancies section of the school website at https://bassenthwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancy/ to download the application form and all the various application documentation.

All completed application forms should be emailed to Andrew Young (MAT HR Manager) at andrewyoung@keswick.cumbria.sch.uk or be posted to:

Andrew Young

MAT HR Manager

Keswick School

Vicarage Hill

Keswick,  CA12 5QB

Closing date for applications: Noon on Monday 27th January 2025.

Shortlisting will take place on the evening of Wednesday 29th January 2025.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5th February – Thursday 6th February 2025.

Bassenthwaite School and Little Ducklings Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and appropriate pre-employment checks, including on-line social media checks. In addition, if appointed, a completed childcare disqualification declaration will also be required.

Bassenthwaite School and Little Ducklings Nursery is an equal opportunities employer. Please note that the equality and diversity information will not be available to members of the Selection Panel at the shortlisting stage.