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Head Teacher
Silloth Primary School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 10/9/2026
About this role
Essential Experience • Successful leadership and management experience in a primary school. • At least 5 years' teaching experience in a primary school. • Proven track record of raising attainment and pupil progress. • Experience of monitoring pupil progress, staff performance and policies, ensuring accountability. Desirable Experience • Working effectively with governors and the wider community. • Teaching across more than one key stage or subject. • Working with external agencies to support pupils and families. • Managing a delegated school budget. Essential Professional Skills • Inspiring and motivating staff through a shared vision. • Building a positive and accountable school culture. • Strategic and operational leadership. • Effective stakeholder management, including governors, local authority, parents and external agencies. • Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Desirable Professional Skills • Developing local, national and international school partnerships. • Building and maintaining a professional support network. • Using coaching and evidence-informed feedback to improve teaching quality. • Maintaining a strong focus on behaviour and attendance.
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