Headteacher

Start date: 1st January 2027

Brough is a small community primary school with a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of the relationships that sit at the heart of school life: children who are known as individuals, staff who care deeply about their work, families who value the school, and governors who are committed to supporting the next stage of development.

Contract: Permanent Work Pattern: Full-time

Salary: Group 1  Leadership Pay Range  0current pay) £ 58,569 - £ 67,898 ( pay award pending)

This appointment comes at an important point for our school. We are looking for a Headteacher who will cherish what makes Brough School special whilst bringing the
vision, confidence and ambition to help every child flourish. The successful candidate will lead with warmth and integrity, build strong relationships and ensure that teaching, learning, safeguarding and wellbeing remain at the centre of school life.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, person centred, forward thinking Headteacher, who is capable of leading, developing and nurturing our delightful little school. You will be a leader who is able to balance whole-school strategic management with a strong connection to our local community.

If you are an inspirational and caring school leader who understands the importance of community, inclusion and high expectations, we would very much welcome your
application.

Visits to school are welcomed. Please email the office (admin@brough.cumbria.sch.uk)
to arrange a visit on one of the following dates:
-Thursday 16th July
-Monday 7th September
-Tuesday 8th September

The application packs are available by request from the Chair of Governors (chair@broughschool.org)

Completed application forms should be mailed to chair@broughschool.org. Please ensure supporting information is included in your supporting letter, rather than the WFC Schools application form. 

Application closing date: Wednesday 9th September 2026 at 5pm
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 11th September, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 24th and 25th September.

Brough Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children. Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and barred check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return.