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Headteacher

Headteacher

Warwick Bridge Primary School · Carlisle · Cumberland

Job description

The Governors of Warwick Bridge School are eagerly seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to join our wonderful team. Warwick Bridge School offers a warm and welcoming environment where pupils are engaged and enthusiastic. At Warwick Bridge School we pride ourselves on the wider opportunities available to all pupils.

This vacancy has become available as our highly valued Head Teacher is moving on after an incredible 13 years with the school. We are seeking a candidate to build on the school’s success while ensuring that Warwick Bridge School continues to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our pupils.

We seek to appoint an experienced leader with a passion to make a positive impact to a vibrant and welcoming school. Our school is situated on the A69 with close motorway links to South West Scotland and the Lake District. The school is at the heart of an established community and is well supported by all stakeholders. Judged good again by Ofsted in 2025 they found that ‘Pupils are happy at this welcoming, inclusive school. Staff support pupils well to ensure that they feel safe’

The successful candidate will:

  • Have empathy to the mental health and wellbeing of pupils, staff and parents/carers
  • Have leadership experience with a proven record of continued whole school improvement
  • Have experience working across key stages
  • Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Be approachable, collaborative and an inspirational leader
  • Be willing to teach across the school

About this school

Warwick Bridge Primary School

Foundation school · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
170
Avg teacher salary
£47,717
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.4:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Carlisle, Cumberland, CA4 8RE