What skills and experience we're looking for
The directors of the Mater Christi Trust and governors of Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School in Kendal are looking to appoint a compassionate, loving, caring, and forward thinking Headteacher who wants their Catholic Faith to radiate across their school community.
What the school offers its staff
Dean Gibson is situated in Kendal and has been serving the Kendal community, and beyond, for over 70 years. Kendal is very close to the beautiful Lake District National Park. Ofsted visited Dean Gibson in June 2024, and the school remains good. The new post holder will be supported by staff, Governors and a Trust who are focused and united in their ambition for Dean Gibson.
Further details about the role
For full information about the post including a Job Description and Person Specification, please see the Candidate Pack attached to this advert or at
If you would like to visit school and meet the head of governors, or speak with the Trust’s CEO about the post, please contact Angela.Williams@mater-christi.com to arrange an appointment.
Completed applications and supplementary forms should be returned to: Angela.Williams@mater-christi.com
Closing Date: 12pm Tuesday 5th November 2024
Shortlisting: Wednesday 6th November 2024
Interviews: Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd November 2024
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.