Ulverston Victoria High School is a happy and thriving 11-18 school and sixth form and is at the heart of the community in the picturesque South Lakeland market town of Ulverston. An exceptional school, which is defined equally by its high academic achievements and its warmth and inclusivity, our students and their teachers work hard, seek to achieve the very highest standards in all they do and are respectful of each other and of their community.

The Governing Body wishes to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Assistant Headteacher (Designated Safeguarding Lead) to join the Leadership Team at Ulverston Victoria High School to lead and manage Pastoral and Student Wellbeing to include Child Protection and Safeguarding.

The successful candidate will play an essential role within the school’s Senior Leadership Team. They will be able to lead, engage and enthuse staff, be highly motivated and innovative with strong leadership skills and a proven record of accomplishment.  We are looking for a person who shares our commitment to improving the life chances of young people regardless of their starting point and have the passion to sustain and improve continuing excellence.  This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious individual to make their mark, being part of a team that will continue to lead the school into the next chapter of its exciting future.

We are looking to appoint a leader who shares our commitment to pastoral care, high standards of professionalism and academic achievement for every one of our students, and who will go the extra mile to help them achieve excellence.  

If you are a candidate committed to student wellbeing and pastoral care and want to develop your career in an exceptional school, working closely with colleagues who share that passion, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We can offer you:

• the chance to play a significant role in shaping the school’s future;
• a school with an established reputation for success with supportive governors and parents;
• an extensive staff CPD programme;
• the full support of a talented and professional team of staff;
• a school that is totally committed to school improvement.

We are looking for a professional who:

• is passionate about unleashing students’ passions and talents;
• has a record of success as a middle/senior leader;
• is an excellent and ambitious classroom teacher;
• has a proven and demonstrable record of accomplishment of success;
• has a good understanding of current educational developments;
• is a strategic thinker with the ability to motivate and inspire colleagues and students;
• is an excellent communicator;
• has the energy, commitment and enthusiasm to help us to realise our vision to be an exceptional school.

Closing date for applications:   Thursday 16^th October 2025 at 9.00 am

Shortlisting will be held on:        Friday 17^th October 2025

Interviews will be held on:           Tuesday 21^st October and Wednesday 22^nd October 2025

Please email applications for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr M Hardwick, at recruitment@uvhs.uk

Please would applicants email a scanned copy of their passport with the completed application form.

Please note that UVHS does not accept CV applications.

If you have any questions or queries relating to the application procedure, please do not hesitate to contact Claire Jarvis on 01229 483900 or email recruitment@uvhs.uk