Primary school releases rap song in bid to recruit headteacher

A primary school in the Yorkshire Dales has taken a novel approach to recruitment.

The children have released a rap single calling for a new headteacher after the 26-pupil school in Kettlewell struggled to fill the post.

The song stipulates the main job requirements for the new role and is entitled A new headteacher gotta be cool.

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