Jericho Primary School in Whitehaven has put a call out to new year 6 pupils to become head pupils. 

The school is hoping to receive applications from pupils in the last week of the summer holidays. 

A spokesperson from the school said: "Calling our Jericho children who are new to year 6 children for September 2023.

"It is now your time to shine and become budding leaders across our school. Over the last week of the summer holidays, we would love to receive your applications to become either a head/ assistant head pupil, a team captain, or one of our class buddies.

"We would love for you to become a priority member of our leadership team in school and help us with all our busy daily tasks as well as making the best decisions for all our children in school.

"Please send your applications to lball@jericho.cumbria.sch.uk before the first day back at school.

"Please specify the role you would like to apply for and ensure you explain all your reasons why and how you meet the job specifications."