A primary school have used a Lonely hearts style advert to help them find a new headteacher.

Ridgewell Primary School in Essex describes itself as "popular, attractive, small but bubbly" in the Times Educational Supplement advert

It goes on to say they are "enthusiastic, happy and keen to learn" and are looking for someone "with a GSOH, energy and vision."

School bosses at the school which has about 80 pupils aged four to 11 say they came up with the odd ad because last time they tried recruiting the didn't get many responces.

Possible applicants should note that the advert ends by offering a link to see pictures of the school ... taken 20 years ago before it piled on the pupils.