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Headteacher Vacancy
Scalford CE Primary School
and Thrussington CE Primary School

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Vacancy details

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced school leader such as Deputy Head/VP seeking their first headship or for someone seeking a new opportunity.  We are looking for a visionary and wise leader with a strong sense of moral purpose, empathy and emotional intelligence. You will be an optimistic, strategic thinker who thrives on challenge and is resilient in the face of educational change.

You will like people - large and small, young and old! You will recognise, value and nurture talent, thrive on research-informed professional learning and can promote and participate in it with your colleagues. We expect you to have integrity, high aspirations, high expectations and high standards, while respecting community, inspiring trust and hope, and treating the people you serve with kindness, compassion and dignity.

 

Salary

L12 to L16 (£67,898 to £75,049), starting salary negotiable dependent on experience.


Timeline

Closing Date

8am, Monday 2nd February

Interviews

10th and 11th February

Start Date

September 2026 or sooner in discussion with the appointed candidate


Visits and How To Apply

For further information, an informal and confidential discussion about the role, to arrange a visit to the school or to discuss the application process please contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments.

Martin Blair Hays Leadership Appointments
Tel: 07908268091
Email: martin.blair@hays.com

 

Safeguarding and social media checks

Learn Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and social media screening.


Equal Opportunities

Learn Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a truly inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and thrive. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do.

Our vision for ED&I is simple, we aim to create an environment where everyone has a seat at the table, where everyone has a voice and where everyone belongs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references (these will be requested if you are shortlisted) and successful completion of vetting.

Learn Academies Trust is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.