Headteacher Vacancy

Leadership Pay Scale: L20-24

Due to the retirement of our current headteacher, the Trustees of Sutherland Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated individual to lead our school community and continue to build on the strong foundations already in place to progress our school further forward.

We are a caring and inclusive school that is ambitious for all our pupils. We provide a rich and balanced curriculum where children can develop the knowledge and skills to thrive personally, socially and academically both at school and throughout their future life.

We are a single academy trust which provides the autonomy and independence to focus on the specific needs and priorities of our students and community, however we also collaborate with other schools and the wider educational community.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

has a clear vision for continuous improvement and can build on the school's strengths and successes

is a strategic thinker with strong leadership and management skills who can inspire and motivate others

is passionate about education and driven to achieve the very best outcomes, particularly for vulnerable learners

is committed to pupil and staff well-being

can ensure sustainable financial planning and practice

cultivates a team working approach throughout the school and communicates regularly with children, parents/carers, staff, governors and the local community

collaborates with other schools to ensure best practice, generate opportunities

Sutherland Primary Academy will offer you:

a welcoming and friendly community

well-motivated and well-behaved caring children, who love to come to school and are excited about their learning

dedicated, creative, enthusiastic and hardworking staff, embedded with a strong culture of support and teamworking

an excellent school building and wider learning environment

supportive parents and carers

a supportive and committed body of Trustees.

A visit to Sutherland Primary Academy is recommended and should be arranged by contacting the school on 01782 594133 or by emailing jorourke1@sutherlandacademy.co.uk.  

Closing date - Midday 27^th January 2025

Interviews will be held on Thursday 6^th February and Friday 7^th February 2025. Candidates will need to attend both days.

Sutherland Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Our  policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.