[261008B] Head of School

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

TPS pension

Career progression and development

Job summary

Morice Town Primary Academy, part of Reach South Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a Head of School to lead strategic and operational development of a single-form entry primary for children aged 4 to 11. The post is permanent and full-time, with safeguarding and child protection as a core priority.

You will drive school improvement, raise outcomes for all children and lead a large staff team, working closely with the Regional Director and Trust leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school or large team.
• Strong focus on safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, ambitious and compassionate leadership to the school community.
• Lead the strategic and operational development of the academy.
• Drive school improvement and raise outcomes for all children.
• Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.
• Champion high standards of teaching, learning and pupil wellbeing.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion and achievement.
• Lead and develop the staff team through coaching, collaboration and professional development.
• Foster partnerships with parents, governors, the Trust and external agencies.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Job description

Head of School post at Morice Town Primary Academy, a single-form entry primary for children aged 4 to 11 within Reach South Academy Trust, held on a permanent full-time basis. The role covers running the academy's strategic and operational development, driving school improvement and leading a large staff team, with safeguarding and child protection as a core priority. It works closely with the Regional Director and Trust leaders and includes a school visit as part of shortlisting. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Provide visible, ambitious and compassionate leadership to the school community
• Lead the strategic and operational development of the academy
• Drive school improvement and raise outcomes for all children
• Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection
• Champion high standards of teaching, learning and pupil wellbeing
• Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion and achievement
• Lead and develop the staff team through coaching, collaboration and professional development
• Foster partnerships with parents, governors, the Trust and external agencies
• Create a positive, nurturing environment where children and staff can thrive
• Work closely with the Regional Director, Trust leaders and governors

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to inspire and motivate a large team
• High expectations combined with warmth and determination

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What's offered

• Competitive salary
• TPS pension
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular professional development and training
• Opportunities to visit other local schools
• Networking across Reach South Multi Academy Trust
• E-learning and face-to-face training