Head of School

Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT); Kessingland; On-site; GBP 56,022 - 65,009; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education trust in Kessingland invites applications for the Head of School position at Kessingland CofE Primary Academy. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership skills, commitment to safeguarding, and a positive approach to leading a school. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary ranging from £56,022 to £65,009, with the role commencing in September 2026. Interviews are scheduled for April 2026, and candidates will undergo necessary checks to ensure child welfare.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic approach to leadership in education.
• Fluent English required as per immigration regulations.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic team at Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy.
• Lead the school with a focus on safeguarding and promoting child welfare.

Job description

Attachments

Recruitment Pack

Head of School

Kessingland CofE Primary Academy

Field Lane, Kessingland

NR33 7QA

Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust

• Salary – Leadership Scales 3-10, £56,022 - £65,009 pa
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Required for September 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of School to join our dynamic team at Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy.

For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’.

To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account.

References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.

Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.

Interview date: 23 April 2026

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.