Head of School

Swaffham Meadow Primary School; Sporle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swaffham Meadow Primary School is seeking an inspiring and ambitious Head of School to drive improvement and shape the future of a growing community. You will lead transformation as the school becomes part of a broader Sapientia Education Trust strategy, including expansion plans and new facilities.

The role requires a proven track record in primary leadership, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Successful leadership experience within a primary setting.
• Proven track record of driving school improvement.
• High expectations for pupils, staff and outcomes.
• A passion for developing outstanding teaching and learning.
• The ability to build a positive, inclusive school culture.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school through a period of transformation and growth.
• Collaborate with Sapientia Education Trust to implement strategic plans.
• Oversee expansion from a small-school setting towards one-form entry and a new building.

Skills

Leadership

School improvement

Pupil outcomes

Teaching & learning

Inclusive culture

Collaboration

Job description

Lead a school. Shape its future.

Are you ready for the next stage in your career?

Swaffham Meadow Primary Schoolare seeking an inspirational and ambitious Head of School who is passionate about school improvement, committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children, and excited by the opportunity to shape the future of a growing school community.

What you will bring:

• Successful leadership experience within a primary setting
• A proven track record of driving school improvement
• High expectations for pupils, staff and outcomes
• A passion for developing outstanding teaching and learning
• The ability to build a positive, inclusive school culture
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills

This is a rare opportunity to become Head of School at Swaffham Meadows Primary School during an exciting period of transformation and growth.

Having recently joined Sapientia Education Trust, the school has embarked on a new chapter with a refreshed identity, ambitious vision, and plans to expand from its current small-school setting towards one-form entry, including the development of a new school building.

Why join Sapientia Education Trust?

• Extensive leadership support from experienced education professionals
• Access to specialist expertise in curriculum, SEND, safeguarding and school improvement
• Strong professional development opportunities across a growing trust of schools
• Teachers' Pension Scheme and Sodexo staff benefits package
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on a school with enormous potential

For more information

Please read the Candidate Recruitment Pack (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website.

Closing date: 12 pm, 2 December 2026.

Interview date: 7 December2026.

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. In accordance with the Department for Education's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, references will be sought on all shortlisted candidates before interview