Head of School: Visionary Leader for Academic Excellence

Teaching Vacancies; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Homefields is seeking an ambitious Headteacher to set a compelling vision for academic excellence, backed by rigorous curriculum design and effective teaching. You will lead a talented staff, shape school improvement, and work with the EMET Trust to raise standards and the overall pupil experience.

We expect evidence of outstanding pupil outcomes, senior leadership in a primary setting, and NPQH or equivalent readiness for headship.

Qualifications

• Substantial track record of high pupil outcomes, preferably in selective/aspirational contexts.
• Deep curriculum expertise and academic rigour driving teaching to outcomes.
• Senior leadership experience in primary, with impact on standards.
• Ambitious, aspirational leadership benchmarked against best schools.
• Able to lead, develop and inspire a staff team beyond oneself.
• Strong relational skills with parents, governors, staff and community.
• Values-led leadership in line with kindness, courage and respect.
• Excellent safeguarding understanding and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive an ambitious vision for academic excellence with rigorous curriculum design and effective teaching.
• Lead and develop a talented staff team, building leadership capacity at all levels.
• Use data and TIME reporting to track pupil progress and intervene early where needed.
• Sustain an Outstanding behaviour culture and the school's values.
• Broaden the school's offer academically, culturally and in enrichment.
• Build strong relationships with parents, governors and community.
• Collaborate with the CEO and EMET headteacher community for trust-wide improvement.
• Ensure safeguarding culture and compliance are of the highest standard.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Curriculum design

Staff development

Data-driven improvement

Safer-guarding expertise

Relationship building

School improvement

Education

NPQH / headship readiness

Job description

Homefields is seeking an ambitious Headteacher to set a compelling vision for academic excellence, backed by rigorous curriculum design and effective teaching. You will lead a talented staff, shape school improvement, and work with the EMET Trust to raise standards and the overall pupil experience.

We expect evidence of outstanding pupil outcomes, senior leadership in a primary setting, and NPQH or equivalent readiness for headship.