Headteacher

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Toll Bar Primary School in Doncaster is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead a welcoming, inclusive school with 185 pupils aged 3-11. The role focuses on strong, visible leadership, safeguarding, and high expectations for staff and pupils alike, guiding the school through its next development phase.

The Governors invite an imaginative, collaborative leader who can build partnerships with families and the wider community, sustaining high standards and a positive learning environment.

Job description

Job description

Toll Bar Primary School

Job advert: Headteacher

Start date: April 2027 or earlier

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Reporting to: Governing Body

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 9am

Shortlisting: Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Interviews: Thursday 12th November 2026

‘Together we shine bright and reach high – We are Toll Bar’

Thegovernors, staff, parents and pupils of Toll Bar Primary School are looking to recruit an exceptional and forward-thinking leader, who will guide our welcoming and happy school into the next phase of development.

Toll Bar Primary is a LA maintained school catering for 185 pupils aged 3-11. We are proud of our inclusive ethos with a diverse heritage. We are focused on all children achieving their full potential to become rounded and responsible global citizens ready for the next phase in their education. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do.

The governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who:

• Can lead by example – with integrity, creativity, resilience, and objectivity;
• Is committed to supporting all staff through quality professional development;
• Is able to provide clear and caring leadership with the ability to enthuse and bring out the best in everyone;
• Is a visible and approachable leader;
• Is passionate about inclusion;
• Can support, motivate and inspire our children in reaching their full potential both academically and socially;
• Are a forward thinking and creative individual who can help develop a clear and confident future educational direction for the school;
• Can build strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community;
• Is committed to working collaboratively with partners, other schools;
• Can maintain our safe, calm and well-ordered environment, focused on safeguarding pupils.

We are proud to offer you:

• A team of staff who are committed to serving the community through the school;
• A challenging and rewarding role leading a unique primary setting which places our children at the heart of all its decision making;
• A supportive governing body who are committed to your continuing professional development; An engaging and varied curriculum with staff that are highly driven who want the best for the school community;
• An established and successful collaborative network of support with other schools. If you are interested in leading our school to further success, visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Toll Bar Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all staff to be committed to this. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must tell us of any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975.

Company: City Of Doncaster Council

Salary: Leadership scale L15 – L21 £73,105 – £84,699

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Education

Job Role: Director