Headteacher

Isle of Ely Primary School; Ely; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Isle of Ely Primary School in Ely, Cambridgeshire, is seeking an inspirational Headteacher to guide the school through its next chapter, combining educational excellence with strong moral purpose.

In a caring and stimulating environment, the role offers the opportunity to nurture a culture where children achieve well, staff are supported to develop their practice, and families feel connected to the life of the school, working with colleagues across the Active Learning Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the school, ensuring high standards of achievement, behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.
• Lead, support and develop staff, promoting excellent teaching and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive a broad, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils and supports strong outcomes.
• Manage resources, finances and facilities effectively to deliver the school's priorities.
• Work with governors, families, the Trust and the wider community to deliver sustainable school improvement and accountability.

Job description

Location: Isle of Ely, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: ALT Leadership L18 - L24 £81,457 - £94,349

We are seeking an inspirational Headteacher to guide Isle of Ely Primary School through its next chapter, bringing together educational excellence, strong moral purpose and a genuine commitment to people. In a school known for its caring and stimulating environment, this role offers the opportunity to nurture a culture where children achieve well, staff are empowered to develop their practice, and families feel connected to the life of the school. Working closely with colleagues across the Active Learning Trust, the successful candidate will embrace innovation, collaboration and continual improvement, ensuring every decision helps children learn, grow and achieve their potential.

For the right candidate, a relocation allowance may be available to support a move to the local area.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the school, ensuring high standards of achievement, behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.
• Lead, support and develop staff, promoting excellent teaching and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive a broad, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils and supports strong outcomes.
• Manage resources, finances and facilities effectively to deliver the school's priorities.
• Work with governors, families, the Trust and the wider community to deliver sustainable school improvement and accountability.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.

Contact

We warmly encourage an informal conversation or visit to the school, offering the opportunity to see the community first-hand and explore the role in more detail. Please contact Rae Aldous, Director of Primary Education, at: [e-mail]

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.