Headteacher

Croftprimaryschool; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Croft Church of England Primary School is seeking a Headteacher to lead its vibrant community. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with a commitment to enhancing teaching quality and building relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits

Wellbeing support services

Employee discount schemes

Qualifications

• Commitment to raising the quality of teaching and learning.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school community towards continued excellence.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Partnership Working

Job description

Required from: January 2026 (an earlier start date may be negotiated if appropriate)

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Croft Church of England Primary School, a proud member of Embrace Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a new Headteacher to lead our vibrant school community. Our school is at the heart of the community, with a commitment to providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all pupils. We are looking for a Headteacher who can foster strong relationships with all stakeholders, and bring a positive and adaptable approach to their role. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the drive to lead our school towards continued excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Why Croft CofE Primary School?

• We offer the opportunity to be part of a cohesive, friendly and skilled team.
• We value all members of staff alongside professional and supportive staff relationships.
• We have a focus on staff wellbeing and provide access to wellbeing support services.
• The trust has a dedicated wellbeing website and employee discount schemes.

Why you?

• You are highly organised and an effective communicator and you have a commitment to partnership working within the trust, across our schools and with external stakeholders.
• You are committed and have the drive for providing and raising the quality of teaching and learning within the school.
• You can build and maintain effective relationships with parents/carers, partners and the community to enhance the education of all pupils.

Closing date for applications: 9th June 2025, 12pm

Interviews to be held: 17th June2025

References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before interview. As part of our due diligence, online searches will be completed for all shortlisted candidates, this will include searches of social media.

Visits to the school are welcome by prior arrangement on Wednesday 21st May or Wednesday 4th June . For arrangements or informal enquiries please contact Skye Friskney: (contact details in the attached advert). Visits will be conducted by a member of Embrace Executive Team.

The post is considered to be regulated activity and as such is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. Additionally, applicants are to be aware that an overseas criminal record check, or certificate of good behaviour, will be required before appointment, from candidates who have lived overseas for a period of 3 months (including aggregated time) over the age of 16 in the previous 10 years.

Embrace Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, enhanced DBS checks and barred list checks will be undertaken for all successful applicants prior to appointment and all shortlisted applicants will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. We believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all, ensuring equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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