Headteacher

Swaffham Meadow Primary School; Sporle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Sodexo staff benefits package

Job summary

Swaffham Meadows Primary School in the Sapientia Education Trust is seeking a visionary Head of School to lead transformation and growth as the school expands from a small setting towards one-form entry. You will drive improvements, shape teaching and learning, and foster a positive, inclusive culture within a supportive trust environment.

The successful candidate will have proven primary leadership experience, a passion for outcomes, and the ability to collaborate with the trust and community

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to improve pupil outcomes.
• Lead school improvement planning and monitoring.
• Oversee curriculum development and learning environments.
• Build strong relationships with Sapientia Education Trust and stakeholders.
• Lead staff performance, professional development and culture.
• Promote inclusion and high standards across the school.

Skills

Leadership experience

School improvement track record

High expectations

Teaching & learning development

Inclusive school culture

Collaboration & relationships

Education

Headship / senior leadership experience in primary

Job description

Part of theSapientiaEducation Trust

• Salary: Leadership Salary; L6-L10
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Required Spring Term 2027

Lead a school. Shape its future.

Are you ready for the next stage in your career?

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.

We're seeking an inspirational and ambitious leader 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'll 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

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

If you're a visionary leader ready to build on strong foundations and help create something truly special, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 02 December 2026, 12 noon

Interview Date: 07 December 2026

Sapientia Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must be prepared to undergo several vetting checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw offers of employment where checks or references are deemed to be unsatisfactory

The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.