Headteacher

Swaffham Meadow Primary School; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Job summary

Swaffham Meadow Primary School, part of Sapientia Education Trust, seeks a visionary Head of School to lead during an exciting transformation. You will drive school improvement, shape the curriculum, and build a strong, inclusive culture across a growing trust.

The role requires inspirational leadership, a track record of raising outcomes, and a commitment to developing teaching and learning excellence within a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Successful leadership experience within a primary setting.
• Proven track record of driving school improvement.
• High expectations for pupils, staff and outcomes.
• Passion for developing outstanding teaching and learning.
• Ability to build a positive, inclusive school culture.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Extensive leadership support from experienced education professionals.
• Access to specialist expertise in curriculum, SEND, safeguarding and school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a school and shape its future during a period of transformation and growth.
• Drive continuous school improvement and strong outcomes for pupils.
• Develop outstanding teaching and learning and a positive school culture.
• Collaborate with the Sapientia Education Trust and broader community.

Skills

Leadership experience

School improvement

Pupil outcomes

Teaching & learning

School culture

Collaboration

Professional development

Curriculum expertise

Job description

Location: Swaffham Meadow Primary School

Phase: Primary

Job Type: Permanent

Job Time: Full Time

Start Date: Spring Term 2027

Closing Date: Wed 2nd Dec 2026

Attachments

Recruitment Pack

Swaffham Meadow Primary School

Sporle Road

Swaffham, Norfolk

PE37 7HL

Part of theSapientiaEducation Trust

• 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
• 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.