Headteacher (Full Time)

New Start; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Toll Bar Primary School in Doncaster is seeking a Headteacher to lead and develop the school from April 2027 or earlier. This full-time, permanent post reports to the Governing Body, with a demanding leadership role within a welcoming, inclusive community.

The Governors seek an outstanding leader who can inspire staff and pupils, foster professional development, and build strong ties with parents and partners, while safeguarding pupils in a safe, well‑ordered environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Toll Bar Primary School with integrity, creativity, resilience and objectivity.
• Support staff through quality professional development.
• Provide clear, caring leadership and inspire others to perform at their best.
• Be a visible, approachable leader dedicated to inclusion.
• Develop a clear future educational direction for the school.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Collaborate with partners and other schools to strengthen the network.
• Maintain a safe, calm, well-ordered environment focused on safeguarding pupils.

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Salary

Leadership scale L15 - L21 £73,105 - £84,699

Expires

02/11/2026

Company

City Of Doncaster Council

Location

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Job Type

Full Time

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.

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

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This role expires02/11/2026.