Headteacher — Inspire Safe, Inclusive Primary Excellence

Woodgate Primary School; Woodgate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodgate Primary School invites applications for a head teacher to lead from 12 April 2027. This full‑time permanent post seeks an approachable, kind and driven leader to sustain our happy, nurturing Woodgate Family.

The successful candidate will have headship or deputy head experience across the primary phase (EYFS included), a clear vision for high‑quality primary education, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience as head teacher or deputy head in primary
• Ability to articulate a strong vision for high‑quality primary education
• Proven safeguarding leadership (DSL/DDSL)
• Excellent classroom leadership and inclusive practice
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the school as head teacher and develop a high‑quality primary education vision
• Ensure safe, secure, healthy, and fair school environment
• Model effective teaching and learning across the primary phase
• Communicate with governors, staff, parents and students
• Lead safeguarding strategies (DSL/DDSL experience)

Skills

Headship experience

EYFS experience

Strategic vision

Safeguarding leadership

Communication skills

Inclusive practice

Interpersonal skills

Integrity and openness

Education

QTS

NPQH

Job description

Woodgate Primary School invites applications for a head teacher to lead from 12 April 2027. This full‑time permanent post seeks an approachable, kind and driven leader to sustain our happy, nurturing Woodgate Family.

The successful candidate will have headship or deputy head experience across the primary phase (EYFS included), a clear vision for high‑quality primary education, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and staff wellbeing.