Headteacher | Lead Primary School Growth & PD

Elliot Marsh Ltd.; Rettendon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Continued professional development

Job summary

Elliot Marsh Ltd. is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead a growing primary school in Essex. You will provide strategic direction, ensuring high educational standards and a positive, inclusive culture for pupils and staff.

Working in partnership with the Multi‑Academy Trust, you will drive teaching excellence, safeguarding and community engagement, supporting staff development and school improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a primary school or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Strong ability to drive sustained improvements in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Set a clear vision and strategy to raise standards, teaching quality and pupil achievement.
• Lead, motivate and develop teaching and support staff, embedding high expectations and accountability.
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment and school performance using data to identify priorities and drive improvements.
• Maintain safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing to create a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Manage operational performance, staffing and resources; build relationships with parents, governors, the Trust and community.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Data-driven

Educational standards

Job description

Elliot Marsh Ltd. is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead a growing primary school in Essex. You will provide strategic direction, ensuring high educational standards and a positive, inclusive culture for pupils and staff.

Working in partnership with the Multi‑Academy Trust, you will drive teaching excellence, safeguarding and community engagement, supporting staff development and school improvement.