Headteacher - Sundorne Infant School and Nursery

Shropshire Bus Enhanced Partnership; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundorne Infant School and Nursery invites applications for a Headteacher to lead a thriving infant school and nursery. The post offers an attractive salary and the chance to shape educational outcomes for young learners within the Severn Bridges Multi Academy Trust.

You will join a committed leadership team and work closely with colleagues to drive high standards, safeguarding, and family engagement across the school and its wider community.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of our school and Trust’s values.
• Have a strong vision for education and high aspirations for pupils and staff; inspiring a love of learning, positive behaviour, personal development, and compassion for others.
• Believe in and demonstrate the value of visible leadership throughout the school and community.
• Demonstrate robust communication skills and be adept at communicating with parents, pupils, governors, staff and community stakeholders alike including managing safeguarding matters.
• Build on all we have achieved so far to continue developing high standards of individual pupil and school achievement.
• Show sound judgement in strategic, curriculum-led budget planning.
• Be able to work closely with the headteacher of the junior school based on the same site to ensure smooth transition for pupils.
• Be willing to contribute their skillset to the wider Multi Academy Trust and work with our team of headteachers to improve outcomes for all Trust pupils.

Job description

Headteacher

Sundorne Infant School and Nursery

L18-L24 £81,457 - £94,349

Full Time, Permanent Contract.

To start in April beginning of summer term 2027

Sundorne Infant School and Nursery is a thriving infant school and nursery.

We are seeking our next leader with the drive and determination to build upon the excellent work of our current headteacher.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional professional with leadership experience ready to take the next step in their career and lead a great infant school and nursery.

The Trust is looking for a dynamic and committed leader who will:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of our school and Trust’s values.
• Have a strong vision for education and high aspirations for pupils and staff; inspiring a love of learning, positive behaviour, personal development, and compassion for others.
• Believe in and demonstrate the value of visible leadership throughout the school and community.
• Demonstrate robust communication skills and be adept at communicating with parents, pupils, governors, staff and community stakeholders alike including managing safeguarding matters.
• Build on all we have achieved together so far to continue developing high standards of individual pupil and school achievement.
• Show sound judgement in strategic, curriculum-led budget planning.
• Be able to work closely with the headteacher of the junior school based on the same site working together to ensure a smooth transition for our pupils in both settings.
• Be willing to contribute their skillset to the wider Multi Academy Trust and work with our team of headteachers to improve outcomes for all Trust pupils.

In turn, you will be supported by our passionate and committed leadership team, employees and governors; our children who love to learn and a strong and vibrant school community.

The school is part of the Severn Bridges Multi Academy Trust collaborating closely with Greenfields, Mount Pleasant, Short Wood, Radbrook primary schools and Harlescott Junior School.

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested and discussed at interview.

Prospective candidates are very welcome to visit the school please email Steph Peters, Deputy CEO on [e-mail] you would like to book a visit.

Closing date: Thursday 19th November @ 9.00am

Interview date: Wednesday 9th December

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