Head of Academy
Danesholme Infant Academy, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9DT20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
17 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £60,145.00 - £69,596.00 Annually (Actual) Salary Grade L7 - L13 - 52 weeks per year 32.5 hours per week
Head of Academy job summary
We are looking for a Head of Academy to lead our team here at Danesholme Infant Academy!
The successful candidate will manage the academy day-to-day, having responsibility for the development of outstanding teaching and learning so that the overall educational provision is high quality and supports all children to learn effectively and achieve high standards.
About us:
Danesholme Infant Academy is a happy, caring and inclusive two form entry infant school, with a nursery class. Our dedicated staff work as a team to provide the best possible opportunities for all our pupils no matter what their starting points. Our primary aim is for pupils to develop into confident and independent young people fully ready to take the next steps in their education. We value the whole child. Academic success is vital to us, but we also value the personal growth and developing self-worth of the individual. Our core values of kindness, respect and achievement pervade all we do.’ Danesholme Infant is centred at the heart of our local community. We welcome parents into school regularly and work alongside them to support our pupils.
Danesholme Infant academy works in partnership with the neighbouring Danesholme Junior Academy under the leadership of an Executive Principal. The schools work very closely together, sharing leadership roles, staff and resources.
Visits to the academy, or telephone calls to our Executive Principal, Sonia Kendal are warmly welcomed.
Are you a leader who is:
- an effective leader, with a successful record of sustained educational improvement
- able to build positive relationships with staff, parents and pupils
- an effective developer of high quality teaching and the curriculum
- able to ensure high standards of achievement for all pupils, and be the advocate of those with additional educational needs, liaising with appropriate agencies
- resilient, dynamic and keen to lead by example
In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:
Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.
A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
Dedicated ECT support programme
Access to savings in childcare costs
Generous annual leave allocation
Automatic pay progression
Free parking on all sites
Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Danesholme Infant Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Danesholme Infant Academy website
About us:
The Danesholme Infant Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), is located in Corby next to the Danesholme Junior Academy. We want our pupils to be proud to belong to the Danesholme Infant Academy and to be proud of their achievements. Whatever our pupils’ backgrounds, we want them to be in the best possible position to move on successfully to the next stage of their education.
In Return:
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
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