Head of School
Feniton Church of England Primary School, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3EA10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
20 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
- Headteacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 - L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
Feniton Church of England Primary is offering a highly rewarding opportunity for a school leader to join us and continue to develop a high standard of education in a welcoming, inspiring and supportive environment, which is rooted in our Christian HEART Values.
A new Head of School will have the opportunity to influence current practice and lead the daily operations of the school, raising standards and motivating others to achieve their personal best and maintain the highest possible standards of learning and teaching.
Supported by an Executive Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team of the Otter Valley Federation this is an exciting prospect for a leader who has a proven track record of school improvement and who wishes to lead a successful, happy and nurturing school, supported by a strong team culture and community partnerships.
We are looking for someone who will:
- Ensure a continuous and consistent school-wide focus on pupils’ achievement and wellbeing, establishing creative and responsive approaches to learning and teaching, set in the foundations of a broad curriculum.
- Improve the school’s level of success and attainment and report termly to governors.
- Communicate effectively to inspire pupils, staff and community.
- Make a positive contribution to the Otter Valley Federation Leadership Team.
- Secure the long-term success of the school.
- Promote and develop the Christian distinctiveness of the school.
- Be an excellent teacher who can lead by example.
- Be a Champion for maximising attendance and getting the best outcomes for pupils eligible for pupil premium.
- Lead safeguarding and early help in school with support of the Federation DSL.
- Liaise with the SENDCo to ensure effective SEND provision.
- Undertake, to the extent required by the Executive Headteacher or Governing Board, the professional duties of the Executive Headteacher in the event of her absence from the Federation.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A warm and friendly atmosphere in which to work.
- Enthusiastic children and a dedicated staff who are open to learning.
- A supportive and committed Senior Leadership Team and Executive Headteacher.
- Well informed governing board who are fully engaged in school life and focused on teaching and learning
- A thorough induction programme tailored to your needs and experience and a commitment to your professional learning, accompanied by regular coaching or supervision.
- Access to SAS wellbeing package to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to mrs.meyer@ottervalleyfederation.org
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Feniton Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 229 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Feniton Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- mrs.meyer@ottervalleyfederation.org
- Phone number
- 01404850303
Feniton Church of England (VA) Primary School is a thriving community of children, parents, teachers and members of the local community, seeking to serve the villages and parishes of Buckerell, Gittisham, Talaton, Feniton and the parish of Escot. We aim to provide education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. We have 210 pupils on roll, Reception Class – Year 6. The school provides a Foundation Stage Unit, ‘Little Explorers’, which offers high quality pre-school provision and a smooth transition into Reception Class.
The school is located in East Devon, in a rural location, conveniently situated between Honiton and Exeter, and with easy access to the A30 and M5, plus has a railway station.
Arranging a visit to Feniton Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mrs.meyer@ottervalleyfederation.org.
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