Head of School
Ranskill Primary School, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8LHThis job expired on 7 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
7 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
- Headteacher
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: FT
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L8-L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Board of Trustees of SHINE, in partnership with Ranskill Primary School’s Local Governing Body, are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, ambitious and Head of School to work in partnership with the Executive Headteacher to lead this brilliant school on its ongoing journey of school Improvement.
We are looking for a leader with a proven track record of improving and maintaining high standards of achievement. The successful applicant will be someone of outstanding ability, vision and potential, who would welcome the opportunity to prove themselves in the context of this school. Please be aware this role will also have a teaching commitment. This person will also be committed to being part of the leadership of a primary multi academy trust and the broader leadership, learning and experience this offers. In this context, the successful candidate will have access to relevant continued professional development, but also the chance to work with other highly capable and motivated leaders – both within Ranskill and throughout SHINE.
What the school offers its staff
The school achieved a very successful Ofsted in early 2025 and as a result the Trust are seeking to appoint a leader who can work alongside an ambitious and forward-looking staff team and governing body to help continue the school on its journey.
With a hard working committed staff, delightful pupils and a very supportive community this role provides a rare opportunity for exactly the right leader with exactly the right set of skills and personality. Our Trust is value driven through our clear maxims of SHINE and Take Care. Currently our Trust comprises six diverse primaries. The Trust works together to embrace and shape the future of primary education for all our pupils.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ranskill Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 147 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hrdirector@shine-mat.com
- Phone number
- 07376800653
Ranskill Primary School is a welcoming and nurturing village school located in the heart of the Nottinghamshire countryside. We are proud of our inclusive, family-focused ethos, where every child is valued, encouraged, and supported to achieve their full potential.
Our dedicated staff work together to provide a high-quality education within a caring and inspiring learning environment. We place a strong emphasis on developing confident, resilient learners through an engaging curriculum, strong community links, and a commitment to both academic success and pupil wellbeing.
Joining Ranskill Primary School means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative team that is passionate about making a positive difference to children's lives. We are committed to staff development and wellbeing, offering opportunities for professional growth within a friendly and ambitious school community.
Arranging a visit to Ranskill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrdirector@shine-mat.com.
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