Head of School

Shooter's Grove Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 5HN

38 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• 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: L13 - L17

What skills and experience we're looking for

Shooters Grove Primary School is seeking an inspiring, child‑centred Head of School to lead our dedicated team and continue our journey of improvement as we prepare to join INOVA Multi‑Academy Trust in May 2026.

Rated Good by Ofsted (2022), our school has strong community relationships, a caring ethos and a committed staff team. We are looking for a leader who can bring energy, clarity and a collaborative approach—ensuring high‑quality teaching, excellent outcomes and a warm, inclusive culture for all pupils.

The successful candidate will be an ambitious and reflective leader with a strong track record in school improvement, staff development and safeguarding. You will work closely with an Executive Director and benefit from INOVA’s extensive central support, professional development and people‑centred culture.

What the school offers its staff

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted membership for Westfield Health

Occupational Health

Wellbeing Programme

Continuous CPD and Training

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

School visits: Monday 16 March (10.30 am) and Thursday 19 March (1.30pm)

To arrange a visit please email to Jo Redfearn: JRedfearn@Bradfield.sheffield.sch.uk

Interviews 21st & 22nd April 2026

Applications via TES: https://t.ly/WzNCV

Closing date 12th April 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate would be expected to complete a Disclosure and Barring Check in line the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Shooter's Grove Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 389 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shooter's Grove Primary School website
• Email address: JRedfearn@Bradfield.sheffield.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shooter-s-grove-primary-school

Shooters Grove Primary School is a long-established community primary school located on Wood Lane in the Stannington area of Sheffield. Its serves children aged 3 to 11 and operates under the Sheffield local authority, with a mixed gender intake supporting a diverse community, with an inclusive ethos.

The school has a capacity for around 465 pupils.

The most recent full Ofsted inspection, February 2022, judged that Shooters Grove Primary School continues to be a good school. Inspectors highlighted the school's friendly and inclusive environment, the consistently high expectations set by staff and the strong relationship between pupils and teachers.

Arranging a visit to Shooter's Grove Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email JRedfearn@Bradfield.sheffield.sch.uk.

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