Head of School

St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DW

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 April 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: £55,747 - £61,534

Head of School job summary

We are looking to recruit a Head of School for St Budeaux CE Primary Academy.

We are looking for a leader who thrives on challenge, who wants to continually learn and is not satisfied with accepting the status quo. The First Federation Trust has been at the forefront of primary system change and wishes to continue to push the educational boundaries to improve children’s lives.

The successful applicant will be appointed to the First Federation Trust. Leaders can move across our schools, seeking new opportunities within their career. We are seeking applications from expert practitioners of teaching and learning who are experienced at leading staff. As a Head of School, you will focus on school improvement within the school; supported by an experienced Trust Leadership Team.

Visits to St Budeaux CE Primary Academy are recommended and should be arranged by contacting the school 01752 365712 or emailing office@sbpa.plymouth.sch.uk. For further information about the position, please contact Angela Jenkins on 07720 099176 or email angela.jenkins@firstfederation.org.uk

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.

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.

About St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 82 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-budeaux-foundation-cofe-aided-junior-school-plymouth

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