Head Teacher

Sundorne Infant School and Nursery, Shrewsbury, SY1 4QN

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April , Begining of Summer Term 2027

• Closing date

  19 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £81,457.00 - £94,349.00 Annually (Actual)

Head Teacher job summary

Headteacher

Sundorne Infant School and Nursery

L18-L24 £81,457 - £94,349

Full Time, Permanent Contract.

To start in summer term 2027

Sundorne Infant School and Nursery is a thriving infant school and nursery.

We are seeking our next leader with the drive and determination to build upon the excellent work of our current headteacher.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional professional with leadership experience ready to take the next step in their career and lead a great infant school and nursery.

The Trust is looking for a dynamic and committed leader who will:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of our school and Trust’s values.
• Have a strong vision for education and high aspirations for pupils and staff; inspiring a love of learning, positive behaviour, personal development, and compassion for others.
• Believe in and demonstrate the value of visible leadership throughout the school and community.
• Demonstrate robust communication skills and be adept at communicating with parents, pupils, governors, staff and community stakeholders alike including managing safeguarding matters.
• Build on all we have achieved together so far to continue developing high standards of individual pupil and school achievement.
• Show sound judgement in strategic, curriculum-led budget planning.
• Be able to work closely with the headteacher of the junior school based on the same site working together to ensure a smooth transition for our pupils in both settings.
• Be willing to contribute their skillset to the wider Multi Academy Trust and work with our team of headteachers to improve outcomes for all Trust pupils.

In turn, you will be supported by our passionate and committed leadership team, employees and governors; our children who love to learn and a strong and vibrant school community.

The school is part of the Severn Bridges Multi Academy Trust collaborating closely with Greenfields, Mount Pleasant, Short Wood, Radbrook primary schools and Harlescott Junior School.

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested and discussed at interview.

Prospective candidates are very welcome to visit the school please email Steph Peters, Deputy CEO on steph.peters@severnbridgesmat.com if you would like to book a visit.

If you feel you have what it takes to take up this fantastic opportunity, please visit https://www.severnbridgesmat.co.uk/job-vacancies/ and click onto the vacancy where you will be able to apply online.

Closing date: Thursday 19th November @ 9.00am

Interview date: Wednesday 9th December

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 Sundorne Infant School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 332 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sundorne Infant School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sundorne-infant-school-and-nursery-shrewsbury

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