30 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    9 June 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    9 May 2025

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: Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Leadership L18-L24

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

  • Develop and apply their vision for Witham St Hughs Academy
  • Determine, implement and monitor the quality of teaching and learning across the academy
  • Ensure the efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources
  • Hold accountability for the performance of Witham St Hughs Academy
  • Lead, empower and drive staff to achieve success

We are searching for an individual who:

  • Demonstrates a clear understanding of what constitutes excellent learning from creative concepts to practical application
  • Holds a track record in raising teaching standards, ensuring progression and attainment for all pupils with a desire to embed a culture of continuous development for all
  • Possesses extensive interpersonal skills to create and effectively communicate the academy vision to all key stakeholders
  • Demonstrates a commitment to providing an inclusive environment for children with SEND
  • Is a great teacher – as a leader of teaching, we are searching for an individual who understands what great learning looks like in the classroom and recognises how to achieve it
  • Inspires, motivates, empowers and leads all to achieve


What the school offers its staff

This opportunity would suit a forward-thinking and vigorous Headteacher who has a proven history of effective school leadership. Leading a dynamic and capable staff team alongside inquisitive, articulate and well-behaved pupils is an exciting opportunity for developing innovative practise and approaches.

As part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust the academy benefits from access to a wide range of training, development and professional services. The Headteacher can access support and guidance on all areas of teaching, learning and school operations, directly as and when required. We are proud to have developed a culture within our Trust in which Headteachers partner and communicate well with each other, providing a strong network of likeminded leaders to work with.

The successful candidate will lead the strategic development of the academy and will be an outstanding role model for all.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lead Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@leadacademytrust.co.uk

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About Witham St Hughs Academy

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
398 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
07458 024599

Due to promotion Witham St Hughs Academy is recruiting a Headteacher to join us from January 2026 or earlier, if possible.

Witham St. Highs is a warm and welcoming place, where children thrive in a forward thinking environment. Our academy sits in the heart of a community and strives to provide every child with access to a high-quality curriculum that fosters 'Lifelong Learning.' We equally have very strong relationships with parents and carers, who actively contribute to the academy's vision and values.

Witham St Hughs Academy is at the forefront a number of national initiatives. As the DfE accredited English Hub and Teaching School Hub, the Headteacher will have the opportunity to work alongside the Teaching School Hub Director and team to shape and develop new initiatives, host DfE and other showcase events to exemplify effective practices and play a key role in developing a high-quality continuing professional development (CPD) program for other schools.

Arranging a visit to Witham St Hughs Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@leadacademytrust.co.uk.

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