Deadline is tomorrow

  • Job start date

    13 April 2026

  • Closing date

    29 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    7 October 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

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L16-L22

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a friendly, inspirational and forward-thinking school leader who:

  • has a demonstrable record of delivering whole school improvement in a senior leadership role.
  • will be outward-facing and highly visible, recognising the integral role of Thornhill Primary in the local community.
  • recognises, celebrates and promotes diversity and has a clear understanding of what it means to be a headteacher in a multicultural school
  • is committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of pupils and staff alike, ensuring that the school remains a happy, safe and rewarding place in which to learn, work and play.
  • acknowledges and builds upon Thornhill’s existing successes, while bringing new ideas to develop the school further.
  • will delegate responsibility and leadership across the school while working positively and strategically with governors and external partners.
  • has an inclusive approach to education and shares our commitment to ensure every child achieves.

What the school offers its staff

  • the opportunity to lead an enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated staff team.
  • the support of our families, friends and the wider community.
  • the governing body’s commitment to your wellbeing and ongoing professional development.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Thornhill Primary Headship - Candidate Information Pack.pdf - 924 KB (opens in new tab)
School Application form and Guidance Notes (2).doc - 312 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thornhill Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
339 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Thornhill Primary School website
Email address
lpayne@thps.org.uk
Phone number
01709335999
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Arranging a visit to Thornhill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lpayne@thps.org.uk.

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