Headteacher

Mattersey Primary School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 5ED

22 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 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: L6 to L12

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Headteacher to lead our small and highly successful small school.

The person we are looking for will be:

a hardworking and nurturing professional who is passionate about standards and has high expectations;
a team player who is child-focused and ready to lead by example;
a resilient leader who can build on the school’s current strengths and improve learning further by delivering on its improvement priorities;
able to lead effectively and develop the committed and skilled staff; and
capable of working constructively in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community to reach the school’s objectives.

This post has a teaching commitment of up to 0.5.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• a thriving and happy school where pupils and staff learn together;

• a supportive and motivated governing body;

• a working environment where pupils are keen to learn and enjoy new experiences; and • access to high-quality 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.