Headteacher
Abbey Lane Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0BN3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
21 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 March 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
- L19–L25 (starting point dependent on experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our next headteacher will be an ambitious, compassionate and inspirational leader who:
- has a demonstrable record of securing whole school improvement and improve outcomes for pupils.
- celebrates diversity and can articulate an ethos of inclusion.
- recognises the school’s role in the community and will further develop relationships with our families and partners.
- promote the physical, emotional and overall wellbeing of staff and children alike.
- will work positively and strategically with external partners and colleagues across the Trust.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
- the opportunity to work with our fantastic children and a team of passionate, loyal and dedicated staff
- the opportunity to collaborate and meaningfully engage with headteachers and leaders from across the Trust
- our commitment to your ongoing professional development.
Further details about the role
Abbey Lane is a large, friendly and inclusive school in the south of Sheffield. We aim to be the focal point of the local community, valued as such by the children and families we serve. Following on from our recent Ofsted success last academic year, we are now proud to be part of Peak Edge Academy Trust where we enjoy close working relationships with our partner schools and colleagues.
Here at Abbey Lane, we passionately believe that every child is able to succeed. Our curriculum mirrors this belief and is designed to ensure that all learners achieve, while keeping personal development at the heart of what we do. We place great importance on developing the whole child, enabling us to build the strong foundations our young people need to become confident, happy, resilient citizens.
We have a skilled, dedicated and caring team, all of whom are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our children. The school has recently been through a period of change. We are looking for a headteacher with the warmth, credibility and strategic vision to build on what has already been achieved and develop the school further as we progress on the next stage of our journey.
Visits to Abbey Lane are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Kirsty Bibby, Business Manager, on 0114 274 5054. The available dates are:
Thursday 13th March – 1.00-2.30pm
Tuesday 18th March – 1.00-2.30pm
Wednesday 19th March – 1.00-2.30pm
Commitment to safeguarding
Abbey Lane is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children: we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to scott@gloverrecruitment.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Abbey Lane Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 630 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Abbey Lane Primary School website
- Email address
- enquiries@abbeylane.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 274 5054
Abbey Lane Primary School is is an academy school, part of Peak Edge Trust, catering for children between the ages of 7 and 11. We are a large and busy but very friendly school with lots going on! To truly understand what we stand for - inclusion, community, aspiration, and nurturing the unique abilities of each child - we encourage you to visit Abbey Lane and experience it first-hand.
Abbey Lane is a school where we place children at the heart of everything that we do. We focus on nurturing every aspect of a child's development, appreciating their individual strengths, talents, and personalities. We achieve this by offering enjoyable and stimulating activities both inside and outside of class. Our committed and innovative staff strive to establish a peaceful, welcoming, and productive learning atmosphere within the school.
We value the incredibly important contributions made by our families and the broader community to the education and growth of our pupils. Abbey Lane truly is a family and we are very proud to be part of its surrounding community.
Arranging a visit to Abbey Lane Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@abbeylane.sheffield.sch.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Sheffield