Headteacher

Cromer Junior School, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0EX

28 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £67,898 - £75,049 pa

Headteacher job summary

Part of the Synergy Multi-Academy Trust

Tel: 01263 512155

Email: cdancaster@cromerjunior.org.uk  

Website: https://www.cromerjunior.org.uk/

• Salary - £67,898 - £75,049 pa
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Required for 1 September 2026 

Help write the next chapter of our School’s story.      

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust and the Cromer Junior School Local Governing Board invite applications for the position of Headteacher. 

Following the distinguished service of our retiring Headteacher, we seek a confident and visionary leader to continue our School’s success. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate: 

• A clear strategic vision and ambition for school improvement 
• Proven leadership experience as a Head or Deputy Head 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• A commitment to inclusive education for pupils in Years 3–6, including those in our Autism Special Resource Base and other specialist SEND units 
• An ability to build strong relationships with parents / carers 
• Significant experience in managing complex safeguarding cases.

Your leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience of all our children. 

We warmly invite prospective candidates to visit the school, experience our inclusive environment and see first-hand the passion, enthusiasm, and dedication that define our community.

For more information, please email - cdancaster@cromerjunior.org.uk  

How to apply

An Information Pack is available from ‘Attachments’.

For this vacancy, if you click the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our recruitment website to apply via the online application form.

Closing date:  15 April 2026, 12 noon

Interview dates:  23 and 24 April 2026

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and adherence to child protection policies and practices.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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

All safeguarding concerns are dealt with seriously and urgently. Sometimes the school will need to contact Children’s Services for advice and this may lead to further action.

We follow the government’s PREVENT strategy, to safeguard against radicalisation and extremism.

The school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Whilhelm de Neve and in his absence, Sarah Walker or Emma Harding.

The school follows safer recruitment procedures.

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 Cromer Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 260 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cromer Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cromer-junior-school-cromer

https://www.cromerjunior.org.uk/our-school/welcome-from-the-headteacher/

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