Headteacher

Church Langton Church of England Primary School, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7SZ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer Term 25/26 (13th April 2026)

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £67,898.00 - £75,049.00 Annually (Actual)

Headteacher job summary

The school, which enjoys beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, serves the local community and beyond by providing the highest quality of education within a context firmly rooted in Christian values. Our core values are Kindness, Endurance and Courage. In addition to strong academic outcomes, with pupils achieving above the national average in all areas, the school is especially proud of its unique Enrichment Programme, which all children from Year 1 onwards enjoy weekly as part of their timetable.

The school is part of Learn Academies Trust, a thriving Multi-Academy Trust, founded in 2016, and now a proud family of 19 Church of England and Community Primary Schools across Leicestershire, including Leicester City. Our Church schools are part of the wider Diocese of Leicester network of 97 schools and academies, giving us access to a strong, collaborative community and shared expertise.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome and respect children and families of all faiths and none, ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and able to flourish. We believe in the transformative power of education. Guided by our vision and values, we work in courageous fellowship to pursue our core aims of equity, well-being, and excellence, relentlessly striving to provide the very best opportunities for every learner and every member of staff.

The Trust is well established and respected, and you will be a key part of its future growth, development, innovation, and continuous improvement. We are a community that is committed to professional growth, collaboration, and innovation. This is more than a leadership role - it’s an opportunity to shape futures and make a lasting impact.

Whether you are currently a Deputy Head/Vice Principal or Head of School, ambitious for your first headship, or an experienced Headteacher ready for a new challenge, if you are inspired by the opportunity to lead Church Langton into its next chapter of excellence, we would be delighted to hear from you. You must have a passion for continuous improvement, embracing new ideas to enhance teaching and learning. This will be driven by a clear vision for the school's future and the ability to implement strategic initiatives that deliver tangible results. Importantly, you must be values-led and motivated to make a real difference to the lives of the pupils.

To find out more about this exceptional opportunity, please see the attached Candidate pack and job description.

Learn Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a truly inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and thrive. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, references will be taken up prior to interview wherever possible, and this post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.

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 Church Langton Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Church Langton Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/church-langton-church-of-england-primary-school

Church Langton CofE Primary School is in the beautiful village of Church Langton and Meadowdale Primary School is in Market Harborough, a market town in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, forming part of the border with Northamptonshire. The schools are a 10-minute drive apart and there would be a base in each setting.

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