Headteacher
High View Primary Learning Centre, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8QS21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 March 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: Full-time working hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L16 to L22
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seekingan enthusiastic and inspirational leader to guide High View Primary Learning Centre into its next exciting chapter. This is a unique opportunity to build on a strong foundation and shape the future of a thriving, ambitious school at the heart of its community.
High View is a warm, inclusive and highly regarded primary school serving 466 pupils aged 3–11, located in the heart of Wombwell, Barnsley. The school is proud of its welcoming ethos, strong community ties and a dedicated, highly skilled staff team committed to providing the very best for every child.
This role offers the chance to lead a school that is already successful and well-loved, while driving forward a clear vision for excellence, innovation and creativity. We are looking for a Headteacher who will inspire a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, ensuring that every child thrives, achieves and develops a lifelong love of learning.
Strong partnerships with parents and carers are central to the school’s success, creating an environment where children feel valued, supported and proud of their achievements. The successful candidate will build on these relationships while further strengthening the school’s role as a vibrant hub within the community.
As Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership and professional direction, securing the highest standards of teaching, learning and outcomes. You will champion the school and Trust vision of enabling every child to fulfil their potential, fostering a culture rooted in excellence, equality and ambition.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who:
- Demonstrate strong and successful leadership experience within a primary setting
- Have a proven track record of driving sustained school improvement and high-quality teaching and learning
- Inspire, motivate and develop staff and pupils to achieve their very best
- Are relentless in securing high outcomes for all pupils, regardless of background or need
- Use data intelligently to inform strategy, challenge performance and accelerate progress
- Are resilient, reflective and lead with integrity and purpose
- Are committed to playing a full and active role in the wider development of the school and Trust
This is more than a Headship; it is an opportunity to make a lasting difference to a community and to lead a school where children are at the centre of everything we do.
If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact and ready to lead with vision, energy and compassion, we would be delighted to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
High View Primary Learning Centre is part of The Every Child Matters Academy Trust. The Trust is deeply committed to investing in its people. We offer high-quality professional development, strong networks of support and genuine opportunities for career growth. We take pride in developing talent from within and are excited to welcome a leader who shares our ambition and values.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About High View Primary Learning Centre
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 453 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- High View Primary Learning Centre website
- Email address
- p.darlington@ecmtrust.co.uk
Arranging a visit to High View Primary Learning Centre
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email p.darlington@ecmtrust.co.uk.
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