Headteacher
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5GB31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2027 (or sooner depending on the successful applicant)
Closing date
26 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £78,215.00 - £88,237.00 Annually (Actual)
Headteacher job summary
At Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, we are not standing still — we are building momentum. Following a period of strong and stable leadership, we are seeking an exceptional, values-led Headteacher to lead our vibrant, diverse and ambitious school community into the future.
Why Dartford Bridge?
This is not just another Headship — this is a rare opportunity to lead a school that is:
- Proudly Good (Ofsted 2024 across all areas)
- High performing, with outcomes above national averages
- Inclusive, diverse and deeply community-focused
- Part of Cygnus Academies Trust - a collaborative, people-first Trust
We are a large, growing primary school (3-11) with nursery provision, set at the heart of a thriving Dartford community. Our ethos is simple but powerful: High expectations. Strong relationships. Every child known and valued.
With our BRIDGE values at our core — Believe, Respect, Independence, Determination, Growth and Excellence — we nurture confident, ambitious learners who are ready for the world beyond primary school.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting moment to lead a school where:
- Foundations are strong — and ambition is high
- Outcomes are good — and there is appetite for excellence
- Staff are committed — and ready to grow further
- Community relationships are strong — and central to success
You will have the opportunity to:
- Shape the next phase of school improvement
- Build on strong outcomes and lead the journey towards exceptional education and experience for every child
- Champion a culture where children thrive academically, socially and emotionally
- Inspire and grow a talented team, with a Trust that invests in leadership development and collaboration.
- Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to collaboration, professional growth and shared ambition — you will never be leading in isolation.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a Headteacher who is:
- Inspiring and visible - a leader who energises staff, pupils and the community
- Values-driven - deeply committed to inclusion, belonging and high expectations
- Strategic and ambitious - able to lead sustained improvement with clarity and pace
- A strong people leader - developing others and building high-performing teams
- Committed to collaboration - within school, across the Trust and beyond
You may be an experienced Headteacher or an ambitious Deputy ready to step up — what matters most is your impact, vision and moral purpose.
What We Offer You
At Dartford Bridge, you will find:
- Children who are enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn
- A dedicated and committed staff team
- A welcoming, supportive community
- A Trust that invests in people and leadership development
- Collaboration across a network of schools
- The opportunity to lead real, meaningful change
Come and See It for Yourself
Visits to our school are essential, because once you meet our children and staff, you will understand what makes Dartford Bridge so special. Please contact our school office to arrange a visit with our current Headteacher.
Join Us
This is more than a Headship. It’s a chance to lead a school where:
- Ambition is real, community matters and every child’s potential is taken seriously
- If you are ready to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.
Safeguarding Statement
Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 473 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Dartford Bridge Community Primary School website
At the heart of everything we do for children, families and our community is our safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where every member of our community is valued and respected. Ubuntu is an important word here at DBCPS which stems from an African concept that has at its heart the idea that a person is a person through other people. A phrase synonymous to Ubuntu is that ‘I am happy, if you are happy’ and that it takes a village to raise a child. There is a great deal more information on our Ubuntu page. In our happy and caring school we continually strive to provide an exciting, relevant and challenging curriculum.
DBCPS is a Growth Mindset school where all members of the community are encouraged to continually reflect and develop giving everyone the opportunity to succeed without fearing making a mistake. Children are encouraged to become independent, resilient learners, problem solvers, good communicators and a team player. Encouraging children to ask questions and being given the tools to find out supports the active learning we promote.
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