Headteacher
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3LE20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
21 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 February 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
Full-time equivalent salary
- £59,167-£74,926
Pay scale
- Group 2 L8-18
What skills and experience we're looking for
We need you to:
- be passionate about and committed to collaborative working with the Executive Headteacher, colleagues across our MAT, governors, directors, teachers and support staff;
- have high expectations for your own performance, staff performance and the progress, attainment and behaviour of all pupils;
- have a proven track record in developing others, especially through coaching, mentoring and a commitment to continual professional development of others;
- have accurate judgement about the quality of learning in lessons and pupils' books and deliver clear feedback to teachers on strengths and weaknesses;
- be open to learning, developing and improving your own skills in this senior role;
- demonstrate effective leadership, managerial and organisational skills and have a strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils;
- have the ability and drive to manage on-going challenges to prioritise both the pupils’ well-being and academic progress;
- be optimistic and resilient, with the ability to remain calm, energetic and positive in challenging situations;
- have confident communication skills and an ability to motivate others to go the extra mile;
- have a commitment to staff well-being; and
- have a shared belief in our traditions and Christian vision and values.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- a vibrant, inclusive school with strong Christian vision and values;
- pupils who are well behaved, keen to learn and proud of their school;
- a friendly, committed and purposeful staff team, who strive to deliver the best outcomes for every child inclusively;
- a range of professional development opportunities to ensure you succeed;
- support and coaching from the Executive Headteacher;
- a positive, forward-thinking working environment with experienced, engaged and well-informed directors and governors;
- a supportive network of colleagues across our multi-academy trust; and
- close links with the church and local community.
Further details about the role
Debden C of E Primary Academy is a vibrant, friendly and inclusive village school, with a strong focus on promoting Christian values. We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, dynamic and enthusiastic Headteacher to join our excellent team and shape the futures of the children at Debden. Using your courageous leadership and strong management skills, you will make a significant contribution to the further development of this successful school. The school is part of Great Oak Multi Academy Trust, which promotes collaboration, a common commitment to learn from each other by sharing good practice and experiences and benefits from specialist support provided from our professional central services team for HR, finance and health and safety allowing the Headteacher to focus on teaching and learning. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to further their career within our supportive trust.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 146 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01799 540302
Debden Primary Academy is a warm and welcoming school in which we are fortunate to educate kind, considerate and happy children. The school has enjoyed a period of swift and sustained development in recent years, and new teachers can expect to benefit from detailed curriculum plans, a strong collective teaching and learning ethos, and a comprehensive induction programme. Personal development is a strength of the academy, and as a church school, we maintain a strong focus on Christian values. Furthermore, we are part of the collaborative Great Oak Multi Academy Trust, meaning that there are excellent development opportunities for all of our staff.
Arranging a visit to Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk.
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