Headteacher

Dovers Green School, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7RF

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  12 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale - Point 11-17 (Fringe)
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership Scale - Point 11-17 (Fringe)

Headteacher job summary

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring school leader to take on the role of Headteacher at Dovers Green School.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead a nurturing infant school at an important and positive point in its development. Dovers Green School is a welcoming, inclusive community where children are known, valued and supported to flourish in their earliest years of education. The school also benefits from a well established ASD unit, providing specialist provision and expertise that is integral to the school’s inclusive ethos.

As an infant school, Dovers Green places great importance on strong foundations - socially, emotionally and academically. Playful, engaging learning, strong relationships with families, and a deep understanding of early childhood development sit at the heart of the school’s approach. The successful candidate will be passionate about Early Years and Key Stage 1 education and committed to ensuring that every child gets the very best possible start.

The school is entering a planned and carefully managed period of change, reducing in size to reflect evolving local demographics. This presents a positive opportunity for the next Headteacher to shape a sustainable, high quality school offer, with a clear focus on educational excellence, inclusion and staff wellbeing. With fewer pupils, there is scope to strengthen practice, refine provision and further enhance the sense of community that already defines Dovers Green.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced senior leader with a strong understanding of early years and infant education, committed to high standards of teaching and learning
• Have the ability to lead an inclusive school community, with a clear commitment to meeting the needs of all learners, including those within specialist ASD provision
• Provide clear, calm and compassionate leadership during a period of planned organisational change, ensuring stability and confidence for pupils, staff and families
• Establish and sustain the school and Trust’s ethos and strategic direction, working in close partnership with Trust leadership, governors and the wider school community
• Uphold ambitious, inclusive and progressive educational standards, with a strong focus on child development and wellbeing
• Have the commitment, resilience and vision to make a lasting and positive impact on the lives of young children

About Greensand Multi Academy Trust

Greensand Multi Academy Trust brings together a group of schools across Surrey and West Sussex, each with its own distinct identity, united by a shared commitment to excellence, inclusion and collaboration. Our schools benefit from shared expertise, professional networks and high levels of support, while retaining their individuality and local character.

We believe in being even better tomorrow than we are today, working together to enrich the lives of every child through inspiring learning, strong values and meaningful life experiences. Our Headteachers play a pivotal role in shaping the Trust’s strategic direction and contribute actively to the Greensand Executive Team.

Our Employment Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and values driven multi academy trust that prioritises people, wellbeing and professional growth. We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive working environment with strong peer networks
• A structured induction and ongoing professional development, including access to Trust wide leadership opportunities
• An excellent staff assistance programme, including wellbeing and health initiatives such as counselling, physiotherapy, menopause support, financial advice and a free Will writing service
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with competitive employer contributions
• Family friendly, people centred policies and procedures

Application Process

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 9am. Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit Dovers Green School as part of the application process. Opportunities to discuss the role informally with Trust leaders will also be available.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15 April 2026. Please note that CV based applications will not be accepted.

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and relevant safeguarding checks.

We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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

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.

About Dovers Green School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dovers Green School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dovers-green-school

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