Headteacher

Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DA

43 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  3 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £74,532.00 - £86,138.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Payscale L15 - L21

Headteacher job summary

Headteacher

Salary: L15 - L21 (£74,532 - £86,138)

Start date: September 2026

Apply by: Wednesday 15 April 2026 - midday

Interviews: Week beginning 20 April 2026

Fawbert & Barnard’s Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an ambitious and dedicated Headteacher to join our team at an exciting and transformational time in our journey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong and visionary leader to build on the proud traditions of Fawbert & Barnard’s Primary School, shaping its next chapter while sustaining the high standards and strong community ethos for which it is known.

The successful candidate will work in close partnership with Trust leaders and fellow Headteachers, contributing to and influencing policy, practice and school improvement across the NET family of schools, while ensuring Fawbert & Barnard’s continues to thrive within its local community.

We are seeking an inspirational leader who can demonstrate:

• A proven track record of raising standards of teaching and learning, leading to improved achievement and attainment
• Substantial and current experience as a senior leader or head within a primary setting
• A strong affinity with NET’s values and a clear vision for promoting educational excellence for all
• Effectiveness in building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider local community
• A proven record of leading and managing people successfully, fostering a collaborative and high performing culture
• The ambition and commitment to lead Fawbert and Barnard's Primary Academy through its next stage of development
• A clear vision focused on raising achievement through rich, engaging and inclusive teaching and learning experiences
• The drive to maintain and enhance the school’s existing strengths, bringing energy, ambition and a commitment to continual improvement
• The ability to be forward-thinking and adaptable within an evolving educational landscape
• A genuine passion for ensuring every child reaches their full potential within a happy, secure and stimulating environment

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a well-established and highly regarded school with a strong sense of community. If you are an ambitious and principled leader with a clear strategic vision, committed to sustaining high standards and contributing to the continued development of our Trust, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the recruitment team by telephone on 01279 421567 option 1 or by email at recruitment@trust.netacademies.net

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.

NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Fawbert & Barnard's Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share that commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fawbert-and-barnard-s-primary-school-old-harlow

Fawbert & Barnard's is a vibrant learning community where children develop the values, attitudes and habits they need to live fulfilled lives and to become confident, life-long learners and responsible members of society.

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