Headteacher, Forres Primary Academy

Spiral Partnership Trust, St Albans, AL1 4LW

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £73,161.00 - £86,615.00 Annually (FTE)

Headteacher, Forres Primary Academy job summary

The successful candidate will build on our vision of ‘Shaping a Better Future'; providing clear strategic leadership while maintaining a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child can thrive. You will work closely with the Trust central team, staff, Local School Committee members, pupils, and families to continue raising standards and strengthening the school community.

The role involves providing clear vision, leadership, and direction for the school, promoting high standards of teaching, learning, and pupil achievement, and leading, supporting, and developing staff at all levels. You will ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment and manage resources effectively to support ongoing school improvement.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record of effective leadership within primary education who demonstrates a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality education for all pupils, able to motivate and inspire staff and pupils alike, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Visits to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged; please contact the school on 01992 467821. For more information about the school or role, please speak with Marcus Cooper, CEO through Sarah Lamb, Trust Administrator and PA to the CEO via email on sarah.lamb@spiral.herts.sch.uk

For more information about this role, please refer to the Forres Primary Academy Headteacher information pack attached.

We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate to the position at any point during the application period.

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

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 Spiral Partnership Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spiral-partnership-trust

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