Headteacher
Foxton Primary School, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QZ31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
19 August 2026
Closing date
9 February 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
8 January 2026
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L09 - L15
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Local Governing Body and Symphony Learning Trust have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Headteacher at Foxton Primary School due to the previous Headteacher moving to another Headship.
Candidates are encouraged to apply indicating their leadership strengths. We are seeking an outstanding candidate with strong leadership attributes and the ability to inspire both pupils and colleagues.
We are looking for a Headteacher who is:
o An outstanding practitioner with a proven track record of promoting children's learning and maximising progress;
o A highly approachable character with strong commitment and excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective support for all staff and members of our school community;
o A leader with a clear and methodical approach to whole school assessment procedures including the ability to analyse data and use this analysis to close the gap in achievement between groups;
o A hard-working individual, willing to be creative and see tasks through; able to cope with the fast pace of change that is required in a school;
o Highly emotionally intelligent; able to understand the needs of staff in the school and to support them in times of need.
If not already held, the successful candidate will be required to complete the NPQH qualification.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
o Excellent opportunities to innovate and shape the future of the school curriculum and assessment procedures in line with our partnership work with other schools in our Trust
o An environment where teaching and learning are at the heart of all we do
o Opportunities for continued professional development within the Trust, alongside colleagues from other schools in our Trust and with other recognised providers.
o The opportunity to develop skills and embrace the needs, wishes and aspirations of everyone in the school community, especially their staff.
Further information about the job
Situated on the edge of Market Harborough, Foxton is a small rural primary school surrounded by beautiful countryside. The Foxton motto: ‘Rise to the Challenge’ - is palpable in our mission to empower every child to leave school with the knowledge, skills and compassion to make a positive difference to society.
Foxton Primary is a happy, caring, and ambitious school. Our pupils are curious, enthusiastic, and full of energy, and our dedicated team work hard to create an environment where learning is exciting, and every child feels supported and inspired.
Foxton is proud to be in Symphony Learning Trust, one of the leading MATs in the Midlands. Being part of Symphony Learning Trust, which values the true individual identity of each school, provides the support, collaboration and encouragement for Headteachers and their schools to be able to thrive in.
To discuss the role in more detail, or to arrange a visit please speak to Chair of Governors Katherine Carr on 01858 545 328 or email kcarr@foxton.leics.sch
Closing Date for applications: 3pm on 9th February 2026
Interviews will take place on: 26th and 27th February 2026
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted via Eteach application form. As part of the application process, candidates are required to submit a supporting letter explaining how they meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification. This letter should be included in the supporting statement section of the Eteach application form.
https://www.eteach.com/careers/foxton-leics/job/headteacher-1528376
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Foxton Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 93 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Foxton Primary School website
- Email address
- business.manager@foxton.leics.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01858 545 328
Situated on the edge of Market Harborough, Foxton is a small rural primary school surrounded by beautiful countryside. The Foxton motto – 'rise to the challenge' - is palpable in our mission to empower every child to leave school with the knowledge, skills and compassion to make a positive difference to society. Traditional values of courage, respect and responsibility are our golden threads as we deliver an education fit for the challenges of the 21st century.
Arranging a visit to Foxton Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email business.manager@foxton.leics.sch.uk.
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