Headteacher
Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0PE27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 March 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
- L6-L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
- Place children unequivocally at the heart of all decision‑making.
- Inspire, support and develop colleagues to be the very best they can be.
- Live out and promote the school’s Christian vision, values and ethos in daily practice.
- Demonstrate strong expertise in primary leadership and pedagogy.
- Lead with integrity, resilience and moral courage.
- Set and sustain high expectations for pupils, staff and themselves.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer
As part of SNMAT, you will be supported by a Trust that does things differently:
- We are not corporate and do not impose pedagogical models.
- We value stability and do not move leaders or teachers around at short notice.
- We believe our strength lies in the quality of our people and the relationships we build.
You will join a collaborative network of Headteachers and benefit from bespoke professional development and the support of our school improvement team. We want our leaders to stay, grow and thrive within the Trust, and we actively create opportunities to keep you inspired and fulfilled.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a school with a clear moral purpose, a vibrant Christian identity and a commitment to helping every child shine.
Further information about the job
Visits and applications
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact the school directly:
Telephone: 01777 838631 Email: office@gamston.snmat.org.uk
Application packs are available via the SNMAT website: https://www.snmat.org.uk/vacancies/
Alternatively, please contact: Christa Brailsford: cbrailsford@snmat.org.uk
Closing date & Shortlisting: 9am Monday 20 April
Interviews: 23 & 24 April
The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 106 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- cbrailsford@snmat.org.uk
About Gamston St Peter’s Church of England Primary SchoolGamston St Peter’s is a warm and inclusive village school rooted in a strong Christian ethos. Our vision — “Be the Best You Can Be” — and the call to “Shine like lights in the world” inspire every child to grow in Head, Heart and Hands, nurturing kindness, resilience and hope. We create a caring environment where pupils are supported to thrive academically, socially and spiritually. As a Church of England school, we work closely with our Parish and Diocesan partners and proudly serve our local community. Visitors frequently comment on our family feel, supportive culture and joyful atmosphere. We warmly welcome applicants to visit and experience our ethos first‑hand.
Arranging a visit to Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cbrailsford@snmat.org.uk.
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