Headteacher
Great Dalby School, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2HA20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
27 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership L8 to L14 (£61,534 to £71,330)
Headteacher job summary
Headteacher
Great Dalby Primary School
Permanent
100%
Leadership L8 to L14 (£61,534 to £71,330)
Start Date: 1st January 2026
Application Close Date: 9am, Monday 27th October 2025
Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 30th October 2025
Are you a passionate and committed leader?
Are you looking for a new challenge in your career?
Would you like to be part of a collaborative team?
A dynamic opportunity has arisen for someone to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Great Dalby Primary School as Headteacher on a full-time permanent basis.
Great Dalby is a popular and successful primary school which sits at the heart of the village community. Our staff are united by the school motto, 'achieving greatness, together', and are dedicated to nurturing the core values of Caring, Achieving and Persevering in every aspect of school life.
The team at Great Dalby have created a warm and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Pupils approach their learning with curiosity, confidence and positivity. They are proud of their school and behaviour is exemplary.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspiring leader to build on the school's many strengths, recognised in its most recent successful inspection, and lead the school in the next chapter of school improvement.
This is an excellent time to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Great Dalby Primary School, as we continue to work collaboratively to deliver a high-quality education and meaningful experiences to our children and young people. Everyone has a significant part to play and you can find out more about working for the Trust by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack.
The ideal candidate will:
• Lead, inspire and develop a dedicated team of staff offering both support and challenge
• Positively impact on further developing the school’s curriculum
• Have the highest expectations for what pupils can achieve
• Be able to demonstrate success at leading school improvement and raising education standards for children
• Have extensive previous experience of working as part of a Senior Leadership Team
• Further build on the strong relationships with developed within and beyond the school community
• Work ambitiously, effectively and collaboratively with the Trust
In return we offer:
• The opportunity to work with a supportive and experienced central team and a group of great Headteachers
• Networking and opportunities to access professional development and training
• A commitment to continue with national pay, terms and conditions
• Access to the generous Teachers Pension Scheme
• Employee Support Service for employees and close family members
• Access to a professional service with the Trust’s Central Services for school improvement, HR, finance, estates, governance and IT
Applications
Prior to applying for the post, we welcome candidates in making contact with us to either discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school by emailing Lisa Jones, Deputy Director of Education
To apply for this position:
1. Visit our careers website
2. Apply using the online application form
3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position
We look forward to receiving your application!
ACCESSIBILITY…
If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.
SAFEGUARDING…
Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
INCLUSION…
At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging.
We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Great Dalby School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 140 pupils
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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