Headteacher
Marlbrook Primary School, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NT12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
27 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 January 2025
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
Full-time equivalent salary
- £85,529 - £94,332
What skills and experience we're looking for
Governors wish to appoint an individual :
- who will build on the work of the existing leadership team;
- who will bring fresh ideas for developing the school and MAT;
- who cares passionately about the children, the MAT and the community and who will work continuously to do the best for them;
- who can develop and get the best from a fantastic, hard working team;
- who is a good communicator, comfortable with engaging with all stakeholders and deeply focused on learning and outcomes;
- who embodies our motto: ‘achieving success together’.
What the school offers its staff
Marlbrook Primary School is a 3 form entry school (NoR 650) in South Hereford and part of Fern Academy Trust. We are seeking an outstanding, dynamic Headteacher who shares our vision, values, ethos and passion for the role of education in transforming lives.
We believe that every aspect of the school and MAT should be the best it can possibly be and we believe every child is entitled to the highest quality teaching, learning and educational experiences. This means maximising children’s academic outcomes, but also enhancing their skills in - communication, creativity, resilience, independence, physical learning, social and emotional intelligence.
Whilst the MAT has only been in existence for a number of months, the schools have been working together for many years. We have strong financial management and excellent academic results but we consider ourselves to still be on a journey, eager to adapt and improve. There are many areas where you can make a ‘difference’ and introduce improvements, not just at Marlbrook but within the MAT as a whole. You will inherit a great staff team, amazing children and families and support from a highly committed Governing Board.
Further details about the role
More details about Marlbrook School and the MAT can be found in our headteacher pack and on our websites. For an informal chat about the role and the MAT, and to arrange to look around the school, please contact the CEO Tracey Kneale CBE on tkneale@fernacademytrust.co.uk or ring 01432 266643.
Application forms and packs are available from admin@fernacademytrust.co.uk (packs also available from the school website).
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks, satisfactory references and clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service at Enhanced Level will be required.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@fernacademytrust.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Marlbrook Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 630 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Marlbrook Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@fernacademytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01432 266643
Marlbrook Primary School is a 3 form entry school (NoR 650) in South Hereford and part of Fern Academy Trust. We are seeking an outstanding, dynamic Headteacher who shares our vision, values, ethos and passion for the role of education in transforming lives.
Arranging a visit to Marlbrook Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@fernacademytrust.co.uk.
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