17 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    29 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L14 - 20

What skills and experience we're looking for

As our current Headteacher moves on to a new role after five successful years we are seeking an exceptional leader who will inspire and motivate. They will have a keen eye on financial sustainability and along with the support of our strong Governing Body, will implement any changes as our school grows and moves forward, ensuring that the it remains a place where staff, pupils and our community can thrive.

Our school is known for its warm and friendly atmosphere where every child is valued and included as an individual. Our wonderful staff are continually striving for excellence, they are open to professional development opportunities that enhance their skills and knowledge. They are committed to embodying our HEART school values - Honesty, Empathy & Tolerance, Achieve & Aspire, Respect, and Thrive - in all their interactions with pupils, parents, and colleagues. They bring a wealth of knowledge, creativity and commitment to their roles.

Alongside our seven mainstream classes we have developed an inclusive SEND provision that supports mainly ASD pupils either in new, purposeful, designated spaces that match their needs or within our classrooms for specific curriculum areas. This has ensured that we continue to provide the high-quality education that all our children are entitled to.

On behalf of the Governors, we do hope that the information in this pack will encourage you to apply, with the confidence that the post will be a positive step in your career and will give you the opportunity to make a significant impact at Marshside. We look forward to meeting you.

What the school offers its staff

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or would like to have an informal discussion please contact Neil Massie at our recruitment partner, Academicis on nmassie@academicis.co.uk or by phone on 07818 875514 / 01223 907979.

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 nmassie@academicis.co.uk

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Additional documents

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About Marshside Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
186 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01223 907979

Arranging a visit to Marshside Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nmassie@academicis.co.uk.

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