35 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    20 April 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    16 March 2026

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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: Includes 0.4 teaching time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £58,569 and £64,691

Pay scale

L6-L10

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leadership Experience

We are open to applications from outstanding teachers who are not currently in a headship role.

The candidate should have an NPQH Certificate or be within this training programme.

Following the retirement of our successful and well respected Headteacher Lorna Legg, the governors of Offwell Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Headteacher to lead our team.

The successful candidate will help inspire and continue to improve pupil achievement, wellbeing and a lifelong love of learning as the school enters its next exciting chapter:

• Someone who can communicate well and maintain our strong community links.

• Who is capable, enthusiastic, supportive and approachable, with the energy to encourage growth within our team.

• A good role model with potential for the future who will support our vision, Christian ethos and Values of the school.


What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and values-driven leader to build on the school’s strengths, work effectively with governors, staff and families, the Diocese and wider community to ensure the very best outcomes for all our pupils.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

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About Offwell Church of England Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
77 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Offwell Church of England Primary School website
Email address
educationadminheadships@devon.gov.uk
Phone number
01392 287296
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Offwell Primary School is more than the sum of its parts, but it has four main strengths:

• Our children: The children at Offwell School are caring, resourceful, humorous, confident individuals, who know they are valued and love learning.

• Our families: Parents and carers have been incredibly supportive, providing that safe, nurturing environment which enables us to achieve our vision for every child to Be Well, Learn Well and Live Well.

• Our Staff: We are hugely proud of our staff team, all of whom are experienced and committed to providing a first class education for each and every child in the school.

• Village community: We are well supported by the village community and St Mary’s Church in Offwell and we are grateful for their warmth and support.

We are one of the best kept secrets in East Devon. We are proudly continuing the tradition of education started by Bishop Copleston so long ago and are most excited about the future of our school.

We offer a welcoming community with enthusiastic and respectful pupils and families. A staff team who are committed, hardworking, and active with a very supportive Governing body and PTFA.

The school has strong links with the local church and strong partnerships with the Local Authority, the Diocese and wider community.

Arranging a visit to Offwell Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email educationadminheadships@devon.gov.uk.

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