Headteacher

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7JA

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 August 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £58,569.00 - £64,691.00 Annually (Actual)

Headteacher job summary

We’re looking for a Headteacher who loves leading a whole school and loves the craft of teaching. In this hybrid role, you’ll retain meaningful time (2.5 days) in the classroom—modelling great practice, staying close to the curriculum and to pupils—while steering the strategic direction of the school.

Why this role is different

• Keep your edge as a teacher. Your regular teaching time means you’ll feel the impact of decisions, test ideas in real lessons, and model great pedagogy for staff.
• Lead with credibility. Teaching keeps you rooted in the daily reality of pupils and teachers, strengthening trust with colleagues and parents.
• Sharper school improvement. First‑hand insight from your own classes tightens your line of sight on curriculum, assessment, behaviour and inclusion.
• Professional joy. The energy of the classroom is a daily reminder of why we do the work—fuelling purposeful, values‑led leadership.

About The School

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School sits at the heart of the welcoming village of Thurcaston, a beautiful and close‑knit Leicestershire community. The school enjoys a strong, long‑standing relationship with the local parish church and the Diocese of Leicester, enriching school life through shared values, regular visits and collective worship. Its broad catchment brings together families from a rich mix of faiths, cultures and backgrounds—something the school embraces and celebrates as part of its identity.

The school’s Christian ethos is lived out daily and intertwined with its core values. Community truly matters here: relationships are strong, supportive and central to everything the school does. Staff are committed, enthusiastic and approachable, creating an environment where children feel known, nurtured and encouraged to thrive. Parents are deeply engaged partners in their children’s education—supportive, involved and keen to ensure their children arrive ready to learn and take full advantage of all the school offers.

About The Trust

The school is part of Learn Academies Trust, a thriving Multi-Academy Trust, founded in 2016, and now a proud family of 19 Church of England and Community Primary Schools across Leicestershire, including Leicester City. Our Church schools are part of the wider Diocese of Leicester network of 97 schools and academies, giving us access to a strong, collaborative community and shared expertise.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome and respect children and families of all faiths and none, ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and able to flourish. We believe in the transformative power of education. Guided by our vision and values, we work in courageous fellowship to pursue our core aims of equity, well-being, and excellence, relentlessly striving to provide the very best opportunities for every learner and every member of staff.

The Trust is well established and respected, and you will be a key part of its future growth, development, innovation, and continuous improvement. We are a community that is committed to professional growth, collaboration, and innovation. This is more than a leadership role - it’s an opportunity to shape futures and make a lasting impact.

Whether you are currently a Deputy Head/Vice Principal or Head of School, ambitious for your first headship, or an experienced Headteacher ready for a new challenge, if you are inspired by the opportunity to lead Richard Hill CE Primary School into its next chapter of excellence, we would be delighted to hear from you. You must have a passion for continuous improvement, embracing new ideas to enhance teaching and learning. This will be driven by a clear vision for the school's future and the ability to implement strategic initiatives that deliver tangible results. Importantly, you must be values-led and motivated to make a real difference to the lives of the pupils.

To find out more about this exceptional opportunity, please see the attached job description and School Prospectus. We welcome visits to the school so please do contact us to arrange this.

Learn Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a truly inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and thrive. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do.

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

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.

About Richard Hill Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 96 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Richard Hill Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richard-hill-church-of-england-primary-school-leicester

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