Headteacher

Scalford Church of England Primary School, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 4DT

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 or sooner in discussion with the appointed candidate

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £67,898.00 - £75,049.00 Annually (Actual)

Headteacher job summary

Scalford CE Primary School and Thrussington CE Primary School in Leicestershire are two much loved village schools with strong identities, rich histories and close-knit communities who care deeply about their children and their schools. This is a fantastic opportunity for the new Headteacher to provide the inspirational leadership which will ensure both schools push forward for even greater success.

Thrussington has capacity for 110 children with Scalford having capacity for 84. Each school has many strengths to build on - committed staff, supportive governors, engaged families, and pupils who are curious, kind and ambitious. The new Headteacher will work with a talented team where the shared goal is to consolidate those strengths and improve further, ensuring consistently excellent outcomes and experiences for every child.

While each school will retain its own identity, character, and community voice, this role offers the opportunity, with the support of each school's Assistant Headteachers, to further the strategic development of the school's curriculum and staff collaboration to benefit the educational outcomes for all pupils.

The schools are 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 leading two cherished schools and by the opportunity to shape their next chapter of excellence while preserving what makes each distinctive, 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 future of the schools 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 visit www.hays.co.uk/vacancies/learn-at

For a confidential discussion about the role, to arrange a visit or to make an application, please contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments. Please do not use online “APPLY” options without first making contact.

T: 07908268091 E: martin.blair@hays.com

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 Scalford Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 71 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Scalford Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/scalford-church-of-england-primary-school-melton-mowbray

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