48 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    17 September 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    29 July 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: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L7-L18

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Purpose

  • Provide vision and inspiration forthe school.
  • Lead, organise, and manage all aspects of the school’s operation.
  • Work with the Governing Body and staffto develop and implement the strategic plan.
  • Manage the school within the available resources.
  • Ensure continual improvement and high-quality,creative, and fulfilling education for all pupils.
  • Raise standards of teaching,learning, and achievement.
  • Collaborate with otherleaders across the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).

Ethos

  • Hold overall responsibility as the designated senior member of staff in charge.
  • Lead the formulation of school aims, objectives, and the implementation of key policies.
  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
  • Lead and manage allteaching and support staff and associated resources.
  • Carry out professional teaching duties as necessary.

Leadership, Management, and Accountability

  • Effectively lead and manage all staff members.
  • Monitor,review, and improve school policy and practice.
  • Maximise achievement and minimise educational disadvantage.
  • Manage school finance and resources strategically.
  • Foster teamwork, continuous professional development, and shared responsibility.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and organisations to support the school community.
  • Work collaboratively with leaders in other MAT schools.

Teaching and Learning

  • Model high-quality teaching and promote high expectations throughout the school.
  • Promote pupil and staff engagement in their own learning.
  • Oversee curriculum planning, implementation, and review.
  • Support staff in delivering effective teaching and learning strategies.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality of education across all year groups.
  • Track, assess, and analyse pupil performance data rigorously.
  • Encourage independent and confidentlearners.
  • Support enrichment and extracurricular opportunities. Communication and Partnership
  • Establish strong and effective relationships with parents and carers.
  • Promote active parental engagement in school life.
  • Develop the school’s links with the wider community.
  • Ensure consistent and clear communication across the school.
  • Organise and lead regular staff meetings.

Site and Premises Management

• Oversee all aspects of premises management,including caretaking, cleaning, and catering.

• Liaise with contractors regarding site access, repairs, and maintenance. • Ensure robust security arrangements and fire safety as Fire Officer.

Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, and Diversity

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children in accordance with statutory policies.

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Promote equal opportunities and celebrate diversity across the school.

• Monitor and support the progress of vulnerable pupils and implement effective interventions.

• Hold an Enhanced DBS clearance. General Responsibilities

• Engage in relevant CPD and performance development.

• Uphold professionalism,tact, and discretion at all times.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, pupil information, and school matters.

• Representthe school positively within the community.

• Carry out additional duties as requested by the CEO, Director of Education, or Governors.

• Maintain effective internal communication.

What the school offers its staff

Sexton's Manor is part of All Saints Schools Trust.

As a Trust we work hard to promote a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious environment in each school, where every child can thrive. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils and we are proud of our achievements.

We are committed to continuous school improvement.Our schools are supported by our Directors of Education in the East and in the West, both of whom provide expert guidance to drive high standards across our schools.

We believe that investing in our staff is key to achieving the best outcomes for our pupils. That’s why we prioritise high-quality CPD, equipping our teams with the skills and knowledge to inspire, challenge, and nurture every child. Our strong leadership team works closely together, ensuring collaboration and shared expertise to drive success.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Sexton's Manor Headteacher Pack July25.pdf - 1.4 MB (opens in new tab)

About Sexton's Manor Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
175 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Sexton's Manor Primary School website
Email address
m.barrow@asst.org.uk
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sexton-s-manor-primary-school

Sexton’s Manor Primary School is an inclusive school. We value everyone and acknowledge and celebrate achievements however big or small. We pride ourselves in providing a safe, caring, calm and supportive learning environment. One that enables our children to reflect, take risks and challenge themselves both independently and within a team.

All our school staff have high expectations and instill self-belief to allow our children to thrive personally, socially, academically, creatively and physically. Our creative and exciting curriculum engages learners and helps them to flourish. The partnership with home and school is so important and views and comments are welcomed for continued improvement. Here, education is about the whole child as a lifelong learner, enjoyment and inspiring everyone to be the very best that they can be. This is encapsulated in our school vision: Think, Believe, Achieve.

Sexton's Manor is part of All Saints Schools Trust.

Arranging a visit to Sexton's Manor Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.barrow@asst.org.uk.

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