Headteacher Silkstone Primary School
Silkstone Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4LRThis job expired on 5 March 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 February 2026
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15 - L21
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an inspirational, forward-thinking leader who truly connects with the spirit of our school, shares our values, and is ready to lead our thriving community into the future and build on its existing strengths and successes following the retirement of our current Headteacher.
We welcome applications from candidates who are able to evidence and commit to the following:
- To provide professional leadership with integrity, energy and enthusiasm which secures high achievement for every child and sustains the school’s ongoing improvement journey.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils and staff within a safe and caring environment.
- Establish a high-quality learning environment in which resources are effectively managed to secure the success of both pupils and staff.
- Promote and model the school’s motto as a school with soul.
- Promote and model the school’s vision to nurture happy, confident individuals with a love for learning and life. To build a school community where everyone cares for and respects themselves, each other and the wider world.
What the school offers its staff
- An exceptional chance to advance your career, build on our achievements, and help shape a truly soulful school
- A happy, nurturing school environment where children are eager to learn and staff are sincerely valued
- Supportive, dedicated governors; experienced staff; and committed families all working together to realise our school’s vision
- Wonderfully caring children who are well-behaved, with a clear love for learning and life, and who embrace challenge and opportunity
- A focus on wellbeing and professional development for all staff
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Silkstone Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 198 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Silkstone Primary School website
- Email address
- s.adams@silkstoneprimary.com
- Phone number
- 01226 790333
At the heart of our village, Silkstone Primary School is renowned for its friendly, inclusive atmosphere and the genuine sense of belonging that every child, staff member, and parent experiences.
The vision of Silkstone Primary School is “to nurture happy, confident individuals with a love for learning and for life.” We are committed to fostering a caring community where everyone is respected and encouraged to care for themselves, for others, and for the world around them. Our inclusive ethos, creative curriculum, and belief in every child’s potential means that all pupils are supported to flourish. We bring learning to life with joyful, ambitious teaching, underpinned by our core values: respect, responsibility, resilience, friendship, and curiosity. Children thrive: both academically and as responsible citizens.
Arranging a visit to Silkstone Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.adams@silkstoneprimary.com.
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