Headteacher

Springfield Primary School, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16 6LY

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: GLF Leadership Range L18-L24

Headteacher job summary

We are looking for an inspiring, confident and experienced Headteacher to join Springfield Primary School, to lead our vibrant and values‑driven school community into its next exciting chapter.

Your opportunity

As a proven and experienced Headteacher, you will bring a track record of successful leadership along with the vision, creativity and drive to take our school into its next chapter. You will be an innovative, collaborative leader who lives and breathes our Springfield ACE values.

Springfield is a thriving two‑form‑entry primary school, complemented by a large, vibrant nursery for children aged 2 to 4, a dynamic learning centre offering a welcoming community hub, and an internal specialist unit supporting children with SEND. This rich ecosystem sits at the centre of our inclusive and nurturing ethos. Children’s wellbeing sits at the heart of every decision, supported by programmes such as ELSA, Thrive and Drawing and Talking. Our beautiful grounds, Forest School and allotment provide exceptional outdoor learning opportunities.

As part of GLF Schools, Springfield benefits from strong collaboration across a large multi‑academy trust, sharing expertise, resources and best practice. We are proud to sit at the heart of our local community, working closely with families to create the best possible climate for learning.

We welcome empathetic, emotionally intelligent candidates driven by a clear moral purpose and a passion for supporting children and young people. The successful candidate will lead by example, empower teams, and serve as a role model for staff and pupils alike. At GLF Schools, we strive for an inclusive environment where staff and children are comfortable expressing their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on race, sex, gender reassignment, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion/belief.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large Multi Academy Trust that comprises 43 schools (Primary and Secondary) across the Southeast of England with a large central team of talented and passionate specialists.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
  
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers pension scheme
  
• Flexible working options
  
• Generous holiday allowance
  
• Work life and family friendly policies
  
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
  
• Career pathways and talent management
  
• Access to a staff benefits portal
  
• Community and collaboration working model
  

The Details

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: GLF Leadership Range L18-L24

Contract Type: Full Time and Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 15th March

Interview Date: Monday 23rd March

To arrange a visit to the school and an informal chat with the Regional Education Director, Bethan Smith, please contact Laura Rice, Recruitment Partner - details can be found on the attached Job Description.

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 Springfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 490 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springfield-primary-school-sunbury-on-thames

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