Headteacher

St John's Primary School, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6QG

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale (Fringe), Point 14-20
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership Scale (Fringe), Point 14-20

Headteacher job summary

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional school leader to take on the role of Headteacher at St Johns Primary School in Redhill

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and passionate leader to join a forward thinking and ambitious school, with a rich, diverse and inclusive curriculum that fosters a culture of collaboration, lifelong learning, and personal growth. The successful candidate will share our vision, enthusiasm and determination to help our children step into their greatness.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced senior leader committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, enabling every child to reach their full potential.

• Have an understanding of, and experience in, implementing whole school improvement and high quality learning and teaching.

• Establish and sustain the school and Trust’s ethos and strategic direction, in partnership with those responsible for Trust leadership, school governance and through consultation with the wider school community.

• Uphold ambitious, inclusive and progressive educational standards.

• Have the commitment and determination to make a significant impact on the lives of our children.

About Greensand Multi Academy Trust

Greensand Multi Academy Trust brings together a group of schools in Surrey and West Sussex, each with its unique strengths and attributes, united by a shared vision of excellence in education. By fostering a strong sense of community and partnership, we ensure that our schools share best practice, resources and expertise, creating an environment where every child can thrive.

We challenge ourselves to always be even better tomorrow than we are today, and work together to enrich the lives of every child in our Trust by providing inspiring and transformational learning, cultural and life experiences.

Our Headteachers have a pivotal role in shaping the development and growth of our school leadership agenda, through their contribution to the Greensand Executive Team.

Our Employment Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing multi academy trust committed to recruiting, retaining and developing high performing staff through a supportive and structured induction programme and defined professional growth pathways. In addition, we can offer you:

• A fantastic working environment committed to collaborative working and high performance.

• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, menopause, financial advice and free Will writing service.

• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme with very competitive employer contribution rates.

• Family friendly and supportive people centric policies and procedures.

Application Process

The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 12 February 2026. Interested candidates are warmly invited to contact Liz Wombwell, the retiring Headteacher at St John’s, to arrange to visit the school as part of the application process. Candidates who also wish to discuss the role in more depth, are invited to contact Sue Wardlow, Greensand Multi Academy Trust CEO.

Interviews will take place on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 March 2026. Please note CV based applications will not be accepted.

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. Online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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 St John's Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-primary-school-redhill

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