Headteacher - St Laurence CE Primary School

St Laurence CofE Primary School, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TP

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 March 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: Group 2 (L14 – L21)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Headteacher who will have:

• Recent successful experience of primary school leadership at a senior level.• The skills and abilities to nurture, inspire and challenge our children.• A commitment to support and develop the Christian ethos and values of our school. • A passion to see all children reach their full potential regardless of ability. • A desire to work with the whole school community to build upon the school’s achievements to date and lead us to the next stage of the school’s development. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to be reflective, with good communication and listening skills; able to recognise current strengths and maintain stability, whilst managing necessary change.
  • A desire to work collaboratively with staff, governors, Local Authority, Diocese, parents and children to enhance the quality of the school.
  • A commitment to uphold and actively promote the Christian vison and values of a Church of England school and work closely with the Diocese of Hereford.
  • Who will inspire, support and develop staff, enabling all pupils to flourish academically, socially and spiritually

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:
• A welcoming and inclusive Church of England school. • A committed, experienced, talented and dedicated team of staff, including a strong leadership team.
• A supportive and committed governing body, working in partnership with the local authority and the Diocese.
• Children who are well behaved and enthusiastic to learn, who understand the school ethos and vison.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

St Laurence CofE Primary School Advert.pdf - 152 KB (opens in new tab)

St Laurence CofE Primary School Headteacher Pack_compressed.pdf - 938 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Laurence CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Laurence CofE Primary School website
• Email address: molly.ashelford@shropshire.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-laurence-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to St Laurence CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email molly.ashelford@shropshire.gov.uk.

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