Headteacher
St Osyth Church of England Primary School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8PN58 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
22 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
25 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Pay Scale L15-21
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re looking for a strategic and reflective leader with senior primary experience, who’s committed to delivering excellent outcomes for all pupils.
We strongly advise you contact our recruitment partner Alpha Parish, or alternatively, Ross Laird (between 29th July - 6th August), at Academicis for more information, or an initial informal chat / to arrange a visit, before submitting your application:
📞Alpha: 07436 971517 / 01223 907979
📧 aparish@academicis.co.uk / rlaird@academicis.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
We invest in continuous professional development, offering training opportunities and clear career progression pathways.
Our collaborative culture encourages sharing best practices across our 21 schools, fostering a sense of belonging rooted in shared Christian values.
We’re committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, valuing unique perspectives and creating an inclusive environment for all.
Strong leadership support is provided through mentorship and open communication channels.
We believe in building impactful relationships with pupils, nurturing confident learners with strong moral values.
To us, community engagement is key to making a meaningful impact beyond the classroom. We actively engage in local outreach programmes and partnerships.
Read our Employee Value Proposition to find out more about working with us.
Further information about the job
This is a chance to lead a well-resourced school serving a community with high levels of deprivation, where your leadership will make a real, lasting difference to children’s lives and the wider community. As one of the larger schools within the Vine Schools Trust, St Osyth offers a rewarding role with scope to contribute across the Trust’s network, not just in your own school.
Why apply?
- Join a collaborative, values-led Trust with strong peer support and professional networks
- Focus on leading teaching and learning: Trust finance support takes pressure off day-to-day budget management, but where you’ll still make strategic decisions
- Develop your knowledge of Church school leadership and SIAMS, with guidance and training provided: no requirement to be a practising Christian; just a willingness to lead with the underpinning of a Christian ethos
- Contribute to teaching development across the Trust, not just within St Osyth
- Lead a settled, inclusive school with healthy finances and committed staff
We’re looking for a strategic and reflective leader with senior primary experience, who’s committed to delivering excellent outcomes for all pupils.
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.
About St Osyth Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 296 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Osyth Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- aparish@academicis.co.uk
- Phone number
- 07436971517
Arranging a visit to St Osyth Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aparish@academicis.co.uk.
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