Headteacher
Stockwell Academy, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU9 5HY10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026 (or potentially September 2026)
Closing date
12 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £78,702.00 - £91,158.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Pay Scale (Leadership range 18 - 24)
Headteacher job summary
HCAT Stockwell Academy - Headteacher
Salary L18-L24
Full-time and permanent vacancy
from April 2026 (or potentially September 2026)
Following the retirement of our current Headteacher, trustees are seeking to appoint an exceptional and highly-skilled leader to be Headteacher at HCAT Stockwell Academy.
Stockwell Academy is an inclusive, warm and welcoming school which sits in the heart of a caring and friendly community. Children feel valued, safe and secure and are supported by a strong team of talented and motivated staff. We are proud to be part of HCAT and its Signature is central to all we do.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead Stockwell forward in its next stage of development.
This appointment is highly suited to a leader with Headship experience. We welcome candidates who have exceptional leadership skills along with being highly aspirational, caring and compassionate to all.
We are looking for a leader who will:
Inspire and motivate us to achieve both academically and socially and provide the highest standard of education.
Have a strong vision, drive and commitment that will support and lead our team.
Be passionate about the development of the whole child and be committed to seeking excellence for all.
Have lots of energy and a positive outlook.
Have a relentless determination to raise standards of teaching and learning for all groups of learners.
Sustain already strong links with the wider community.
Support and uphold the vision of the Trust.
Build a community that is able to ensure children can overcome barriers to learning.
In return we offer:
Amazing children who love to learn.
Families that are committed to their community.
Staff, Stakeholders and Trustees who are committed, up for a challenge and excited about the future, and who care about the communities that they serve.
Being part of one of the most successful Trusts in the country as part of the HCAT family.
Applicants are welcome to contact Melissa Milner, HCAT Director of Schools on 07713239080, or via email (Melissa.Milner@hcat.org.uk) to discuss the vacancy, arrange a visit to the school and for an informal chat.
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Hull Collaborative Academy Trust (HCAT)
Colleagues will benefit from being part of The Hull Collaborative Multi-Academy Trust (HCAT) where there are significant opportunities for further progression as well as generous employee benefits and favourable pay and conditions. As a member of HCAT we offer: - A chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives, helping pupils overcome challenges and reach their potential. - Daily opportunities to inspire, mentor, and guide children and young people. - A family-like atmosphere where staff, pupils, and families work together in a supportive community. - A shared purpose in shaping the future through learning and character development. - Access to generous pension schemes through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme. - Term-time only contracts available for many roles, supporting work-life balance, family life and reducing childcare needs. - Employee discounts on retail, leisure, and travel through trust partnerships. - A cycle to work scheme that promotes health and saves on commuting costs. - A confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering support for mental health, legal, and financial matters. - A dedicated wellbeing day to focus on personal rest and rejuvenation. - Mental Health Champions across the trust promoting a positive and inclusive culture. - Flexible working options depending on role and school needs. - An opportunity to be part of a collaborative trust and work alongside outstanding teachers and professionals. - The chance to work with staff who are passionate about helping every child become the best they can be. - Bespoke, high-quality professional development tailored to all career stages. - Opportunities to contribute to curriculum innovation and excellence across the trust
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TALENT POOL
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SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
HCAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online checks (including social media) may be carried out by the Trust, as part of our shortlisting process.
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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Stockwell Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 347 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stockwell Academy website
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