Headteacher

Swinford Church of England Primary School, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6BG

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 March 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  27 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership L9 to L15 (£63,070 to £73,105)

Headteacher job summary

Swinford Church of England Primary School, a vibrant and happy village school set just south of Lutterworth, is seeking an inspiring Headteacher to lead with courage, connection and compassion - who has ambition for our young people and who will lead an inclusive culture where the whole school community feel like they matter and belong. 

Rooted in our Christian vision, “Love your neighbour as yourself” (Mark 12:31), Swinford is a place where children flourish academically, socially and spiritually. Our pupils are curious, kind and full of potential. Our staff are dedicated, talented and committed to ensuring every child is known, valued and supported to thrive.

As a school of around 100 pupils, we pride ourselves on strong relationships, a warm family feel, and a genuine commitment to seeing each child and adult flourish. This is a rare opportunity for a compassionate, ambitious and values‑driven leader to shape the future of a wonderful school. If you are passionate about making a difference, share our values, and have the drive to lead our school towards continued excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Why Swinford CofE Primary School?

• A vibrant and caring school community.  A place where children feel safe, happy and eager to learn, and where our Christian ethos is lived out daily.
• Engaged and supportive families and governors.  Our wider community deeply values the school, championing its success and celebrating its distinctive character.
• Talented and committed staff team.  Our staff want a Headteacher who is warm, relational and ready to champion their professional growth.
• Pupils who will make you smile every day.  They have told us they’d love a Headteacher who is kind, listens well, joins in PE sometimes—and ideally enjoys biscuits!
• A beautiful rural setting near excellent transport links.  A small school with big ambitions, in a wonderful village environment.

Why you?

You will be a leader who:

• Embodies and champions our Christian vision and values.
• Leads with compassion, courage and integrity.
• Is highly organised, an excellent communicator and a reflective practitioner.
• Has a passion for high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum.
• Motivates and develops staff, building a culture of collaboration and trust.
• Values inclusion, celebrates diversity and ensures every child can flourish.
• Builds strong partnerships with parents, the church, the Trust and the wider community.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Closing date for applications: 17 April 2026 @ 4pm

Interviews to be held: 30 April and 1 May 2026

References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before interview. As part of our due diligence, online searches will be completed for all shortlisted candidates, this will include searches of social media.

Visits to the school are welcome by prior arrangement and these will take place in the week commencing 13 April 2026.  For arrangements or informal enquiries please contact Skye Friskney: (contact details in the attached Headteacher Pack). Visits will be conducted by a member of Embrace Executive Team.

If you would wish further information in regard to this role, then please contact our Chief Education Officer, Laura McWhinnie for a phone call -  contact Skye Friskney: (contact details in the attached Headteacher Pack).  Laura can be available in the week beginning 13 April 2026.

The post is considered to be regulated activity and as such is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. Additionally, applicants are to be aware that an overseas criminal record check, or certificate of good behaviour, will be required before appointment, from candidates who have lived overseas for a period of 3 months (including aggregated time) over the age of 16 in the previous 10 years.

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 Swinford Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 104 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Swinford Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/swinford-church-of-england-primary-school

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Leicestershire and Rutland