Headteacher
Thornhill Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 1TD30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter Term
Closing date
3 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 September 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
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £75049 and £86803
Pay scale
- L16 to L22
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a friendly, inspirational and forward-thinking school leader who:
- has a demonstrable record of delivering whole school improvement in a senior leadership role.
- will be outward-facing and highly visible, recognising the integral role of Thornhill Primary in the local community.
- recognises, celebrates and promotes diversity and has a clear understanding of what it means to be a headteacher in a multicultural school
- is committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of pupils and staff alike, ensuring that the school remains a happy, safe and rewarding place in which to learn, work and play.
- acknowledges and builds upon Thornhill’s existing successes, while bringing new ideas to develop the school further.
- will delegate responsibility and leadership across the school while working positively and strategically with governors and external partners.
- has an inclusive approach to education and shares our commitment to ensure every child achieves.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
- the opportunity to lead an enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated staff team.
- the support of our families, friends and the wider community.
- the governing body’s commitment to your wellbeing and ongoing professional development.
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 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 Thornhill Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 339 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thornhill Primary School website
- Email address
- scott@gloverrecruitment.co.uk
- Phone number
- 07766773682
Arranging a visit to Thornhill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email scott@gloverrecruitment.co.uk.
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