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Headteacher - Woodborough Woods Foundation C of E Primary School

Archway Learning Trust, Nottingham, NG8 5GY

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• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 June 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: All Year Round
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: From £69,596 - £80,655 Per Annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Archway Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an inspirational and values-led Headteacher to lead Wood’s Foundation C of E Primary School into its next exciting chapter.

Wood’s Foundation is a popular and well-regarded Church of England primary school with a proud history, strong community relationships and a deep commitment to its Christian vision and values. Building on the excellent work undertaken by the current Executive Headteacher, this is an exciting opportunity for a new Headteacher to work with a talented and committed staff team to further strengthen provision, outcomes and culture for every child.

We are looking for a Headteacher who will bring clarity, warmth, ambition and integrity to the role, building on the school’s strengths and shaping its future direction. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of primary education and school improvement, alongside the ability to lead within a distinctively Christian context. They will be able to articulate and live the school’s vision and values, ensuring that these shape culture, relationships, decision-making and everyday practice.

This role offers the right candidate the chance to lead a school with secure foundations, a strong sense of identity and a genuine commitment to the flourishing of every child. We are looking for a leader who is committed to the community they serve, who values partnership, and who is motivated by the opportunity to shape the next phase of a school with both a proud history and a strong future.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. For an informal, confidential conversation about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contacthr@archwaytrust.co.uk.

Please ensure your application includes a covering letter, maximum two sides, addressed to the Director of Primary Education, outlining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the person specification.

Archway Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and online checks.

What the school offers its staff

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• *Access to Teachers’ Pensions / Generous pension scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

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.

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About Archway Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: hr@archwaytrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/archway-learning-trust

Arranging a visit to Archway Learning Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@archwaytrust.co.uk.

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