56 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    21 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

L29 - L35

Additional allowances

L29 - L35

Principal job summary

Principal

Sherwood Church Academy
Salary: Leadership Scale L29-L35
Start Date: January 2027 (or sooner by agreement)

Lead the Next Chapter at Sherwood Church Academy

Sherwood Church Academy is seeking an inspirational, values-driven Principal to lead our academy into an exciting new chapter.

Formerly known as Samworth Church Academy, our recent renaming to Sherwood Church Academy reflects our renewed commitment to serving our community while building on the academy's proud foundations. This is more than a change of name—it represents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a school with ambition, purpose and a clear vision for excellence.

As part of the Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust, you will work closely with the CEO, Trust Board and Local Governing Body to provide strategic leadership that enables every child to flourish academically, spiritually and personally.

We are looking for a Principal who will:

  • Provide inspirational leadership rooted in strong Christian values.
  • Drive ambitious school improvement through high expectations and evidence-informed practice.
  • Champion exceptional teaching and learning so that every student achieves their full potential.
  • Create a culture where staff are empowered, supported and developed.
  • Place safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing at the heart of all decision-making.
  • Build strong partnerships with families, the parish church, the Diocese and the wider community.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader who:

  • Has a proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes.
  • Is passionate about delivering an outstanding education for every child.
  • Can inspire confidence, foster collaboration and lead with integrity.
  • Shares our Christian vision and is committed to nurturing the whole child.

At Sherwood Church Academy, you will join a dedicated team committed to providing a broad, ambitious curriculum and an environment where every member of the school community is known, valued and encouraged to succeed.

If you are an inspirational leader ready to shape the future of Sherwood Church Academy, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

If you would like to discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or wish to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our retained consultant at Academicis: William Bridge on 07825 346535 or via email at wbridge@academicis.co.uk.

Closing date: 21st September 2026
Interview date: 29th September 2026

Sherwood Church Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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

We undertake very thorough checks to ensure that we meet our obligations to protect the children attending the Academy. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced check for regulated activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service. You will be required to provide;

• Original documents to allow us to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check for regulated activity.
• Original copies of Certificates for all relevant qualifications.
• Evidence that you have the right to work in the UK e.g. UK passport, birth certificate or other appropriate documents.

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.

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About Samworth Church Academy

Organisation type
Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1008 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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Website
Samworth Church Academy website
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Our vision is to create an environment that provides the best start to a bright future for all our students, by giving them all the opportunity to be fully qualified for adult life, in the fullest sense of the term.We realise this vision by offering a broad range of courses, to cater for as many interests and abilities as possible. We also work in partnership with other Mansfield schools to maximise opportunity. To broaden the educational experience we include Sport, Dance, Music and Drama in the curriculum. Not just for the select few, but for absolutely everyone. There are many different ways of defining achievement but ours is unusually holistic. Good qualifications are crucial to young people and their futures but we also know that other things are important to prepare young people for the challenges they face.

The Samworth Church Academy is a Global Member of the Round Square, a worldwide association of schools which share a commitment, beyond academic excellence to personal development, responsibility and international understanding through service, challenge and adventure. 'Inspiring students to become the leaders and guardians of tomorrow's world'

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