Headteacher - Gaddesby Primary

Headteacher

Gaddesby Primary School

Permanent

Full Time (100%)

Leadership L14 to L20 (£65,008 to £75,329)

Start Date: 26th August 2025

Application Close Date: 9am, Friday 4 April 2025

Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday 8th April 2025

Are you a passionate and committed leader?

Are you looking for a new challenge in your career?

Would you like to be part of a collaborative team?

Gaddesby is a popular and successful one form entry primary school which sits at the heart of the community. Staff work together to nurture children to become confident, resilient and independent individuals. Learning is enhanced and supported by excellent school grounds and facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to further develop a strong, cohesive team and bring new ideas to evolve the school’s vision, curriculum and wider school offer. Our pupils are proud of their school and have very positive attitudes to their learning. Behaviour is outstanding. Are you the leader to build upon the school’s strengths as identified by its most recent positive inspection and take the school to the next level?

The ideal candidate will:

• Lead, inspire and grow a team of people offering both support and challenge

• Positively impact on pupil wellbeing through sport, music, art and wider opportunities

• Have the highest expectations of what pupils can achieve

• Further build on the strong relationships with the school community

• Work ambitiously, effectively and collaboratively with the Trust

• Be fully committed to maintaining a strong safeguarding culture

In return we offer:

• The opportunity to work with a supportive and experienced central team and a group of great Headteachers

• Networking and opportunities to access professional development and training

• A commitment to continue with national pay, terms and conditions

• Access to the generous Teachers Pension Scheme

• Employee Support Service for employees and close family members

• Access to a professional service with the Trust’s CentralServices for school improvement, HR, finance, estates, governance and IT

Applications

To apply for this position:

1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy

2. Apply using the online application form

3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position and address the following questions:

i. How would you support the Trust in fulfilling its values of being ambitious, collaborative and ethical?

ii. What are the biggest challenges facing today’s generation of young people and how would you as Headteacher address these?

We look forward to receiving your application!

SAFEGUARDING…

Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to be-have in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

INCLUSION…

At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging.

We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.