Embrace Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Headteacher for Huncote Primary School.  We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and forward-thinking headteacher, with outstanding leadership skills and high aspirations for pupil achievement and the provision of opportunities for all pupils.  This is an exciting time for Huncote Primary School, as it has recently expanded its pupil age range enabling children of pre-school age to join the school. We are planning improvements for this area of the school which our new headteacher will be instrumental in driving forward.

We would be looking for the successful applicant to commence in role at the start of the 2025/26 academic year, or sooner if possible. 

Why Huncote Primary School?

• We offer the opportunity to be part of a cohesive, friendly and skilled team.
• We value all members of staff alongside professional and supportive staff relationships.
• We have a focus on staff wellbeing and provide access to wellbeing support services.
• The trust has a dedicated wellbeing website and employee discount schemes.

Why you?

• You are highly organised and an effective communicator and you have a commitment to partnership working within the trust, across our schools and with external stakeholders.
• You are committed and have the drive for providing and raising the quality of teaching and learning within the school.
• You can build and maintain effective relationships with parents/carers, partners and the community to enhance the education of all pupils.

Embrace Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2019 and is a Church of England majority trust, built upon the importance of positive relationships amongst all involved. Our schools retain their own individuality, but the trust is always there to provide advice, guidance and support for each school.  Our schools work well together and support one another in raising standards.

Closing date for applications: 24th January 2025, 4pm

Interviews to be held: 5th February 2025

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. For arrangements or informal enquiries please contact Skye Friskney (contact details are shown in the attached job pack). Visits will be conducted by a member of Embrace Executive Team.

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.