Headteacher

Head Teacher Contract type: Full Time Contract term: Permanent Salary: Leadership Scale, L14-L18 Start date: January 2027 or April 2027 Closing date: 10am on Monday 28th September 2026 Kingsway Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community, committed to ensuring every child receives the very best education and support. Our dedicated staff care deeply about our pupils and are passionate about helping them to succeed, both academically and personally, reflecting our school’s vision of ‘Making a world of difference’. Over recent years, the school has experienced a period of challenge and is now entering an exciting new chapter. We are seeking a Head Teacher who will build upon the school's strengths, establish a strong and positive culture and lead the next stage of Kingsway’s journey. Kingsway is part of the Minster Trust for Education, a collaborative family of schools united by our mission that: "Together, we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures." The school is currently benefiting from significant support from the Trust's school improvement team and experienced educational leaders. As a result, the new Head Teacher will join a school that has both the capacity and commitment required to secure sustained improvement and long-term success. This role provides a genuine opportunity to make a lasting difference. We are looking for a leader with a clear moral purpose, a strong commitment to inclusion and high expectations for all. The successful candidate will understand the importance of building trust, developing people and creating a culture in which staff and pupils can flourish. Our new Head Teacher will: Build a strong, positive and collaborative culture for staff, pupils and families. Lead improvements in teaching, learning and curriculum provision. Develop and empower an ambitious leadership team. Strengthen relationships with pupils, families and the wider community. Work closely with Trust colleagues and benefit from an extensive network of support and collaboration. Shape the future direction of the school and leave a lasting legacy for the community it serves. Why join the Minster Trust for Education? The successful candidate will benefit from: A highly supportive Trust committed to school improvement and leadership development. Access to experienced school improvement professionals and school leaders. A strong collaborative network across our family of schools. Opportunities to contribute to Trust-wide developments and influence educational practice beyond your own school. A Trust that invests in professional development and values the wellbeing of its staff. A range of employee benefits. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader who is ready to embrace both the opportunities and challenges of leading Kingsway Primary School. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children, developing people and building a culture where pupils and staff flourish, we would love to hear from you. A Job Description and Person Specification are provided with this advert. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer. HOW TO APPLY For support with the application process please contact hr@mitretrust.org.uk To discuss this post further please contact Dave Boothroyd, Strategic Lead for Education - MITRE on 01636 551108 or d.boothroyd@mitretrust.org.uk Visits to Kingsway Primary School are encouraged. We will endeavour to a make sure key leaders and stakeholders will be available to answer your questions and you will have the opportunity to see the school in action. Please book a place with the school directly. To apply, please visit our trust website where you will find all of the application materials. You will need to submit an application through MyNewTerm, with a written statement of no more than three sides of A4 outlining your suitability for the role, paying particular attention to the criteria marked as ‘Essential’ and evidenced by written application (W) in the Person Specification. Applications for this post close at 10am on Monday 28th September 2026. Assessment/Interviews will take place in the week beginning 5th October 2026.