Headteacher Permanent, full time Salary: Leadership L11 – L17 - £66,368 to £76,772 per annum John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic school leader to join our evolving organisation. Walton on Trent CofE Primary School is a thriving school at the heart of the local community, providing a vibrant learning experience for every child. Values driven with a focus on providing an environment that prepares pupils to be confident and happy citizens, JTMAT is now starting its search for the next leader of this caring and inclusive school. The successful candidate will have a solid track record of delivering school improvement, expertise across all Key Stages and experience of strategies to improve teaching and learning. Working closely with the Trust, you will set the strategic direction of the school, develop plans for improvements and developments, and have the skills to engage with staff, pupils, Governors and the wider school community. We’re looking for outstanding candidates who can provide leadership, guidance and direction, with an ability to not only assess but demonstrate outstanding teaching practice. You’ll have the skills to build a high performing team, motivating and challenging where necessary, and be able to forge and nurture partnerships for the benefit of the school. If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do. We invite you to review the Application Pack here and Trust and school websites for more information before applying. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact recruitment@jtmat.co.uk Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@jtmat.co.uk Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 12.00pm. Selection/Interview: Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st October 2025. Required for a January 2026 start date. Previous applicants need not apply. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.