Required from January 2026
Due to the retirement of one of our long standing Headteachers, The Societas Trust is seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and inspirational school leader to lead one of its academies, Ellison Primary Academy. The new headteacher will be asked to build on current good practice and drive innovation to lead the academy forward. As a headteacher of one of our academies, you will also be involved in the leadership of the Trust as a whole as a member of our Executive Team.
The Societas Trust, established in February 2016, currently comprises of eight primary academy settings and two associate member settings, including a nursery setting in North Staffordshire. We have around 3,400 children and 500 employees. We believe passionately that by developing and promoting innovative and creative approaches to learning and teaching across the Trust we will ensure that all our children have the very best opportunities to excel academically and develop socially. For more information about the Trust, please visit https://www.societastrust.org.uk/
Ellison Primary Academy is a larger than average, vibrant and inclusive primary school. A great emphasis is placed upon children enjoying their learning experience, as well as them reaching the highest possible standard of achievement. Children are caring, collaborative, critical and creative thinkers; they love to discuss their ideas and understand the opinions of others. A dedicated team of staff create a highly supportive and caring environment where children are able to be inquisitive and show curiosity in their learning. They have high expectations for all pupils and ensure that pupils are well prepared academically, emotionally and socially by the time they leave the school. For more information about the school, please visit https://www.ellison.staffs.sch.uk/
The successful candidate will be an experienced school leader with a clear vision who will place high achievement, creativity and the needs of the children at the heart of the curriculum. They will also:
* inspire staff and students to raise existing high expectations, aspirations and achievements and continue to improve and support this fully inclusive and nurturing school;
* have a successful record as a senior leader, ideally in a MAT context, who is skilful in managing change; sustain school improvement, ensure excellent provision and maintain strong outcomes for all learners;
* work closely with the CEO and other Trust leaders to drive school improvement and further develop leadership across the Trust as a whole;
* have the ability to work cooperatively, managing and coordinating multiple projects in a busy and dynamic environment;
* have a good sense of humour as well as proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
In return the Trust can offer you a very skilled, supportive and dedicated staff team, excellent working conditions, and an occupational pension scheme. The salary range for the post is currently £77,931 to £90,269.
the Trust is committed to developing all our employees and supports career progression within the Trust.
Visits to the academy before making an application are encouraged.
Please contact the Academy on 01782 613674 to arrange a visit.
Please email admin@societastrust.org.uk for an application pack.
The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 2nd June 2025. Interviews will be held at the Academy on 16th/17th June 2025.
The Societas Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
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