Seabridge Primary School - Headteacher Vacancy
Seabridge Primary School is a welcoming and creative learning environment where curiosity thrives, and potential is nurtured. We believe in inspiring young minds, fostering a love for learning, and instilling high personal expectations, respect, and understanding for others.
We are seeking an exceptional Headteacher—a visionary leader with a deep commitment to education and a proven track record of delivering outstanding student outcomes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration, and strategic vision at both school and Trust levels.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A proven track record of exceptional leadership in a primary school setting
* A passion for fostering a caring, positive, and inclusive learning environment
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
* A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Seabridge Primary is dedicated to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and empowering students to dream big and achieve their fullest potential. With the right leadership, we believe there are no limits to what our students can accomplish.
If you are a passionate, driven, and inspiring leader ready to shape the future of education at Seabridge Primary School, we would love to hear from you.
Start date: 1st September 2025 or January 2026
At Seabridge Primary School, we believe that a strong sense of self-esteem is the foundation for a happy and successful future. Our goal is to ensure that every child leaves us as a caring, confident, and adaptable individual, equipped with strong academic and social skills. We strive to prepare our pupils for the next phase of their education with resilience, enthusiasm, and a lifelong love of learning. Every child feels valued, and parents are welcomed as partners in their child's education.
We believe that the most effective learning happens when teachers and parents work together, fostering a genuine partnership that encourages children to take pride in their work, celebrate their achievements, and feel a deep sense of belonging within our school community.
We believe that everyone has the potential to be extraordinary!
To this end, our growing number of Primary schools within the trust tirelessly pursue excellence through research-based collaboration and innovation. Our developing, Trust-wide, 3D Primary curriculum and pioneering Digital Strategy are designed to create inspirational, energetic, and immersive learning experiences. These enable every child to flourish within a caring, stimulating, and purposeful atmosphere; fully prepared for their next stage of life and learning.
Shaw Education Trust is a growing group of dynamically innovative academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our schools are dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of background or starting point.
We prioritize high achievement and are committed to ensuring opportunities are not limited by background or ability. We harness the power of people to effect positive change for our children and young adults. We work closely with children, leaders, teachers, and support teams to create their best futures: one size fits one. Education should be vibrant, dynamic, and full of potential. Innovation and entrepreneurialism drive our passion, fostering creativity and adaptability in our approach.
An excellent education in a supportive environment is what every student in our academies will experience. We support our staff through high-quality training and research-based development opportunities, ensuring they are motivated, valued, and driven professionals.
While we work together as a family to create brighter futures, each school retains its individual identity and uniqueness. This earned autonomy ensures integrity and transparency, with our Trust Board providing oversight, challenge, and support. Local accountability is maintained through Academy Councils representing each school.
We recognize that in primary education, the quality of teaching significantly impacts children's social and intellectual development. Early experiences and strong partnerships between home, pre-school, and primary school are vital to success, laying the foundation for lifelong learning.
Unlike other MATs, we do not enforce a uniform curriculum. Instead, we support each school to offer programs that deepen knowledge, develop skills, spark curiosity, and inspire imagination.
Shaw Education Trust offers the following employee benefits for Teaching and Support Staff:
* Generous holiday entitlement (37 days, rising to 39 after 5 years), starting from your first day, based on full-time, all-year employment
* Electric Car Scheme: environmentally friendly vehicles
* Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
* DiscountForTeachers Scheme: exclusive discounts from major brands
* Free Eye Tests
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Opportunities for professional growth through our Institute of Education and other initiatives
We are committed to supporting our staff’s development and success:
* Access to a wide range of courses, including National Professional Qualifications (NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC), delivered by Shaw Education Trust in partnership with Ambition Institute
* Support from experienced leaders, including former HMIs and Ofsted inspectors
* Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT
* Opportunities to work across different schools within the Trust
* Online courses and placement projects
Seabridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and online safety checks. Successful candidates will undergo an online search as part of our safer recruitment process.
This position may be filled before the closing date as applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage early applications.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer. CVs alone will not be accepted, and all appointments are subject to a full range of employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
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