Current Vacancies: 

Head of School, St Michael’s Church of England Primary School, The Keys Academy Trust

Salary: Leadership Scale 10-15 (FTE £62,202-£70,293) 

Hours: Full-time/Permanent

Required for: April 2025

Number on roll: 203

‘This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine!’

The Board of Trustees and Local Governing Body are looking to appoint a highly effective and dedicated professional to lead St Michael’s as Head of School from April 2025.  First and foremost, we are looking for an excellent practitioner to lead and inspire our pupils and staff and continue to promote our school as a centre of both academic and pastoral excellence at the heart of the community we serve.  The Head of School must also be committed to help us, as a school, live out our Christian vision and values.

St Michael’s is a high performing, popular primary school with motivated pupils, a talented staff team and committed governors. This post represents a really exciting opportunity for someone who wishes to develop their leadership skills within a very strong and supportive network within The Keys Academy Trust.  Working closely with the Executive Head Teacher, you will be responsible for the strategic direction and day to day running of the school in line with the school and Trust visions.  You will have experience of Senior Leadership and be looking for the next step in your career, with the support and guidance of an experienced Executive Head Teacher.  

The Keys Academy Trust is a local, primary specialist multi-academy trust comprising twelve local primary schools.  We have a Director of Learning within the trust who will support curriculum development and assessment; subject leadership and developing the quality of teaching and learning within your staff team.  As part of The Keys Academy Trust, you will work with a group of innovative and exciting leaders who put our Trust values at the heart of everything we do.

For more information and a recruitment pack please email HR@keysacademytrust.org

Applications will be considered on receipt.  Please register your interest by Monday 3 February 2025.           

Interview date: Tuesday 11 February 2025

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children so you will need to take a disclosure and barring check. We are committed to promoting Equal Opportunities and therefore only applications submitted on TKAT application form will be considered. We do not accept CV only applications.