Headteacher

About this Role

Headteacher - Dell Primary School
Permanent - Full time
Grade: L16 to L21 (£75,049 - £84,699)
Start date: September 2026

This is an exciting time to join our Trust. We have a fantastic central team, great leaders and hard-working staff across our schools. All 12 of our schools have improved significantly over the last three years and outcomes are above national averages in all key areas. We are now seeking an outstanding Headteacher to join our team and take us to the next phase of our journey - from Good to Great! We can offer you a thorough induction and ongoing professional development, strong networks of support, incredible opportunities to collaborate, and you will be part of our fantastic primary multi-academy trust. Dell Primary also has a new and exciting Specialist Resource Base (SRB) opening later in the year, so this leadership role is more than just headship!

If you wish to arrange an informal conversation with myself, or visit the school please email me on c.avieson@evolutionacademytrust.org.uk. We look forward to discussing this fantastic opportunity with you.

Please refer to the job description and recruitment pack for full person specification.

Please note this is a September 2026 start and the closing date is 9am Monday 20th April.

Evolution Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you will be required to undergo pre‐employment checks, including a social media search. This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and a successful applicant would be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Why work for us?

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. We’re open to flexible working arrangements for roles where suitable. Please include your preferred working hours in your application for consideration.