Headteacher
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 1TD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ed35f5b9-ba5a-4950-b759-4dc7ca0964ee |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a friendly, inspirational and forward-thinking school leader who:
• has a demonstrable record of delivering whole school improvement in a senior leadership role.
• will be outward-facing and highly visible, recognising the integral role of Thornhill Primary in the local community.
• recognises, celebrates and promotes diversity and has a clear understanding of what it means to be a headteacher in a multicultural school
• is committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of pupils and staff alike, ensuring that the school remains a happy, safe and rewarding place in which to learn, work and play.
• acknowledges and builds upon Thornhill’s existing successes, while bringing new ideas to develop the school further.
• will delegate responsibility and leadership across the school while working positively and strategically with governors and external partners.
• has an inclusive approach to education and shares our commitment to ensure every child achieves.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
• the opportunity to lead an enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated staff team.
• the support of our families, friends and the wider community.
• the governing body’s commitment to your wellbeing and ongoing professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for a friendly, inspirational and forward-thinking school leader who:
• has a demonstrable record of delivering whole school improvement in a senior leadership role.
• will be outward-facing and highly visible, recognising the integral role of Thornhill Primary in the local community.
• recognises, celebrates and promotes diversity and has a clear understanding of what it means to be a headteacher in a multicultural school
• is committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of pupils and staff alike, ensuring that the school remains a happy, safe and rewarding place in which to learn, work and play.
• acknowledges and builds upon Thornhill’s existing successes, while bringing new ideas to develop the school further.
• will delegate responsibility and leadership across the school while working positively and strategically with governors and external partners.
• has an inclusive approach to education and shares our commitment to ensure every child achieves.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
• the opportunity to lead an enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated staff team.
• the support of our families, friends and the wider community.
• the governing body’s commitment to your wellbeing and ongoing professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.