Academy Head
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3TJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 46d573e8-826f-4274-912b-04e4cbefe6ec |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Details: We are seeking an exceptional school leader for the role of Academy Head who is dynamic and friendly, with a passion for improving outcomes and life experiences for our pupils.. Reedham Primary is rooted in the heart of a passionate community in an idyllic setting and continues to grow and flourish within Consortium Trust. Successful applicants will be understanding of the importance of maintaining the community element of the school while supporting it to move in line with educational change and current pedagogy. Applications are welcomed from experienced deputy/assistant heads, teaching heads seeking a more strategic role and senior leaders of secondary provision looking to broaden their leadership experience. If you are a forward thinking, highly motivated leader with a passion for school improvement come and visit us to find out how we can make a difference together.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer
• Competitive salary
• Full support and training from a wider team
• Wide range of staff benefits
• Extensive Wellbeing support package
• Opportunity for career progression within the Trust
• Personalised performance management
• Bespoke package of training
Further details about the role
Requirements:
We are looking for an Academy Head and exemplary school leader who:-
• has a good understanding of progression and expectations in primary education;
• has a good understanding of curriculum development;
• has a clear vision of effective teaching and learning;
• has high expectations of progress, attainment and behaviour;
• has the commitment and ability to inspire children and their joy of learning;
• can embrace change and challenge and is committed to collaborative working;
• has excellent interpersonal, management and organisational skills and is able to lead, inspire and
• develop others;
• has a track record in leadership and management has good understanding of adaptive teaching
• methods;
• has experience with working closely with external agencies
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.
Details: We are seeking an exceptional school leader for the role of Academy Head who is dynamic and friendly, with a passion for improving outcomes and life experiences for our pupils.. Reedham Primary is rooted in the heart of a passionate community in an idyllic setting and continues to grow and flourish within Consortium Trust. Successful applicants will be understanding of the importance of maintaining the community element of the school while supporting it to move in line with educational change and current pedagogy. Applications are welcomed from experienced deputy/assistant heads, teaching heads seeking a more strategic role and senior leaders of secondary provision looking to broaden their leadership experience. If you are a forward thinking, highly motivated leader with a passion for school improvement come and visit us to find out how we can make a difference together.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer
• Competitive salary
• Full support and training from a wider team
• Wide range of staff benefits
• Extensive Wellbeing support package
• Opportunity for career progression within the Trust
• Personalised performance management
• Bespoke package of training
Further details about the role
Requirements:
We are looking for an Academy Head and exemplary school leader who:-
• has a good understanding of progression and expectations in primary education;
• has a good understanding of curriculum development;
• has a clear vision of effective teaching and learning;
• has high expectations of progress, attainment and behaviour;
• has the commitment and ability to inspire children and their joy of learning;
• can embrace change and challenge and is committed to collaborative working;
• has excellent interpersonal, management and organisational skills and is able to lead, inspire and
• develop others;
• has a track record in leadership and management has good understanding of adaptive teaching
• methods;
• has experience with working closely with external agencies
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.