Headteacher
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2026 |
| Location: | Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0PE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a8e389a9-347f-496d-ae21-a45cd90f0bfa |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• Place children unequivocally at the heart of all decision‑making.
• Inspire, support and develop colleagues to be the very best they can be.
• Live out and promote the school’s Christian vision, values and ethos in daily practice.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in primary leadership and pedagogy.
• Lead with integrity, resilience and moral courage.
• Set and sustain high expectations for pupils, staff and themselves.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer
As part of SNMAT, you will be supported by a Trust that does things differently:
• We are not corporate and do not impose pedagogical models.
• We value stability and do not move leaders or teachers around at short notice.
• We believe our strength lies in the quality of our people and the relationships we build.
You will join a collaborative network of Headteachers and benefit from bespoke professional development and the support of our school improvement team. We want our leaders to stay, grow and thrive within the Trust, and we actively create opportunities to keep you inspired and fulfilled.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a school with a clear moral purpose, a vibrant Christian identity and a commitment to helping every child shine.
Further details about the role
Visits and applications
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact the school directly:
Telephone: 01777 838631 Email: office@gamston.snmat.org.uk
Application packs are available via the SNMAT website: https://www.snmat.org.uk/vacancies/
Alternatively, please contact: Christa Brailsford: cbrailsford@snmat.org.uk
Closing date & Shortlisting: 9am Monday 20 April
Interviews: 23 & 24 April
The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS.
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.
The successful candidate will:
• Place children unequivocally at the heart of all decision‑making.
• Inspire, support and develop colleagues to be the very best they can be.
• Live out and promote the school’s Christian vision, values and ethos in daily practice.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in primary leadership and pedagogy.
• Lead with integrity, resilience and moral courage.
• Set and sustain high expectations for pupils, staff and themselves.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer
As part of SNMAT, you will be supported by a Trust that does things differently:
• We are not corporate and do not impose pedagogical models.
• We value stability and do not move leaders or teachers around at short notice.
• We believe our strength lies in the quality of our people and the relationships we build.
You will join a collaborative network of Headteachers and benefit from bespoke professional development and the support of our school improvement team. We want our leaders to stay, grow and thrive within the Trust, and we actively create opportunities to keep you inspired and fulfilled.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a school with a clear moral purpose, a vibrant Christian identity and a commitment to helping every child shine.
Further details about the role
Visits and applications
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact the school directly:
Telephone: 01777 838631 Email: office@gamston.snmat.org.uk
Application packs are available via the SNMAT website: https://www.snmat.org.uk/vacancies/
Alternatively, please contact: Christa Brailsford: cbrailsford@snmat.org.uk
Closing date & Shortlisting: 9am Monday 20 April
Interviews: 23 & 24 April
The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS.
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.