Headteacher
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 5ED |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 110375c8-dfa2-4d7f-9101-34c259511c28 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Headteacher to lead our small and highly successful small school.
The person we are looking for will be:
• a hardworking and nurturing professional who is passionate about standards and has high expectations;
• a team player who is child-focused and ready to lead by example;
• a resilient leader who can build on the school’s current strengths and improve learning further by delivering on its improvement priorities;
• able to lead effectively and develop the committed and skilled staff; and
• capable of working constructively in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community to reach the school’s objectives.
This post has a teaching commitment of up to 0.5.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• a thriving and happy school where pupils and staff learn together;
• a supportive and motivated governing body;
• a working environment where pupils are keen to learn and enjoy new experiences; and • access to high-quality 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.
The governors are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Headteacher to lead our small and highly successful small school.
The person we are looking for will be:
• a hardworking and nurturing professional who is passionate about standards and has high expectations;
• a team player who is child-focused and ready to lead by example;
• a resilient leader who can build on the school’s current strengths and improve learning further by delivering on its improvement priorities;
• able to lead effectively and develop the committed and skilled staff; and
• capable of working constructively in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community to reach the school’s objectives.
This post has a teaching commitment of up to 0.5.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• a thriving and happy school where pupils and staff learn together;
• a supportive and motivated governing body;
• a working environment where pupils are keen to learn and enjoy new experiences; and • access to high-quality 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.