Head of School - Kirklevington Primary School (Spark Education Trust)

• Start Date: January 2027
• Hours of Work: 1 FTE
• Interviews: Monday 12th October and Tuesday 13th October 2026 (two-day process)

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Head of School who will be passionate and enthusiastic about the growth and success of Kirklevington Primary School. At Kirklevington Primary School, we believe that the foundation of a successful school lies in a strong, motivated, and caring staff team. Therefore, we take great care in selecting individuals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also enthusiastic about making a real difference in the lives of our children. If you share our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Our new Head of School must have:

• Successful senior leadership experience in a Primary setting.
• Experience of developing highly exciting and innovative curriculum plans, personalised to the needs of the whole pupil.
• Demonstrable success in raising standards and meeting challenging targets at whole school level.
• Experience and evidence of managing, developing, inspiring and motivating staff.
• The ability to set appropriate targets for the improvement of school performance and how to establish, monitor and evaluate an action plan in relation to those targets.
• Up to date knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation and procedures and the ability to promote a culture of safeguarding across the school community.
• Hold a relevant teaching qualification and QTS, ideally with further leadership qualifications

About Us

We are a Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools. The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.

What we have:

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
• Opportunities for career development

For further details on us as an organisation, please click here.

If you wish to arrange a phone call to discuss the role further, please contact the HR Team on the below email address.

How to Apply

Please make sure your application form and a covering letter (two sides of A4, size 11) are completed and returned via email to vacancies@sparkeducation.org.uk addressed to Mrs L Spellman, Chief Executive Officer, Spark Education Trust.

Please note that feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates, if you do not receive an invite to interview within 30 days of the advert’s closing date assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application for this post.

Safeguarding Notice

The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

Kirklevington Primary School is committed to safeguarding, for further information on the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please click here.