Head of School - The Links Primary School (The Spark Education Trust)

Job Title: Head of School
Location: The Links Primary School (Eaglescliffe)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £64,691 to £71,330 (Leadership, L10 to L14)
Hours of Work: 1FTE
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Head of School who will be passionate and enthusiastic about the growth and success of The Links Primary School. At The Links 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• A supportive Trust Central Team

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.

The Links Primary School is committed to safeguarding. For further information on the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please see https://thelinksprimary.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Safeguarding-Policy-2025.pdf

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