Headteacher - High Ercall Primary School
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Required from September 2026
The governors of High Ercall Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced and capable school leader who can build on its success and drive further improvement in teaching and learning for all pupils.
Following a long period of stable leadership, this is a genuine opportunity to lead a well-established, community-focused school with high expectations and clear ambitions.
The next Headteacher will need to:
- protect and strengthen the culture of high expectations
- ensure consistency across all areas of the school
- build on strong behaviour and attitudes to drive further academic outcomes
- continue to develop the curriculum so that it is ambitious for all learners
- balance warmth with firm leadership
This is a school with a clear identity. The opportunity is to build on that, not replace it.
Job Details
High Ercall is in a strong position, and the next Headteacher will be stepping into a school where the foundations are firmly in place. What the Governors are looking for is a leader who will:
- Sustain and build on the consistency in teaching, assessment and high expectations that runs through the school
- Continue to champion strong SEND provision, ensuring it grows and evolves with the needs of the community
- Take forward the school's commitment to an ambitious curriculum and strong pupil outcomes
- Uphold and develop the robust safeguarding culture that is central to school life
- Be a visible, engaged presence - continuing the hands-on leadership approach that the school values
This is a school that is proud of where it is. The next chapter is about taking that strong foundation and reaching even higher.
This is a hands-on role in a small school where leadership is highly visible
We are looking for someone who:
- Sets high expectations and follows through
- Is confident leading teaching and learning improvements
- Can balance strategic leadership with operational delivery
- Builds strong relationships with staff, pupils, governors and parents
- Is resilient, pragmatic and solutions-focused
We offer:
- A committed and experienced staff team
- Supportive and engaged governors
- Well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
- A strong sense of community
- The opportunity to shape the next phase of the school
Closing date: Friday 1st May 2026 (Midday)
Shortlisting: Thursday 7th May 2026
Interviews: Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th May 2026 (required on both dates)
Start date: September 2026
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed prior to application
Please contact the school office on [contact hidden] to arrange an appointment or if you have any queries.
Completed application forms should be returned to: Gillian Richards - School Governance Officer
• Email: [contact hidden]
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted immediately after shortlisting by Telephone and email
Safeguarding
High Ercall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to demonstrate understanding of, and commitment to, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and to embedding safer recruitment and safeguarding practices throughout their work.
We complete an online search of all candidates as part of our safer recruitment, short-listing process.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (amended 2013 and 2020).
We are committed to equality and diversity.