Dorset Council
Head of School - Motcombe Primary School
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Head of School
We are seeking an exceptional and inspirational Head of School to lead the day-to-day life of our school from January 2027 (or as soon as possible after this).
Working closely with the Primary Strategic Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, ethos and continued development of the school. You will provide visible, values-led leadership, creating a safe, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child and member of staff is supported to achieve their full potential.
We are looking for a leader who is passionate about education, committed to high standards and able to build positive, respectful relationships across the whole school community. You will have a strong focus on the quality of teaching and learning, pupil achievement, behaviour and ensuring that the needs of every child are met.
This is a hands-on leadership role, with the successful candidate also undertaking some classroom teaching alongside their leadership and management responsibilities.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Is an ambitious, inspirational and values-driven leader who puts children at the heart of every decision.
- Can work collaboratively with the Primary Strategic Lead and wider school community to drive school improvement.
- Has high expectations for teaching, learning, behaviour and pupil achievement.
- Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community.
- Is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment in which everyone can thrive.
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and a strong commitment to continuous professional development.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Please see the attached recruitment pack for further details of the role including the job description and person specification.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed school leader to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of our pupils, while contributing to the continued success and development of our school. If you are an ambitious leader who shares our commitment to excellence, inclusion and ensuring every child reaches their potential, we would love to hear from you.
Further Information
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Matt Barge, Primary Strategic Lead based at St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School on [email protected] or 01747 824446.
Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school, please do not hesitate to contact Amanda Brown, School Administrator by emailing [email protected]
SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST 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 have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
This role is UK-based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
About Us
Not Specified
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London