Role:Head of School
Locations: Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
Contract: Permanent
Pay Scale: Leadership 9 to 13
Overview of the Role:
The Head of School role within our primary schools will be deployed within a 1 form entry primary school supported and mentored by the Community Executive Principal. This position is an opportunity to experience full school leadership across a small school and engage in a development programme designed to prepare you for future leadership as a Principal.
Head of School Development Programme:
In line with the Head Teachers Standards the programme of support will cover the key areas for leadership development alongside experienced colleagues who are experts in their field. You will be invited to both Principal Development Days and specific Head of School Development Days where there will be a more in-depth learning opportunity and to share best practice. A full programme will be shared with you and aligned at the stage of your own professional development.
As Head of School you may be deployed at any of OGATs Primary academies as determined by the Executive Principal - Primary Strategy. The current deployment for September 2026 for this position will be Outwood Primary Academy Darfield.
Should you wish to apply for this post please complete an expression of interest which includes your qualifications and continued professional development (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining how you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification. Please submit this to Katy Lanceley by 12pm on Wednesday 28th January 2026.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3 February 2026 at Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane.
If you have any questions regarding the post please contact Katy
Required Experience:
Director
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER? Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer: Your starting salary with annual increments plus in ... View more