Headteacher

Leadership Scale L18 - L24 (negotiable for exceptional candidates)

Required for September 2026

Job Ref: LYK-SVP000007

We wish to appoint a Headteacher (external to the Lykos Trust) with the vision, drive and commitment to lead our school through the next phase of its development.  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious senior leader with the ability to work in partnership with families, staff, pupils, governors and a range of stakeholders to create an engaging and aspirational culture and an ethos where belonging, achieving and thriving are embedded into everything we do, ensuring that our pupils achieve their full potential.

We were inspected under the new Ofsted framework on 13th and 14th January 2026 and are awaiting the publication of a very positive report.

The successful candidate will also, as a member of the trust’s extended executive team, contribute more widely across the trust as required. We encourage all candidates to arrange a personal visit to the school.

As a school, we offer:

· Strategic and ethical leadership.

· Experienced and supportive staff, Governors and Trustees.

· A creative and collaborative working environment.

· A positive and enthusiastic approach.

· A reflective, honest and caring culture.

· An inclusive team that supports a wide range of pupils across the school.

· Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.

· An opportunity to be part of a school that is recognised nationally for its achievement of pupils.

· A modern building with state-of-the-art facilities.

· A well-managed budget with a strong carry forward.

· Healthy pupil numbers with waiting lists for all year groups.

Full details including the job description and person specification can be found in the attached candidate pack.

To discuss this vacancy further, or to book a personal tour of the school, please contact Mrs N Wynne, School Business Manager on 01902 556589.

For further information on the recruitment process, please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice available from our trust website.

This post is subject to an Advanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 5 MARCH, 2026 AT 9AM

INTERVIEWS: THURSDAY 12 AND FRIDAY 13 MARCH, 2026

To apply, visit https://www.springvaleprimary.co.uk/vacancies and email completed application forms to nwynne@springvaleprimary.co.uk (Mrs N Wynne)

Website: https://www.springvaleprimary.co.uk/