William de Yaxley CofE Academy

part of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT)

is seeking to appoint a

Headteacher

Payscale:  L12-L16 + relocation allowance, if applicable

Commencing:  September 2026

This is a great opportunity to be the next Headteacher at William de Yaxley CofE Academy .   With a track record of success across the Trust to build on, the potential at William de Yaxley is exciting.

We want the next Headteacher to have the confidence and vision to work with the local community and wider DEMAT family to create a great provision for our pupils at the school.  We are enthusiastic about this opportunity to select the right Headteacher to lead our school and we are looking for someone who:

·              Is able to demonstrate how curriculum is the driving force of a school;  

·              Holds the highest expectations for behaviour and can demonstrate clear understanding of how to implement and maintain these in the classroom and around the school; 

·              Will demonstrate why the ability to teach reading is so important; 

·              Has the ability and knowledge required to ensure we continue to improve; 

·              Is able to empower and motivate children, staff and parents, being a visible presence in and around the school; 

·              Can demonstrate proven leadership experience; 

·              Has proven experience at accelerating pupil progress and attainment through assessment and intervention, and can demonstrate how to lead this; 

·              Is able to meet all aspects of the Headteacher Standards 2020; 

·              As well as for pupils, holds high expectations of all colleagues and themselves; 

·              Can lead a dedicated workforce of teachers and support staff, demonstrating by example. 

 About Us

DEMAT has recently won the Multi-Academy Trust of the Year 2024 at the National School Awards making this is a very exciting time to join us!  The award recognises our extraordinary educational achievements as a multi-academy trust.  To read more, please visit our website:  https://www.demat.org.uk 

William de Yaxley is part of the DEMAT family of schools who work in partnership towards the common goal of delivering an excellent education for our pupils and a supportive, enriching place to work for our staff.  William de Yaxley was rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023 and aims to bring the best out of every pupil in a  safe and nurturing environment.  The dedicated and approachable staff create a stimulating, challenging setting.  This leads to motivated, independent pupils who are passionate and inspired to achieve the most from their education.

DEMAT is a large multi-academy Trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Our primary focus as a Trust is to ensure that every child in our schools receives a world-class education through a knowledge-rich curriculum which values all subjects. We are unapologetic about holding the highest expectations for our children, for their outcomes as well as their behaviour and personal development.   To find out more about the Trust, please visit https://www.demat.org.uk/

 What we can offer you

We are committed to providing systems of high-quality support and challenge to ensure that our school leaders develop and that our schools continually improve.  You will join a team that supports all our leaders to have direct links with each other and our Education Team, through our Headteacher conferences, CPD provision and dedicated support from our Hub Directors.

You will be part of a Trust that provides leadership and support to schools through our core leadership and central services teams, which includes an experienced and supportive CEO, an Education Team, Finance, People, Governance, IT and Building and Property services. The successful candidate will benefit from this significant support coupled with a comprehensive induction and CPD programme.

If you would like further information on this role, please refer to the Headteacher information pack in the link below.  The pack provides key information about what we stand for as a trust as well as information about the school.

Please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@demat.org.uk  if you would like to arrange to meet the Hub Director and visit  the school on Wednesday 11 March from 9.30am - 11.30am.

Closing Date: Tuesday 17 March 2026, 5pm

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications

Interview Date:  Thursday 26 and Friday 27 March 2026

 Safer Recruitment

The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust (DEMAT) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants.  We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. 

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

DEMAT 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 subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of DEMATs due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.