Headteacher – The Grove Primary School

Salary: L11–16 (£63,815–£72,162) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: 24th August 20026 Location: The Grove Primary School, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Trust: Mowbray Education Trust

Inspire. Lead. Transform.

The Grove Primary School, part of the Mowbray Education Trust, is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our warm, ambitious, and inclusive one-form-entry school in the heart of Melton Mowbray.

Rooted in the Trust’s vision “to be an inclusive community where every child thrives” and guided by our values of Inclusivity, Aspiration and Collaboration, The Grove is a school where children flourish both academically and personally. As our Director of Education describes, “The school has a warm, supportive community ethos, rooted in the vision of developing lifelong learners” and a culture where “every child feels confident, capable and ready to succeed.”

This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven leader to build on the school’s strong foundations and continue its journey of excellence.

About The Grove

The Grove is a vibrant, nurturing school with a strong reputation for inclusion, high expectations and a love of learning. Our motto, “Explore the World Through Words,” is lived daily through a rich reading culture and thoughtfully designed curriculum. Pupils benefit from exceptional facilities including two libraries, a practical science room, extensive outdoor space and a newly developed Forest School area.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection captured the heart of our school: “Pupils say that they feel happy and safe at school because the teachers are kind and help them learn… Parents say that the school is now a ‘great choice’ for their children’s education.”

About the Role

As Headteacher, you will be a key leader within the Mowbray Education Trust, shaping the strategic direction of The Grove and contributing to Trust-wide improvement. You will:

· Communicate and embody the Trust’s vision and values, providing principled, high-quality leadership.

· Create a culture of high expectations, mutual respect and professional excellence.

· Ensure an environment where staff and pupils are empowered to achieve their highest potential.

· Lead continuous school improvement through evidence-informed practice.

· Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, the community and Trust colleagues.

· Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, ethics and professional conduct, including the Nolan Principles.

This role is ideal for an experienced senior leader with a proven track record of raising standards, inspiring teams and delivering meaningful, sustainable improvement.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Headteacher who:

· Brings enthusiasm, vision, resilience and integrity.

· Has the ability to inspire confidence across the school community.

· Demonstrates strong strategic leadership and a commitment to inclusion.

· Has experience of driving improvement and raising attainment.

· Understands what excellence looks like in teaching, learning and curriculum design.

· Is committed to their own professional development and that of others.

Why Join Mowbray Education Trust?

As part of our Trust, you will benefit from:

· High-quality, sustained professional development

· Career progression opportunities across the Trust

· A supportive network of Headteachers and senior leaders

· Access to central services including HR, Finance and IT

· Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Visits and Application Process

We warmly welcome visits to The Grove to experience our community first-hand. Please contact futuretalent@mowbrayeducation.org to arrange a visit or initial conversation with Ian Toon, Director of Education.

Closing date: 9:00am, Friday 24th April Selection process: Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th April

Mowbray Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.