Role Overview

Job Title: Head of school at Umberleigh Academy 

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: Leadership Scale 1-4

Hours Per Week: 32.5

Status: Permanent/ Full Time

Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026

Umberleigh Academy is a small, rural village school in the heart of North Devon, just 15 minutes from both South Molton and Barnstaple. From the moment you step inside, you can feel the warmth of the school, a genuine sense of belonging, where staff support one another, children are happy and confident, and families know they are part of something truly special.

Every child is valued and encouraged as an individual, with the support they need to achieve strong outcomes. It’s a school where the everyday moments matter, where successes are shared and celebrated, and where everyone is committed to giving each child the very best start in life.

With around 80 pupils on roll, this is a wonderful opportunity to lead a school with a strong foundation and a community that champions its children. Umberleigh Academy is looking for a dynamic, talented leader with a proven track record of raising achievement and strengthening teaching and learning. You’ll be joining a dedicated team and a friendly community of children, staff and families who care deeply about their school and its future.

This vacancy is a full-time position with a 0.7 FTE teaching commitment. The appointed person will be an integral member of the senior leadership team of the Trust and will work collaboratively with other Heads to develop further the schools within our organisation. We are eager to recruit a Head of School who leads by example, is child centred and has a passion for teaching and learning. As a rural primary school, we are outward looking and have a number of local, national and international partners. Therefore, if you enjoy bringing the global dimension into the classroom then Umberleigh Academy is for you.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

·        Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (TP/ LGPS)

·        Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.

·        Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing days

·        Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our school. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact our Acting CEO Dan Polak via dpolak@team-mat.org.uk

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to a school committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all If you would like to contribute to a Trust committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all pupils, please apply via mynewterm. To submit your application, you will be required to register as a candidate and complete the full application form on their platform, as we are strictly unable to accept CVs.

As this post is advertised on multiple platforms, we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of suitable applications; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity.

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.