Headteacher at Spring Common Academy

26 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/SCA/69698

Location

American Lane, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1TQ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£79,747.00 - £87,651.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

9:00am, 8th Jan 2026

Start Date

As soon as contractually available

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

W/C 12th January, 2026

Interview Date(s) W/C 12th January, 2026

About this Role

Spring Common Academy is an area special school in Huntingdon, serving over 200 pupils with severe learning difficulties and related needs. Many pupils have autism, and some have profound and complex medical needs; all pupils hold an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). We are proud to be part of Horizons Education Trust, alongside Prestley Wood Academy in Alconbury Weald and Riverside Meadows Academy, an SEMH school with sites in St Neots and Wisbech.

Following an Ofsted inspection in June 2025, Spring Common Academy was judged Requires Improvement in Leadership & Management, Quality of Education, Early Years, and Sixth Form. We are now seeking an exceptional and resilient headteacher to lead the academy into its next phase of rapid and sustained improvement, with the clear goal of restoring its Outstanding status.

You will work closely with our Director of Education, supported by a dedicated central team committed to sustainable improvement. This is a rare opportunity to lead a school with enormous potential, shaping its future while making a tangible difference to the lives of pupils and their families.

We are looking for a leader who will fully embrace the values and strategic priorities of Horizons Education Trust, building strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, carers, and the wider community. If you are ready to bring energy, expertise, and determination to this vital role, we would love to hear from you.

Please review the attached recruitment booklet to consider the role in full.