About this Role

Headteacher – Coldfair Green Primary School
Permanent – Full time
Grade:  L12 to L16 (£67,898 to £75,049)* additional considered for exceptional candidate
Start date: September 2026 or sooner

This is an exciting time to join our fantastic Trust of 12 primary schools.  We seek an exceptional leader with high ambition for all, and the ability to lead, influence and motivate the entire school community.  Working as part of a wider team, we are looking for someone to join us on our ‘Good to Great’ journey.  You will be driven, knowledgeable, personable and care deeply that children get the right start in life.  We balance the personal development of all children, with their academic progress and empower headteachers to lead with autonomy and confidence.  As a primary specialist MAT, our professional development is exceptional for headteachers and beyond, and we therefore want a leader who wants to be challenged and supported further to be their very best.  Children deserve nothing less! 

If you wish to arrange an informal conversation with our CEO Dr Craig Avieson, or visit the school, please email Lisa Brockett (l.brockett@evolutionacademytrust.org.uk).

Please refer to the job description and recruitment pack for full person specification.

Please note this is a September 2026 or sooner start date and whilst the closing date is Tuesday 17^th March, we reserve the right to close the recruitment earlier, should a suitable candidate be found.  We therefore encourage early applications.  

 Evolution Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you will be required to undergo pre‐employment checks, including a social media search. This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and a successful applicant would be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

 Why work for us?

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. We’re open to flexible working arrangements for roles where suitable. Please include your preferred working hours in your application for consideration.