Head of School at Limebrook Primary School and Nursery

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/LPSAN/28920
  Location
Tempest Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6NE
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£61,534.00 - £71,330.00 Annually (Actual)
L8-14
  Closing Date
Midday, Fri 20th Mar, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
23rd & 24th March
   Interview Date(s)           23rd & 24th March
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About this Role

This pivotal role includes ensuring every pupil receives the very best start to their educational journey, shaping the future of the school, and maintaining its position as a cornerstone of our local community.

The Head of School will work collaboratively with the Executive Trust Team to ensure the delivery of effective teaching, inspire a culture of excellence, and engage stakeholders in achieving outstanding outcomes for all students.

As a visionary leader, the Head of School will develop and implement strategic plans, fostering an ethos of high standards, accountability, and collaboration among staff, pupils, and the wider community.

You will oversee the quality of teaching and learning, set and achieve ambitious performance targets, and lead initiatives that promote continuous improvement. A key responsibility is to inspire and empower staff through professional development while ensuring constructive partnerships with parents and carers. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated leader with proven experience in educational management, strategic planning, and fostering a positive school culture.

If you are motivated to shape the future of our school, drive innovation, and support every child to reach their full potential, we encourage you to join us at Limebrook Primary and Nursery School and be part of the Lion Academy Trust’s legacy of excellence.

We can offer you:

  • Career progression

  • unlimited access to CPD and career development through providers such as The National College and The Key.

  • a dynamic, dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their pupils 

  • enthusiastic, friendly and aspirational pupils who are determined to make the most of their schooling

  • a vibrant school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals

  • Lion Pathways Curriculum

  • Employee Assistance programme for you and your immediate family

  • Perks at Work discounted cinema tickets, travel schemes

The successful candidate will raise expectations and aspirations, promote the Trust’s pedagogy for highly effective learning and help achieve positive outcomes for pupils. We offer you a great opportunity to develop your career in a well-respected, Multi Academy Trust working with a forward thinking, vibrant and very supportive team.


The Trust/School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.



Contact Details

  Lion Academy Trust
  020 8619 3400
  recruitment@lionacademytrust.net

Limebrook Primary School and Nursery would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please give details of any relevant experience, skills or knowledge to support your application. Be concise but make sure that you cover ALL the essential points of the person/employee specification. NOTE; Your response to this section is extremely important and will be the basis of the short-listing panel's decision to invite you for interview.
  2. In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education the Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the Trust might want to explore with you at interview. We carry out these searches manually. To assist with the search being as accurate as possible, please set out which social media platforms you use and the handles you use on each site, (such as Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook and other).

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