At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant primary school community and inspire pupils to flourish.
- Company: Dr Walker’s Church of England Primary School with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, well-being support, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in education and a passion for nurturing young minds.
The predicted salary is between 61534 - 67898 £ per year.
Salary: L8 - L12 (£61,534 to £67,898)
Location: Essex
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (19.5 Head of School + 13 Teaching)
Closing date for applications: Friday 10th July 2026 at 9.30am
We reserve the right to shortlist and interview earlier than the stated closing date, should an appropriate application be received.
Shortlisting: Friday 10th July 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 15th July 2026
Our Mission is, “To build great learning communities where children flourish.” To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees.
You will:
- Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our pupils
- Have a commitment to supporting the Christian distinctiveness of a Church school in line with Diocese guidance and the Church of England vision for education
- Inspire pupils with a passion for learning
- Understand specific learning needs/styles to differentiate support to pupils
- Be able to plan effectively to enable multi-tasking
- Have a desire to help all pupils succeed
- Demonstrate compassion towards the needs of the pupils
- Be able to share verbal information clearly and sensitively with pupils and adults
- Be able to work with a range of colleagues
- Work collaboratively across the school
The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.
In return we can offer you:
- A stimulating and welcoming learning environment in a fantastic school community
- Strong links with the church, diocese and community
- High quality continuous professional development
- An all-inclusive and supportive Senior Leadership Team & Multi-Academy Trust
- Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS) the Trust's employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24 hour a day access to a GP helpline for you and those in your household, a counselling service, stress management and weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more
- Retail discounts
If you would like a confidential conversation to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Neil Massie, our recruitment partner at Academicis on 07818 875514 or via nmassie@academicis.co.uk
Head of School employer: Dr Walker's CofE Primary School
Dr Walker’s Primary School is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a vibrant learning community where both pupils and staff can thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development, a supportive leadership team, and a focus on well-being, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in education while enjoying a collaborative and compassionate work environment in the heart of Essex.
Contact Details:
Dr Walker's CofE Primary School Recruitment Team
