Headteacher

Headteacher, Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School, Exeter 

Salary/Grade L10 -L14 - £62,202-£68,586

Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 26th February 2025 

Interview Date: Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th March 2025 

Job Start Date: Easter 2025 (or September 2025 for the right candidate)

New year, new challenge? Ladysmith Infant School are looking for a new headteacher and this is a fantastic and rare opportunity to lead an Infant School in the heart of Exeter. The school is a hidden gem within the city with extensive grounds, dedicated forest school area and the potential to be an amazing place for young learners.

Ladysmith schools joined the highly successful St Christopher’s Trust in October 2024. Since then, the teaching staff have been supported by our Trust’s skilled School Improvement team and have high ambition for pupil standards. 

As a headteacher within our Trust you will not be alone, you will be supported by a rich programme of training and network events. You will able to work with our other 4 schools within Exeter be part of the Trusts wider network of school leaders, giving a wealth of professional development and support. This role also offers opportunities for leaders to work beyond their own school and further their development also. If you are an experienced senior leader with a collaborative mindset we’d love to work with you.  

We are looking for a lead learner who is:

• passionate and relentlessly positive, 

• able to juggle the demands of a thriving school community

• champions inclusion 

We can offer you:  

• a welcoming school/Trust community 

• regular coaching or supervision 

• a range of staff benefits - https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/why-work-for-st-christophers-trust/our-benefits 

·   The opportunity to join an employer with an ambitious people strategy that develops your leadership career, accompanied by a regular coaching or supervision offer

·    A thorough induction programme specifically tailored to your needs and experience

If you would like to talk about the role prior to application, please get in touch with sean.millar@stcmat.org, Director of Education.

We’d encourage informal visits – please email people@stcmat.org  

Please submit your application via our Face-Ed application portal 

 https://stcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies 

The details of this vacancy and a link to Face-Ed application portal can be found on our website: 

www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies 

If you have any further questions applying for this role, please contact HR via people@stcmat.org  

Applications need to be completed by 9am on Wednesday 26th February 2025. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th March 2025 in Exeter.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post. 

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: 

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies 

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.