Head of School - Salcombe C of E Primary School (First Federation Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- L4 - L8: £50,807 - £56,082 per annum

Have you got what it takes to be a significant part of the future for primary school leadership?
Are you passionate about learning and teaching and want every child to be taught in an excellent school?
Are you a person who enjoys taking risks, embraces change, challenges the status quo, thinks creatively and believes in teamwork and collaboration?
Are you ready to join Team Salcombe?
We are looking for an exceptional teacher and leader with a real desire to be involved in school improvement.
The First Federation Trust is seeking to appoint a Head of School for Salcombe C of E Primary. The school is located in the coastal town of Salcombe, which sits on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary and has stunning views of the English Channel. Salcombe is located just 25 miles from Plymouth City Centre.
The Head of School is the educational leader of the school whose core focus is the quality of teaching and learning and works within a highly supportive leadership structure. Salcombe forms part of the South Hub within the First Federation Trust. Collaboration between schools, both in the hub and Trust, has a significant impact on teaching and learning and school improvement.
We are seeking to appoint someone who wants to make a difference for children, hone and develop their leadership skills and work in a distributed leadership system. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high performing Multi Academy Trust.
We offer:
- The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust
- Employee Assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension through Local Government Pension
To discuss this role further or to arrange a visit please contact Angela Jenkins, Director of Performance & Development on 07720 099176 or at angela.jenkins@firstfederation.org.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post.
Salcombe School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Please apply via the First Federation website: https://www.firstfederation.org/vacancies/
Closing Date: 23rd April 2025 at midday.
Interview Date: 28th & 29th April 2025.