Head of School - Whimple Primary School (Exe Valley and Moorsway Federation)
- Exeter, East Devon, Devon
- Full Time
- L4 - L8 (currently £55,747 - £61,534)
The governors of The Exe Valley and Moorsway Federation are seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed leader to take on the role of Head of School from September 2026. This role will be within the Exe Valley East Hub at Whimple Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and experienced leader to shape the future of our wonderful school.
Whimple’s last Ofsted inspection was in 2022 where the school was judged to be good. Please click here to view the Ofsted report. The Ofsted action plan may be found on the federation website.
You will also have a key remit for driving school improvement alongside the school’s development plan, while continuing to raise standards and promote strong values aligned to the federation. The post involves a teaching commitment, allowing us to utilise your expertise to support the ongoing development and strengthening of our teaching and educational standards. We are looking for a dynamic and effective leader with the vision, ability and drive to inspire pupils, staff and stakeholders ensuring successful and sustainable school improvement. In return, we can offer you strong support from the federation’s leadership team and an opportunity for continued professional development and coaching. If you are ready to meet these exciting challenges, we look forward to receiving your application.
You will:
• Have high expectations of staff and pupils and the vision to build a strong staff team and cohesive school community.
• Inspire and motivate all pupils and staff to develop in a well-disciplined and harmonious environment.
• Enable all pupils to achieve their potential during their time at the school, ensuring that they leave school as mature, rounded, resilient individuals, ready to take their places as active, global citizens ready for secondary school and beyond.
• Be committed to the delivery of the highest standard of teaching and learning across The Exe Valley and Moorsway Federation, including the professional development of staff.
What we can offer you:
• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, federation and in the local community.
• A high quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• Annual professional learning days including safeguarding updates.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the federation’s leadership team.
• Regular forums and networks to increase collaboration and reduce workload, including weekly leadership team meetings.
If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This will include searching for inappropriate content which is publicly available that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate is not suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of KCSIE 2025, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Please click here to view our Safeguarding Policy.
Please download the application form below and, once completed, return to Mr John Jolliffe, Executive Principal, by emailing cheritonadmin@exevalleyfederation.org.uk. Please ensure you include your full education and employment history since leaving school and indicate how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete and return a self-disclosure declaration ahead of interview.
Please apply by midday on the closing date.
Interview Date: 21 May 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationExeterEast DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
EX5 2TS
- Reference
KH4265
- Occupational GroupSchool LeadershipTeaching - Primary & Early Years
- Salary Details
L4 - L8 (currently £55,747 - £61,534)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
- Closing Date
14/05/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes