Headteacher - North Molton Primary School (The Harbour Schools Partnership)
- North Devon, Devon
- Full Time
- L6 - L12: £58,569 - £67,898 FTE
North Molton Primary School are looking for a Headteacher to start September 2026. This position provides an exciting and unique opportunity for a person with a proven, successful track record in a senior leadership role.
North Molton was judged “Good” in its Ofsted in 2023. As well as aiming high for their pupils and families, the staff are a warm and welcoming team, who build positive relationships with families, and colleagues across the Trust.
As a school in a beautiful Exmoor village, the catchment served by the school is diverse and experience of working in a rural community school would be an advantage.
We are looking for a candidate who will:
- Have proven success in whole school leadership and management
- Be innovative, determined and driven to constantly seek improvement for the children and communities that we serve
- Have the vision and skill to maximize the resources of the school
- Continue to drive improvements in curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment
- Be able to demonstrate highly accurate and effective communication skills
- Have a positive and active approach to cross school collaboration
We can offer:
- The opportunity to lead an improving school as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
- A Trust which cares about its staff and keeps the well-being of children at the heart of its work
- Supportive and collaborative colleagues, committed to improving outcomes for its students
- A highly supportive governance model
- The support of experienced leaders at all levels
- Access to best practice networks within the Trust, including a Headteacher network who meet regularly as a group
- The opportunity to support school improvement, in your areas of expertise, across the Trust
For further information, or to arrange a visit, please contact our Director of School Improvement Jonathan Gower by email: jonathan.gower@thsp.org.uk
This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.
The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post (https://northmoltonprimary.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4115381?cid=1711&t=Headteacher).
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 18th March 2026. Those shortlisted will be contacted by phone on the evening of 19th March and invited to attend an interview on 23rd March 2026.
Interview Date: 23rd March 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationNorth DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
EX36 3HN
- Reference
AC6076
- Occupational GroupSchool Leadership
- Salary Details
L6 - L12: £58,569 - £67,898 FTE
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
18/03/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes