We are looking for an inspiring, confident and experienced Headteacher to join Springfield Primary School, to lead our vibrant and values‑driven school community into its next exciting chapter.
Your opportunity
As a proven and experienced Headteacher, you will bring a track record of successful leadership along with the vision, creativity and drive to take our school into its next chapter. You will be an innovative, collaborative leader who lives and breathes our Springfield ACE values.
Springfield is a thriving two‑form‑entry primary school, complemented by a large, vibrant nursery for children aged 2 to 4, a dynamic learning centre offering a welcoming community hub, and an internal specialist unit supporting children with SEND. This rich ecosystem sits at the centre of our inclusive and nurturing ethos. Children’s wellbeing sits at the heart of every decision, supported by programmes such as ELSA, Thrive and Drawing and Talking. Our beautiful grounds, Forest School and allotment provide exceptional outdoor learning opportunities.
As part of GLF Schools, Springfield benefits from strong collaboration across a large multi‑academy trust, sharing expertise, resources and best practice. We are proud to sit at the heart of our local community, working closely with families to create the best possible climate for learning.
We welcome empathetic, emotionally intelligent candidates driven by a clear moral purpose and a passion for supporting children and young people. The successful candidate will lead by example, empower teams, and serve as a role model for staff and pupils alike. At GLF Schools, we strive for an inclusive environment where staff and children are comfortable expressing their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on race, sex, gender reassignment, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion/belief.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large Multi Academy Trust that comprises 43 schools (Primary and Secondary) across the Southeast of England with a large central team of talented and passionate specialists.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Teachers pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: GLF Leadership Range L18-L24
Contract Type: Full Time and Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 15th March
Interview Date: Monday 23rd March
To arrange a visit to the school and an informal chat with the Regional Education Director, Bethan Smith, please contact Laura Rice, Recruitment Partner - details can be found on the attached Job Description.
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
