GLF Schools’ Danetree Primary School in West Ewell is looking for a new Headteacher to join them in September 2025.
If you are a forward-thinking, compassionate leader who is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of children, we would love to hear from you.
Your opportunity
We are seeking an inspiring, dynamic, and visionary Headteacher to lead Danetree Primary School into its next exciting chapter. As Headteacher, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, and leading a dedicated team of staff in a collaborative and inclusive manner.
Each school, whatever its headlines, has room for further transformation and we are looking for an individual who can innovatively guide, support and challenge not only Danetree Primary School, but also have a significant impact within the group of schools in the cluster.
We invite applications from candidates who demonstrate empathy and emotional intelligence, and who are driven by a strong moral purpose and a genuine passion for working with children and young people. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to inspire and serve as a role model to both staff and students, foster teamwork, and empower others.
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.
About Danetree Primary School
Danetree is a four-form entry, Ofsted rated 'OUTSTANDING' School and Nursery, set in fantastic grounds in West Ewell, Epsom. Our forward-thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children, bringing learning to life through our innovative thematic curriculum.
Our School sits within an established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Danetree, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale, Banstead Infants, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
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 growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 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
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish:
- Access to our highly competitive teaching pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Start date: September 2025
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Pay Scale: L24-L30 (Fringe) £89,033 - £102,901
Close Date: 3rd April 2025
Shortlist date: 4th April 2025
Interview Date: 22nd & 23rd April 2025
How to apply
Please note that interest and applications for this role are being managed by Matt Collins at The Spencer Group. Please do not submit an application through Eteach or any other platform. Details on how to contact Matt Collins can be found on the Job Description.
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.
