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Headteacher

Salary £61,534 - £71,330
Location South Brent Primary School, Totnes
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The Vacancy

Salary: L8 - L14 (£61,534 - £71,330 FTE)

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per year.

South Brent 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.

South Brent Primary School is a very special place to work, in a beautiful rural location. South Brent village is situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and surrounded by farmland. As a school in a rural area it benefits from extensive grounds providing a range of outdoor education areas.

The school has a dedicated team of staff and governors who work together to create a school where there is a real sense of community and where staff and learners can flourish. The school aims to provide a stimulating and fun learning environment where pupils are encouraged, supported, motivated and challenged to undertake their personal journey of discovery.

South Brent was judged “Good” in its Ofsted in 2023.

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.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

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 25th March 2026.

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.

 

The Harbour Schools Partnership

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available via our website here.

Our Vision

The school aspires to:

We are committed to developing a welcoming, safe, and stimulating learning environment that will enable pupils to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

We are a school where staff, governors, and parents work actively together to ensure pupils receive a rich, inspiring, dynamic and engaging education.

We recognise that pupils bring different experiences, interests and strengths, which will influence the way they learn.

We nurture all individuals on their journey to achieve their full and unique potential.

We recognise and celebrate success in all aspects of school and community life.

Core Values

The Harbour Schools Partnership believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are:

Confidence

Responsibility

Respect

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