Headteacher

Job Description

Location Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UT

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Full-Time

Salary Annually (Actual) Headteacher Group 3 (L18 - L24)

Closing Date 12:00pm, 9th Jan 2026

Start Date September 2026

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) Week Commencing 26th January 2026

About this Role

Due to the forthcoming retirement of our longstanding and highly respected Headteacher, who has led the school with care, nurture, and steadfast commitment, we are seeking an exceptional primary leader to guide Eastwood Primary School & Nursery into its next chapter.

Eastwood Primary School & Nursery is a welcoming, community-focused school with a warm, family feel. As part of Tenacitas Trust, the school is committed to nurturing each child's potential and providing a rich, inclusive primary experience across Nursery, Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an inspirational primary leader to shape the next stage of Eastwood's journey. The school has many strengths and a committed staff team, and requires a Headteacher who can bring clarity, consistency, compassion, and ambition in equal measure.

We are seeking a leader who believes in high expectations delivered with care, who values relationships and integrity, and who can blend nurture with strong, calm leadership. You will be joining a rebirthed and values-led trust with renewed energy, passion, and purpose.

If you are motivated by the chance to make a genuine difference, lead with moral purpose, and bring out the best in people and children alike, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About Eastwood Primary School & Nursery

Eastwood Primary School & Nursery is a nurturing, community-centred school that aspires to offer children the very best start in life. It serves a warm, diverse, and proud community, and places strong value on relationships, inclusion, and care. The schools values of Nurture. Grow. Achieve. steer every decision and are an integral part of the process of finding our new Headteacher who demonstrates these values.

The school is entering a new chapter, and there is a real opportunity to strengthen its foundations across:

· Inclusion and SEND

· Staff culture and collective efficacy

· Behaviour, routines, and expectations

· Consistency in teaching and learning

· Community and stakeholder engagement

· Early Years transition and development

The school community is looking for a leader who brings warmth, clarity, and confident professional leadership, ensuring a joyful and ambitious learning environment.

About the Role

This headship is ideal for a primary leader who wants to blend care, community, and nurture with professional ambition, consistency, and high expectations.

The successful candidate will:

· Bring visibility, stability, and strong leadership

· Strengthen inclusion, SEND, and early identification

· Build staff culture rooted in fairness, unity, and high expectations

· Develop consistent approaches to behaviour and routines

· Build excellent relationships with families and the wider community

· Oversee teaching, learning, and curriculum across EYFS, KS1, and KS2

· Lead with clarity, compassion, and tenacity

There will also be opportunities for a trust-wide role matched to the strengths and interests of the successful candidate, and this contribution may grow as the Trust continues to develop.

About Tenacitas Trust

Tenacitas Trust is a rebirthed trust with renewed energy, passion, and values. We are a ambitious organisation where integrity, trust, and ambition shape every decision.

Our values are:

· Nurture Potential

· Unite Community

· Empower Success

· Champion Tenacity

We believe in nurturing people, setting high expectations, and doing things properly. Our Leadership Charter defines the behaviours we expect from all leaders across the Trust.

Headteachers within Tenacitas are well-supported, trusted, and part of a collaborative, values-led family.

Why Join Tenacitas Trust

· A trust culture built on trust, ambition, and moral purpose

· Genuine investment in meaningful staff wellbeing

· Opportunities to lead trust-wide initiatives

· Strong CEO and central team support

· A clear vision for school improvement and collaboration

· A chance to shape a school and contribute to an ambitious trust

Person Specification Summary

We are seeking a warm, visible, and values-led primary leader with proven senior leadership experience and a strong record of improving outcomes. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of primary pedagogy, Early Years, inclusion, and SEND, alongside the ability to build strong relationships, strengthen staff culture, and lead with clarity, compassion, and ambition.

They will communicate well, manage change sensitively, model high expectations delivered with kindness, and demonstrate tenacity, integrity, and moral purpose. Above all, they will embody the values of Tenacitas Trust and bring the calm, confident leadership needed to unite the school community and ensure every child thrives.

How to Apply

Prospective applicants are welcome to arrange an informal tour of the school. A confidential conversation with the Chief Executive Officer can also be arranged on request.

To arrange a visit or initial discussion, please contact: sharonfreeman@tenacitas.co.uk

Applications should be submitted using the Tenacitas Trust application process through My New Term https://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Details.aspx?VacancyId=115927#:~:text=https%3A//www.eastwoodprimaryschool.co.uk/vacancies/

Your application must include:

· Completed application form

· Supporting statement (maximum two pages)

Job Reference

EDV/2025/TT/18091

Information about the School

Check out our website and view the school video on the link below:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRS1i0h0i34