Headteacher

Job Description

Headteacher

Salary:L15 - L21 (£74,532 - £86,138)

Start date: September 2026

Apply by: Wednesday 15 April 2026 - midday

Interviews: Week beginning 20 April 2026

Fawbert & Barnard's Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an ambitious and dedicated Headteacherto join our team at an exciting and transformational time in our journey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong and visionary leader to build on the proud traditions of Fawbert &Barnard's Primary School, shaping its next chapter while sustaining the high standards and strongcommunity ethos for which it is known.

The successful candidate will work in close partnership with Trust leaders and fellow Headteachers,contributing to and influencing policy, practice and school improvement across the NET family of schools,while ensuring Fawbert & Barnard's continues to thrive within its local community.

We are seeking an inspirational leader who can demonstrate:

• A proven track record of raising standards of teaching and learning, leading to improved achievementand attainment
• Substantial and current experience as a senior leader or head within a primary setting
• A strong affinity with NET's values and a clear vision for promoting educational excellence for all
• Effectiveness in building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider localcommunity
• A proven record of leading and managing people successfully, fostering a collaborative and high performing culture
• The ambition and commitment to lead Fawbert and Barnard's Primary Academy through its next stage ofdevelopment
• A clear vision focused on raising achievement through rich, engaging and inclusive teaching andlearning experiences
• The drive to maintain and enhance the school's existing strengths, bringing energy, ambition and acommitment to continual improvement
• The ability to be forward-thinking and adaptable within an evolving educational landscape
• A genuine passion for ensuring every child reaches their full potential within a happy, secure andstimulating environment

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a well-established and highly regarded school with a strong senseof community. If you are an ambitious and principled leader with a clear strategic vision, committed tosustaining high standards and contributing to the continued development of our Trust, we would bedelighted to hear from you.

Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the recruitment team by telephone on 01279 421567 option 1 or by email at recruitment@trust.netacademies.net

Please see the Recruitment pack available via the job link:https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144663/EDV-2026-FABPS-77859

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.

NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

Fawbert & Barnard's is a part of Old Harlow and is a vibrant learning community where children develop the values, attitudes and habits they need to live fulfilled lives and to become confident, life-long learners and responsible members of society. It is a thriving Primary Academy with an inclusive ethos. It is part of NET Academies Trust which is a family of 9 academies that aim to provide academic success, physical development and positive wellbeing for all pupils.

School visits are welcome. Please telephone or email the school to make an appointment.

Please Note: Fawbert & Barnard's Primary School and NET Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check against the barred lists, and satisfactory references. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse or inappropriate behaviour. Rigorous background and safeguarding checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Anyone seeking to work with children for any reason other than their genuine care, education and protection will be detected and disqualified.