Head of School

Kings Oak Primary · Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber

Head of School at Kings Oak Primary, based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
8 Oct 2026

Reference 197679eb00a328b0cadcd604d087987d7840499b

About the role

Thank you for your interest in the role of Head of School at Kings Oak Primary Academy.

Waterton Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and dedicated leader to join Kings Oak Primary Academy and lead the school through the next exciting stage of its journey.

At Kings Oak, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or starting point. We are committed to providing an ambitious, inclusive and rewarding education where children are supported and challenged to grow academically, socially and emotionally within a calm, welcoming and nurturing environment.

As Head of School, you will be passionate about securing the highest quality of education, establishing a culture where excellent teaching and learning flourish and where a nurturing yet rigorous approach to behaviour enables every child to succeed.

You will lead a friendly, committed and supportive staff team who share a determination to provide the very best experiences for our children. As part of Waterton Academy Trust, you will also work alongside experienced leaders and colleagues across our family of schools, benefiting from strong professional networks, collaboration and high-quality professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished and ambitious leader who can inspire others, build upon the school’s strengths and bring the vision, energy and determination required to drive continued improvement. Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our belief in the potential of every child and is committed to making a lasting difference to the children, families and community we serve.

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit Kings Oak Primary Academy, meet our wonderful children and staff, and experience our school community for themselves.

Visits will take place during the week commencing 5 October. To arrange a visit, please contact the school on [phone removed].

We look forward to welcoming you and receiving your application.

Reference: 197679eb00a328b0cadcd604d087987d7840499b · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 8 Oct 2026 · Listed via Kings Oak Primary

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