Headteacher - South Brent Primary School (The Harbour School Partnership Trust)
- South Hams, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- L8 - L14 £61,534 - £71,330 FTE
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.
Those shortlisted will be contacted by phone on the evening of 19th March and invited to attend an interview
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. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.
For further information, or to arrange a visit, please contact our Director of School Improvement Jonathan Gower by email: jonathan.gower@thsp.org.uk. To apply for this role please submit your application online at, Headteacher, your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
Please apply by 12 noon on the closing date.
Interview Date: 25th March 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationSouth HamsDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ10 9JN
- Reference
EK1923
- Occupational GroupSchool Leadership
- Salary Details
L8 - L14 £61,534 - £71,330 FTE
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTerm Time
- Hours
1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
18/03/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes