Headteacher

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Grade: L11-24

Actual salary: £66,368 - £90,255

NOR: 366 (PAN 420)

Riverside Community Primary School is seeking an outstanding, inspirational leader to become our next Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a school with strong foundations, clear values and a focused vision for the future.

Start date: January 2027 or asap following interviews

Riverside Community Primary School is seeking an outstanding, inspirational leader to become our next Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a school with strong foundations, clear values and a focused vision for the future.

We are looking for a Headteacher who will build on and elevate our existing strengths, continuing our inclusive, supportive approach, and enhancing what is working well whilst bringing new ideas for the future. The successful candidate will recognise Riverside’s strengths, win trust within our school community and lead the next phase of improvement with confidence, care and clarity.

Who we are looking for

• A visible, calm and values-led leader.
• A collaborative and inclusive leader who listens well and brings others with them.
• A strategically strong and evidence-informed practitioner.
• A leader with high expectations for all pupils and staff.
• A leader with a proven commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and school improvement.
• A leader who supports children, families and staff so that everyone is equally valued.
• Someone who can communicate clearly, build trust and celebrate the school’s strengths with all those within the school community.

Previous headship experience is highly desirable. However, we will also consider an exceptional assistant/acting head or head of school with the right strategic and operational leadership experience.

How to Apply:

An application pack can be downloaded from TES website, Devon Job Opportunities and Plymouth City Council website, or you can contact the school directly via email to rpayne@riversideprimary.net

Closing date: 2 October 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 5th October 2026

Interview process held during w/c 12th October  

We encourage visits to the school which are available by arrangement during September. Please call 01752 365297 or email rpayne@riversideprimary.net to arrange a visit.

Riverside Community Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.