Windmill Primary School is seeking an inspiring, values‑led and inclusion‑focused Headteacher to lead our warm, nurturing and ambitious school into its next chapter. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven leader with deep expertise in inclusion to build on our strong foundations.
Your Opportunity
Windmill Primary School is a small, welcoming community where every child is truly known and valued, and where individuality is celebrated. Our nurturing environment, high‑quality teaching and rich curriculum create the foundations for children to enjoy learning and thrive.
We are seeking a proven school leader with strong moral purpose and a commitment to high‑quality education for every child. For this role, we are particularly interested in applications from:
- Qualified SENCOs, or
- Leaders with substantial experience in SEND strategy, inclusion or pupil support
You will bring the clarity, confidence and emotional intelligence required to lead a small school where relationships and community sit at the heart of everything we do. Windmill is a place where every child’s strengths are recognised and where support for individual needs is woven into everyday practice.
You will sustain our strong ethos, ensuring all pupils — including those with SEND and diverse learning needs — continue to receive excellent support and achieve highly. Ofsted has highlighted the school’s effective provision for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, and you will play a key role in building on this success.
As part of GLF Schools, a trust of 43 schools across multiple regions, Windmill benefits from a network of specialist teams in inclusion, curriculum and school improvement. You will join a collaborative MAT with exceptional professional development, strong peer networks and support from dedicated central teams across Education, People, IT, Estates and Governance.
At GLF Schools, we strive to create an inclusive environment for both staff and children. We particularly welcome applicants from under‑represented groups, including those based on race, sex, gender reassignment, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion/belief.
What We Are Looking For
We warmly welcome applications from leaders who are:
- Qualified SENCOs or experienced leaders with a strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND
- Values‑driven and emotionally intelligent, committed to the wellbeing of pupils, staff and families
- Skilled relationship‑builders, able to work positively with parents, professionals and external agencies
- Inspiring role models who lead by example and embed a positive, inclusive school culture
- Ambitious for all children, with a deep belief in equity, excellence and high expectations
- Committed to belonging, helping to shape a school where everyone feels valued and confident to contribute
Join the GLF Schools Community
As part of GLF Schools, you will join a community dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there are extensive opportunities to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or our central team.
- A multi‑academy trust with over 2,000 colleagues and 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across seven local authority areas in the South of England
- A collaborative community where each school maintains its unique identity
- A commitment to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools provides a generous employment package, designed to help all colleagues Grow, Learn and Flourish:
- Access to our highly competitive Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Family‑friendly and work‑life‑friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- A collaborative working model built on community and trust
The Details
Pay Range: GLF Leadership Range – L15–L21
Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: 19th April 2026
Shortlisting: 20th April 2026
Interviews: 28th & 29th April 2026
To arrange a visit to the school and an informal conversation with the Regional Education Director, Bethan Smith, please contact Nina Loveland, Recruitment Partner — details are provided in the attached Job Description.
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
