School leadership jobs

Open headteacher, deputy and assistant headteacher, SENCO, school business manager and trust leadership posts in England. Every post links to the original advert, with what is published about the school and the role to prepare from.

Vacancies come from the DfE Teaching Vacancies service (opens in a new tab). Preparing for an interview? Read the interview guides.

Showing 145–168 of 240 vacancies

Open vacancies 240

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) — The Telford Park School
The Telford Park School · TF3, West Midlands
Secondary, Academy sponsor led
Closes 19 October 2026 at 9am
in 2 days
Closes soon
Assistant Principal — Ernulf Academy
Ernulf Academy · PE19, East of England
Secondary, Academy sponsor led
£70,064.00 - £77,172.00 Annually (FTE) LS11-15
Closes 18 October 2026 at 11:59pm
tomorrow
Closes soon
School Business Manager — Byfleet Primary School
Byfleet Primary School · KT14, South East
Primary, Academy converter
£42,958.00 - £46,624.00 Annually (FTE) SP9 £42,958 - £46,624 gross FTE (£35,074 - £38,756 Gross Pro-rata) - dependent on qualifications, experience and service.
Closes 9 November 2026 at 9am
in 23 days
Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) — The Cherwell School
The Cherwell School · OX2, South East
Secondary, Academy converter
Leadership Scale (13-17)
Closes 19 October 2026 at 9am
in 2 days
Closes soon
SENCO — Hucklow Primary School
Hucklow Primary School · S5, Yorkshire and the Humber
Primary, Academy converter
Main Pay Scale 1 – Upper Pay Scale 3 £34,069 - £52,835
Closes 12 November 2026 at 8am
in 26 days
[261005] Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum — Peak Academy
Peak Academy · GL11, South West
Academy special sponsor led
£66,956.00 - £73,827.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership scale L10 - L14
Closes 1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
in 15 days
Family & Student Support Worker & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead — Stony Dean School
Stony Dean School · HP7, South East
Community special school
£25,978.00 - £27,867.00 Annually (Actual)
Closes 2 November 2026 at midday
in 16 days
Headteacher — St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery · B30, West Midlands
Primary, Academy converter
L15 - L19
Closes 4 November 2026 at 9am
in 18 days
Headteacher — Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School · BB3, North West
Primary, Voluntary aided school
Closes 3 November 2026 at 11:59pm
in 17 days
Assistant Headteacher - Science — Jack Hunt Academy
Jack Hunt Academy · PE3, East of England
Secondary, Academy converter
£79,460.00 - £87,664.00 Annually (Actual) L17-L21
Closes 19 October 2026 at 9am
in 2 days
Closes soon
School Business Manager — Myatt Garden Primary School
Myatt Garden Primary School · SE4, London
Primary, Community school
£ 53,994 - £59,394
Closes 23 October 2026 at 9am
in 6 days
Closes soon
Assistant Headteacher - Achievement — Wingfield Academy
Wingfield Academy · S61, Yorkshire and the Humber
Secondary, Academy converter
Closes 19 October 2026 at 9am
in 2 days
Closes soon
Pupil/Family/Attendance Support & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead — Ellingham Primary School
Ellingham Primary School · KT9, London
Primary, Community school
£31,271.00 Annually (Actual)
Closes 19 October 2026 at 8am
in 2 days
Closes soon
Director of Finance/ Chief Financial Officer — The Quill C Of E Trust
The Quill C Of E Trust · BL6
£70,000.00 - £80,000.00 Annually (FTE)
Closes 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm
in 13 days
Headteacher — Oakwood Primary School
Oakwood Primary School · AL4, East of England
Primary, Community school
Closes 9 November 2026 at 9am
in 23 days
School Business Manager — Parklands High School
Parklands High School · PR7, North West
Secondary, Academy converter
£37,563 - £42,123
Closes 30 October 2026 at midday
in 13 days
Headteacher — Chestnuts Primary School
Chestnuts Primary School · MK3, South East
Primary, Academy converter
7 points within the Leadership Scale: L11 to L24
Closes 2 November 2026 at midday
in 16 days
Interim Vice Principal — St Philip's Catholic Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School · B66, West Midlands
Primary, Academy converter
£61,534.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (Actual) L8-L12
Closes 23 October 2026 at 9am
in 6 days
Closes soon
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead — Shuttleworth College
Shuttleworth College · BB12, North West
Secondary, Foundation school
Closes 19 October 2026 at 9am
in 2 days
Closes soon
Head of School — Westgate Academy
Westgate Academy · LN1, East Midlands
Primary, Academy converter
£65,278.00 - £72,032.00 Annually (Actual) L9 - L13
Closes 18 October 2026 at 11:59pm
tomorrow
Closes soon
Assistant Principal - Maths — Waseley Hills High School
Waseley Hills High School · B45, West Midlands
Secondary, Academy converter
Leadership Spine - dependent on experience
Closes 18 October 2026 at 11:59pm
tomorrow
Closes soon
School Business Manager — All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy · YO7, Yorkshire and the Humber
Primary, Academy sponsor led
£31,022 - £32,597 (actual salary: £11,042 - £11,603)
Closes 19 October 2026 at 9am
in 2 days
Closes soon
Executive Assistant to the Trust Leader (CEO) and Compliance Officer — Embrace Multi Academy Trust
Embrace Multi Academy Trust · LE19
Grade 10 SCP 23-26 (£36,621 - £40,458)
Closes 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm
in 27 days
Chief Financial Officer — Ethos Academy Trust
Ethos Academy Trust · WF17
£77,676.00 - £96,694.00 Annually (FTE) Band 1 L16 – L20 (£77,676 - £85547) Band 2 L21 -L25 (£87,664 - £96,694) The higher salary band is reserved for candidates who bring exceptional levels of expertise, experience, and performance. Appointment within Band B will be considered where an applicant can evidence a substantial and demonstrable contribution at a comparable level, together with the capability to make a significant strategic impact from the outset.
Closes 3 November 2026 at 9am
in 17 days

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