Headteacher

SPROTBROUGH ORCHARD INFANT SCHOOL

Field House Road

Sprotbrough

Doncaster

DN5 7RN

‘Working together to learn, grow and achieve our very best’

Our school is flourishing and is held in high regard by all stakeholders and the community it serves. Our children love to learn; they are articulate, enthusiastic and show excellent learning behaviours. Staff love working at Orchard and morale is high. Our school grounds are beautiful and support our curriculum delivery. We believe our child-centred approach creates the Orchard family that provides the love and support each and every child needs to fulfil their potential.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated leader to become our new Headteacher from April 2027. The position has become available due to the retirement of our highly successful current headteacher.

The Governing Body work collaboratively with the Head and SLT to drive success in all areas of the schools life. Along with other stakeholders including children, parents, partners and the wider community, we all work together to achieve the very best for our children.

Could you be the next person to lead us on the next part of our journey?

The successful candidate will:

• Lead by example, being inspirational to deliver a clear vision moving the school to even greater success
• Lead a dedicated team, with a commitment to developing staff building upon existing strengths whilst giving consideration to workload and wellbeing
• Is passionate about getting the best from all our children through consistent, high-quality inclusive teaching and pastoral support
• Is committed to working collaboratively with the governing body, community, and other partners
• Can maintain our safe, calm and nurturing environment, focused on safeguarding pupils.

In return we can offer:

• Enthusiastic, hardworking and creative children who enjoy learning and take enormous pride in their school
• A team of staff who are passionate, dedicated, reflective practitioners
• A fully supportive and active governing body who are committed to your continuing professional development
• A school that places the whole child at the centre of the decision-making process
• An established and successful collaborative network

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school before applying. Please contact the school office on 01302 853655 for an appointment.

Applications are welcomed using the ‘My New Term’ platform

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/106707/EDV-2026-SOIS-82827

Candidates are advised that supporting statements should not exceed 1200 words.

Closing Date: 30th November 2026 noon

Shortlisting: 4th December 2026

Interview Date:10th December 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all staff to be committed to this. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check