Head of School - Culworth CEVA Primary Academy

About the School

Established in 1789, this rural Church of England school serves around 90 children and is deeply rooted in strong values, with pupils taught the importance of its motto: Respect, Believe and Succeed. The school currently has spaces available in all year groups and consistently achieves very good SATs results, performing above both local and national averages.

Most pupils go on to attend Chenderit Secondary School, with many also gaining places at independent schools. There is a thriving music culture, offering a wide selection of lessons, alongside specialist art teaching that actively encourages creativity in all pupils. A wide range of extracurricular activities is available, including football, drama and dance, supported by close links with sports leaders at Chenderit. The curriculum is delivered creatively using the latest technologies, and the school benefits from strong relationships with the local villages, community and church. Pupil Premium funding has been used to support staffing and maintain high standards, while wraparound care is available both before and after school to support families.

About EMAT

EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 to establish, manage and develop academies and free schools as world‑class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.
• Confidential 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Flu jabs for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.
• Access to an employee lifestyle savings platform.
• Generous family leave.

General Roles and Responsibilities

As Head of School, you will provide clear, confident and compassionate leadership, working closely with and under the direction of the Executive Headteacher to secure continued success and improvement.

You will:

• Provide vision and strategic leadership aligned with Trust values and academy improvement priorities.
• Lead the day‑to‑day management and organisation of the academy.
• Secure high standards in teaching, learning, behaviour and curriculum design.
• Hold staff to account for standards and quality.
• Lead performance management for teaching staff.
• Oversee curriculum organisation, including timetabling.
• Use assessment effectively to track pupil achievement and drive improvement.
• Lead defined whole‑academy responsibilities and contribute to academy improvement planning.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Headteacher and EMAT’s central team.

The essential quality of the Head of School is the ability to model an unwavering commitment to the highest possible standards, sustaining improvement and securing strong outcomes for all pupils.

As a leader within EMAT, you will also contribute to trust‑wide initiatives, professional networks and collaborative improvement strategies.

Equality and Diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

East Midlands Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Contact

East Midlands Academy Trust

Hannah Fajemiyo

hannah.fajemiyo@central.emat.uk

Pyramus House
Roman Way
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN4 5EA

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