Headteacher - Full-time

Halling Primary School, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-2211-105L
• Posted:01/05/2026
• Pay:L14 - L20 (£71,330 - £82,654)
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:18/05/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:20th & 21st May

Advert

Headteacher 

Salary Range: L14 - L20 (£71,330 - £82,654 per annum)

Required to start: September 2026

Halling Primary School is looking to appoint a Headteacher who will build on its many strengths and take the school forward with continued clarity, consistency and ambition.

This is an opportunity to lead a school with a positive culture, committed staff and strong community relationships. With secure foundations in place, the school is well-positioned for its next stage of development. The successful candidate will be expected to sustain what is working well, while bringing the insight and leadership needed to strengthen practice further and continue to improve outcomes for all pupils. 

We are seeking an experienced and credible senior leader, ready for headship or an established Headteacher looking for a new challenge. The successful candidate will bring strong professional judgement, a clear understanding of what drives high-quality education, and the ability to translate this into consistent, day-to-day practice. 

Halling is proud of its inclusive ethos and strong sense of community. The next Headteacher will be values-driven, ensuring that this ethos remains central to the life of the school, alongside a clear and consistent focus on securing the best possible outcomes for all pupils. Working closely with the Director of Education and Trust central team, the Headteacher will play an active role within the wider Trust, engaging in collaboration, sharing practice and drawing on the support available to further strengthen the school. 

We are looking for a leader who is approachable, thoughtful and decisive, someone who builds trust, develops staff and is confident in leading the next phase of the school’s journey. 

For more information, including the key responsibilities of the role, please download the Vacancy Pack and apply online via MyNewTerm. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.

Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 

Information about the school

At Halling Primary School, we pride ourselves on our behaviour for learning, happy atmosphere and nurturing approach. We firmly believe that every child has the ability to achieve and at Halling, we make it our mission to guide and develop all children to ensure that they reach their full potential in a supportive environment, involving parents/carers every step of the way.

Our vision is clear at Halling: Learning for Life. We are extremely proud to lead a team of dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic members of staff, who provide the best possible learning opportunities for our children. Staff and governors work in unison to ensure that Halling’s children have a broad and balanced curriculum, a range of extra-curricular activities and skills which enable all children to move on to the next stage in their lives. Whether a child’s next stage is moving year groups, key stage, or even to secondary school, at Halling we have very successful transition process and support in place for children and parents.

Our most recent Ofsted Inspection graded Halling as ‘good’ overall with ‘outstanding’ personal development. (June 2023)

We are a part of Aletheia Academies Trust. Our school promotes a safe, orderly, caring, and supportive environment. Each child’s self-esteem is fostered by positive relationships with staff and effective communication with parents/carers. We strive to include our parents, staff, governors, and community to ensure strong liaisons with the community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address: AAT C/O Saint George's CE School,, Meadow Road,, Gravesend,, Kent,, DA11 7LS
• Telephone: 01474 531480
• Email: hr@aletheiatrust.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Vacancy Pack