Position Details

• Colman Schools
• Address : Norwich Norfolk NR4 7AU
• Salary : £14,000 - £18,000 (equivalent to FTE £71,330 - £78,702 per annum)
• Hours : Full time
• Contract : Maternity / Paternity Cover. Required from 1 January 2026
• Reference : 7972

Overview

Join our dynamic team as Head of Schools and embark on a journey of leadership innovation and excellence where your skills will shape the future of these two wonderful schools which are highly ambitious for their pupils to ensure every child reaches their full potential.

This is an exciting time to join a newly developing senior leadership team following the permanent appointment of an Executive Headteacher. As a Head of School and Designated Safeguarding Lead the role will also involve a teaching load that reflects your leadership responsibilities.

Our trust schools benefit from the breadth of the curriculum offer through CUSP (Curriculum with Unity Schools Partnership) with 1:1 iPads for all pupils in KS2 and iPad training for all primary teachers. Pupils are keen to participate in many extracurricular activities and expect a Head of School who is ambitious, motivating, and holds high expectations for success.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an existing Head of School or senior leader looking for a new challenge to develop further as part of a forward‑thinking MAT that supports staff CPD, career development, and evidence‑informed research opportunities.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the daily activities and strategic direction of both schools, ensuring high standards of education and safeguarding; act as Designated Safeguarding Lead; balance teaching responsibilities with leadership duties; support and mentor school staff; drive improvement through the CUSP curriculum; engage with pupils, families and the wider community; contribute to network‑wide initiatives and regional collaboration events.

Qualifications and Experience

• Director or Head of School experience.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement and drive curriculum innovation.
• Experience in managing a team and safeguarding a diverse student population.

We will offer you

• Bespoke leadership development programmes supported by our Teaching School Hub and Unity Institute.
• Excellent career development opportunities across our trust network including trust‑wide projects.
• Access to senior leadership training.
• Support from an experienced school improvement team.
• On‑hand expertise from dedicated education and operations teams.
• Evidence‑informed research opportunities via our Research School.
• Influence across network‑wide issues through leadership meetings and regional events.
• Well‑being packages and an employee assistance programme.
• Family‑friendly policies.

How to Apply

To apply please visit our website and complete the online application before the closing date: 9 am 23 October 2025.

We may offer to a candidate prior to the closing date and will only accept applications submitted online via our careers website.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of pupils, and fostering an inclusive, diverse workforce. We actively discourage discrimination and encourage applications from different under‑represented groups.