What skills and experience we're looking for
The role of Headteacher at Lapage Primary School is an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of our school and make a transformative impact.
We are seeking an inspirational leader who will:
• Demonstrate strategic vision alongside a hands-on, collaborative approach.
• Cultivate a culture of aspiration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
• Prioritise the needs and well-being of every child, with a strong focus on pastoral care and curriculum excellence.
• Lead with integrity, humility, resilience, and kindness.
If you are a dynamic, compassionate leader with the passion and skills to guide Lapage Primary School into its next chapter of success, we would love to hear from you.
We encourage you to learn more about our school and Northern Star Academies Trust — and we hope you’ll be inspired by the opportunity to join us on this exciting journey.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• A values-driven and community-focused approach at the heart of everything we do.
• A highly inclusive ethos: Ambitious for every child, regardless of background or ability.
• A passionate commitment to sustainability, making a positive impact on our environment.
• Exceptional support for our people: We recruit, retain, and develop a diverse and talented workforce.
• A collaborative culture, fostering meaningful partnerships and professional growth
• Award-winning governance, providing innovative and dynamic support to our schools.
Further details about the role
To Learn more:Full details about the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
For further information: Please contact Jenny McUrich – at recruitment@nsat.org.uk or 01756 707609
We positively welcome visits to the school and a phonecall/ Teams call with the NSAT CEO: Jenn Plews.
To arrange a call please contact Jenny McUrich using the contact details above.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.