Federation Head of School

Part of the AIM Federation of Schools

Tel: 01493 700215

Email: operationsmanager@aimfederation.org

Website: https://www.aimfederation.org

Salary – Leadership L3-7

Temporary to 31 August 2027 in the first instance

Full Time

Required for September 2026 or January 2027

At the AIM Federation we are looking for an outstanding leader to join our federation team.  As the new leader of Freethorpe Primary School, you will be taking the school on the next stage of its journey, supported by our Executive Leadership Team and other Head of School colleagues within the federation. 

At the AIM Federation, our Heads of School work collaboratively on school improvement and share expertise, so you are never working in isolation. Phase teams from across our schools plan together, lightening the workload for all teachers.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or leader, you will be able to take advantage of our CPD Portal which is a bespoke set of training and CPD helping us all to improve our practice.

If you are ready for a new challenge and have a passion for school improvement, the drive and energy to make a real difference, then this is the job for you! You will be joining a school with highly motivated staff who put children at the centre of everything they do.

The non-teaching Head of School will also include the substantive role of DSL across school. Finance and Premises are supported by the Business Director. SEND led by our SENCo and Safeguarding and Inclusion Deputy Executive Head.  This joined up approach allows the Head of School greater time to focus on teaching and learning, the core purpose of this role.

A more detailed job description can be found here. Other specific duties will be decided upon at appointment. Full information about our federation including our curriculum then please visit our website.

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, then please call the school office 01493 700215.

How to apply

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to Sam Wilkinson, Operations Manager – operationsmanager@aimfederation.org

Closing date:   10 July 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:    15 July 2026     

AIM Federation is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.