Headteacher - St Johns Primary School

About the role

Do you have the vision and ambition to lead a school community where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential?

As Headteacher at St John's Primary School, you'll provide the direction that brings together pupils, staff, parents and governors around a shared commitment to high standards and positive outcomes. Building on the school's success, you'll create the conditions for excellent teaching, meaningful learning experiences and a culture where children are supported to grow in confidence, capability and ambition.

You'll shape the future of the school by setting clear expectations, driving continuous improvement and ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to succeed. Working closely with staff, families and the wider community, you'll foster an inclusive environment where achievement is celebrated, wellbeing is valued and strong relationships help children and colleagues thrive.

We're looking for an existing Headteacher or an experienced Deputy Headteacher with a proven record of school improvement, developing high-performing teams and delivering excellent outcomes for pupils. You'll bring resilience, sound judgement and a commitment to inclusive, child-centred education, alongside the ability to inspire confidence, build strong partnerships and bring out the best in others.

If you're ready to use your experience and expertise to shape the future of St John's Primary School, we’d love to hear from you!

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, you will be offered two pensions arrangements: the Teachers Superannuation scheme or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) arrangement.
• If you are returning to the island and have participated in the Department’s Student Loan scheme for tuition fees, the loan will be repaid by the Department upon completion of your second year working as a teacher at one of the island’s schools. The repayment is subject to a maximum of £7,500 for a three year degree course or £10,000 for a four year degree course, and the requirements detailed in the Teacher Loan Cancellation Policy.
• For those returning to the island after graduating from university, you will receive a refund on your national insurance contributions during the first 12 months of your employment, up to £4,400.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors through the ACTIV8 scheme.
• You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.
• Free on-site car parking.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at

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