[261014] Headteacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS pension

Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Network of Reach South staff

Job summary

Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, a large primary within Reach South Academy Trust, invites applications for a permanent full-time headteacher. The role centers on setting strategic direction, raising outcomes, leading and developing staff, and keeping inclusion and safeguarding at the heart of the school.

With over 690 pupils aged 3–11, the post offers opportunities to shape Trust-wide strategy, collaborate with Reach South colleagues, and drive continual school improvement while prioritising

Qualifications

• Successful senior leadership experience within primary education.
• Experience of leading a primary school and securing sustained school improvement.
• Vision, strategic capability and leadership to lead a large primary academy.
• Strong commitment to inclusion, equity and high expectations for all pupils.
• Inspiring communicator who can unite and motivate others behind a shared vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school through its next phase of development.
• Provide strategic leadership that secures the best outcomes for all pupils.
• Lead, develop and support the school's staff team.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum across the school.
• Champion inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Build on the school's inclusive culture and relationships with families.
• Work with Trust leaders to drive continual improvement.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic leadership

Inclusion & Equity

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Permanent full-time headship of Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, a large primary within Reach South Academy Trust. The post centres on setting strategic direction, raising outcomes, leading and developing staff, and keeping inclusion and safeguarding at the heart of the school. The school serves over 690 pupils aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision and a specialist SEND resource base. Visa sponsorship is not available and the post is open to start as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Lead the school through its next phase of development
• Provide strategic leadership that secures the best outcomes for all pupils
• Lead, develop and support the school's staff team
• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum across the school
• Champion inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Build on the school's inclusive culture and relationships with families
• Work with Trust leaders and Reach South colleagues to drive continual improvement

What’s required

Experience

• Successful senior leadership experience within primary education
• Experience of leading a primary school and securing sustained school improvement

Skills & knowledge

• Vision, strategic capability and leadership experience to lead a large primary academy
• Strong commitment to inclusion, equity and high expectations for all pupils
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and stakeholders
• Inspiring communicator who can unite and motivate others behind a shared vision
• Shares Reach South's commitment to improving outcomes and life chances for all children

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• Competitive salary
• TPS pension
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular professional development and training, including e-learning and face-to-face
• Network of staff across Reach South
• Visits to other local schools and work with outside professionals
• Opportunities to contribute to Trust-wide strategy and school improvement