Headteacher

Bushmead Primary & Nursery School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bushmead Primary & Nursery School in England is seeking an ambitious and inspirational leader to take on a senior leadership role. You will set the strategic vision and drive continual improvement across the school, empowering staff and securing excellent outcomes for pupils.

You will work in partnership with parents, carers, governors and the wider community, shaping a positive culture of learning, collaboration and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior leadership within a primary education setting.
• Ability to articulate a clear strategic vision and drive school improvement.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to drive pupil progress and school improvement.
• Lead and manage staff effectively and foster a high-performing team.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, governors and the wider community.
• Oversee safeguarding and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Strategic vision

Dynamic leadership

Change management

Partnership with stakeholders

Job description

About us

At Bushmead Primary & Nursery School we are a successful, welcoming and ambitious primary and nursery school, committed to providing the very best educational experience for every child. We are passionate about the learning and progress of our pupils. We are a hard working and enthusiastic team who enjoy the challenges and opportunities of working within a school environment. Our most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023 is Good. Are you an ambitious and inspirational leader ready to make a lasting difference to children's lives?

Our Values

Excellence, Learning, Belonging, Respect, Nurture and Enthusiasm.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a dynamic leader with strategic vision and drive.

• Have excellent leadership and management skills to further improve our successful school.

• Have the energy, enthusiasm and commitment to inspire our students and staff.

• Have a flair for working in partnership with parents and carers, students, Governors and other stakeholders in the wider community.

We will provide you with:

• A committed, hard-working, highly skilled, professional and dedicated team.

• A great opportunity to lead and set the vision and strategy to take our school on to greater success.

• The freedom to develop further strategies to challenge and optimise continual school improvement.

The deadline for applications is 9am on 16th November 2026.

Shortlisting will take place in the week commencing 16th November 2026.

Interviews will take place on 30th November and 1st December 2026.

References will be sought prior to the interview.

We are committed to safeguarding children and are an equal opportunities employer.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Bushmead Primary & Nursery School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The postholder will be required to undergo criminal, teacher status, qualification, medical and reference checks as part of the safer recruitment process and must be willing to participate in further training as the job requires.