Primary Headteacher: Lead Inclusion & School Improvement

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

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