Acting Headteacher

Job role

• Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - One year (Fixed Term Maternity Cover) - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full-time equivalent salary

L10

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hambrook Primary School is seeking an exceptional Acting Headteacher to lead our thriving, high-achieving school during the maternity leave of our current Headteacher.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the top-performing primary school in the Local Authority for KS2 SATs results - for the second consecutive year - while continuing to drive excellence and nurture our warm, inclusive culture.

We welcome applications for this position as a secondment opportunity, provided that candidates have the prior agreement of their current Headteacher and/or Governing Body.

Our school is hugely oversubscribed, with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching, high expectations, and a warm, inclusive culture. We are immensely proud of our pupils, staff and families - and we are looking for a leader who will continue to drive standards whilst maintaining the high standards already in place.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has the highest expectations of themselves, their team, and every pupil.
• Brings secure, evidence-informed knowledge of teaching and learning, with the ability to raise and sustain standards across the school.
• Is committed to making the right decisions, even when they’re not the easy ones.
• Has a strong track record of school improvement and can build on our current successes.

This is an ideal role for an experienced Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, or senior leader seeking to take the next step in a high-performing, forward-thinking school.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A highly dedicated, skilled and cohesive team of staff.
• Engaged, motivated pupils who demonstrate outstanding behaviour (Ofsted, 2023) and a love of learning.
• A supportive and ambitious Governing Body.
• A school community proud of its success and committed to continuous improvement.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. You will be provided by a tour from our Headteacher and Chair of Governors. Tours are available on the following dates:

Wednesday 19th November at 9.15am

Tuesday 25th November at 9am and 10.00am

Tuesday 2nd December at 9.15am

Please contact the school office at office@hambrookprimary.org.uk to book a place and request an application pack.

Closing Date: 8th December 2025 at 9am Shortlisting: 8th December 2025 Interviews: Monday 15th December 2025

Panel decision making: Tuesday 16th December 2025

Hambrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement

Hambrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Acting Headteacher Vacancy Pack November 2025.pdf - 1.49 MB (opens in new tab)