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.
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.
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 to book a place and request an application form.
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.
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.