Acting Headteacher

Hambrook Primary School is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Acting Headteacher to lead our happy and high-performing school during the maternity leave of our current Headteacher. This is a fantastic professional development opportunity, particularly for a current Deputy Headteacher or senior leader who is ready to take on further leadership experience in a highly supportive environment.

We are ideally looking for the successful candidate to start on 9th March 2026 but we can be flexible on this start date for the right candidate. 

This role provides the opportunity to work alongside a skilled and collaborative staff team, with the full support of an experienced Governing Body and leadership colleagues. It is an excellent opportunity to develop confidence and experience in headship, while building on the strong foundations already in place.

We warmly welcome applications as a secondment opportunity, with the agreement of your current Headteacher and/or Governing Body.

Our school is well-regarded in the community, with a reputation for strong teaching, positive relationships, and an inclusive, nurturing ethos. We are proud of our pupils, staff and families, and are looking for a leader who will help maintain and build on the excellent practice already established.

This role would suit:

• A Deputy Headteacher exploring the next step

• A senior leader keen to gain experience in headship, with strong support around them

We offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and highly skilled staff team.

• Happy, well-motivated pupils who enjoy learning and demonstrate Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes (Ofsted 2023)

• A supportive Governing Body.

• A warm and proud school community.

Visits to the school are encouraged and available on the following days:

Thursday 8th January at 4.00pm

Friday 9th January at 9.30am

Alternatively, contact our school to arrange a telephone call with our Headteacher to find out more about the role.

Please contact the school office via email to book a place and request an application pack.

Closing Date: Monday 12th January 2026 at 9am

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.