Imperial Avenue Infant School are looking to recruit a Head Teacher
Start Date: Autumn 2026 – though open to negotiation for the right candidate
Salary: Leadership Point 16 -21
Contract: Full Time and Permanent
Are you a school leader who:
• is passionate about developing the potential of every child;
• advocates for children and frames decision making in their best interest;
• has proven leadership and management skills;
• demonstrates a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning;
• has a deep understanding of and commitment to inclusion;
• is approachable, receptive and able to challenge, motivate and inspire others;
• has high expectations of achievement and behaviour;
• is resilient, empathic, creative and committed to ensuring that the school is at the heart of the community;
• has experience of collaborative working, building teams and developing leaders;
• maintains and develops excellent relationships within the school and its wider community;
• has excellent interpersonal and communication skills?
Are you looking for a role which offers:
• an exciting opportunity to shape the future leadership structure of the school;
• incredible children who are happy, confident, enthusiastic and enjoy learning;
• a team of staff committed to enabling all children to achieve their best;
• a school that actively promotes the welfare, well-being and safeguarding of all children;
• a welcoming, inclusive, family atmosphere;
• a supportive and committed governing board;
• opportunity to work collaboratively within a well-established network of local schools, with school improvement support via Leicester Primary Partnerships?
Then you may be the leader we are looking for.
We are a maintained infant school in Braunstone, Leicester; three-form entry EYFS & KS2, with a nursery (30 places), Designated Special Provision (communication and interaction 12 places) and a Special Educational Needs Unit (communication and interaction 10 places), with inclusion at our heart.
Governors wish to appoint an inspirational and motivated leader with the drive, vision and integrity needed to lead our school, ensuring the school continues to be highly regarding in all aspects of its provision, particularly our approach to SEND and inclusions.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate an excellent track record of leadership and management at a senior level, have a strong commitment to sustaining school improvement, to inclusive and reflective practice, and to creating an environment in which every child feels safe and supported.
We warmly welcome interested applicants to visit the school. Please telephone or email the school office to arrange a time. 0116-282-4503
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants will be undertaking early years childcare (or the management of such childcare) and will be required to complete a declaration to confirm that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
Closing Date Monday, April 13th 2026 - 6.00pm
Interviews Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd April 2026
We are committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse and to promoting their welfare, and we expect that everyone who comes to work for us will share the same commitment. Fulfilling this responsibility includes making sure that our recruitment process includes a range of measures to identify those who may be unsuitable to work with children and young people. In addition, all roles within the school are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. These posts may also be subject to further DBS re-checks at appropriate intervals. Please note that having a criminal record is not an automatic bar from working with us: whether or not your criminal record has a bearing on the post you have applied for will be carefully considered as part of the recruitment process. This may involve a discussion with yourself about the circumstances and background to your offences.
In line with KCSIE, the school will consider carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence. Online searches solely aim to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school may want to explore with the applicant at interview.
Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates only, and only where the school considers this appropriate. The school will consider any potential risks of online searches, e.g. unlawful discrimination or invasion of privacy, and will be clear on the reasons that online searches are being conducted. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available.
Any concerns will be addressed during the interview process. The school will ensure that candidates are given an opportunity to discuss any concerns raised by the online search.