Headteacher

The role

We are looking for a Headteacher who will:

• Provide strong, visible and inspirational leadership
• Be both child-centred and staff-centred, creating an inclusive culture where all pupils, including those with SEND, and all staff are supported to thrive.
• Provide clear instructional leadership, remaining closely connected to classroom practice and championing high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning across the school
• Champion a curriculum that balances high academic expectations with child-initiated, inquiry-based and experiential approaches to learning
• Actively promote a culture of professional learning, coaching and collaboration, supporting all staff to grow and develop their practice
• Continue to raise standards and secure excellent outcomes for all pupils
• Champion a broad, creative and inclusive curriculum
• Support staff wellbeing, professional development and workload balance
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, Trustees and the wider community
• Lead with integrity, warmth and high expectations

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced and effective school leader with a clear educational vision
• Have a proven track record of school improvement
• Be committed to lifelong learning for themselves and others
• Take pleasure in being visible in classrooms, with a genuine interest in innovative and evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning, and a commitment to professional dialogue and reflection
• Value, empower and develop staff at all stages of their careers
• Be an approachable, reflective and confident communicator
• Be excited by the opportunity to lead a successful, vibrant rural school
• Have a strong understanding of how children learn, including the role of inquiry, exploration and purposeful play within a well-sequenced curriculum.

We offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community
• Highly motivated children who are proud of their school
• A committed staff team who value collaboration, wellbeing and professional growth
• A Trustee body that is supportive, reflective and ambitious for the school
• The opportunity to shape the next phase of Ashperton Primary Academy’s journey

Key dates

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Shortlisting:  11^th-13^th March 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 16 March 2026 (dates to be confirmed)

Visits and applications

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school to experience first-hand the ethos, facilities and community that make Ashperton Primary Academy such a special place.

For an application pack: Email [email protected] or telephone the team on 01432 383890.

Arrange School visits can be arranged by contacting the Chair of Trustees via the school office. Email [email protected]

Ashperton Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality of opportunity.