Head of Primary

ROLE SUMMARY:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic Leadership

• Lead the strategic development of the Primary School, driving high standards in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Ensure the delivery of an ambitious and engaging curriculum aligned with the English National Curriculum and the school's educational vision.
• Use assessment and student performance data to monitor progress, identify priorities and implement improvement strategies.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, innovation, accountability and continuous improvement across the Primary School.

People Leadership

• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team of educators, fostering collaboration, professional growth and a shared commitment to excellence.
• Oversee performance management, coaching, recruitment, induction and the ongoing development of staff.
• Build a positive and supportive professional culture that prioritises staff wellbeing alongside high performance.

Safeguarding, Inclusion and Student Wellbeing

• Promote a strong safeguarding culture and act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring that student welfare remains central to all aspects of school life.
• Work closely with pastoral, safeguarding, SEND and wellbeing teams to ensure all students are supported to achieve their full potential.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour, engagement and wellbeing, implementing effective interventions where required.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students feel safe, valued and empowered to succeed.

Community and Operational Leadership

• Build strong relationships with students, parents and the wider school community, ensuring effective communication and engagement.
• Support admissions, student recruitment, transition programmes and key community events.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Primary School, ensuring the effective deployment of resources and compliance withsafeguarding, health and safety requirements.
• Contribute actively to the Senior Leadership Team and the strategic development of the wider school.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Personal Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organisational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff , students and parents;
• Enthusiasm and interest for enhancing the learning and teaching of the Primary School programme;
• Be self-directed.

Knowledge and Experience:

• A sound practical knowledge and interest in Primary School education;
• Previous demonstrated leadership skills are essential;
• Knowledge of research in the fi eld of Primary School education, especially in relation to the importance of the ‘Outdoor learning environment’.
• Recently completed Level 2 Safeguarding training at the minimum and be prepared to complete the Level 3 once appointed.
• Be willing to undertake regular training in relation to safeguarding to refresh knowledge and skills, and to stay abreast of all current and relevant updates.

Additional Information:
● This is a non teaching role but will include classroom teaching to cover for absent teachers.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form
Inspired Non-Teaching Application Form