Headteacher

Are you the outstanding new Headteacher we are seeking for this exceptional opportunity? Can you work with our fantastic staff to build upon the impressive work of our outgoing Head, embracing our commitment to inclusion, well-being, professional development, collaboration and a coaching culture? If you are:

• a resilient, thoughtful leader who can inspire staff and help every child develop a lifelong love of learning
• intellectually curious
• emotionally intelligent and mature
• a strategic thinker who is also at home with handling everyday challenges as needed
• and have a real passion for making sure every child can thrive no matter their starting point
…then, we would love to meet you! The Governing Body of Alexandra Primary School invites applications from inspirational and ambitious leaders to take our "Outstanding" school into its next chapter. Having successfully transitioned to a full primary in 2019, Alexandra is a top-performing school (ranked 77th nationally - The Times Top 1000 Schools 2026) where high expectations and kindness go hand-in-hand. We are looking for a strategic thinker who will bring our Long Term Vision 2030 to life while maintaining the warm, inclusive, and nurturing community that is our hallmark. We are seeking a leader who will bring energy, drive and empathy to leading our much-loved school and who will:
• Deliver our Vision 2030: Lead our strategy, ensuring we remain at the forefront of pedagogical and digital innovation.
• Promote Excellence: Inspire and support our children and staff to achieve their best, ensuring high standards of attainment remain a priority.
• Nurture the Individual: Maintain our inclusive ethos, ensuring that every child thrives regardless of their starting point.
• Navigate Transition: Lead the school's journey toward full membership within the Bourne Education Trust during the early years of incumbency.
• Communicate with Integrity: Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, acting as a visible and authentic ambassador for the school.
• Manage Strategically: Work with the Governing Body and Trust to ensure financial sustainability and effective resource management.
  
  All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, thorough references will be sought and must be deemed satisfactory by the school, and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check and medical clearance. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
  
  Alexandra Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils, and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, maternity, paternity, marital/civil partnership status.
What the school offers its staff We can offer you:
• A school of choice: A highly successful, over-subscribed school with a national reputation for excellence.
• A vibrant learning environment: Modern facilities including a nursery and a designated Forest School space, located minutes from Richmond Park.
• A dedicated team: Talented and welcoming teaching and support staff, including an experienced Senior Leadership Team.
• Strategic continuity: An Associate membership with the Bourne Education Academy Trust (BET), providing a clear pathway for innovation and collaboration.
• Engaged stakeholders: Supportive parents, a committed Governing Body, and a positive, calm learning environment for every child.