About this Role
Head of Academy
Starting date: 1st January 2027 or when contractually available
This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional leader and accomplished classroom practitioner to work with IFPT's senior leadership team, guide Ash Hill through its transition to academy status and shape its next successful chapter.
- Do you want to lead an established primary academy at a pivotal point in its journey?
- Build upon Ash Hill's strengths while shaping its future success?
- Play an active part in the continued growth of a highly successful primary specialist multi-academy trust?
- Are you an enthusiastic, child-centred and aspirational leader, committed to enabling every child to flourish, achieve and excel?
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong mainstream primary experience, knowledge and leadership. Working closely with IFPT's CEO and senior leaders, you will lead Ash Hill's transition into the Trust, establish strong, positive and enduring relationships across its community and secure the best possible academic and pastoral outcomes for pupils.
Job Title: Head of Academy - Ash Hill Primary Academy
Salary: L12 - L18 (£70,275 - £81,457). Salary will reflect Ash Hill group size, the applicant's experience, qualifications and potential.
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Ideal starting date: 1st January 2027, although IFPT accepts resignation deadlines may not allow a starting date of before 3rd May 2027 (pending completion of all pre-employment checks).
Reporting To: CEO and Academy Committee (local governing body)
Responsible For: All staff, pupils, parents/carers and visitors to the Academy and its operational leadership
Line Managed by: CEO - Mr. Jon Mason
About Ash Hill Primary Academy
Ash Hill Primary Academy is an established one-form-entry primary serving children from Reception to Year 6. Its beautiful site, surrounded by woodland and overlooking Micklefield, provides an inspiring environment in which children can learn and flourish. Well-resourced classrooms, an extensive playing field and rich natural surroundings support academic achievement, creativity, confidence, emotional wellbeing and rich personal development.
Ash Hill is preparing to convert to academy status and join Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust, with a target academisation date of 1 November 2026.
Ash Hill's mission, "For all pupils to feel a deep sense of belonging, experience joy in their learning and become the best they can be", reflects its commitment to inspirational, purposeful and challenging learning. Its curriculum pillars of Belonging, Joy and Becoming support every child to feel valued, experience curiosity and creativity, and develop the confidence, ambition and resilience to fulfil their potential.
What will you bring to our staff team?
- Vision, passion and a natural ability to lead, ensuring children remain at the heart of every decision.
- Aspirational, values-led leadership that builds positive relationships and prioritises staff wellbeing, professional learning and development.
- Excellent teaching and learning practice, with an analytical understanding of how pupils learn, effective classroom practice and broad, enriching and ambitious curriculum design.
- A commitment to inclusion, belonging and partnership, preserving Ash Hill's identity while strengthening its contribution to the Trust and wider community.
In turn, we offer you:
- The opportunity to lead an established primary into an ambitious new chapter, building upon its strengths, values and place within the local community.
- The opportunity to grow as a leader through high-quality, bespoke professional development and collaboration with experienced leaders across IFPT.
- Trust-wide sharing of resources, expertise and effective practice with skilled professionals committed to education, professional growth and lifelong learning.
- The support of an experienced and collaborative Trust Central Team focused on high-quality educational provision, organisational effectiveness, staff wellbeing and reduced workload.
- The opportunity to contribute actively to a growing and highly successful primary specialist multi-academy trust where children and staff are at the heart of everything it does.
Safeguarding:
Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust is committed to the safeguarding of pupils and expect all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service, references from previous employers and the Trust's pre-employment medical questionnaire. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. The Trust will require sight of the originals of relevant original ID documentation and qualifications.
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Head of Academy at Ash Hill Primary School in High Wycombe employer: Ash Hill Primary School
At Ash Hill Primary School, we pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. As a Learning Assistant, you will be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and kindness, ensuring that all staff are supported in their roles. With a strong commitment to professional development and a focus on emotional wellbeing, our school offers a unique opportunity for meaningful employment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
