Head of School (Primary Phase) in Macclesfield

This is the headship of the Primary Phase at Hampton College, an all-through school within Hampton Academies Trust. The post-holder will give strategic and operational leadership to a two-form-entry primary phase, driving teaching quality, high expectations and staff development while working alongside the Executive Headteacher and trust leaders. It is open to an existing headteacher or a senior leader ready to move into headship, and it builds on a school that is already performing well. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is April 2027.

What the job involves

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the two-form-entry Primary Phase
• Drive excellence in teaching and learning
• Champion high expectations for every child
• Foster a culture in which staff and pupils can flourish
• Work closely with the Executive Headteacher, Head of School (Secondary Phase), governors and trust leaders
• Shape the future direction of the school and contribute to the wider success of the Trust

Experience

• Proven track record of successful leadership in a primary school setting

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to inspire and develop staff through collaborative leadership
• Passion for raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils
• Understanding of inclusion, wellbeing and community engagement
• Vision, drive and determination to build on existing success and deliver continued improvement

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory pre-employment checks

Other

• Visible, inspiring and resilient leadership style
• Commitment to high aspiration, care and compassion for every child and family

What’s offered

• Opportunity to lead an established and successful primary phase
• Supportive, collaborative all-through and multi-academy trust environment
• Working with dedicated and highly skilled staff
• Strong professional support and development opportunitiesclarify the current condition. Omitting unnecessary draws from the job description. Let’s make sure everything follows the rules: the final job posting is refinable with no reformat potential, and no expired markers.

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