Head Teacher

Colebourne Primary School

Working together to achieve success for all

Salary: L20 - 24 (£82,654 - £90,348)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent Contract

Following the recent departure of our longstanding Headteacher, the Governing Board of Colebourne Primary School are seeking a leader who can build upon our existing strengths and high standards, continue to drive strong outcomes for all children and further strengthen our engagement with parents, carers and the wider community.

We are looking for a leader with clear vision, strong strategic direction and the ability to inspire both staff and pupils as the school continues to move towards further success.

We are seeking a dynamic leader who can drive continued improvement but also values and maintains our inclusive, nurturing and trauma informed behaviour approach that underpins our caring approach and defines our school.

• Compassionate
• Ambitious
• Respectful
• Engaged

Colebourne Primary School is a maintained two-form entry primary school with an associated Nursery comprising of 460 children in total. We share a co-located site with Beaufort School, with both schools operating independently whilst benefiting from a positive and collaborative relationship.

We had a successful Ofsted inspection in October 2024.

“Pupils feel safe and happy in school and enjoy their learning. There is a strong sense of community, both within the school and beyond. The school serves its community well, offering pastoral support and care to its families and children. Parents and carers enjoy all that the school offers. One parent shared, ‘The school provides a safe environment where our children can flourish’.”

‘Staff enjoy the opportunities to develop as professionals and feel proud to work at the school.’

• Be a proven leader with excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Have high expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion.
• Be committed to ensuring every child thrives both academically and personally.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
• Lead with integrity, visibility and compassion.
• Have the strategic vision and resilience to lead the school into its next phase of development.

• A welcoming and friendly school and community with a positive ethos.
• An experienced, supportive and well‑established leadership team who care about staff, their development and wellbeing.
• Enthusiastic, polite and hardworking children who are eager to learn.
• A committed and dedicated staff team who want the best for their pupils.
• A supportive and ambitious Governing Board. Strong community links and partnerships.
• A comprehensive workforce support package, including counselling, health and advisory services and 24/7 GP access.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, childcare disqualification (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.