Headteacher

• Employer: Kings Meadow Prim & Early Yrs Centre
• Location: Kings Meadow Primary School & Early Years Education Centre
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Closing Date: 16/11/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: KMPEYC/26/348107

Required for April 2027.

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Headteacher to lead our school into its next phase of development.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a highly motivated leader with a clear vision for education, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to inspire pupils, staff, governors and families. We are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to continue to lead our highly regarded school into its next chapter. This is an opportunity to build upon strong foundations, work alongside a talented and committed team, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

Kings Meadow Primary School is a welcoming, one-form-entry community primary school in Ainsdale, Southport, providing education for approximately 180 children aged 3–11. We are proud to be at the heart of our local community, building strong, positive relationships with our children, families, staff and wider community partners.

Our school is built on a strong values-led ethos, underpinned by our Golden Promises:
Be Kind, Work Hard and Try My Best. We are committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing and aspirational environment where every child is valued, individual needs are recognised, and all pupils are supported to achieve their full potential.

The Governors are proud of:

• Our community ethos and positive relationships with pupils, parents and carers, the Local Authority and wider community.
• Our strong values and inclusive approach, ensuring every child feels safe, supported and able to flourish.
• Our dedicated and talented staff team, who work collaboratively to provide high-quality education and care.
• Our caring, nurturing and inclusive environment, underpinned by our commitment to attachment- and trauma-sensitive practice.
• Our unique and stimulating CRACKING Curriculum, developed by our staff to inspire curiosity, develop knowledge and skills, and provide meaningful learning experiences connected to our community and the wider world.
• Our commitment to inclusion and specialist provision, including our Speech and Language Resourced Provision for up to 10 children, enabling pupils to access learning within our mainstream school community with appropriate support.
• Our wider family provision, including a Family Wellbeing Centre on our school site, governed by Farnborough Infant School, which supports families and strengthens links between home, school and the wider community.
• Our early years provision, alongside a privately run two-year-old nursery operated by First Steps Enterprises, enabling us to support children and families from an early age.
• Our commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration, including partnerships with other schools and educational professionals to share expertise and improve outcomes for children.

We are particularly proud to have been shortlisted for the Educate Awards 2026 in the category of Most Inspirational Primary School. This recognition reflects the dedication of our staff, the achievements of our children and the strength of the community we have built together.

Kings Meadow is a school with a strong identity, a clear sense of purpose and a genuine commitment to making a difference to children's lives. We are seeking a Headteacher who will build on these strengths, inspire our dedicated team, work in genuine partnership with families and governors, and lead our school confidently into its next chapter.

• Is an inspiring, values-driven leader with a clear vision, high…