Headteacher

Location:

Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LU

FTE Salary Range:
Leadership Scale L21 - L27; £84,699 - £98,106

Contract Type:
Permanent, full time

Contract

Hours:

1.0 FTE, Monday to Friday

‘Excellence for All’

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the largest and most vibrant primary schools within Reach South Academy Trust. Situated in the heart of Bournemouth, Malmesbury Park Primary Academy is a thriving, inclusive and highly diverse school community where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and personally.

We are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to build on the school's many strengths and lead Malmesbury Park Primary Academy through its next phase of development. This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, families and the wider community while working within a supportive and ambitious Trust.

Malmesbury Park Primary Academy is a large primary school serving children aged 3 to 11, including a nursery provision and specialist SEND resource provision. The school is proud of its diverse community and strong culture of inclusion, underpinned by its core values of kindness, respect and resilience.

The school:

• Serves more than 690 pupils from a richly diverse community.
• Provides education for children aged 3-11, including nursery provision.
• Has a strong commitment to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners. “Leaders identify pupils' additional needs accurately. They want all pupils to do well, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND” (Ofsted June 2026)
• Benefits from being part of Reach South Academy Trust, a family of schools united by a commitment to improving life chances for children and young people.

This is a significant leadership opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader who is passionate about primary education and community engagement.

As Headteacher, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership that secures the very best outcomes for all pupils.
• Build on the school's inclusive culture and strong relationships with families.
• Lead and develop a talented and committed staff team.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum provision across the school.
• Champion inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with Trust leaders and colleagues across Reach South to drive continual improvement.

Reach South Academy Trust is committed to providing exceptional opportunities for children and colleagues alike. As Headteacher, you will benefit from:

• A strong network of experienced school leaders.
• High-quality professional development and leadership support.
• Opportunities to contribute to Trust-wide strategy and school improvement.
• A collaborative culture focused on excellence, inclusion and innovation.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference within a large and diverse primary school community.

We are seeking an exceptional leader who:

Has successful senior leadership experience within primary education, including leading a primary school and securing sustained school improvement.

Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion, equity and high expectations for all pupils.

Has the vision, strategic capability and leadership experience to successfully lead a large primary academy.

Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and stakeholders.

Is an inspiring communicator who can unite and motivate others behind a shared vision.

Shares Reach South's commitment to improving outcomes and transforming life chances for all children and young people.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established academy with a…