Headteacher role

Lead Longmoor into its next chapter — elevation without recreation. Longmoor Primary School is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a school with strong foundations, clear values and a firm direction of travel. We are looking for a Headteacher who will build on and elevate what is already working well, not dismantle it and start again. The successful candidate will recognise Longmoor’s strengths, win trust quickly and lead the next phase of improvement with confidence, care and clarity. About Longmoor ● A school with high expectations for all. ● A strong inclusive ethos and child-centred culture. ● Visible and well-resourced safeguarding. ● A committed staff team. ● An aspirational curriculum rooted in strong foundations. ● A school that values partnership, communication, trust and respect. Our priorities ● Strengthening attendance and reducing persistent absence through supportive, strategic and personalised practice. ● Deepening inclusion and support for vulnerable pupils, including pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and other groups who may need additional support. ● Further strengthening curriculum implementation, communication and language foundations, and consistency in teaching and assessment. ● Improving communication and engagement with staff, parents, pupils and the wider community. Who we are looking for ● A visible, calm and values-led leader. ● A collaborative and inclusive leader who listens well and brings others with them. ● A strategically strong and evidence-informed practitioner. ● A leader with high expectations for all pupils and staff. ● A leader with a proven commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and school improvement. ● Someone who can communicate clearly, build trust and celebrate the school’s strengths. Previous headship experience is desirable. We will also consider an exceptional deputy or acting head with the right strategic and operational leadership experienc