Head Teacher
Overview
Ludlow Junior School, a dynamic and thriving single academy trust with approximately 600 pupils across years 3 -6 within a five-form entry setting, seeks a visionary Headteacher to guide our next stage of evolution. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about improving student outcomes and driving success within a community that values growth and achievement beyond boundaries.
At Ludlow, we are proud of our robust foundations: excellent student outcomes, high staff retention, and a healthy financial standing. Our focus on continuous improvement and development has made us a standout institution. As our new Head Teacher, you will be at the helm of a school that provides a rich blend of business, operations, and strategic educational leadership.
Required for September 2025
What we offer:
- The chance to inspire and lead a dedicated team of staff, creating and supporting a culture of inclusivity and respect
- A platform to make critical, impactful decisions in both strategic and operational aspects of the school.
- The opportunity to shape and enhance our strong ties with the local community, transforming Ludlow into a local hub for outstanding education and support services.
Our vision for the next 5 years:
Strong growth through partnership working.
- Exemplary educational standards and provision.
- Outstanding development and wellbeing for all staff and students.
- A well-established community hub for local services.
- A safe and strong infrastructure supporting exceptional provision.
At Ludlow, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference, inspire change, and lead a school community to even greater success
Join us in shaping the future!
Personal attributes
We’re looking for a leader who has:
A deep understanding of educational theory, policy, and best practice.
- The ability to inspire and engage staff and the wider school community.
- Confidence in making decisive, strategic choices for the school’s future.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, resilience, and a commitment to improvement and development.
- A commitment to our school values - friendship, respect, tolerance, perseverance, and pride as well as our mission statement: support, challenge and inspire.
Watch this video to learn more about Ludlow and discover the qualities we're seeking in our new headteacher: https://vimeo.com/1018614575/3756d7cbe5?ts=0&share=copy
Salary & Benefits
Salary from £77552 to £89830 per year (L19 - L25)
Location
Ludlow Junior School
Peveril Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 2DW
Supporting Information and Application Form
Trust SAT Information Document
Head Teacher Person Specification
Deadline and how to apply
School visits
Informal visits are strongly encouraged from prospective candidates - please contact Mrs Noades, Business Support Officer via recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk
Closing Date: Monday 10th February 2025 at midday
Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 12th February 2025
Interview Dates: Wednesday 12th March 2025 (Stage 1) for shortlisted candidates and Thursday 13th March 2025 for candidates moving to Stage 2 of our process
Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk
Equal opportunities / Safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions if you are selected for interview. As a prospective accounting officer and trust employee you will be subject to the fit and proper persons declaration also.
Job reference: HEAD2025