Associate Principal - Head of Primary Phase
Alec Reed Academy, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQ12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L19-27 (Inner London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Recent and successful senior leadership experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher within a primary school
- Proven track record of raising standards in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes from EYFS to KS2
- Strong expertise in safeguarding, SEND, behaviour and whole‑school improvement, with the ability to lead and inspire high‑performing teams.
What the school offers its staff
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and committed leader to join Alec Reed Academy as Associate Principal - Head of Primary Phase. This is a senior leadership role within our thriving three‑form‑entry primary phase, working under the strategic leadership of the Principal & CEO of our all‑through Academy.
This position is ideally suited to a high‑performing, secure Deputy Head seeking their first Headship, or an existing Head who would enjoy leading a large and diverse primary community within a supportive, well‑resourced environment. With strong staff teams, a vibrant pupil body and a clear Academy‑wide improvement strategy, this is an excellent stepping stone for a leader ready to take the next step in their career.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding primary educator with proven leadership experience, a passion for inclusive practice, and the ability to drive high expectations, strong pastoral care and excellent teaching and learning across the phase. This position is ideally to start in September 2026.
What we have to offer you:
- Competitive Inner London pay scales (despite outer London location) and access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
- Extensive free on‑site parking with enough space to accommodate all staff
- Complimentary use of our newly refurbished, state of the art Fitness Suite
- Subsidised meals served in our high‑quality in‑house restaurant
- Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced paid dependants’ leave, religious observance days, wedding and funeral leave, moving day leave, and paid time for NHS medical appointments
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health services
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme, and a range of discount schemes including Blue Light Card, Discounts for Teachers, and Costco membership
- The chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students
- A welcoming school in West London/Ealing with great Trustees, where staff feel valued.
Commitment to safeguarding:
- ARA is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination
- The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Alec Reed Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1672 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alec Reed Academy website
- Email address
- hr@alecreedacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 8414511
Alec Reed Academy is a thriving, inclusive all‑through school for pupils aged 3–19, serving the diverse community of Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. Founded by the late Sir Alec Reed and opened in 2005, the Academy has grown significantly and now educates over 1,600 pupils across Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Post‑16 phases. Our unique all‑through structure provides a seamless learning journey, strong transition between phases, and shared professional expertise benefiting children at every stage.
We are proud to be an Ofsted 'Good' school (2018 and 2023), with high aspirations and a clear trajectory of continued improvement. Our mission is to inspire excellence, unlock potential and prepare children for adult life—academically, socially, and personally. We serve a richly diverse community: 60% of pupils speak English as an additional language, we have above‑average levels of SEND and EHCPs, and 48% of pupils are eligible for the Pupil Premium. Our strong pastoral systems and inclusive ethos ensure every young person feels valued, supported, and able to succeed.
Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities were designed by Foster + Partners, offering an exceptional environment for teaching and learning. These include fully equipped science labs, specialist art and technology studios, a professional 300‑seat theatre, a digital media suite, a Community Sports Centre, a 3G AstroTurf pitch, a climbing wall, dance studio, MUGA and expansive outdoor learning spaces. With recent investment—including a £1m Academy Fields Outdoor Learning Hub—we offer innovative opportunities for environmental education, sustainability, wellbeing and hands‑on learning across all phases.
Our curriculum is ambitious and broad, enriched through creative arts, outdoor learning and a strong careers and employability programme aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks. Our new Employability Hub, developed with support from Reed and external partners, ensures students gain the skills, confidence and experiences needed to progress into higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
As an employer, we invest heavily in professional development. Staff benefit from six annual CPD days, ongoing training, leadership pathways, tailored ECT support and the advantage of working within an all‑through team that collaborates across phases. All business services—including HR, Finance, IT and Estates—are managed in‑house, enabling swift support, strong communication and a consistent, community‑focused culture.
Alec Reed Academy is a welcoming, ambitious and supportive place to work, where innovation is encouraged and staff wellbeing is prioritised. Located in West London with excellent transport links, the Academy offers the advantages of an Outer London setting while applying Inner London pay scales. We are committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring every member of our community can thrive.
Arranging a visit to Alec Reed Academy
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