31 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    April 2027

  • Closing date

    23 November 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    23 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£75,662.00 - £92,063.00 Annually (FTE)

Head of School (Primary Phase) job summary

Head of School (Primary Phase)

Hampton College, Peterborough

Leadership Scale L15-L23

Lead a successful Primary Phase. Shape the next chapter. Make a lasting difference.

Hampton College is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Head of School (Primary Phase). This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving all-through school within the highly successful Hampton Academies Trust and build upon the strong foundations established over many years.

The Primary Phase is a successful and inclusive school community where pupils achieve strong outcomes and are supported by a talented, dedicated team of staff. Recent successes include an 80% pass rate in the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check and an impressive 75% combined attainment at the expected standard at Key Stage 2.

As Head of School, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership for the two form entry Primary Phase, driving excellence in teaching and learning, championing high expectations for every child, and fostering a culture where staff and pupils can flourish. Working closely with the Executive Headteacher, Head of School (Secondary Phase), governors and trust leaders, you will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the school and contributing to the wider success of the Trust.

We are looking for a visible, inspiring and resilient leader who:

  • Has a proven track record of successful leadership in a primary school setting.
  • Is passionate about raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils.
  • Can inspire and develop staff through collaborative leadership.
  • Understands the importance of inclusion, wellbeing and community engagement.
  • Has the vision, drive and determination to build on existing success and deliver continued improvement.
  • Shares our commitment to high aspiration, care and compassion for every child and family.

This role will suit an existing Headteacher looking for a new challenge, or an experienced and accomplished senior leader ready to take the next step into headship.

In return, we offer:

  • The opportunity to lead an established and successful primary phase.
  • A supportive and collaborative all-through and multi-academy trust environment.
  • Dedicated and highly skilled staff committed to delivering the very best for pupils.
  • Strong professional support and development opportunities.
  • The chance to make a significant impact within an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation.

If you are an ambitious leader who can combine high expectations with warmth, compassion and a relentless focus on improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. The following dates and time are available:

  • Monday 9 November 2026 at 3.45pm
  • Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 2.00pm
  • Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 9.30am

If you would like to attend a tour, please contact the HR team on 01733 246824 or via email - jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk

Please see below link to Hampton College's 2023 Ofsted report:

Hampton College - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Hampton College

Organisation type
Academy, ages 4 to 19
Education phase
All through school
Size
1608 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 19
Ofsted report
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Website
Hampton College website
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Hampton College

Eagle Way, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8BF

Hampton College is an established, successful, all-through school, which formed its own multi-academy trust (Hampton Academies Trust - HAT) in 2014. The Trust is also the education provider for the neighbouring secondary school, Hampton Gardens School and Hampton Lakes Primary School, which opened in September 2019. In 2020, Dogsthorpe Infant School joined our trust. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.

Hampton College currently serves the community of Hampton, on the southern outskirts of the city of Peterborough and has good links to Cambridge and Stamford. Hampton Gardens School serves the neighbouring Cambridgeshire village of Yaxley, as well new housing being added to the Hampton East development, where Hampton Lakes Primary School is located.

Required September 2023 (or earlier)

TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher with a passion for Geography, on a full-time basis.

You will be expected to contribute to the continued development of the Department’s curriculum. You should be able to communicate effectively with students and colleagues as well as having good organisational skills.

You should be a reflective practitioner, interested in developing your practice and trying out new strategies in your teaching. You will already be, at least, a competent user of ICT, and happy to learn more. Above all, we wish to appoint an imaginative and enthusiastic teacher, who will be keen to work alongside a team determined to create an excellent department and one keen to develop excellent relationships with students and staff.

You will have a passion for working with young people and you will relish the satisfaction that comes from helping them to develop and to learn. The successful candidate will, of course, be an important part of the department and can expect the support needed to develop their career further but will also be expected to:

• Possess the ability to inspire and motivate, and who have a passion for teaching and learning.
• Have consistently high expectations with the drive to help all students achieve their full potential.
• Be an exceptional team player and who enjoys supporting and working collaboratively with others.
• Have the skill to form positive relationships for learning with all staff, students and parents.
• Share our vision to deliver outstanding education for children and young adults and the commitment to make a difference to outcomes and achievements of all our students.

What we can offer you in return:

• A fantastic working environment where students are enthusiastic and want to learn. All our schools have modern buildings, with light and airy classrooms, outstanding facilities and are situated at the heart of the community.
• We value our staff and recognise the importance of providing ongoing training opportunities. As a growing Trust we are also able to offer opportunities for promotion and fresh challenges as new roles arise regularly within the Trust.
• Our active Staff Wellbeing Group creates an effective channel for staff to be heard, and underpins our commitment to cultivating a supportive working environment which allows staff to flourish and achieve their full potential.
• Our extensive induction programme supports staff every step of the way, and our buddy system gives new staff a supportive and knowledgeable mentor.
• Full access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, which is designed to help staff deal with any personal or professional problems. Staff have access to free legal advice, medical information, counselling sessions, online self-help tools, factsheets and the wellbeing portal.

For further details, please visit the Hampton Academies Trust website: http://www.hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk/jobs/

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 13 March 2023

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appointment prior to the closing date.

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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