Head Teacher

Ludlow Junior School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2DW

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  10 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L19 - L25 (£77,552 to £89,830 per year)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

What the school offers its staff

Ludlow Junior School, a dynamic and thriving single academy trustwith 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 teamof staff, creatingand supportinga 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 strongties 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!

Commitment to safeguarding

Ludlow Junior School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. As part of the selection process, we will consider any transferable risks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Ludlow Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 576 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ludlow Junior School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk
• Phone number: 02380447885
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ludlow-junior-school-so19-2dw (opens in new tab)

Ludlow Junior School is single status academy in the heart of the Itchen & Woolston Community in Southampton, Hampshire. The school can take up to 600 pupils with a five form entry.

Arranging a visit to Ludlow Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk.

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