Headteacher
Ashperton Primary Academy, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2SE7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L10 – L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Headteacher who will:
- Provide strong, visible and inspirational leadership
- Be both child-centred and staff-centred, creating an inclusive culture where all pupils, including those with SEND, and all staff are supported to thrive.
- Provide clear instructional leadership, remaining closely connected to classroom practice and championing high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning across the school
- Champion a curriculum that balances high academic expectations with child-initiated, inquiry-based and experiential approaches to learning
- Actively promote a culture of professional learning, coaching and collaboration, supporting all staff to grow and develop their practice
- Continue to raise standards and secure excellent outcomes for all pupils
- Champion a broad, creative and inclusive curriculum
- Support staff wellbeing, professional development and workload balance
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, Trustees and the wider community
- Lead with integrity, warmth and high expectations
The Successful candidate will:
- Be an experienced and effective school leader with a clear educational vision
- Have a proven track record of school improvement
- Be committed to lifelong learning for themselves and others
- Take pleasure in being visible in classrooms, with a genuine interest in innovative and evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning, and a commitment to professional dialogue and reflection
- Value, empower and develop staff at all stages of their careers
- Be an approachable, reflective and confident communicator
- Be excited by the opportunity to lead a successful, vibrant rural school
- Have a strong understanding of how children learn, including the role of inquiry, exploration and purposeful play within a well-sequenced curriculum.
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community
- Highly motivated children who are proud of their school
- A committed staff team who value collaboration, wellbeing and professional growth
- ATrustee bodythat is supportive, reflective and ambitious for the school
- The opportunity to shape the next phase of Ashperton Primary Academy’s journey
Further information about the job
We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school to experience first-hand the ethos, facilities and community that make Ashperton Primary Academy such a special place.
ArrangeSchool visits can be arranged by contacting the Chair of Trustees via the school office. Email office@ashperton.hereford.sch.uk
Ashperton Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality of opportunity.
For an application pack: recruitment@hoopleltd.co.ukor telephone the team on 01432 383890.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Ashperton Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 209 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ashperton Primary Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@hoopleltd.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01432 383890
Ashperton Primary Academy is a thriving primary school where children are known, valued and supported to achieve their very best. Visitors consistently comment on the positive ethos, strong behaviour for learning, and the warmth of relationships across the school community.
We are extremely proud of our award-winning buildings and outstanding outdoor provision, which play a central role in our curriculum. Our all-weather play and sports facilities, Forest School, outdoor classroom, woodland development and seven-acre field offer children rich opportunities for learning, wellbeing and adventure.
Our curriculum embraces creativity, child-initiated and inquiry-based learning, sport, outdoor learning and real-world experiences, alongside high academic expectations.
Arranging a visit to Ashperton Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@hoopleltd.co.uk.
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