Headteacher

Lord Scudamore Primary Academy, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0AS

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 February 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: L14 - L16

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and training

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• National professional qualification for headship (NPQH) or recent Headship/Head of School experience.

Experience

• Have a thorough understanding of curriculum development
• Have a proven track record of successful leadership and management experience in a school
• Teaching experience
• Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
• Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development

Skills and knowledge

• Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to set targets and identify weaknesses
• Understanding of high-quality teaching based on evidence, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve
• Understanding of school finances and financial management
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others
• Ability to build effective working relationships

Personal qualities

• Commitment to uphold the 7 principles of public life (the Nolan principles) at all times
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position

What the school offers its staff

We aim to be the Trust of choice for staff seeking professional fulfilment which means you will benefit from:

• Excellent opportunities to innovate and shape the future of the school curriculum and assessment procedures in line with our partnership work with other schools in our Trust
• Opportunities for continued professional development within the Trust, alongside colleagues from other schools in our Trust and with other recognised providers.
• Opportunities to influence wider Trust strategy and grow your leadership career
• All staff have access to a complimentary Wellbeing Services app that offers benefits such as; 24/7 GP service, Counselling, Physiotherapy, Nutrition advice and more.
• Free car parking

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

HMFA is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.

HMFA is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION HMFA POLICY 25.26.pdf - 614 KB (opens in new tab)

SAFER RECRUITMENT POLICY HMFA 2026.pdf - 212 KB (opens in new tab)

Headteacher advert at HMFA.pdf - 174 KB (opens in new tab)

HMFA Headteacher job description.pdf - 152 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lord Scudamore Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 555 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lord Scudamore Primary Academy website
• Email address: smcgowan@ls.hmfa.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lord-scudamore-primary-academy

HMFA is a federation of academies in Herefordshire with amazing children, staff and facilities.

Arranging a visit to Lord Scudamore Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email smcgowan@ls.hmfa.org.uk.

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