Head Teacher
Ewyas Harold Primary School
Hereford · posted 29 June 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Hereford, West Midlands
Category
headteacher
- Qualified teacher status.
- Evidence of recent and relevant leadership development, such as NPQH or equivalent senior leadership training.
- Evidence of at least three years’ successful senior leadership and management experience in a primary school, including contribution to school self-evaluation and whole-school improvement priorities.
- Proven track record of leading whole-school strategic planning that improves pupil outcomes and addresses underperformance.
- Successful teaching experience in a primary school, with evidence of consistently effective classroom practice.
- Evidence of leading effective behaviour management approaches that support positive learning behaviours and strong pupil engagement.
- Evidence of successful line management, staff development and continuing professional development that improve practice and performance, while being mindful of staff wellbeing.
- Understanding of national policy, curriculum and assessment developments, the statutory and legal framework within which schools operate, and the Ofsted inspection framework.
- Ability to analyse data effectively, monitor attainment and progress, set ambitious targets and identify priorities for improvement.
- Understanding of evidence-informed, high-quality teaching and the ability to model, coach and support others to improve classroom practice.
- Understanding of school finance, resource management and the effective deployment of staffing and budgets to support school priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and external partners.
- Ability to formulate, communicate and deliver an ambitious vision that motivates staff, inspires pupils and secures community confidence.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality of opportunity and inclusive practice, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position or undermine pupils’ wellbeing.
- Experience of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including acting promptly and appropriately on concerns.
- Experience of effective multi-agency working to support vulnerable children and families, improve attendance and remove barriers to learning.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to uphold the 7 principles of public life (the Nolan principles)
- Passion for teaching and learning, with a commitment to reflective practice and continuous improvement.
- Commitment to securing the best outcomes for all pupils and actively promoting the ethos and values of the school.
- Ability to work under pressure, organise and prioritise effectively, and remain resilient and adaptable.
- Decisive, consistent and solution-focused, with the confidence to make difficult decisions when required.
- Ability to build trust, lead by example and maintain positive relationships across the school community.