What skills and experience we're looking for
Role:Head of Primary School
Contract:Permanent
Hours:1.0 FTE
Salary:L20-L24 (£79,475 – £87,651)
Closing Date:28th April 2025 at 12pm Midday
Are you looking for a leadership role in a school where you can make a real difference? A place where children’s potential is nurtured, exceptional behaviour is at the heart of learning and a strong sense of community thrives?
At The Beaulieu Park School, we are a forward-thinking and dynamic all-through school, grounded in our core ARRK values of Aspiration, Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness. We believe that every child, regardless of background or ability, has the potential to achieve their very best. Our school is not just about academic success; it is about fostering a warm, supportive environment where each child is valued, cared for and inspired to reach their full potential.
We are seeking a Head of Primary Schoolto join our leadership team following the promotion of our founding Head. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of leadership experience in a primary school setting at Deputy or Assistant Head level and have a passion for education that inspires both students and staff. You will have a strong understanding of traditional teaching methods whilst embracing evidence-informed practice to drive quality teaching and learning across the school.
At The Beaulieu Park School, we believe that high standards of behaviour and positive relationships are key to a child’s success. You will foster a culture where our students are supported in developing both academically and socially, creating an environment where kindness, respect, and responsibility are embedded in everything we do. As a leader, you will promote a nurturing atmosphere where every member of the school community feels a sense of belonging and is encouraged to thrive as part of our extended family.
As Head of Primary School, you will work closely with the Executive Headteacher and other members of the leadership team to ensure the continued growth and success of the school. You will also collaborate closely with colleagues in the secondary phase, nurturing the unique all-through ethosthat defines Beaulieu Park School, ensuring seamless transitions and shared values across both phases.
Furthermore, as part of the Chelmsford Learning Partnership (CLP), you will have the support of a network of primary schools within the trust. This collaborative environment will allow you to seek guidance, share best practices, and grow professionally alongside like-minded colleagues. The trust offers a wealth of opportunities for networking and development, ensuring that you continue to grow as an educator and leader.
You will lead with authority and integrity, always upholding the highest standards of professionalism. Your leadership will be driven by a genuine desire to maintain our exceptional standards, inspiring and supporting both staff and students to reach new heights. A confident and clear communicator, you will encourage a culture of accountability, whilst ensuring that the values of aspiration, respect, responsibility and kindness continue to guide the school forward.
If you’re ready to take on a role that allows you to drive a culture of excellence, inspire your team and make a lasting impact on the next generation of learners, we would love to hear from you. At The Beaulieu Park School, you’ll find a community where you can truly flourish as a leader and educator and where every child is cherished as part of our family.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, these will take place at 4pm on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th April. Please contactpa@beaulieuparkschool.comto book a place.
Alternatively, if you would like join an online meeting with the Executive Headteacher, this will take place on Friday 25th April at 4pm. Again, please contactpa@beaulieuparkschool.comfor an invitation to join.
Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP.
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.