Job Introduction
Engage Enrich Excel Academies are looking for a dynamic, positive and passionate Headteacher to lead Hounsome Fields Primary School. The post is to work in partnership with our CEO, David Harris. This position would be attractive to an established Headteacher or experienced deputy/ assistant Headteacher looking for the next challenge.
This is a truly unique position as this is growing a school from the ground up. The school is due to open in September 2025 with one reception class and it is part of a fantastic development in Basingstoke. Roles like this are rare and Engage Enrich Excel Academies are looking for a Headteacher to help shape and foster the hopes and dreams of a wonderful community.
The school is currently being built in partnership with Hampshire County Council and will be a world class facility once completed. Building a school community is rewarding and the successful candidate will benefit from high levels of support, coaching and training. We want to appoint the headteacher for the summer of 2025 to enable them to really shape the school based on the core values of the Trust.
We are looking for a confident, dedicated and supportive Headteacher who has:
- A proven track record of successful strategic leadership in a Primary school as a Head teacher or a Deputy/ Assistant Headteacher with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
- Successfully led an improvement agenda which has led to raising attainment and achievement. You will recognise our achievements, have the analytical skills to see the challenges and the experience to intervene where necessary.
- The credibility and emotional intelligence to engage with subject leaders, staff, children and a range of partners to lead a long term programme that will transform existing strengths to deliver an exemplary education for our pupils.
- Commitment to the highest standards of teaching.
- The ability to nurture a ‘love of learning’ and have a vision for continued professional development throughout the school.
- Excellent management, interpersonal and communication skills with a dynamic strategic leadership style, has a strong character and good sense of humour.
In return we can offer you:
- A positive collaborative family of schools to support your work.
- The opportunity to recruit your key staff.
- Supportive, committed and skilled Trustees.
- A strong and supportive executive leadership team and enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated staff team.
- Coaching and support from the CEO of the Trust and the opportunity to work across a number of schools.
- A leadership opportunity to empower you to be exceptional.
- An exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career development.
For further information or if you would like to visit one of our schools the school please email David Harris at dharris@eeea.co.uk or telephone 01276 423040 to arrange an appointment.
Engage Enrich Excel Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion
