Headteacher

At Vernon Terrace Primary School, we’re looking for an exceptional leader with the vision, ambition and compassion to drive our next chapter of success. You’ll lead a talented and dedicated team, creating a culture where pupils are inspired to achieve, colleagues are empowered to excel, and innovation is embraced every step of the way.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide inspirational leadership, setting the vision and strategic direction to deliver outstanding outcomes for every pupil.
• Lead the development of a broad, ambitious and needs-led curriculum that enables pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
• Drive continuous school improvement through high-quality teaching, effective assessment, robust quality assurance and strategic planning.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils and staff feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
• Champion safeguarding, ensuring the highest standards of child protection, wellbeing and regulatory compliance across the school.
• Recruit, develop and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous professional development.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, governors, local authority and external partners to deliver exceptional educational experiences.
• Lead the effective management of school operations, budgets, resources and occupancy, ensuring long-term sustainability and continued growth.

For an application pack and to arrange a visit to the school please email our Clerk of Governors, Graham Lampard – clerkingnorthants@gmail.com

Closing date for applications:  5pm Thursday 17^th September 2026

Interview date is expected to be Tuesday 29^th September 2026

Vernon Terrace Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References will be taken up following shortlisting before interviews.