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Headteacher - Launcelot Primary School & Nursery
Launcelot Primary School and Nursery
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 10/21/2026
About this role
Launcelot Primary School and Nursery is seeking an inspirational, ambitious and compassionate Headteacher to lead our welcoming and inclusive school through the next stage of its improvement journey. We are proud of our strong family ethos, positive relationships and commitment to ensuring every child is known, valued and supported to succeed. We are looking for a leader who will build on these strengths while securing consistently high-quality teaching, an ambitious curriculum and strong outcomes for all pupils. The successful candidate will: • Have successful senior leadership experience in a primary school, with a proven ability to improve teaching, learning and pupil outcomes. • Be an inspiring and visible leader who develops a clear vision, sets high expectations and builds positive relationships with children, staff, families and governors. • Demonstrate a strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment and evidence-informed teaching, with the ability to lead sustainable school improvement. • Be passionate about inclusion, with the expertise to ensure pupils with SEND, EAL and other barriers to learning are supported to achieve their full potential. • Develop and empower staff through effective professional development, collaboration and supportive accountability. • Have the strategic and operational skills to manage resources effectively, strengthen safeguarding systems and ensure the school's long-term sustainability. • Value the wider development of children, protecting the enrichment opportunities, positive culture and sense of belonging that make Launcelot special. Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a degree or equivalent qualification, and have a commitment to continued professional development. An NPQH, or willingness to undertake it, is required. Above all, we are seeking a leader who combines warmth and integrity with the determination, expertise and ambition to make a lasting difference to every child's education.