Headteacher

Holly Spring Primary School is an inclusive school at the heart of a diverse community that broadens aspirations, inspires and develops self-belief. In 2019 the school amalgamated from infants and juniors to a Primary school and has been on a rapid improvement journey since then, going on to achieve ‘Good’ by Ofsted in March 2024.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who can continue to build on the strong foundations already created by Holly Spring and our community, and who will follow our well-established values and vision, whilst motivating our children and staff to reach their full potential. We want someone with ambition, passion and determination to lead the school, consistently raising standards where required, whilst recognising and maintaining current established good practice. We are looking for someone who prioritises the mental health and wellbeing of children and has a genuine belief that all children have the potential to achieve great things if they just IMAGINE. We are looking for a Headteacher who believes in inclusion, someone who will embrace our SEND provision and initiatives such as forest school and look to develop these even further. We are looking to appoint a Headteacher who is able to demonstrate that they can:

• Maintain and enhance our school ethos, keeping children at the heart of every decision
• Continue to shape the future of the school through dynamic leadership
• Inspire excellence in learning and teaching
• Challenge, influence and motivate staff to expect and attain high goals for all children
• Provide effective organisation and management of the school based on rigorous self- evaluation
• Be accountable for the efficiency and effectiveness of the school
• Promote community cohesion through excellent working relationships

Our children are inquisitive and thoughtful learners, our staff are creative, motivated leaders of education and our governors are supportive and committed to the vision of the school. If this sounds like a team that you’d like to be a part of and you think that you are the right person to steer our ship, we would welcome your application.

We would love for you to come and visit our school to get a greater understanding of us and this opportunity – please contact office@hsprimary.uk (FAO Liz Baker) to arrange your visit. 

Closing date: 9am Monday 17th February 2025

Shortlisting: Monday 24^th February 2025

Interviews: Monday 3^rd & Tuesday 4^th March 2025

Start date - September 2025

For more information about this post and how to apply, please review the application pack, job description, person specification and application form.

Holly Spring Primary School
Lily Hill Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2SW