Longford Park Primary School is searching for a dynamic, visionary and values‑driven Headteacher ready to lead our vibrant and nurturing school into its next chapter. The school proudly celebrated its latest Ofsted outcome in January 2026, securing a ‘strong’ standard across Attendance and Behaviour, Early Years, and Leadership and Governance, making it an inspiring and rewarding place for an ambitious leader to join.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a proven, impactful school leader—someone who has already demonstrated successful leadership at headship or senior level and can bring the vision, confidence and clarity needed to continue our school’s growth. You will be an innovative, nurturing and collaborative leader who embodies our core values and is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to Grow in character, Learn with purpose and Flourish for the future.

Part of the GLF Schools multi‑academy trust, Longford Park is a warm, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of our local community. Our strong culture of high expectations, wellbeing and partnership with families underpins everything we do. We are proud of our enriching curriculum, inspirational learning environments and our nurturing approach, where every child feels a sense of belonging, pride and connection.

In 2025, we launched an ‘Enhanced Provision’, supporting early intervention for pupils with emerging additional needs, enabling them to develop the skills and independence required to thrive within the mainstream curriculum. We are seeking a Headteacher who can champion this important work, drive excellence in provision, and build strong partnerships with families, staff and external professionals to ensure every pupil reaches their full potential.

As part of GLF Schools — 43 schools strong — you will join a supportive, collaborative and forward‑thinking MAT with access to exceptional professional development, expert central teams and a rich network of passionate leaders.

What we are looking for

We welcome emotionally intelligent, empathetic leaders with a strong moral purpose and a deep belief in inclusive, high-quality education. The successful candidate will lead by example, inspire others, empower teams and model the values that make Longford Park a place where everyone belongs, everyone contributes and everyone is celebrated. At GLF Schools, we strive for an inclusive environment where staff and children are comfortable expressing their identity, in which diversity and inclusion enrich our community. We particularly welcome applicants from under‑represented groups including those based on race, sex, gender reassignment, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion/belief.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive teaching pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Pay Range: GLF Leadership Range – L15-21

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Closing date: 19th April 2026

Shortlisting date: 20th April 2026

Interview date: 28th April 2026

To arrange a visit to the school and an informal chat with the Regional Director John Williams, please contact Nina Loveland Recruitment Partner - details can be found on the attached Job Description.  Tours will be taking place on Monday 13th April and Thursday 16th April. 

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.