Head Teacher

Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary information: (Group 3) L16 - 22, £75,049 - £86,803 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Start date: September 2026

Keep Hatch Primary School is a thriving two-form entry primary school in Wokingham which is at the heart of the local community. The school is a ‘Good’ school with strong outcomes. Frays Academy Trust are looking to appoint an inspirational, motivated and driven leader for the school to continue to build on its success. Keep Hatch Primary School has a supportive and positive community who are all committed to helping the children achieve the best possible outcomes whilst developing a love of learning. The school has a strong, established team who are dedicated to the school, and look forward to welcoming their new Head Teacher in September.

We are looking for a leader with a strong, proven track record of success who: 

• Has a passion for curriculum development.
• Demonstrates optimism and positivity and has a strong track record of successfully developing staff.
• Is creative, resilient and effective in enabling staff to be successful.
• Has proven success in securing strong outcomes for all pupils.
• Is innovative and keen to challenge educational practices to improve outcomes for pupils.
• Inspires school communities to become successful.
• Is committed to working collaboratively with other schools within Frays Academy Trust.

The Head Teacher will have overall responsibility for implementing the current school improvement priorities, working with the school improvement team and Governing Body, as well as being responsible for the operational management and performance of Keep Hatch Primary School.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the strategic leadership of the school and the Multi Academy Trust as a whole. 
 
In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive first-rate leadership development, a sustained commitment from Frays Academy Trust to his or her professional and career development, as well as regular coaching and mentoring from the Executive leaders.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional senior leader who can demonstrate a substantial track record of leadership success, particularly with regards to pupil performance and developing community links.

Visits to the school are welcomed.

Closing date: 7th May 2026 at Noon