Headteacher

Are you looking for the next step in your teaching career?

We are looking for an inspiring Headteacher to lead our ‘Outstanding’ and 'Excellent' rated school in the heart of Urmston.

This is an incredible opportunity for an intuitive and deep-thinking individual to take on the headship of Abbotsford Preparatory School with the intention of driving the school forward with energy and commitment into the future. Whether an established Headteacher or a Senior Leader looking for that next step, Abbotsford offers challenge and fulfilment.

About the Position

Job Title: Headteacher

Contract Type: Full time

Contract Term: Permanent and All Year Round

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Dependent on experience and qualities of the successful candidate

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2025

About Abbotsford Preparatory School

 Abbotsford Preparatory School is a thriving independent day school for pupils aged 4 months to 11 years old. Our pupils benefit from a broad and varied curriculum and the quality of the teaching leads to excellent academic achievement with outstanding results for children transitioning from year six into their schools of first choice.

Our school isn't just an outstanding place to learn, it's a great place to work too! We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Being part of a larger community of schools provides significant opportunities for collaboration, support and sharing of best practice.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Headteacher who has:

• the ability to lead, motivate and develop staff;
• outstanding communication and presentation skills;
• a genuine open-mindedness and willingness to be challenged towards best practice (understanding of schools as a business);
• sufficient commitment and energy to understand all facets of the school (and where necessary, the commitment to ‘roll up your sleeves and DO’);
• ambition and vision for school development – a drive to perfection; and
• a passion for providing an outstanding education.

To find out more about this role, please read our Headteacher Candidate Prospectus.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our Application Form and return this to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV and Cover Letter.

We look forward to welcoming you to Abbotsford Prep!

Abbotsford Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, with costs covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.