Associate Principal - Head of Primary Phase

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Recent and successful senior leadership experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher within a primary school
• Proven track record of raising standards in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes from EYFS to KS2
• Strong expertise in safeguarding, SEND, behaviour and whole‑school improvement, with the ability to lead and inspire high‑performing teams.

What the school offers its staff

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and committed leader to join Alec Reed Academy as Associate Principal - Head of Primary Phase. This is a senior leadership role within our thriving three‑form‑entry primary phase, working under the strategic leadership of the Principal & CEO of our all‑through Academy.

This position is ideally suited to a high‑performing, secure Deputy Head seeking their first Headship, or an existing Head who would enjoy leading a large and diverse primary community within a supportive, well‑resourced environment. With strong staff teams, a vibrant pupil body and a clear Academy‑wide improvement strategy, this is an excellent stepping stone for a leader ready to take the next step in their career.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding primary educator with proven leadership experience, a passion for inclusive practice, and the ability to drive high expectations, strong pastoral care and excellent teaching and learning across the phase. This position is ideally to start in September 2026.

What we have to offer you:

• Competitive Inner London pay scales (despite outer London location) and access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Extensive free on‑site parking with enough space to accommodate all staff
• Complimentary use of our newly refurbished, state of the art Fitness Suite
• Subsidised meals served in our high‑quality in‑house restaurant
• Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced paid dependants’ leave, religious observance days, wedding and funeral leave, moving day leave, and paid time for NHS medical appointments
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health services
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme, and a range of discount schemes including Blue Light Card, Discounts for Teachers, and Costco membership
• The chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students
• A welcoming school in West London/Ealing with great Trustees, where staff feel valued.

Commitment to safeguarding:

• ARA is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination
• The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.