Headteacher – Brockhampton Primary School

Job Title: Headteacher

School: Brockhampton Primary School, part of The Black Pear Trust

Salary: Leadership 10-16

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: 1^st September 2026

Closing Date: Midnight 5^th December 2025

Interview Date: 16^th December 2025

About Brockhampton Primary School

Brockhampton is a warm, community-rooted primary school nestled in the Herefordshire countryside (2 miles, 5 minutes from Bromyard Town Centre. 13 miles, 29 mins from Worcester City Centre. 16 miles, 32 minutes from Hereford City Centre), where children are encouraged to be proud of who they are, to enjoy learning, and to achieve success in a nurturing and inclusive environment. As part of The Black Pear Trust, we are committed to growing excellent learning communities together, with collaboration and shared values at the heart of our work.

Our school is guided by the Trust's core values: Pride, Excellence, Achievement, and Respect. These principles shape our curriculum, our relationships, and our expectations, ensuring that every child is supported to thrive both academically and personally. We believe in fostering a culture where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore their potential.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to lead our wonderful school into its next exciting chapter.

We are looking for a leader who will:

• Lead and inspire our dedicated team of teachers and support staff.
• Organise and implement a broad, balanced and dynamic curriculum which is built upon The Black Pear Trust curriculum and the individual school context to meet the needs of all children within the school.
• Liaise with other leaders within the MAT to secure creative, responsive and effective approaches to teaching and learning.
• Engage with parents, governors, and the wider community to build strong partnerships.
• Develop a safe and productive learning environment that is engaging for all pupils.

Please view the attached application pack for more detailed information and the job description.

What We Offer

• A values-led school culture shaped by the Black Pear Trust ethos
• A supportive trust central team for inhouse HR and finance advice and daily support
• Access to a nationally recognised suite of online learning
• Career development and progression  
• Access to a supportive network and training days across all sites
• A curriculum that celebrates individuality and encourages curiosity
• A school community that is inclusive, respectful, and proud

Visit Us

We strongly encourage visits to Brockhampton. It’s the best way to experience our ethos, meet our wonderful children, and see what makes our school a special place to work. Please email our CEO Emma Pritchard at epritchard@blackpeartrust.org to arrange a visit.

"Staff morale is high. Leaders are supportive of staff’s well-being and their work-life 

balance" - OFSTED

"This is a happy school where pupils enjoy learning. They know what is expected of them 

in terms of their behaviour and work. Pupils work hard in lessons and support each other." - OFSTED

Brockhampton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

We hope this opportunity aligns with your values and aspirations. Thank you for considering Brockhampton Primary School as the next step in your leadership journey.