Headteacher

Primary Headteacher
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Start: April 2026
Salary: £93,424 to £107,131 (depending on experience)
Location: LU4 9RD, Luton, Bedfordshire

Beechwood Primary School is a thriving four-form entry school located in the heart of the Leagrave and Challney community in Luton. With 844 pupils on roll, including nursery provision, we proudly serve a richly diverse and multicultural population. Our ethos centres on nurturing children to become confident, responsible, sociable and well-rounded individuals, ready to thrive in secondary school and beyond.

Due to the retirement of our Headteacher, the Governing Board is seeking a dynamic and inspirational leader to guide Beechwood into its next exciting chapter.

Our school is known for its warm, inclusive environment where children are happy, inquisitive and eager to learn. Pupils are polite, cooperative and ambitious, supported by families who value strong home school partnerships. At Beechwood, staff work collaboratively and with dedication to continually improve outcomes for all learners, fostering a culture of respect, aspiration and achievement.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:
•Is a dynamic, inspiring leader who can continue to motivate the staff and lead the school into its next chapter of Outstanding
•Is deeply committed to nurturing our children toward becoming confident
•Will be committed and relentless in pursuit of excellence and have a vision for education, with the strategic leadership and communication skills needed to deliver this
•Will encourage inquisitive learning and help every child to develop in skills and knowledge, in confidence and personal responsibility with respect for others
•Will welcome parents and carers at the heart of the children's education

We offer:
•Happy, well-mannered children, full of joy and inquisitiveness, with a love of learning and high expectations of themselves and others
•A fantastic opportunity to further develop a thriving school that is committed to all pupils achieving their very best and becoming successful lifelong learners
•A committed and hard-working team of staff
•A very active and supportive Governing Board who will give you meaningful autonomy and opportunity

For a confidential discussion regarding this post or to request a visit please call Tim Field on or Ellie Field on .

How to Apply

To apply for this position you are required to complete the school's application form. To request an application pack, contact Tim or Ellie at Hays using the details above, or email: .

Alternatively, you can click 'Apply Now' to register your details. Once submitted, we will respond with the application pack and next steps.

Please note that Hays is exclusively retained to manage this permanent recruitment campaign on behalf of the school. Completing the application pack constitutes a direct application to the school.

Key Dates
•Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025 at 9am
•Shortlisting: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
•Interviews: Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th December 2025

Beechwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references, enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.