The Trustees & Governors of this ambitious primary school are looking to appoint a suitably innovative & ambitious candidate to the position of Headteacher.

The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Headteacher who has the passion, skills & experience to lead the school to its next exciting phase of development.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A focus on the academic, artistic sporting and wider Growth of every pupil.
• An inspirational & approachable leader, with excellent interpersonal, communication, team building & organisational skills.
• A record of developing teaching & learning for sustainable change.
• The vision & determination to drive the school forward.
• A proven track record of securing high student progress through excellent knowledge of effective and engaging learning, assessment and intervention.
• The ability to support, develop, motivate & lead our committed staff through Collaboration.

Our unique school offers you:

• A popular & over-subscribed school situated in idyllic grounds with supportive parents & a welcoming local community.
• Enthusiastic, Respectful, resilient & happy children who respond well to an imaginative & stimulating curriculum.
• A committed staff who Collaborate & embrace the challenge to develop learning.
• A dedicated & supportive local Governing Body & Trustee Board.

Please visit the school website for further information.

The application form can be downloaded here
The competency grid can be downloaded here

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed & positively encouraged, please contact the school office on 01628 620871 to arrange.

Application forms and Competency Grids should be emailed to: office@dorneyschool.co.uk

Closing date: Midnight, Monday 23 November 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 4 December 2026

Just west of London, near Windsor & Maidenhead & convenient to the M40, M4 & M25. Taplow station (mainline Paddington & Crossrail) is 1.6 miles or 30-minute walk to the school.

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Dorney School is a member of the Beeches Learning & Development Trust, & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people & expects all staff & volunteers to share the commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check & other relevant employment checks.