Small School - Big Opportunity!

Bucklebury Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious leader as our next Head Teacher; someone who can build on the many strengths of this wonderful school and lead us into its next stage of development.

Bucklebury is a Voluntary Controlled school at the heart of our beautiful village. We currently have 94 pupils on roll, including 8 three year olds in our recently expanded Early Years setting, and were rated Good in our most recent SIAMS and Ofsted inspections (with Outstanding for Personal Development).

At Bucklebury, every child is known, valued and included. The school benefits from being part of a close and supportive community, with parents actively involved in school life and strong partnerships between staff, families and governors.

We are looking for a leader who can:

• Ensure the school’s Christian values and vision are central to all we do
• Strengthen and inspire curriculum implementation and impact
• Sustain high standards of behaviour, attendance and safeguarding
• Maintain the school’s reputation for excellent pastoral care and inclusion
• Ensure the effective, ethical and sustainable use of financial and physical resources
• Lead the whole school confidently into the future with creativity and resilience

Could this be you?

If so, we can offer you:

• The opportunity to shape strategy and make a difference in the lives and learning of the whole school community
• Enthusiastic children who are hardworking, well behaved and keen to achieve their potential
• A welcoming team of professionals who are both caring and committed to raising attainment
• Supportive parents, governors and local clergy
• A commitment to your professional development and work/life balance

We would love to welcome you to the school for a visit, to see for yourself what a special place Bucklebury is.

To arrange an appointment, or to request an application form, job description and supporting information pack, please email htrecruitment@bucklebury.w-berks.sch.uk or contact Zoe Smith in the School Office on 01635 862965, or visit our website for further information.

Key dates for the process are:

• Application deadline: 5pm, Friday May 1st 2026
• Shortlisting: Tuesday May 12th 2026
• Assessment days: Tuesday 19th and/or Wednesday 20th May 2026
• Shortlisted Candidates will receive full details of tasks and activities.

Bucklebury School supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.