Headteacher

Permanent, full time, starting January 2025.
Salary range: L8-L15.
Closing date: noon, Monday 7 October 2024.

Would you like to be a Headteacher of a happy and successful school
providing an exciting and enriching learning environment
with a focus on the well-being and potential of every child?

If so, everyone at Woolhampton CE (VA) Primary School would like to meet you.

This is a fantastic time to be joining our small village school as Headteacher. We are looking for a positive, hardworking and strategic leader to continue to provide the vision and delivery the school needs on its journey to be the best for everyone. The governors would like to appoint an individual with a warm and approachable nature to foster great relationships that bring together all aspects of the community so that together we can enable the children of our village, and surrounding areas, to flourish and reach their full potential.

We are seeking a Headteacher who:

• Is dedicated to delivering a rich, broad and balanced curriculum and is capable of setting high expectations for all learners through our Christian values
• Strives to raise standards through exceptional leadership and management
• Is able to communicate and drive a clear strategic vision for the school to enhance its current effectiveness
• Works collaboratively, inspiring all members of the school community
• Is visible and accessible, and able to engage positively with our parent community and parish church
• Has a commitment to pupil well-being and resilience

We will offer:

• Happy, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy and are proud of their school
• A cohesive team of dedicated and hardworking staff who are fully committed to the school, its pupils and keen to continue to drive the school towards excellence
• A fully supportive, motivated and skilled governing body who will work effectively in partnership with you to lead our school
• A commitment to supporting children and families with SEND and additional needs

Visits to the school and initial chats are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange an appointment please contact the School Office on 01189 712270.

Closing date: Monday 7th October 2024 at noon.
Shortlisting: Tuesday 8th October 2024.
Interviews: Tuesday 15th October 2024.

For further information please see https://www.woolhamptonschool.co.uk/staff-vacancies/

A recruitment pack can be downloaded below: 

FINAL Head Teacher Recruitment Pack September 2024

Woolhampton Church of England Primary School
Woolhampton Hill, Upper Woolhampton, Berkshire RG7 5TB
Telephone: 0118 9712270
E-mail: office@woolhamptonschool.org 

Our School is committed to safeguarding 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 successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.