Headteacher
Closing date: 28 February, 2025.
Interview dates: 18, 19 March.
Indicative pay salary: L10–L16, £60,644–£72,162.
Are you looking for your first Headship?
Are you a dynamic, passionate educator with high ambitions,
a supportive nature and excellent communication skills?
If so, we’d like to meet you!
What we are looking for:
- Our children want a headteacher who is kind, caring, and supportive— someone fun and approachable who understands their emotions and makes everyone feel included.
- Our staff seek a leader who inspires, motivates, and promotes well-being.
- Our parents value strong communication with the school and wider community.
- The Governing Board wants a headteacher to lead the school to future success.
What you can offer us:
- Are you an inspiring leader who can take everyone on the journey with you?
- Are you ready to raise standards and improve pupil outcomes?
- Do you have excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style?
- Can you foster a culture of inclusion and transparency?
- Are you passionate about learning and safeguarding?
What we can offer you:
- Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School is a small village school with a strong family ethos. We know all our children and families well.
- Leading as headteacher offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a school cherished by its community. You will have the support of engaged parents, passionate staff, and committed governors.
- Building on our ‘Good’ Ofsted (2023), you’ll lead in an environment that reflects our Christian values of respect, responsibility, inspiration, and courage.
- As the face of the school, you can foster inclusion and attract pupils from within and beyond our catchment area.
- This is an exciting chance to use your ambition and experience to strengthen our school in a supportive environment.
Application Procedure:
Safer Recruitment: Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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 checks along with other relevant employment checks.