Headteacher - Start date January 2026
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2PA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a2591f5a-b3a9-4668-9e66-938d591d2025-1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate school leader who is committed to excellence in primary education. We are looking for someone who is eager to build on the progress we’ve made so far and help accelerate our journey towards even greater success.
As our new Headteacher, you will be forward thinking, innovative and dedicated to ensuring an outstanding education for all our pupils. You will have the adaptability and vision to navigate the evolving educational landscape while always keeping the needs and well-being of our children at the heart of your decisions.
We are seeking a strong, decisive leader who can inspire, motivate and collaborate with all members of the school community to drive improvements in teaching and learning. You will bring clarity and strategic direction, supported by a committed leadership team and a proactive governing body.
What the school offers its staff
•The opportunity for the right candidate to drive the school towards its improvement goals
•A strong and supportive team of governors, teachers and support staff
•Regular engagement with local sporting events
•Wrap around care from 7.30am to 6pm •30 hours pre-school provision a week
•A playing field and large grounds including ‘forest school’
•Spacious, newly refurbished library
•A peer-elected Junior Leadership Team (school council) involved in the development and progression of the school •Freshly cooked lunches on site
•An active Parents Association
Further details about the role
Please see the attached application pack for further information.
Commitment to safeguarding
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexuality or age. Steeple Claydon School and Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check for regulated activities. Steeple Claydon School and Preschool take Child Protection extremely seriously and all references offered will be contacted if the candidate is shortlisted for interview.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate school leader who is committed to excellence in primary education. We are looking for someone who is eager to build on the progress we’ve made so far and help accelerate our journey towards even greater success.
As our new Headteacher, you will be forward thinking, innovative and dedicated to ensuring an outstanding education for all our pupils. You will have the adaptability and vision to navigate the evolving educational landscape while always keeping the needs and well-being of our children at the heart of your decisions.
We are seeking a strong, decisive leader who can inspire, motivate and collaborate with all members of the school community to drive improvements in teaching and learning. You will bring clarity and strategic direction, supported by a committed leadership team and a proactive governing body.
What the school offers its staff
•The opportunity for the right candidate to drive the school towards its improvement goals
•A strong and supportive team of governors, teachers and support staff
•Regular engagement with local sporting events
•Wrap around care from 7.30am to 6pm •30 hours pre-school provision a week
•A playing field and large grounds including ‘forest school’
•Spacious, newly refurbished library
•A peer-elected Junior Leadership Team (school council) involved in the development and progression of the school •Freshly cooked lunches on site
•An active Parents Association
Further details about the role
Please see the attached application pack for further information.
Commitment to safeguarding
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexuality or age. Steeple Claydon School and Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check for regulated activities. Steeple Claydon School and Preschool take Child Protection extremely seriously and all references offered will be contacted if the candidate is shortlisted for interview.