Headteacher, Overton CE (VC) Primary School
| Posting date: | 30 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 3ES |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5e1b0630-7df0-4c3b-bd09-c2efdcfe40a4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Overton CE (VC) Primary School are seeking to appoint a new headteacher to lead our wonderful school.We like to think this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - please do get in touch, come visit and see for yourself!
Overton CE Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive school at the heart of Overton’s village community, welcoming children aged four to eleven.We are a warm, forward-looking and close-knit school community, all working together to fulfil our shared vision of ‘Excellence for All’.
We are looking for an inspiring and values-driven leader who will make a lasting impact on the lives of our children. As our headteacher you will:
• champion a culture of inclusive education, where all children are nurtured and challenged to be their best
• bring a strong vision for the future rooted in an interest in educational innovation
• be an excellent communicator who thrives on working as part of a wider team and is able to build fantastic relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
• share our belief, rooted in our Christian values of Love, Hope and Faith, that every child deserves a great education and the ability to flourish, and perhaps most importantly…
• keep ‘Hot Chocolate Fridays’ going (the children have asked for this to be in the ad!).
In return we can offer you:
• leadership of a successful and popular school with stable finances, excellent outcomes, strong Christian values and an inclusive ethos
• a school with excellent facilities and a new nursery provision, all set within beautiful and extensive grounds
• a dedicated and immensely talented staff team who are welcoming and supportive, love their jobs and are constantly seeking to develop and improve
• a highly supportive and engaged governing body
• a school at the heart of the community with close links to the village church, supportive parents, and an active PTA (the fireworks night is incredible!).
Please do read the information pack, browse our website and get in touch.
You are strongly encouraged to visit us at the school where you will be warmly welcomed on one of these days:.
Thursday January 8th 2026
Friday January 9th 2026
Thursday January 15th 2026
Thursday January 22nd 2026
Closing date for applications: 9th February 2026 (midday)
Interview dates: 26th and 27th February 2026
What the school offers its staff
The usual benefits package applies
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The Governors of Overton CE (VC) Primary School are seeking to appoint a new headteacher to lead our wonderful school.We like to think this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - please do get in touch, come visit and see for yourself!
Overton CE Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive school at the heart of Overton’s village community, welcoming children aged four to eleven.We are a warm, forward-looking and close-knit school community, all working together to fulfil our shared vision of ‘Excellence for All’.
We are looking for an inspiring and values-driven leader who will make a lasting impact on the lives of our children. As our headteacher you will:
• champion a culture of inclusive education, where all children are nurtured and challenged to be their best
• bring a strong vision for the future rooted in an interest in educational innovation
• be an excellent communicator who thrives on working as part of a wider team and is able to build fantastic relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
• share our belief, rooted in our Christian values of Love, Hope and Faith, that every child deserves a great education and the ability to flourish, and perhaps most importantly…
• keep ‘Hot Chocolate Fridays’ going (the children have asked for this to be in the ad!).
In return we can offer you:
• leadership of a successful and popular school with stable finances, excellent outcomes, strong Christian values and an inclusive ethos
• a school with excellent facilities and a new nursery provision, all set within beautiful and extensive grounds
• a dedicated and immensely talented staff team who are welcoming and supportive, love their jobs and are constantly seeking to develop and improve
• a highly supportive and engaged governing body
• a school at the heart of the community with close links to the village church, supportive parents, and an active PTA (the fireworks night is incredible!).
Please do read the information pack, browse our website and get in touch.
You are strongly encouraged to visit us at the school where you will be warmly welcomed on one of these days:.
Thursday January 8th 2026
Friday January 9th 2026
Thursday January 15th 2026
Thursday January 22nd 2026
Closing date for applications: 9th February 2026 (midday)
Interview dates: 26th and 27th February 2026
What the school offers its staff
The usual benefits package applies
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.