Headteacher
| Posting date: | 07 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Esher, Surrey, KT10 0NB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 12ee673e-c223-4774-9753-a1335da43513 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Claygate Primary School is seeking an inspirational, values-driven Headteacher to lead our thriving, inclusive and high-performing primary school into its next chapter.
The Head Teacher will take overall responsibility for the leadership and management of every aspect of Claygate Primary School, including Acorns Nursery. The overall purpose of the role is to ensure an outstanding education for all children in the school, within a safe and supportive learning environment, where all achievements are valued and celebrated.
We are seeking an inspirational, thoughtful and adaptable leader who will:
• Develop, articulate and sustain a clear and compelling long-term vision for the school, ensuring that core principles and strategic priorities remain consistent over time.
• Build on our welcoming, inclusive and supportive ethos.
• Champion wellbeing, inclusion, aspiration and a nurturing approach which supports children’s emotional and developmental needs alongside high expectations for all.
• Inspire staff and pupils to achieve their very best.
• Work collaboratively with Governors, parents and the wider community.
• Build on the school’s existing strengths, refining and enhancing practice to support continuous improvement rather than pursuing change for its own sake.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural trends and the evolving digital landscape impacting primary-aged children and provide informed strategic guidance on how the school should respond.
This role is suitable for an experienced Headteacher or a senior leader ready to take on their first headship, with the support of a strong Governing Body and local partners.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer you
• Wonderful, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who love learning.
• CPD opportunities
• A skilled and committed staff team.
• An informed, committed and supportive Governing Body.
• An active Parents’ Association.
• An environment with extensive grounds, wildlife areas, allotments and an on-site heated indoor swimming pool.
• Discounted childcare at our on-site Nursery and Wraparound care.
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.
Claygate Primary School is seeking an inspirational, values-driven Headteacher to lead our thriving, inclusive and high-performing primary school into its next chapter.
The Head Teacher will take overall responsibility for the leadership and management of every aspect of Claygate Primary School, including Acorns Nursery. The overall purpose of the role is to ensure an outstanding education for all children in the school, within a safe and supportive learning environment, where all achievements are valued and celebrated.
We are seeking an inspirational, thoughtful and adaptable leader who will:
• Develop, articulate and sustain a clear and compelling long-term vision for the school, ensuring that core principles and strategic priorities remain consistent over time.
• Build on our welcoming, inclusive and supportive ethos.
• Champion wellbeing, inclusion, aspiration and a nurturing approach which supports children’s emotional and developmental needs alongside high expectations for all.
• Inspire staff and pupils to achieve their very best.
• Work collaboratively with Governors, parents and the wider community.
• Build on the school’s existing strengths, refining and enhancing practice to support continuous improvement rather than pursuing change for its own sake.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural trends and the evolving digital landscape impacting primary-aged children and provide informed strategic guidance on how the school should respond.
This role is suitable for an experienced Headteacher or a senior leader ready to take on their first headship, with the support of a strong Governing Body and local partners.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer you
• Wonderful, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who love learning.
• CPD opportunities
• A skilled and committed staff team.
• An informed, committed and supportive Governing Body.
• An active Parents’ Association.
• An environment with extensive grounds, wildlife areas, allotments and an on-site heated indoor swimming pool.
• Discounted childcare at our on-site Nursery and Wraparound care.
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.