Headteacher

Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School; Brackley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Croughton All Saints Primary School invites applications for a Headteacher to lead with vision, empathy and sustained impact. The role requires dynamic, inspirational leadership across the school to support every child’s potential and to uphold the school’s Christian ethos.

The successful candidate will develop a forward-looking strategy, strengthen ties with the Diocese and community, and work closely with families to maintain high standards of teaching and behaviour. January 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school or equivalent.
• Ability to promote and embed a Christian ethos within the school.
• Strong collaboration with parents and the wider community.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, dynamic and inspirational leadership across all aspects of the school, supporting every child to fulfil their potential.
• Lead by example, setting and sustaining high standards for staff and pupils.
• Promote and embed the school’s Christian ethos in all areas of school life.
• Build on the school’s strengths and develop a clear, inspiring, forward-looking vision.
• Value and develop strong links with the Diocese and the wider community; promote high quality teaching, leadership and operational practice.
• Establish strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers; be visible, approachable and committed to partnerships with families and the community.
• Continue to foster effective behaviour management and a positive school climate.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

Overview

Thank you for your interest in the role of Headteacher at Croughton All Saints Primary School.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to provide effective, dynamic and inspirational leadership across all aspects of the school, ensuring that every child is supported to fulfil their true potential. The successful candidate will lead by example, setting and sustaining the highest standards for both staff and pupils, while promoting and embedding the school’s strong Christian ethos in all areas of school life.

Croughton All Saints is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of a vibrant community. We are proud of the high quality education, care and opportunities that our children experience each day.

About the role and school

This vacancy arises following the resignation of our current Headteacher. We are grateful for her dedicated service and for leaving the school in a strong and sustainable position as we look confidently to the future.

We are a small, half form entry primary school with nursery and wraparound provision. Our ambitious and evolving curriculum nurtures curiosity, independence and a love of learning, enriched by a wide range of wider opportunities and strong partnerships within our local community.

Our most recent inspection in 2023 confirmed the school’s Good rating and recognised the happiness of our pupils alongside the strong and consistent management of behaviour.

Role expectations and responsibilities

• Provide effective, dynamic and inspirational leadership across all aspects of the school, supporting every child to fulfil their potential.
• Lead by example, setting and sustaining high standards for staff and pupils.
• Promote and embed the school’s Christian ethos in all areas of school life.
• Build on the school’s strengths and develop a clear, inspiring, forward-looking vision.
• Value and develop strong links with the Diocese and the wider community; promote high quality teaching, leadership and operational practice.
• Establish strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers; be visible, approachable and committed to partnerships with families and the community.
• Continue to foster effective behaviour management and a positive school climate.

Terms and start date

This role is offered on the leadership scale L6 to L12*, with an intended start date of January 2027.

How to engage

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit Croughton All Saints to experience our ethos first hand and to meet our children and staff. We recognise the value of executive leadership and would welcome discussions with candidates who can demonstrate the expertise, capacity and vision to lead successfully across this model, while maintaining the distinctive ethos, high standards and strong community relationships that are central to Croughton All Saints CE Primary School.