Headteacher

Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School; Cryers Hill; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development CPD

Coaching opportunities

Trust-wide collaboration

Job summary

Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School invites an exceptional educational leader to become Headteacher. You will champion our Christian vision, drive school improvement and uphold inclusive values across pupils, staff and families.

This role offers influence beyond the school through Kings Education Trust and opportunities to shape strategic priorities. You will lead with integrity, humility and optimism, developing colleagues and forging strong partnerships with the church and local

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement.
• Ability to lead within a Trust framework with delegated autonomy.
• Strong focus on teaching standards and pupil outcomes.
• Experience in developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Champion the school's Christian vision and values in every aspect of school life.
• Provide strategic leadership within Kings Education Trust and drive Trust-wide improvement.
• Inspire staff, governors and families through clear vision and high expectations.
• Ensure every child achieves highly and flourishes personally.
• Develop staff through coaching, professional learning and distributed leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Collaboration

Community engagement

Education

Experience leading a school

Church of England education experience

Job description

About Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School

Situated in the village of Great Kingshill, near High Wycombe, Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School is a thriving 2 form entry primary school serving children from nursery through to Year 6. The school is proud of its Christian foundation and its commitment to nurturing confident, compassionate and successful learners within a caring and inclusive environment.

The school's vision, "Aspiring to be our best with kindness, respect and faith", underpins all aspects of school life and reflects its commitment to developing the whole child spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally

The Opportunity

We are seeking a leader who will:

• Champion the school's Christian vision and values in every aspect of school life.
• Build upon the school's strengths and continue its journey of improvement.
• Inspire children, staff, governors and families through clear vision and high expectations.
• Ensure that every child achieves highly and flourishes personally.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and aspiration.
• Develop staff through coaching, professional learning and distributed leadership.
• Work collaboratively across Kings Education Trust to support and influence Trust-wide improvement.
• Represent the school effectively within the local community, Diocese and wider Trust family.

Who we are looking for

The successful candidate will:

Be an outstanding educational leader who:

• Demonstrates a secure understanding of the different layers of delegation, accountability and decision-making that exist within a Multi-Academy Trust, and the ability to lead successfully within these structures while maintaining strong accountability for school outcomes.
• Understands how to operate effectively within a framework of earned autonomy, knowing when decisions can be taken locally and when Trust approval or oversight is required.
• Continues to drive high standards of teaching, learning and achievement.
• Will develop and empower staff at every level to inspire and develop high performing teams.
• Think outside the box to bring innovation and creativity to our school
• Contribute strategically to the ongoing success of Kings Education Trust.
• Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement.
• Demonstrates a relentless commitment to securing excellent outcomes for all pupils.
• Leads with integrity, humility and optimism.

Understand the distinctiveness of Church school education

We are seeking a leader who understands and values the special nature of Church of England education. Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• A clear understanding of the role and distinctiveness of a Church of England school.
• A commitment to promoting Christian vision and values in an inclusive way for all members of the community.
• An appreciation of the contribution that spiritual development, collective worship and Christian values make to pupils' lives.
• The ability to work effectively with clergy, local academy committee members, the Diocese and the wider church community.
• Lead with kindness, respect and faith while ensuring every child flourishes academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
• Build strong partnerships with families, the church and the wider community.
• A commitment to ensuring that every child is known, valued and supported to flourish.
• Champion the Christian vision of Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School.

Be a Trust-minded leader

We are looking for a leader who can:

• Believe strongly in collaboration and collective responsibility.
• Be professionally generous and willing to share expertise.
• Contribute actively to Trust-wide initiatives, networks and school improvement activity.
• Support the development of future leaders across the Trust.
• Help shape the strategic direction and future success of Kings Education Trust.

What We Offer

• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and succeed.
• Committed and talented senior leadership and staff teams
• Supportive local academy members and trustees.
• Strong partnerships with families and the local community.
• Professional challenge and support through Trust-wide collaboration.
• Access to leadership development CPD and coaching opportunities.
• A welcoming and caring Church school community where values and relationships matter.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact both within the school and across Kings Education Trust.

About Kings Education Trust

Kings Education Trust is a family of schools committed to Shaping Futures Together through excellence, collaboration and opportunity. We believe children achieve more when schools work together.

We welcome each school’s unique identity and character while drawing on the benefits of shared expertise, professional learning and collaboration.

As Headteacher of Great Kingshill, you will be a key member of our Trust leadership team, helping to shape our Trust priorities, share effective practice and improve outcomes across our schools, The role offers an ambitious leader the opportunity to combine successful school leadership with wider influence, collaboration and professional growth.

Join Us

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a successful and distinctive Church of England school while contributing to the strategic leadership of an ambitious and collaborative multi-academy trust.

If you are passionate about educational excellence, understand the transformative power of faith-inspired values and are committed to helping every child flourish, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the school are actively encouraged.

Closing Date

6th November 12 noon

Interviews: 17/18 November 2026