Headteacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership CPD

Trust collaboration

Supportive academy network

Church school community

Impact across Trust

Job summary

Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School is seeking a headteacher to lead its next phase of improvement while championing the Christian vision and developing staff across a two-form entry primary from Nursery to Year 6. The role sits on the Kings Education Trust leadership team, enabling strategic influence across a multi-academy trust.

The post requires inspirational leadership, collaboration with clergy and the Diocese, and a commitment to inclusion, belonging and high expectations

Qualifications

• Experience leading and improving a primary school.
• Understanding of Church of England school distinctiveness and worship.
• Ability to work with clergy, Diocese and church community.
• Secure grasp of delegation and accountability within a multi-academy trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's ongoing improvement and champion its Christian vision.
• Develop and empower staff through coaching and distributed leadership.
• Collaborate with Kings Education Trust to influence Trust-wide improvement.
• Represent the school to the Diocese, church, families and local community.
• Sit on the Trust leadership team to shape priorities and share practice.

Skills

Church of England ethos

Clergy collaboration

Delegation in MAT

Earned autonomy awareness

High teaching standards

Staff empowerment

Job description

This is the headteacher post at Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School, a two-form entry primary for pupils from nursery to Year 6 and part of Kings Education Trust. The core of the work is leading the school's next stage of improvement while championing its Christian vision, developing staff and ensuring every child flourishes. The post also sits on the Trust leadership team, so it combines leadership of one school with shaping strategy across a multi-academy trust. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Champion the school's Christian vision and values in all aspects of school life
• Build on the school's strengths and lead its continued improvement
• Ensure every child achieves highly and flourishes personally
• Inspire children, staff, governors and families through clear vision and high expectations
• Foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and aspiration
• Develop staff through coaching, professional learning and distributed leadership
• Work with Kings Education Trust to support and influence Trust-wide improvement
• Represent the school within the local community, the Diocese and the wider Trust
• Sit on the Trust leadership team, helping to shape Trust priorities and share effective practice
• Build strong partnerships with families, the church and the wider community

Experience

• Proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of Church of England school distinctiveness, including spiritual development and collective worship
• Ability to work with clergy, governors, the Diocese and the church community
• Secure understanding of delegation and accountability within a multi-academy trust
• Ability to work within earned autonomy, knowing when Trust approval is needed
• Drive for high standards of teaching, learning and achievement
• Ability to develop and empower staff into high-performing teams

Other

• Relentless commitment to excellent outcomes for all pupils
• Leads with integrity, humility and optimism
• Believes in collaboration and collective responsibility
• Strategic contribution to Trust success, bringing innovation and creativity
• Professionally generous and willing to share expertise
• Supports the development of future leaders across the Trust

What’s offered

• Access to leadership development CPD and coaching
• Professional challenge and support through Trust-wide collaboration
• Supportive local academy members and trustees
• Welcoming Church school community
• Opportunity to make a significant impact across the school and the Trust