Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Hitchin is seeking a Headteacher who will lead with warmth and empathy, empowering staff and inspiring pupils. The role emphasizes building strong relationships and fostering an inclusive community culture. Ideal candidates will have experience in education, creativity in leadership, and a commitment to safeguarding. The school offers a collaborative staff atmosphere and strong community ties with Holy Trinity Church.

Benefits

Collaborative staff team

Supportive governance

Engaging curriculum

Strong community involvement

Qualifications

• Experience in leading educational institutions with a focus on empathy and community engagement.
• Ability to inspire pupils and staff while fostering an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school community with warmth and empathy.
• Empower staff to innovate and strengthen community links.
• Nurture pupils' potential and be a visible presence.

Skills

Empathy

Leadership

Communication

Innovative thinking

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

What does it mean to lead a school where every child is known, valued and inspired to grow?

Imagine a school set in the heart of rural Hertfordshire, surrounded by countryside and rooted in a strong sense of community. At Weston Church of England VC Nursery & Primary School, learning is joyful, relationships matter and our Christian vision — A community, learning and growing — is woven into daily life.

As Headteacher, you will lead with warmth and empathy, build strong relationships, and communicate openly. You will embrace the varied responsibilities of a small school, empower staff to innovate, and strengthen links with the church and local community. Most of all, you will be a visible presence who inspires pupils and nurtures their potential. This is a role for someone who leads with heart, builds with purpose, and believes in the power of community.

What the school offers its staff

• A dedicated and collaborative staff team who embrace creativity and new ideas
• Supportive governors and families who work together to enrich school life
• A vibrant curriculum that sparks curiosity and creativity
• Strong links with Holy Trinity Church and active involvement from Friends of Weston School

At Weston CE Primary, we are committed to fostering an inclusive school culture where leadership is thoughtful, creative, and responsive to the needs of our community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals with a wide range of experiences and perspectives, and are open to those who bring curiosity, care, and fresh thinking to the role.

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 checks, 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.