Headteacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Bespoke CPD

Auto enrolment in LGPS or Teacher

Benefits platform with discounts ongym

Job summary

Inspiring Futures through Learning is seeking a Headteacher for Chestnuts Primary School in Milton Keynes. The role focuses on strategic leadership of standards, safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing, with development of staff and community links.

The post is full-time and permanent on the Leadership Scale, aligned with the trust's values; starts Easter 2027. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Visionary, passionate leadership.
• Commitment to the Trust's values: Fun, Unique, Together, Unafraid, Responsible, Energetic and Safe.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and inspirational leadership for the school.
• Ensure the highest standards of education, safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
• Lead and develop staff.
• Strengthen relationships with families and the wider community.
• Work with the Trust to drive continuous improvement.
• Create a culture where children and adults thrive and achieve their best.
• Embed the school's vision and the Trust's values in all aspects of school life.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Safeguarding

Inclusion & pupil wellbeing

Staff development

Community relationships

Vision & values alignment

Job description

Headteacher post leading Chestnuts Primary School, one of the schools run by the Inspiring Futures through Learning multi-academy trust. The role centres on strategic leadership of standards, safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing, alongside developing staff and building links with families and the wider community. It is a full-time permanent post on the Leadership Scale, with the trust's values expected to shape school life. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts at Easter 2027.

What the job involves

• Provide strategic and inspirational leadership for the school
• Ensure the highest standards of education, safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Lead and develop staff
• Strengthen relationships with families and the wider community
• Work with the Trust to drive continuous improvement
• Create a culture where children and adults thrive and achieve their best
• Embed the school's vision and the Trust's values in all aspects of school life

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Visionary, passionate leadership
• Commitment to the Trust's values: Fun, Unique, Together, Unafraid, Responsible, Energetic and Safe
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with barred list, as school-based posts are regulated activity

What’s offered

• Enhanced family leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bespoke CPD
• Auto enrolment in LGPS or Teacher pension
• Benefits platform with discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets and cycle to work scheme