Headteacher - Steeple Claydon School and Preschool

Buckinghamshire Council; Steeple Claydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Steeple Claydon School is seeking a dynamic Headteacher to lead and inspire our educational community. The role involves setting strategic direction, overseeing school operations, and ensuring high standards of education for all pupils. Candidates should be innovative leaders committed to improving teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Experience in school improvement strategies.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction.
• Monitor progress towards achieving the school’s aims and objectives.
• Allocate financial resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Direction

Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Headteacher - Steeple Claydon School and Preschool

Location: Steeple Claydon

Salary Type: Leadership

Salary details: L8 to L20 depending on experience

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Interviews to be held: Wednesday, 9th of July

About us

At Steeple Claydon School, we believe that every child has the right to be amazing and have 'the chance to shine'. Our overriding principle is that we have high expectations and aspirations for all our children. Every day matters at school; therefore, our mission is to provide a nurturing, fulfilling, and rich curriculum and learning environment that takes our children on a journey from the age of two to eleven to become independent, curious, and active learners.

Establish and sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction together with the governing board and through consultation with the school community.

Establish and oversee systems, processes, and policies so the school can operate effectively.

Identify problems and barriers to school effectiveness, and develop strategies for school improvement that are realistic, timely, and suited to the school’s context.

Make sure these school improvement strategies are effectively implemented.

Monitor progress towards achieving the school’s aims and objectives, and provide regular reports to the Governing Body on pupil progress, staff performance, and financial status.

Allocate financial resources appropriately, efficiently, and effectively, and actively seek ways to improve the financial health of the school.

Please refer to the application pack attached for further detail.

About you

As our new Headteacher, you will be forward-thinking, innovative, and dedicated to ensuring an outstanding education for all our pupils. You will have the adaptability and vision to navigate the evolving educational landscape while always keeping the needs and well-being of our children at the heart of your decisions.

We are seeking a strong, decisive leader who can inspire, motivate, and collaborate with all members of the school community to drive improvements in teaching and learning.

You will bring clarity and strategic direction, supported by a committed leadership team and a proactive governing body.

Please refer to the person specification for further detail.

Other information

Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

Please send completed application forms to the Chair of Governors, Rachael Johns, to the email address below.

Steeple Claydon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to safer recruitment procedures and an enhanced DBS check. Contact details of two referees must be provided on application, and these will be contacted before interviewing shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).