48 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    8 December 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    21 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L20 - L30

What skills and experience we're looking for

Lead. Inspire. Grow.

Small Schools. Big Vision. Endless Possibilities.

Are you a bold and forward thinking school leader with the drive to create outstanding education and thriving communities? We are a federation of five vibrant Church of England schools in West Northamptonshire. We have a strong tradition of working together, sharing expertise and delivering exceptional teaching. Our schools are inclusive and welcoming to all, guided by values rooted in our church foundation.

We are proud of our small school character and distinctive identities. At the same time we have an ambitious vision to grow our federation, innovate and strengthen everything that already makes us special. We are looking for a leader who can shape the future, support our growth and expand our federation while maintaining the uniqueness and excellence of each school.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a leader who:

  • Thinks strategically and creatively about education, always keeping children at the heart of decisions
  • Has a proven track record of adaptive and high impact teaching and leadership
  • Understands the role and ethos of Church of England schools and can build a culture of respect, care and inclusion
  • Can inspire staff, pupils, parents, governors and the wider community to achieve excellence together
  • Enjoys working collaboratively and forming strong partnerships

What the school offers its staff

  • A federation with a supportive and experienced governing body
  • Talented and dedicated staff teams across all five schools
  • A culture of innovation, professional growth and shared expertise
  • The opportunity to shape the future of our federation, grow our community and maintain our small school uniqueness while achieving excellence

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

If you are an inspiring leader who shares our vision we would love to hear from you. Come and see our schools, meet our children and staff and discover how we can grow together. Closing date is December 2025, start date September 2026.

We are holding a meet the Chair of Governors day on 11thNovember starting at Gayton 9:30am . Please call the school on 01604 858749 to arrange a show around.

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
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.

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Executive Headteacher Recruitment Pack.pdf - 18.4 MB (opens in new tab)

About Gayton Church of England Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
57 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Gayton Church of England Primary School website
Email address
d.lister@forestfederation.co.uk
Phone number
01604858749
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gayton-church-of-england-primary-school

Gayton CE Primary school is a small village primary school in Northamptonshire. The school is part of the Forest CE Federation of schools which incorporates Stoke Bruerne CE Primary, Tiffield CEVA Primary, Whittlebury CE Primary and Yardley Gobion CE Primary schools.

Arranging a visit to Gayton Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.lister@forestfederation.co.uk.

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