Executive Headteacher (Interim)
Clandon CofE Aided Primary School, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7ST17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 April 2026
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
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Pay scale
- Head Teacher Leadership Group 2 (£62,962 - £85,287)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Governors are now seeking a new Interim Executive Headteacher: an inspirational leader and passionate educator with the vision and moral purpose to lead our school community onto the next stage of our journey.
Priorities for our Executive Headteacher lie in four key areas:
- ensure an inclusive, safe and nurturing environment where all pupils can thrive;
- provide inspirational and strategic leadership to ensure continued school improvement and academic excellence;
- foster a culture of high expectation, equity and aspiration for all;
- work collaboratively with other schools, the Governing body, diocese and other stake holders to maximise the opportunities for pupils and staff.
If, as an existing Head – or indeed a Deputy or Assistant Head looking for their first step into Headship – you believe you offer the leadership talent which inspires and motivates others towards excellence, then we would love to hear from you.
Applications are sought from both practising Christians and those committed to supporting the Christian ethos of the school.
Closing date: Monday 11 May at 12 Noon
Interviews: Wednesday 20 May.
Governors reserve the right to interview before this date.
What the school offers its staff
Newlands CofE Federation is a partnership of two small village schools: Shere CofE Infant School and Nursery, and Clandon CofE Primary School, both set in the beautiful Surrey Hills between Guildford and Dorking, and separated by a few minutes drive over scenic Newlands Corner.
Our curriculum is ambitious and holistic, it is delivered through our natural pedagogies of play, the arts, nature, storytelling, dialogue and games. In this way we support the natural development of children, promote their mental health and maintain their natural curiosity and independence.
You will be ably supported by an experienced and dedicated governing body that includes members with a wide range of professional skills. The senior leadership team is similarly committed, talented, intelligent and fun, with two Heads of School and the School Business Manager.
We warmly encourage you to visit the schools to see the children and staff at work. We all look forward to working with our new headteacher and ensuring you have access to the right professional and personal support to enable you to thrive. Your wellbeing is a key priority for us.
Further information about the job
In the first instance please contact Kerry Jupp at sbm@newlands.surrey.sch.uk.
Safeguarding Statement
The Newlands CofE Federation and Surrey County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection process will reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Clandon CofE Aided Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 10
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 78 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 10
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Clandon CofE Aided Primary School website
- Email address
- kerryjupp@shere.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01483 202198
Arranging a visit to Clandon CofE Aided Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kerryjupp@shere.surrey.sch.uk.
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