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

What we offer

  • 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

Due to safer recruitment the successful candidate will be appointed following a successful enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

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About Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
70 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School website
Email address
d.lister@forestfederation.co.uk
Phone number
01604858749
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Small village primary school, part of a federation of schools.

Arranging a visit to Stoke Bruerne 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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