Head of School

Hockliffe Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LL

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £61,534.00 - £71,330.00 Annually (Actual) L8-L14

Head of School job summary

Kingsbridge Educational Trust is seeking an exceptional leader to become Head of School at Hockliffe Lower School a nurturing and ambitious lower school at the heart of its village community with 67 pupils on role. As a small school, leadership is visible and impactful. The Head of School plays a central role in shaping culture, standards and community relationships.

This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven senior leader ready to shape the next chapter of a small school with big potential.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a strong track record of improving outcomes

Champions high-quality, inclusive education

Leads with clarity, compassion and high expectations

Thrives in collaborative Trust environments

Builds strong relationships with families and staff

As Head of School, you will work closely with the Executive Headteacher and Trust leaders to drive excellence in teaching, curriculum and pastoral care. You will be supported by a strong central team and benefit from Trust-wide collaboration and professional development.

For an application pack or to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lisa Collison HR Director. Alternatively, further details are available on the school website: https://www.hockliffelowerschool.co.uk (or through My New Term).

Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 12 April 2026

Interviews to be held: 24 April 2026

Kingsbridge Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post prior to.

commencement

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.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hockliffe Lower School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 65 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hockliffe Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hockliffe-lower-school-leighton-buzzard

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