Head of School (Primary and Nursery)

Oakgrove School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9JQ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L18-L22
• Additional allowances:

  L18-L22

Head of School (Primary and Nursery) job summary

Oakgrove School is seeking an exceptional leader to become Head of School for Oakgrove Primary School and Nursery, a vibrant and bustling community with almost 700 pupils on role. The Primary opened 10 years ago and has grown to include a Nursery and three-form entry from Foundation to Year 6.

Oakgrove is an all-through school from Nursery to Sixth Form with shared values of ‘Excellence, Innovation and Respect’. Oakgrove staff are incredibly proud of the successful learning community at the Primary and Nursery. Pupils grow as independent and self-motivated learners who take joy in the acquisition of knowledge and understanding.

This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven senior leader to build on the foundation of this successful Nursery and Primary.

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 (Primary and Nursery), you will be a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, working with the Head of School 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 arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact HR at hr@oakgrove.school. Alternatively, further details are available on the school website: https://www.oakgrove.school (or through My New Term).

Closing date for applications: 30th April 2026

Interviews to be held: 8th May 2026 (only)

Kingsbridge Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 Oakgrove School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 2505 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakgrove School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakgrove-school-milton-keynes

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