Head Teacher

Little Houghton Church of England Primary, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 1AF

60 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 November 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: L6 - L12

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Body of Little Houghton CE Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and aspirational Head Teacher from September 2026. The successful candidate will have exceptional drive and ambition to lead our school, working alongside forward-thinking leaders, staff and Governors, who all share a strong vision of educational excellence and happy school communities.

The Head Teacher of our small village school plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience and future of our pupils. This post may include some classroom teaching time, along with the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead, therefore the post requires a dedicated professional who can wear many hats, from educational leader to community figurehead. The Head Teacher will be instrumental in ensuring our school continues to provide an outstanding education whilst fostering strong community ties and collaborating effectively.

Whilst this is being advertised as a substantive head position, we welcome interest from existing head teachers considering an Executive Head position, please ensure that it is clear in your application if you wish to be considered in this context.

Our Head Teacher will have:

• Strong leadership and management skills, and a track record of improving the quality of teaching and learning to secure excellent outcomes for all pupils in all year groups
• The ability to establish and maintain the school’s ethos and strategic direction, and demonstrate a clear vision of excellence for the future of our schools, building upon achievements to date
• A commitment to working collaboratively, both within the school and with external partners
• The desire and ability to foster a positive, inclusive school culture
• A commitment to strategic thinking and planning to ensure the best attainment for each child, setting ambitious educational standards for all pupils, further developing and implementing our engaging, broad and well structured curriculum
• A vibrant personality and effective communication skills to enable clear and meaningful communication with staff, pupils, parents and Governors
• An ability to listen and lead with empathy and understanding, and build relationships within our school as well as beyond the school gates
• Resilience to thrive under pressure with optimism and good humour
• Strong skills in financial management to deal with the demands of an increasingly challenging financial landscape
• The ability to think and act strategically, building on the schools' strengths and seizing opportunities within an ever-changing educational landscape
• The skills to manage the day-to-day school operations, the recruitment and management of staff, allocate resources efficiently and responsibly
• A robust understanding of and commitment to safeguarding

What the school offers its staff

In return, our school can offer you:

• Happy and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and develop
• Dedicated, experienced and talented teaching and support staff who nurture children’s growth with skill, patience and warmth
• A Governing Body that is supportive, proactive and dedicated to offering thoughtful challenge to drive the school forwards
• Strong support for your continuing professional and personal development

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Two suitable references, an Enhanced DBS clearance, clear Prohibition from Teaching and Section 128 checks, along with any other relevant recruitment checks are required to secure this role.

For this exciting position, we are offering a pay scale of between L6 (£58,569) and L12 (£67,898), dependent on experience.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit, please ask when requesting an application pack from Lisa Wyatt, School Business Manager: bursar@lt-houghton.northants-ecl.gov.uk , 01604 890788.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: Friday 23rd January 2026, 12 noon

Notification of interview Friday 30th January 2026

Interviews Tuesday 10th February 2026

Position Offered Tuesday 10th February 2026

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 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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Little Houghton Head Teacher Recruitment 2025 - Job Description 19.11.25.pdf - 150 KB (opens in new tab)

Little Houghton Headteacher Person Specification 19.11.25.pdf - 165 KB (opens in new tab)

About Little Houghton Church of England Primary

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 87 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Little Houghton Church of England Primary website
• Email address: bursar@lt-houghton.northants-ecl.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01604 890788
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-houghton-church-of-england-primary

Little Houghton is a small village school just 10 minutes from Northampton. We are a friendly, welcoming school with a supportive and hard working team of staff. We are committed to staff development and will ensure appropriate training is provided for the right candidates.

Arranging a visit to Little Houghton Church of England Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@lt-houghton.northants-ecl.gov.uk.

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