Head Teacher
The Stoke Poges School, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4LNThis job expired on 13 April 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 3:44pm
Date listed
13 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
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Group 3; L18-L24 depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job overview
The Governing Board of The Stoke Poges School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Headteacher to lead our school into its next phase of development. This is a unique opportunity to build on strong foundations and guide a committed school community forward with clarity, compassion and ambition.
The Stoke Poges School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school with a strong sense of community, dedicated staff and enthusiastic pupils. We are proud of the progress we have made and are now looking for a leader who will continue our journey and shape an aspirational future for all.
About the role
As Headteacher, you will:
- Provide clear, strategic leadership that builds on the school’s existing strengths
- Inspire and motivate staff, pupils and the wider community
- Drive high standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils
- Promote a culture of inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations
- Lead with integrity, compassion and a strong moral purpose
- Work effectively with governors to deliver a shared vision for the school’s future
- Ensure the school continues to be a safe, nurturing and aspirational environment
What we are looking for
We are seeking a leader who:
- Has a proven track record of successful leadership in a primary setting
- Demonstrates clear vision, strategic thinking and strong decision-making
- Leads with empathy, emotional intelligence and resilience
- Is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for every child
- Can build strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents and the wider community
- Has the drive and ambition to move the school forward while respecting its values and ethos
- Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer
- A school with strong foundations and a clear sense of direction
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
- A dedicated, skilled and supportive staff team
- An engaged and supportive Governing Board
- A positive and welcoming school community
- Opportunities to shape the future of the school and leave a lasting legacy
- A commitment to your ongoing professional development and wellbeing
Further information about the job
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Mrs Jenny Lea on 01753 643319 or email JLea@stokepoges.school to arrange a suitable time.
To Apply – Contact Mrs Jenny Lea for a candidate information pack and an application form.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Stoke Poges School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought for the successful candidate. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) for an additional pre-employment check, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Stoke Poges School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 423 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jlea@stokepoges.school
- Phone number
- 01753 643319
The Stoke Poges School is an extremely happy and successful primary school, serving a broad catchment area in a beautiful location in South Buckinghamshire, and has excellent, well-equipped facilities.
Arranging a visit to The Stoke Poges School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jlea@stokepoges.school.
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