Headteacher
Woodston Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 9ER14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
6 February 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
20 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £76,772.00 Annually (FTE)
Headteacher job summary
Vacancy for Headteacher at Woodston Primary School
Required from: September 2026
This is a full-time Headteacher post.
Salary: Point 9 L17-21 with consideration given to skills, experience and previous track record
You will be supported in your role by an Executive Principal team.
Woodston primary school is seeking an inspiring, dedicated and forward-thinking leader to guide our vibrant school community. We are proud to provide a high-quality education for children in our catchment area, offering a rich, engaging and inclusive curriculum. Out strong reputation within the local community reflects our commitment to ensuring every child thrives, feels valued, and achieves their full potential.
You will be joining a talented, hardworking and highly professional staff team who share a deep commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement and the very best outcomes for our pupils. Working together is at the heart of our ethos, and we are looking for a leader who will champion and strengthen the culture.
We are seeking a Headteacher who:
- Provides clear vision, strategic leadership and strong sense of direction for pupils, staff and the wider school community.
- Ensured excellence in teaching and learning, maintaining high expectations and consistently strong standards.
- Promotes inclusive practice and drives continuous improvement in academic achievement and pupil outcomes across the curriculum.
- Works collaboratively within the school, across the trust and with external partners to enrich opportunities and strengthen provision.
More information can be found in our recruitment pack.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information prior to applying, potential candidates are invited to attend a Teams call with our Executive Principal.
This is scheduled for Monday 26th January at 4pm - please email Primary Recruitment Officer, Sophie Laycock (SLaycock@meridiantrust.co.uk) to register your interest.
Visits to the school can be arranged through the school office.
01733 562784 - Office@woodstonprimary.org
To see the full range of benefits of working for Meridian, please visit Employee Benefits - Meridian Trust
Closing date for application forms - Friday 6th February 2026 at 3pm.
Interview dates: Thursday 12th & Friday 13th February 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Woodston Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 560 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodston Primary School website
Woodston is a large sized primary school that has expanded from a PAN of 20 in 2002 to a current PAN of 90 and is 3-form entry. The school has been consistently at capacity which in recent years, was the reason the Local Authority authorised and completed 3 building expansion works. We have a beautiful school and extensive grounds – all our pupils love and respect the environment they are in. Indeed, we positively promote care for each other and our environment. The school has a mixed demographic with 29% of pupils eligible for pupil premium; SEND support & EHCP totals 13.4%, which although is slightly lower than the National for SEN support, EHCP total is higher than average. We have an effective Inclusion Team that includes 2 Learning Mentors, 2 Family Support Officers, 1.1 FTE SENDCos and an ASD Specialist. Our SENDCos are part of a very strong Trust wide team, ensuring quality provision for children with additional needs.
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