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  • Start date details

    January 2027

  • Closing date

    29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    15 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£66,368.00 - £78,702.00 Annually (FTE) L12-L18

Headteacher job summary

Thank you for taking an interest in the position of Headteacher at Houghton Primary School. This post is available from January 2027.

We are seeking an inspirational leader to build on our successes and lead Houghton Primary School into its next phase. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a thriving village school, maintaining its strong ethos while continuing to raise standards and opportunities for every child.

We are looking for a leader who is:

Visionary - with clear ideas and ambition

Values-driven - putting children at the centre

Inspiring - someone who motivates staff and pupils

Collaborative - building strong relationships

Impact-focused - committed to continuous improvement

The successful candidate will:

Shape the strategic direction of the school

Build on our strong foundations and continue to raise achievement

Foster a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for all pupils

Inspire a talented and committed staff team

Strengthen our position at the heart of the community

Champion a broad, engaging and ambitious curriculum

Houghton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre employment checks and references outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

We strongly encourage visits—come and experience Houghton for yourself. Please contact the Chair of Governors, Briony Rice, chair@houghton.cambs.sch.uk, if you would like to arrange a visit.

Shortlisting will take place on 1st July 2026.

Interviews will take place on 9th and 10th July 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.
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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.

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About Houghton Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
181 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Houghton Primary School website
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