Headteacher

Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1EW

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 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 - £71,330.00 Annually (FTE)

Headteacher job summary

Our governors are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and inspirational leader to become the next Headteacher of Ashton St Peter's Church of England Primary School in Dunstable.

The successful candidate will be committed to developing and leading a strong Christian vision and will have a deep understanding of the distinctive nature of Church of England education. We are looking for a Headteacher who will actively promote and embody our Christian ethos, ensuring it remains at the heart of every aspect of school life.

At Ashton St Peter's, we believe that true success is measured not only by what we achieve, but by the people we become. Rooted in our Christian values, we nurture children to flourish as individuals, contribute positively to society, and fulfil their potential. We strive to provide an outstanding education, underpinned by excellent pastoral care and high expectations for behaviour and achievement. Our aim is to equip every child with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and character needed to thrive in the next stage of their education and beyond.

Ashton St Peter's is a warm, caring, and inclusive school where every child is known and valued. We educate approximately 210 pupils from Reception to Year 6 and are proud of our strong relationships with families, governors, the church, and the wider community.

As a Church of England school within the Diocese of St Albans, our Christian faith shapes our vision, values, and approach to education. We have recently launched our new vision, 'Finding the Keys to Life and Learning', which reflects our commitment to enabling children to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. We provide a rich and engaging curriculum, alongside a wide range of opportunities that broaden horizons, inspire curiosity, and foster a lifelong love of learning. We want our children to experience joy and wonder every day and to become confident, compassionate individuals who live out our values in their daily lives.

We have high aspirations for every pupil, both academically and personally. Alongside strong educational outcomes, we are proud of our reputation for sporting success, a diverse programme of enrichment activities, and exceptional pastoral and SEND provision. We are committed to ensuring that every child receives the support and opportunities they need to succeed, and we take great pride in the education and care we provide for the children and families we serve.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. These can be arranged by contacting the school office: office@ashtonstpeters.beds.sch.uk / 01582 663410

References

As this post is for the Headteacher of a diocesan Church of England school, applicants are asked to provide the name and contact details of a third referee in addition to the standard references.

This referee will be asked to comment specifically on your suitability to be the spiritual and educational leader of a Church of England school. If you are an active member of a church or faith community, we encourage you to nominate your church or faith leader. If this is not possible, please provide the details of someone who can comment meaningfully on the personal qualities, values, and leadership attributes that would enable you to lead a Church of England school effectively.

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

At Ashton St. Peter’s Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Applications will only be accepted by completing an application form. We are unable to accept applications with a CV. All successful candidates will be required to undertake a criminal record check.

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 Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashton-st-peter-s-va-c-of-e-school

Ashton St. Peter’s is a small, friendly Church of England Primary school with 210 pupils situated on the west side of Dunstable in Bedfordshire. Our aim is for all of our children to become happy, caring, responsible independent learners who achieve personal success and feel secure and valued in our Christian environment.

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