Headteacher

Bromham CofE Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8NR

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025 or January 2026

• Closing date

  2 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £75,675.00 - £86,763.00 Annually (Actual)

Headteacher job summary

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher for September 2025 or January 2026 (for the right candidate), to lead the school into its next phase of development.

We are looking for a Headteacher who is fully aligned with Bromham’s vision. Our vision is to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment rooted in Christian values. In partnership with the wider community, we strive to enable everyone in our school to build strong foundations for the future, seize opportunities with confidence and have high aspirations, recognising the unique potential of every child to flourish in God’s love.

We know there are challenges in this but we are determined in our mission to be one of the best schools in the country and achieve great things.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Is able to demonstrate how curriculum is the driving force of a school;

• Holds the highest expectations for behaviour and can demonstrate clear understanding of how to implement and maintain these in the classroom and around the school;

• Has the ability and knowledge required to ensure the school continues to improve;

• Is able to empower and motivate children, staff and parents, being a visible presence in and around the school;

• Can demonstrate proven leadership experience;

• Can confidently demonstrate how to lead the school staff in using assessment and intervention to accelerate pupil progress;

• Is able to meet all aspects of the Headteacher Standards 2020;

• As well as for pupils, holds high expectations of all colleagues and themselves; and

• Can lead a dedicated workforce of teachers and support staff, demonstrating by example.

WE CAN OFFER

• Enthusiastic pupils who are willing to learn
• Comprehensive opportunities for professional development
• A working culture that promotes diversity and equality
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Through coaching and thoughtful reflection, we support our colleagues, fostering a bold, creative, and aspirational culture

SCHOOL VISITS

Can be requested via the school office email: office@bromhamprimary.co.uk and if required, visits can be arranged over the Easter break period. Alternatively, visits during the school day can be arranged from Tuesday 22

nd

April 2025.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome applications from ambitious and inspirational leaders who share our values of Courage, Ambition and Opportunity. To apply, please read the recruitment pack carefully and then complete the application form and supporting statement (no more than 3 sides of A4) ensuring that you include detail in conjunction with the person specification.

Shortlisted candidates will be given more information about the interview process when invitations are sent out.

Safeguarding children enrolled at the school is of paramount importance, and we are fully committed to the protection and safe care of our pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks as well as providing proof of your right to work in the UK.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Bromham CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 471 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bromham CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bromham-cofe-primary-school

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