Headteacher

Bucklebury C.E. Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6QP

18 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 September 2026

• Latest start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• 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
• Pay scale: L6-L12

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a leader who can:

• Ensure the school’s Christian values and vision are central to all we do

• Strengthen and inspire curriculum implementation and impact

• Sustain high standards of behaviour, attendance and safeguarding

• Maintain the school’s reputation for excellent pastoral care and inclusion

• Ensure the effective, ethical and sustainable use of financial and physical resources

• Lead the whole school confidently into the future with creativity and resilience

What the school offers its staff

If so, we can offer you:

• The opportunity to shape strategy and make a difference in the lives and learning of the whole school community

• Enthusiastic children who are hardworking, well behaved and keen to achieve their potential

• A welcoming team of professionals who are both caring and committed to raising attainment

• Supportive parents, governors and local clergy

• A commitment to your professional development and work/life balance

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We would love to welcome you to the school for a visit, to see for yourself what a special place Bucklebury is. To arrange an appointment, or to request an application form, job description and supporting information pack, please emailhtrecruitment@bucklebury.w-berks.sch.ukor contact Zoe Smith in the School Office on 01635 862965.

Key dates for the process are:

• Application deadline: 5pm, Friday May 1st 2026

• Shortlisting: Tuesday May 12th 2026

• Assessment days: Tuesday 19th and/or Wednesday 20th May 2026

• Shortlisted Candidates will receive full details of tasks and activities.

Commitment to safeguarding

This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bucklebury C.E. Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 105 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bucklebury C.E. Primary School website
• Email address: htrecruitment@bucklebury.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01635 862965
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bucklebury-c-e-primary-school

Small rural school seeking to grow the whole child in every child.

Arranging a visit to Bucklebury C.E. Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email htrecruitment@bucklebury.w-berks.sch.uk.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Reading and Berkshire