Headteacher
Claygate Primary School, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0NB21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
27 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 February 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: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Fringe L11–L24 (£67,796 – £91,676)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Claygate Primary School is seeking an inspirational, values-driven Headteacher to lead our thriving, inclusive and high-performing primary school into its next chapter.
The Head Teacher will take overall responsibility for the leadership and management of every aspect of Claygate Primary School, including Acorns Nursery. The overall purpose of the role is to ensure an outstanding education for all children in the school, within a safe and supportive learning environment, where all achievements are valued and celebrated.
We are seeking an inspirational, thoughtful and adaptable leader who will:
- Develop, articulate and sustain a clear and compelling long-term vision for the school, ensuring that core principles and strategic priorities remain consistent over time.
- Build on our welcoming, inclusive and supportive ethos.
- Champion wellbeing, inclusion, aspiration and a nurturing approach which supports children’s emotional and developmental needs alongside high expectations for all.
- Inspire staff and pupils to achieve their very best.
- Work collaboratively with Governors, parents and the wider community.
- Build on the school’s existing strengths, refining and enhancing practice to support continuous improvement rather than pursuing change for its own sake.
- Demonstrate awareness of cultural trends and the evolving digital landscape impacting primary-aged children and provide informed strategic guidance on how the school should respond.
This role is suitable for an experienced Headteacher or a senior leader ready to take on their first headship, with the support of a strong Governing Body and local partners.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer you
- Wonderful, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who love learning.
- CPD opportunities
- A skilled and committed staff team.
- An informed, committed and supportive Governing Body.
- An active Parents’ Association.
- An environment with extensive grounds, wildlife areas, allotments and an on-site heated indoor swimming pool.
- Discounted childcare at our on-site Nursery and Wraparound care.
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Claygate Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 354 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Claygate Primary School website
- Email address
- ros.clark@claygate.surrey.sch.uk
Claygate is a popular two-form entry primary school in the NE of Surrey with a governor run nursery taking children from 2 years old. The school is located on a lovely green site in the centre of Claygate village. Our recent Ofsted in 2023 graded the school Good with Outstanding EYFS Provision.
We believe strongly in developing the whole child, and therefore place great emphasis on children’s physical, creative, emotional and social development, as well as their academic progress. In fact our recent Ofsted graded Personal Development at CPS as Outstanding! We rank in the top 15% of schools nationally for progress in SATs at the expected level and at greater depth!
Our curriculum is broad, balanced, creative, and developing. Our themed approach, based on the principle of 'contexts for learning', promotes active and stimulating learning which aims to inspire children and staff.
We have twice been awarded Artsmark Gold in recognition of our high quality provision in music, art, dance and drama; our children enjoy enrichment sessions which they explore as part of our Claygate Charter.
Arranging a visit to Claygate Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ros.clark@claygate.surrey.sch.uk.
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