Headteacher
Elvetham Heath Primary School, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 1DP19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
31 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 March 2025
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 Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- The indicative pay range is set at £83,464 (L22) - £93,400 (L27
What skills and experience we're looking for
Elvetham Heath Primary school is a thriving, inclusive, three form entry primary school based in a welcoming and desirable community. Our current Headteacher is retiring after a distinguished educational career, and so the Governors are seeking an ambitious and collaborative leader to begin the next chapter of our school.
We are proud to be both an Outstanding school and hold a Kitemark Plus in Character Education. As a school community, we would like our new Headteacher to be someone who lives our values – respect, responsibility, perseverance, honesty and kindness – in all that they do.
We are seeking an aspirational and dedicated leader who is passionate about children and education to join our team. The successful candidate will be an experienced and outstanding teacher with significant leadership experience. A proven track record of driving educational excellence and the ability to inspire and motivate a team are essential. When you join, you will lead a high-performing team who are excited to contribute to your vision and goals for the future of the school.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact and to be part of a dynamic team that is committed to making a difference to our children’s lives. Please visit our website (https://www.ehps.hants.sch.uk) to find out more about our school, our culture, and our virtues
What the school offers its staff
You can be outstanding with us! We can offer you a high-performing aspirational school, and all our teaching staff, non-teaching staff and governors are committed to continuously improving what we can provide to our children. We will all support you in continuing that mission.
We’re a school with no rules! Come and be immersed in the positive power of Character Education which allows us all to thrive in an inclusive environment with a growth mindset.
Enjoy the perks!
- A competitive salary (L22 to L27) which reflects the size of our school and the calibre of candidate we’re hoping to attract.
- Enrolment onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (if not already)
- Support for your continuing professional development
- Support from our allocated Hampshire County Councils Lead Learning Partner
- Free onsite parking
Flourish with us! This is the opportunity for you to make your mark across the school.
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed. Please telephone our school office on 01252 622205 to arrange a tour with our Governors. Tour dates can be arranged flexibly, however suggested dates are: Wednesday 5th, Friday 7th, Wednesday 12th and Friday 21st March 2025.
Please find attached the Headteacher information pack and application form which should be submitted by noon on 31st March 2025.
To apply, download the attached application form by clicking the on the application form, then complete and save it. Once ready, submit your completed application form.
You should provide a full statement in support of your application, which should not exceed two sides of A4 paper. Please do not restate the factual details already included elsewhere on the application form.
Safer Recruitment
Elvetham Heath Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Elvetham Heath Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 650 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Elvetham Heath Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@ehps.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01252 622205
Arranging a visit to Elvetham Heath Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@ehps.hants.sch.uk.
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