Headteacher
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6XS27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 October 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £61533 - £83860
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an inspiring and dedicated leader ready to shape the future of our school community?
The Governors of King’s Cliffe Endowed Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher to lead our vibrant, friendly and ambitious village school into its next chapter. The school is located 15 minutes from Stamford, 15 minutes from Corby, 20 minutes from Peterborough and 30 minutes from Kettering. Applications from candidates who are new to Headship and experienced Headteachers will be warmly received.
We are looking for a Headteacher who will:
- Provide clear, strategic leadership while keeping the children at the centre of all decision-making
- Inspire, motive and support staff to deliver the highest quality of teaching and learning
- Build on our strong ethos and values, fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment for every child
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning and rise to new challenges
- A dedicated and talented staff team
- A committed Governing Body who will support you in achieving your vision
- A welcoming school environment with strong links to the local community
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. For an application pack or to arrange a visit, please contact Lee O’Connor (Chair of Governors) – Chair@kceps.co.uk
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
King’s Cliffe Endowed Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and creating a workplace where everyone is respected and valued.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
King’s Cliffe Endowed School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and medical clearance is required, and references will be taken up for short listed candidates prior to interview. Candidates will be subject to a social media search of information in the public domain pertaining to the individual. In the event of information being found that, in the opinion of the Chair of Governors is considered to be inappropriate, the application will be declined.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Christian, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 220 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School website
- Email address
- chair@kceps.co.uk
We are a modern village primary school, with state of the art facilities and a newly built, modern school building in the heart of King’s Cliffe. We have a history of outstanding results and sit within the top 20% of schools nationally.
Arranging a visit to Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chair@kceps.co.uk.
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