Headteacher (L6 - L12)
All Saints CofE (C) First School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6RN12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
13 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 April 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
Pay scale
- L6 to L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen at All Saints CE (VC) First School, Standon for an ambitious, innovative and caring headteacher.
As a proven leader you will create an environment that will enable and challenge our children, staff and school community to strive for excellence and achieve their full potential.
The Governors are seeking to recruit an outstanding leader who:
§ has a commitment to the Christian ethos and character of the school.
§ has a strong knowledge of teaching and learning as well as expertise in curriculum design and development.
§ will foster strong relationships not only with the staff and pupils, but also our parents/carers and governors, and is committed to putting the school at the heart of the community.
§ can lead a committed and skilled team of staff to excel in providing a fully inclusive education to all our children, and continue to raise standards.
§ is an inspiring leader that has our children’s learning, emotional well-being and happiness at the forefront of every decision.
§ has a clear vision for the future of our school, with the passion and drive to fulfil this vision.
All Saints maintained standards as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted (February 2025) and ‘Outstanding’ by SIAMS (March 2018).
Visits to the school are encouraged. For an informal discussion and to arrange email our chair of governors at ehall@allsaints-standon.staffs.sch.uk
APPLICATIONS
To apply for this post please download the application form below, making reference to the Person Specification. All applications should be submitted directly to our chair of governors at ehall@allsaints-standon.staffs.sch.uk or alternatively our postal address can be found on the school website.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Tuesday 13th May 2025
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
§ a friendly, welcoming community which values everyone, and support from All Saints Church.
§ happy, confident and well-behaved pupils who enjoy working hard, and are proud of their school.
§ a dedicated, supportive and hard-working team of staff who are committed to high standards of teaching and learning.
§ supportive Governors who take an active role in school leadership.
§ supportive and caring parents/guardians who share the strong vision of the school.
§ an opportunity to lead a ‘good’ school and develop your career.
Flexible working opportunities
Part time may be considered for the right candidate.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to ehall@allsaints-standon.staffs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About All Saints CofE (C) First School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 51 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- All Saints CofE (C) First School website
- Email address
- ehall@allsaints-standon.staffs.sch.uk
All Saints CE (VC) First School is situated in North Staffordshire in the village of Standon, within a few miles of Stone, Eccleshall and Newcastle. We are a small, rural village school with 55 pupils on role and a thriving governor-run nursery. We are very proud to have maintained ‘good’ standards in our recent Ofsted inspection, and we aspire to continue to improve. We have a dedicated and experienced team of staff who work within a strong ethos of supporting children, their families and the local community.
Arranging a visit to All Saints CofE (C) First School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ehall@allsaints-standon.staffs.sch.uk.
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