Headteacher

Old Fletton Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 9DR

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £82,654.00 - £90,255.00 Annually (Actual)

Headteacher job summary

About this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced, forward-thinking leader to become the next Headteacher of Old Fletton Primary School — a warm, ambitious and proudly inclusive community with a long history of nurturing children to achieve their very best. With our current Headteacher retiring after many years of devoted service, we are seeking someone who can confidently guide the school into its next chapter while honouring the culture and values that make Old Fletton such a special place to learn and work.

You will be joining a school rooted in strong relationships and a deep sense of collective purpose. Our pupils are enthusiastic, articulate and full of curiosity; they value the adults who support them and take real pride in their school. Staff describe Old Fletton as a vibrant, collegial and positive environment where professional growth is encouraged and where everyone contributes to the success of the whole community.

The school itself blends rich heritage with modern ambition. With outstanding attendance, excellent academic outcomes and a commitment to inclusive practice, Old Fletton is well placed for continued improvement. Our nurturing environment and strong collaboration with families and external partners ensure that every child is supported to flourish, whatever their starting point.

As Headteacher, you will shape and lead the strategic direction of the school, ensuring high-quality teaching, a broad and purposeful curriculum and a culture where every member of the community feels valued. You will be supported by a committed Governing Body and benefit from established networks with local leaders.

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.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Old Fletton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 438 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Old Fletton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/old-fletton-primary-school

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