Headteacher, Overton CE (VC) Primary School

Overton Church of England Primary School, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 3ES

41 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 December 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: Leadership Scale L18 - L24*

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Overton CE (VC) Primary School are seeking to appoint a new headteacher to lead our wonderful school.We like to think this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - please do get in touch, come visit and see for yourself!

Overton CE Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive school at the heart of Overton’s village community, welcoming children aged four to eleven.We are a warm, forward-looking and close-knit school community, all working together to fulfil our shared vision of ‘Excellence for All’.

We are looking for an inspiring and values-driven leader who will make a lasting impact on the lives of our children. As our headteacher you will:

• champion a culture of inclusive education, where all children are nurtured and challenged to be their best
• bring a strong vision for the future rooted in an interest in educational innovation
• be an excellent communicator who thrives on working as part of a wider team and is able to build fantastic relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
• share our belief, rooted in our Christian values of Love, Hope and Faith, that every child deserves a great education and the ability to flourish, and perhaps most importantly…
• keep ‘Hot Chocolate Fridays’ going (the children have asked for this to be in the ad!).

In return we can offer you:

• leadership of a successful and popular school with stable finances, excellent outcomes, strong Christian values and an inclusive ethos
• a school with excellent facilities and a new nursery provision, all set within beautiful and extensive grounds
• a dedicated and immensely talented staff team who are welcoming and supportive, love their jobs and are constantly seeking to develop and improve
• a highly supportive and engaged governing body
• a school at the heart of the community with close links to the village church, supportive parents, and an active PTA (the fireworks night is incredible!).

Please do read the information pack, browse our website and get in touch.

You are strongly encouraged to visit us at the school where you will be warmly welcomed on one of these days:.

Thursday January 8th 2026

Friday January 9th 2026

Thursday January 15th 2026

Thursday January 22nd 2026

Closing date for applications: 9th February 2026 (midday)

Interview dates: 26th and 27th February 2026

What the school offers its staff

The usual benefits package applies

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

OPS HT Recruitment Pack.pdf - 5.1 MB (opens in new tab)

About Overton Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 371 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Overton Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: adminoffice@overton.hants.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/overton-church-of-england-primary-school

We are a two form entry school with 10 acres of grounds set in a large Hampshire village.

Arranging a visit to Overton Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminoffice@overton.hants.sch.uk.

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