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Shipston-on-Stour Primary School, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4BT

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

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: L15 - L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Stour Federation Multi Academy Trust and the Shipston Primary School Local Academy Council are seeking an inspirational, visionary, and dynamic Headteacher to lead Shipston-on-Stour Primary School into its next chapter. This unique opportunity arises due to the retirement of our current Headteacher at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year.

Shipston-on-Stour Primary is a popular, two-form entry academy that sits at the very heart of its community and serves as the primary hub for our Trust. We are looking for a leader who embodies the "Shipston Spirit" - a unique blend of Kindness, Courage, and Responsibility - and who holds the unswerving belief that every pupil has the right to an extraordinary education.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate a proven track record of successful senior leadership, with the ability to raise standards and achieve excellent academic outcomes for all children.

• Be a pedagogically deep leader who understands how children learn and can champion high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning.

• Embody the Trust’s "North Star" of Human Flourishing, ensuring it becomes a reality for every child, staff member, and family.

• Value and champion the Thrive Approach, understanding that academic success is rooted in social and emotional well-being.

• Have the strategic skills to manage our new Specialist Resourced Provision (The Dovecote), supporting children with communication and interaction needs.

• Be an excellent communicator and collaborator, ready to work generously with stakeholders across our five-school Trust.

• Manage resources effectively to meet the needs of all children, maintaining a well-equipped and stimulating learning environment.

Our children have said they would like their new Headteacher to:

• Model positive behaviour and be patient.

• Be encouraging, a good listener, and "the reason someone else smiles today".

• Be fun and caring, but also ensure the rules are upheld so everyone feels safe.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Happy, well-behaved, and enthusiastic children who love learning and take pride in their school.

• The chance to lead a "Good" school (Ofsted January 2023) set in extensive, beautiful grounds with exceptional facilities for outdoor learning and play.

• Strong support from the CEO, CFO and Trust Inclusion Leader.

• A dedicated, highly motivated, and supportive staff team committed to professional excellence.

• Unrivalled professional growth through our "Growing Great People" strategy, providing you with autonomy, high-quality coaching, and a collaborative network of peers. A vibrant curriculum that includes the "11 Before 11" pledges, promising every child memorable, life-enhancing experiences.

• Support for your own well-being and mental health through a well-planned Trust strategy.

Established in 2014, The Stour Federation is a dynamic group of five church and non-church primary schools in South Warwickshire that work generously in collaboration to provide an extraordinary education. Our "North Star" is Human Flourishing, and we believe that through collaborative leadership and unswerving devotion, we can instill ambition in our learners and equip them to succeed in a diverse, challenging world.

Our 2030 Strategy serves as our roadmap for the future, driven by future thinking and a commitment to sustainable school improvement. As Headteacher, you will not only lead your school but also contribute to trustwide initiatives, sharing excellence across our partnership to ensure every child in our care can learn, grow, and succeed together.

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

Shipston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Shipston Headteacher Candidate Pack.pdf - 9.26 MB (opens in new tab)

About Shipston-on-Stour Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 404 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shipston-on-Stour Primary School website
• Email address: hilton.c@welearn365.com
• Phone number: 01608 661266
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shipston-on-stour-primary-school

Shipston-on-Stour Primary School is a happy and thriving place, where children and adults work and flourish together in a rewarding atmosphere, underpinned by enthusiasm, encouragement and high expectations. We work hard to achieve success and are fully committed to the development of every child in partnership with parents and carers and the community.

Our school is a learning school - everybody involved in the life of the school is an active learner. The team at Shipston Primary is totally committed to providing our children with the very best education possible, where everyone feels valued, safe and happy to learn. We believe in a rich and diverse education that offers a wonderland of opportunities and experiences that instill a lifelong love of learning.

Shipston Primary School is part of The Stour Federation Multi Academy Trust - https://www.thestourfederation.com/

Arranging a visit to Shipston-on-Stour Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hilton.c@welearn365.com.

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