Headteacher
Spurcroft Primary School, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3XX29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 May 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
- L14 - L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an experienced and supportive senior leadership team, an engaged and active governing board, and a committed staff who care deeply about the children they serve.
The governing board is looking for a headteacher who can:
- Provide strong, visible leadership
- Drive continued improvement in pupil outcomes
- Work collaboratively with staff, families and the wider community.
The successful candidate will be joining a school with a clear improvement trajectory and a determination to succeed.
What the school offers its staff
Spurcroft Primary School and Nursery in Thatcham, Berkshire is situated between Newbury and Reading with good access to the M4. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated headteacher to lead our school community.
We are a school with a clear sense of purpose and ambition. Our vision, ‘the future begins here’, reflects our commitment to ensuring every child leaves Spurcroft with the knowledge, skills and values they need for their future. We have an experienced and supportive senior leadership team, an engaged and active governing board, and a committed staff who care deeply about the children they serve.
The governing board is looking for a headteacher who can provide strong, visible leadership; drive continued improvement in pupil outcomes; and work collaboratively with staff, families and the wider community. The successful candidate will be joining a school with a clear improvement trajectory and a determination to succeed.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Kirsty Warren, Clerk to the Governing Board (clerk@spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk) to arrange a visit or for an informal conversation about the role.
Applications must be made using the standard application form. CVs will not be accepted. The application form https://pdflink.to/spurcroft/ and the full candidate information pack is available here https://pdflink.to/applicationpack/
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Further information about the job
The Headteacher Application Pack can be accessed from the following link:https://pdflink.to/applicationpack/
Commitment to safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Spurcroft Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 401 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Spurcroft Primary School website
- Email address
- clerk@spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk
Spurcroft Primary School is an inclusive community primary school with high ambitions for our pupils and staff. This is a key position within our school we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and well-motivated person to join our Senior Leadership Team.
Arranging a visit to Spurcroft Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clerk@spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk.
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