Headteacher - Start date March 2026

Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2PA

38 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 September 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  31 July 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 L8 to L20 depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to the relocation of our current headteacher, an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and passionate school leader who is committed to excellence in primary education has arisen. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record to build on the progress we’ve made so far and help accelerate our school improvement journey towards even greater success.

As our new Headteacher, you will be forward thinking, innovative and dedicated to ensuring an outstanding education for all our pupils. You will have the adaptability and vision to navigate the evolving educational landscape while always keeping the needs and well-being of our children at the heart of your decisions.

We are seeking a strong, decisive leader who can inspire, motivate and collaborate with all members of the school community to drive improvements in teaching and learning. You will bring clarity and strategic direction, supported by a committed leadership team and a proactive governing body.

What the school offers its staff

•The opportunity for the right candidate to drive the school towards its improvement goals

•A strong and supportive team of governors, teachers and support staff

•Regular engagement with local sporting events

•Wrap around care from 7.30am to 6pm •30 hours pre-school provision a week

•A playing field and large grounds including ‘forest school’

•Spacious, newly refurbished library

•A peer-elected Junior Leadership Team (school council) involved in the development and progression of the school •Freshly cooked lunches on site

•An active Parents Association

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.

Please see the attached application pack for further information.

Commitment to safeguarding

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexuality or age.
Steeple Claydon School and Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check for regulated activities.
Steeple Claydon School and Preschool take Child Protection extremely seriously and all references offered will be contacted if the candidate is shortlisted for interview.
An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to rjohns@steepleclaydon.bucks.sch.uk

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School website
• Email address: bursar@steepleclaydon.bucks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01296 738132
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/steeple-claydon-school-and-pre-school

At Steeple Claydon School and Preschool we believe that every child has the right to be amazing and 'the best they can be'. Our overriding principle is that we have high expectations and aspirations for all our children.
Every day matters at school, therefore our mission is to provide a fulfilling and rich learning environment that takes our children on a journey, from the age of two years to eleven, to become independent, curious and active learners. Steeple Claydon School and Preschool is a friendly and welcoming school of 170 pupils with a Preschool of 44 within a supportive village community, and was judged to be good at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
Our children have a wonderful attitude to learning; they achieve and progress well through a strong community atmosphere, effective leadership and excellent teaching. Our engaging and theme-based curriculum motivates and inspires children to do their best. Our school values of confidence, positivity, respect, trust, compassion, generosity and determination encapsulate everything we believe is important in learning and the experience of schooling for our children.
We are a friendly and welcoming staff team who are part of a school which prides itself on strong links with its parents and the local community.

Arranging a visit to Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@steepleclaydon.bucks.sch.uk.

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