Headteacher

Stoke Mandeville Combined School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5XA

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 January 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £73,104 - £83,860 per annum
• Pay scale: L15 to L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

In our new Headteacher, we are looking for:

• An experienced and inspirational leader who has a shared vision with our school community and the skills to lead, motivate, develop and support a dedicated staff team
• An ambitious individual who can maintain the high standards of our school whilst providing strategic planning for school improvements in line with the evolving curriculum and Ofsted requirements
• Someone who is passionate about the quality of teaching and learning, having high expectations for children’s achievements
• A natural and engaging communicator, skilled in maintaining critical relationships with the Governing board, staff, parents, the local community and stakeholders/partners
• A champion of inclusion, who strongly supports diversity and individuality
• A dynamic, yet patient and caring personality who is able to build great relationships with pupils and support the team operationally

What the school offers its staff

In return, our school offers:

• A competitive salary
• Commitment to your professional development
• The opportunity to make a difference in a diverse and inclusive school environment
• Opportunities to innovatively support school improvement
• An experienced, knowledgeable and committed governing board, a dedicated team of professional staff and a supportive and pro-active school community
• A warm, welcoming environment full of enthusiastic children, who are eager to engage and learn

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 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.

Upload additional documents

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

SMCS Headteacher Position Advert - Final.pdf - 228 KB (opens in new tab)

SMCS Headteacher - Job Description Jan 2026 - Final.pdf - 240 KB (opens in new tab)

SMCS Prospectus - Oct 2025.pdf - 6.58 MB (opens in new tab)

SMCS Letter from COG - Final.pdf - 208 KB (opens in new tab)

SMCS Headteacher - Person Specification - Final.pdf - 238 KB (opens in new tab)

About Stoke Mandeville Combined School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 217 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stoke Mandeville Combined School website
• Email address: ajacob@smcs.org.uk
• Phone number: 01296 612371
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stoke-mandeville-combined-school

Stoke Mandeville Combined School is on the outskirts Aylesbury serving the local area. We are a well-established oversubscribed school that embraces and values all children as individuals, working hard to celebrate all success. Together - teachers, pupils, families and the local area are united in working as a community to provide a well-rounded, inclusive and nurturing environment with an enriching curriculum in a stimulating setting, where children can learn and thrive.

Arranging a visit to Stoke Mandeville Combined School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ajacob@smcs.org.uk.

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