Headteacher

Stondon Lower School, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6LQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026 (or by negotiation)

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £60,644.00 - £70,293.00 Annually (Actual) Group 2 , 2HT2 to 2HT8

Headteacher job summary

Our school is situated in the village of Lower Stondon. Whilst the school was extended in the 1950s, 1960s and 2011, the original school, complete with school house and bell was built in 1861. Most of the school's children live in the village of Stondon, however, children also attend from neighbouring villages.

A large number of our children transfer from Stondon Stompers Pre-school. They progress to Robert Bloomfield Academy and, from there, Samuel Whitbread Upper School.

We are federated with Shillington Lower School and are changing the leadership structure so there are 2 substantive headteachers who will work closely together but have responsibility for the day to day running of their own school.

We are welcoming applications from skilled and committed applicants who have vision, drive and ambition. It would involve delivering classroom cover teaching as required (e.g. PPA cover and short term absence) and would be an ideal for someone who wishes to take their first step into headship.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an ambitious, forward-thinking leader who is passionate about continuous improvement, and has a track record of building strong teams and working collaboratively.
• Lead with empathy, integrity, and a values-driven mindset, committed to upholding the school’s strong values ethos.
• Dedicated to inclusion and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive
• Demonstrates the importance of staff and pupil-well being
• Be a visible, approachable leader who builds trust across the school and wider community.
• Demonstrate excellent financial acumen, ensuring value for money in all decisions.
• Has strong teaching background and remains passionate about time in the classroom and be a role model for other teaching practitioners

What we can offer:

• A school where children and staff are ambitious to achieve positive outcomes
• A supportive and caring Governing Body
• The opportunity to make an impact to shape the future of the school and Federation
• Supportive, professional colleagues
• A school whose ethos is based on caring values in a safe and nurturing environment
• Support to develop skills and qualifications

We are advertising for Headteachers at both Stondon and Shillington Lower Schools so please let us know on your application whether you would like to be considered for both positions.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school for a tour prior to application. Visits can be arranged via the school office. Please call 01462 850288.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Stondon Lower School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 140 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stondon-lower-school

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