Headteacher

Thatcham Park CofE Primary, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 4NP

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 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: Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Group 3 L18 - 24

What skills and experience we're looking for

HEADTEACHER

Start date: September 2026

Salary: Group 3, L18-24.

Full time, permanent post.

NoR 400 including 70 in the nursery setting

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 6th March 2026

With our wonderful Headteacher of 12 years retiring, Thatcham Park is seeking to appoint an inspirational leader who can drive the school forward strategically and build on the many strengths of this wonderful community school. Thatcham Park Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a two-form entry voluntary controlled school, with around 400 pupils on roll, including 70 in our beautiful, brand new, purpose-built nursery setting – opening Spring 2026.

Are you passionate about the life chances of children? Do believe that every child deserves access to the highest standard of education?

We invite applications from colleagues who can:

• Ensure the school’s Christian vision continues to shape improvement and daily practice
• Build on the school’s Good inspection outcomes
• Further strengthen curriculum implementation and impact
• Sustain high standards of behaviour, attendance and safeguarding
• Continue to maintain the school’s reputation for excellent pastoral care, while continuing to embed inclusion as a golden thread
• Lead the school confidently through future Ofsted and SIAMS inspections
• Ensure the effective, ethical and sustainable use of financial and physical resources

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• The opportunity to shape strategy and make a difference in the lives and learning of the whole school community
• Enthusiastic children who are hardworking well behaved and keen to learn and achieve
• A welcoming team of supportive professionals who are caring and committed to raising attainment
• A supportive and friendly team of Governors
• A commitment to professional development and a good work/life balance
• An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community

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.

An application form, job description and supporting information pack are available on our school website https://www.thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk/westberks/primary/thatchampark/site/pages/schooloffice/vacancies

To gain a greater insight into our school family and provision, visits to the school prior to application are strongly encourage and welcomed by appointment, please email Leanne Fowler, via LeanneFowler@thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk

Key dates for the process are:

• Preferred dates for school tours: afternoon on February 23rd 2026 or all day March 2nd 2026. Other dates available on request.
• Application deadline: 5pm,March 6th 2026
• Shortlisting: March 10th 2026
• Assessment days:March 19thand 20th 2026

Thatcham Park School supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

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.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Thatcham Park HT recruitment pack 2026.pdf - 1.48 MB (opens in new tab)

Thatcham Park Headteacher Job Description and Person Specification 2026.pdf - 266 KB (opens in new tab)

Application form - Headteachers.docx - 245 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thatcham Park CofE Primary

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 404 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thatcham Park CofE Primary website
• Email address: leannefowler@thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thatcham-park-cofe-primary

Arranging a visit to Thatcham Park CofE Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email leannefowler@thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk.

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