Headteacher

The Stoke Poges School, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4LN

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  13 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £80,134.00 - £91,676.00 Annually (Actual)

Headteacher job summary

This is a unique opportunity to build on strong foundations and guide a committed school community forward with clarity, compassion and ambition.

As Headteacher, you will:

Provide clear, strategic leadership that builds on the school’s existing strengths

Inspire and motivate staff, pupils and the wider community

Drive high standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils

Promote a culture of inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations

Lead with integrity, compassion and a strong moral purpose

Work effectively with governors to deliver a shared vision for the school’s future

Ensure the school continues to be a safe, nurturing and aspirational environment

What we are looking for

We are seeking a leader who:

Has a proven track record of successful leadership in a primary setting

Demonstrates clear vision, strategic thinking and strong decision-making

Leads with empathy, emotional intelligence and resilience

Is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for every child

Can build strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents and the wider community

Has the drive and ambition to move the school forward while respecting its values and ethos

Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

What we can offer

A school with strong foundations and a clear sense of direction

Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning

A dedicated, skilled and supportive staff team

An engaged and supportive Governing Board

A positive and welcoming school community

Opportunities to shape the future of the school and leave a lasting legacy

A commitment to your ongoing professional development and wellbeing

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Jenny Lea on 01753 643319 or email jlea@stokepoges.school to arrange a suitable time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

The Stoke Poges School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, online checks, prohibition checks (where applicable) and verification of qualifications and right to work in the UK in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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

The Stoke Poges School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought for the successful candidate. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) for an additional pre-employment check, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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 The Stoke Poges School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 426 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Stoke Poges School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-stoke-poges-school

The Stoke Poges School is an extremely happy and successful primary school, serving a broad catchment area in a beautiful location in South Buckinghamshire, and has excellent, well-equipped facilities.

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