Headteacher
Weston Primary & Nursery School, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7AG15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 December 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: Full time, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L6 to L15
What skills and experience we're looking for
What does it mean to lead a school where every child is known, valued and inspired to grow?
Imagine a school set in the heart of rural Hertfordshire, surrounded by countryside and rooted in a strong sense of community. At Weston Church of England VC Nursery & Primary School, learning is joyful, relationships matter and our Christian vision -A community, learning and growing- is woven into daily life.
As Headteacher, you will lead with warmth and empathy, build strong relationships, and communicate openly. You will embrace the varied responsibilities of a small school, empower staff to innovate, and strengthen links with the church and local community. Most of all, you will be a visible presence who inspires pupils and nurtures their potential. This is a role for someone who leads with heart, builds with purpose, and believes in the power of community.
What the school offers its staff
A caring, well-established school community with strong values and a clear ethos
- A dedicated and collaborative staff team who embrace creativity and new ideas
- Supportive governors and families who work together to enrich school life
- A vibrant curriculum that sparks curiosity and creativity
- Strong links with Holy Trinity Church and active involvement from Friends of Weston School
At Weston CE Primary, we are committed to fostering an inclusive school culture where leadership is thoughtful, creative, and responsive to the needs of our community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals with a wide range of experiences and perspectives, and are open to those who bring curiosity, care, and fresh thinking to the role.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Weston Primary & Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 109 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Weston Primary & Nursery School website
- Email address
- leadership.recruitment@hfleducation.org
- Phone number
- 01438 544476
Weston Primary and Nursery School is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a friendly, forward-looking school. In or last inspection, Ofsted rated the school as 'Good' stating that "pupils behave very well and enjoy their learning".
Arranging a visit to Weston Primary & Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email leadership.recruitment@hfleducation.org.
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