Principal
Broughton Fields Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9LS16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026 or earlier
Closing date
23 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L15-L21
Principal job summary
Broughton Fields Primary School has a proud tradition of values-based education and is a vibrant community hub measuring success not only by academic achievement, but also by a child’s character. Broughton Fields is seeking to join Preston Hedges Trust in the autumn of 2025 and is looking for an inspirational leader to drive the school forward during this exciting time.
Broughton Fields Primary School is located in Milton Keynes ( Broughton Fields Primary School Milton Road, Broughton, Milton Keynes, MK10 9LS)
We are in search of an outstanding leader who possesses the vision and creativity to inspire "Fun, Creativity, and Achievement" for both the children and the community of Broughton Fields. This ambitious and dynamic individual will collaborate with the Trust's Executive Principal to build upon the excellent work currently being done at the school and to embark on this exciting new chapter. Our Trust has a dynamic culture of collaboration, and has a collective passion to bring excellence to all of our schools.
As a Principal in our Trust, you will have the opportunity to:
- To shape your vision of the Trust ethos of ‘Fun, Creativity and Achievement’ at Broughton Fields Primary School.
- Support our teaching staff to drive forward standards and deliver continuous school improvement.
- Work alongside an Executive Leadership Team made up of educational experts.
- Develop in a dynamic environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and challenge.
- Engage in continuous professional development from a Trust that strongly believes in developing its talent and succession; planning for future leadership roles.
- Benefit from a bespoke onboarding process prior to starting and during your role.
We are looking for:
- Previous leadership experience in a Headteacher/Principal role or as a Senior Leader
- Someone able to inspire and engage pupils, staff and the community of Broughton Fields to their vision
- The capability to create an outstanding learning environment through the implementation of a shared vision, building on the school’s values-based education.
- A clear understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
- A dynamic self-starter able to work collaboratively
Learn more about the role at our Recruitment evening:
We would love the chance to welcome you to our school and talk to you about the role, the Trust, and the opportunity. We are therefore inviting tours to the school, and holding an online recruitment evening on Wednesday 18th June where you can learn about the Trust and our plans for the school.
To book a visit to the school, attend the recruitment evening, or find out more about the role please email: Catherine.Gautrey@prestonhedges.org
Closing date for applications is mid- day on Monday 23rd of June.
Interviews: Tuesday 1st July and Wednesday 2nd July
Safeguarding:
Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2024 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.
Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the following link:
Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
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 are not accepted.
About Broughton Fields Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 414 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Broughton Fields Primary School website
School location
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