Headteacher

About the job

Key information

We are seeking a headteacher to lead our wonderful infant school with vision, integrity, and compassion into its next exciting chapter.

• Job Reference: SSEHT/131
• Group 1: Full-time Permanent
• Salary: L8 – L14
• Start Date: February or April 2027 (Negotiable)

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The Governors of Bowlish Infant School seek to appoint an ambitious, dedicated and motivated leader who will take the school forward to the next phase of its development whilst providing the best possible education and experiences for all the children at the school.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• Leads with integrity and transparency, ensuring decisions and actions are clearly communicated.
• Fosters positive relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
• Empowers and encourages innovation to support inclusive teaching and learning, to ensure every child succeeds.
• Ensures the wellbeing, development and success of children and staff, are at the heart of decision making.
• Demonstrates a strong moral leadership that reflects the values of our school community.

What is in it for me?

• Curious, creative and compassionate children with a desire to learn.
• A welcoming community with an excellent range of established local partnerships.
• Commitment to your professional learning, accompanied by regular coaching or supervision.
• Experienced, passionate and committed staff team who are supportive of each other and are invested in the school’s development.
• Dedicated and engaged Governing Body that understands the role of the Head Teacher and provides support and challenge.
• Calm and encouraging environment for learning including well-resourced classrooms, school library and outdoor learning spaces.

Supporting documents and information

• Closing Date: 2 November 2026
• Shortlisting: 3 November 2026
• Interviews: 10 and 11 November 2026

Visits to the school are encouraged so that you can see our school, children and staff. Please contact the school office for further information, an application pack or to arrange a visit.

We are committed to the welfare of the children in our care, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding. We follow safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and references.

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