Head Teacher

Job details

Job role: Headteacher

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Pay scale: Leadership L12 to L15

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of [Employer hidden] are seeking to appoint an exceptional, child‑centred Headteacher from September 2026 who will lead our school with passion, clarity, and integrity. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a thriving three form entry infant school and build on our strong foundations.

[Employer hidden] is a warm, inclusive and ambitious infant school where children are placed firmly at the heart of every decision. Guided by our vision of Belong · Inspire · Succeed, we aim to create a nurturing community where every child feels valued, grows in confidence, and develops a lifelong love of learning.

We Are Looking For a Leader Who Will:

• Champion our vision and values in every aspect of school life
• Inspire, motivate and empower staff through collaborative and compassionate leadership
• Prioritise the wellbeing, safety and happiness of every child
• Drive high‑quality teaching and learning across the Early Years and Key Stage 1
• Build strong partnerships with families, governors, and the wider community
• Lead with resilience, clarity and strategic insight in an ever-evolving educational landscape

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team
• Enthusiastic, curious and joyful children who love to learn
• A committed governing body that shares our ambition for excellence
• Strong community links and engaged families
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• A chance to make a long‑lasting impact in a highly respected infant school

We warmly encourage visits to the school so you can experience firsthand our nurturing environment and teaching and learning in action.

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.

For further information please download the Headteacher Recruitment Pack (Welcome letter from Chair of Governors, Person Specification, Job Description & other information)

Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026 (Noon)

Shortlisting: Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Interview Dates: Wednesday 29th April & Friday 1st May 2026

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants Final FINAL.pdf - 163 KB (opens in new tab)

WBIS Headteacher Recruitment Pack March 2026.pdf - 777 KB (opens in new tab)

Safeguarding statement 2025.pdf - 114 KB (opens in new tab)

About [Employer hidden]

School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7

Education phase: Primary school

School size: 260 pupils enrolled

Age range: 5 to 7

Ofsted report: View Ofsted report

School website: [Employer hidden] website

Email address: [contact hidden]

Phone number: [contact hidden]

See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-byfleet-infant-school

Infant School for 270 pupils aged 4 to 7 years

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