Jobs and Careers

Head Teacher - Naphill and Walters Ash School

Location: Hughenden

Overview

What inspired you became a teacher? If it was a desire to make learning fun, stimulate young curiosity and help children follow their dreams, then we may have the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for an exceptional and inspiring Headteacher to lead Naphill and
Walters Ash Primary School, an integral part of our local community. RAF High Wycombe is based in the village meaning a proportion of the school's children are from services families.
Term time only: No

Salary type: Leadership

Salary Details: L14-20

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 19/01/2026

Interviews to be held: Week Commencing 26th January 2026

About us

At Naphill and Walters Ash, our 5Rs: being responsible, resourceful, reflective, resilient and learn to reason, underpin the leaders' aspirations for pupil's behaviour and learning. These values shape everything you'll do to help us create a school where everyone can thrive. We believe that while we achieve great things as a team, each child and member of staff should also be supported to develop their independence, confidence and unique strengths.

Website: http://naphillandwaltersashschool.co.uk/

 

 

About the role

This role is ideal for an exceptional teacher who has experience of leading schools either already as a Head or as an Assistant or Deputy Head and is ready for the next step in their career. You will be supported by an outstanding team. There will be opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and guidance in a supportive and secure environment. 
We believe that as Headteacher you should focus on what really matters - leading teaching and learning. We have very active Governors and support staff who can help you with this.
Please see attached Recruitment Pack for more details.

About you

Your primary focus will be to maintain the school's own clear identity and secure outstanding outcomes for all pupils. We are looking for a passionate leader and skilled communicator who can articulate and deliver their aspirational vision for our children and their families. Someone who has the curiosity to look for a new way to do things, is prepared to dig deep, show resilience and demonstrate the courage to drive ideas forward.
Our ethos is a nurturing one; we put the wellbeing of our children, parents and staff at the centre of this. We passionately believe that happy children learn, happy staff thrive and happy people build a community.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome.  To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role,

Please contact our school office on the number below.  Please send completed application forms to the email address below.


Tel No:  01494 562813       
Email: [email protected]

Naphill & Walters Ash School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of the successful candidate.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.

Salary
Leadership
Reference number
BUC14493
Contract type
Permanent
Working hours
Full Time
Level of DBS check required
Enhanced with Barred List
Date posted
7 Jan 2026, 11 p.m.
Application deadline
19 Jan 2026
Contact email
[email protected]