Headteacher - Roundwood Primary School
Location: Buckingham
Overview
Roundwood Primary School require a permanent full time Headteacher for September 2026. The school is seeking to appoint a vibrant and enthusiastic leader, who shares our commitment to nurture, inclusion and high aspirations for every child. You will work with Governors, Staff, Students and Parents to encourage academic excellence and enable every child to reach their full potential.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: Group 2; L14 - 19 depending on experience
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 27th March 2026
Interview date: Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th / Thursday 16th April 2026 - final scheduling will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates
Start date: 1st September 2026
About us
Roundwood Primary is a thriving single-form entry rural primary school with approximately 190 pupils, serving two close-knit communities just north of Buckingham. Our Infant site is located in Tingewick and our Junior site in Gawcott. As a single-form entry school, we are proud to serve both village and town families, creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child is known, valued and supported to succeed.
Our school is built on strong relationships, high expectations and a genuine love of learning. We are proud of our achievements and are ambitious for the future.
We Offer
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn
- A highly motivated, supportive and committed staff team
- Engaged and positive parents and carers
- A proactive Governing Board dedicated to your success and the continued development of the school
Website: Roundwood Primary School - Home
About the role
We are seeking a caring, resilient and visionary leader to guide Roundwood Primary through the next stage of its journey.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Headteacher who will:
- Champion a rich, engaging curriculum that nurtures curiosity and a lifelong love of learning
- Build on our strong foundations and continue to drive high standards of achievement
- Lead and develop a dedicated team of staff with clarity, compassion and ambition
- Strengthen our partnership with families and the wider community
- Provide confident and strategic leadership across our two neighbouring sites
You will be an enthusiastic and passionate advocate for children, with the organisational skills and presence to lead effectively across both locations. You will demonstrate integrity, warmth and determination, balancing strategic oversight with visible day-to-day leadership. Our vision, Lead with Nurture, underpins all we do and is central to the leadership we are seeking.
About you
Roundwood Primary offers the opportunity to lead a welcoming and ambitious rural school at the heart of its community. If you are ready to make a meaningful difference and shape the next chapter of our journey, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For more information please refer to the Application Pack attached.
Other information
If you would like an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact the school office on 01280 813066 to arrange a call with the Chair of Governors, Mrs Jen McGrath.
School visits
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school to experience our community first-hand. To arrange a visit or request further information, please contact Mrs Tattersfield, School Office Manager, on 01280 813066 or via email at [email protected]
How to Apply
Please complete the Buckinghamshire application form and return it to [email protected] FAO Mrs Jen McGrath.
Please also include a supporting statement (maximum two pages) explaining your suitability for the role. CVs will not be accepted.
We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, online checks, prohibition checks (where applicable) and verification of qualifications and right to work in the UK in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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.
