Headteacher - Stokenchurch Primary School and Nursery

Overview

Due to the resignation of our highly valued Headteacher, the governors, staff and pupils are looking for an astute and aspirational leader to guide our large, happy and successful primary school and nursery.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated and talented team, supporting every pupil to achieve their potential and fostering a deep sense of belonging, where children arrive with enthusiasm, depart with reluctance, and look back on their time at Stokenchurch Primary School with lasting pride.

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

Salary Range: Leadership (L11-L24 £66,368 - £90,255)

Closing date: 17^th April 2026

Interview date: 23^rd April 2026

Start date: September 2026

About us

Stokenchurch Primary School is graded a “Good” school and provides education for pupils from nursery though to Year 6.

Our school is proudly rooted at the heart of the local community, set within the beautiful surroundings of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We offer an inclusive and nurturing environment with a strong community spirit, where children, staff, and families work in partnership to ensure every child thrives.

We offer:

• A fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a large primary school with excellent standards
• A welcoming and happy environment in which pupils have a positive attitude towards school and learning
• A talented and supportive staff which strives for continuous improvement
• An enthusiastic and supportive governing body
• An environment of which to be proud, with great facilities including our swimming pool and sports field

For more information, please visit our website Stokenchurch Primary School & Nursery

About the role

As we look to the future, we are seeking an inspirational and forward‑thinking leader to build on our strong foundations. The successful candidate will embody our values, uphold our high expectations, and bring the vision, ambition, and energy needed to lead our continued development.

Our new Head will be:

• Able to support, motivate and inspire staff with a clear vision for the future direction of the school; and to translate this vision for parents and pupils
• Passionate about developing teaching & learning with an imaginative, effective approach to resolving any gaps in standards
• Committed to building outstanding teams through all levels of the school, supporting staff with continuous improvement and a strong ethos of professional development
• A skilled communicator able to engage effectively with pupils, parents, governors and our wider community
• Able to balance resources efficiently and effectively in a way that maximises performance and ensures the financial sustainability of the school
• Proactive in assessing issues and the educational landscape to meet the best interests of the school and community

About you

You will play a key role in sustaining high standards of teaching and learning, championing the wellbeing of pupils and staff, and ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

If you are a passionate, dedicated leader who is motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference, we warmly invite you to apply.

For more information, please refer to the Application Pack attached.

Other information

If you believe that you are the person who can lead us to further success, we welcome your application.

Please call us to arrange a visit so that you can experience our ethos first-hand. Contact the School Office Manager, Mrs Woodruff on 01494 482112.

Please submit your completed application form by email to Mrs Woodruff [email protected] by 17th April 2026.

Please include a supporting statement (maximum two pages) explaining your suitability for the role. CVs will not be accepted.

Stokenchurch Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures.

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.