About the role Following the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Governors at St John's Church of England Primary School are seeking to recruit a new Headteacher to lead our successful and thriving school at the heart of its community. St John's is a popular, one-form entry primary school which was inspected by both Ofsted and SIAMS in 2025. There is a healthy relationship with other local primary schools and St John the Evangelist Church next door to the school. Responsibilities and qualities we seek * Enthusiastic and inspirational leader who can build on our strengths and achievements and continue to take the school forward through a collective vision * Committed to developing the school's strong Christian values, ethos and high academic standards * Ensuring that all children are given the best opportunity to flourish at school * Bringing a sense of fun, energy and passion for learning and undertaking all aspects of the role with warmth and good humour * Valuing staff, governors and parents in a collective partnership to lead and inspire all the children and provide a secure foundation for their lives ahead Benefits * A vibrant and exciting place to work * Happy, confident children who are willing to learn * A friendly and dedicated staff * Supportive, well-informed governors and parents * Dedicated leadership and management time This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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St John's Church Of England Primary School Recruitment Team
