Head Teacher

Job description

About

What skills and experience we're looking for

Syresham St James is a small, rural, Church of England Primary School and Nursery with a team of friendly, welcoming staff. We are seeking to recruit a new Headteacher to lead our school from 1st September 2027 (or sooner, if possible).

Based in a historic building we offer a popular, caring and exciting environment for children from Syresham and surrounding villages.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational and outstanding practitioner who clearly communicates a Christian vision for the leadership of Syresham School by word and example. They will demonstrate passion and commitment in leading the school in all aspects of its common life and build on the mutually beneficial links with the church and wider community.

What the school offers its staff

The Governing Body, Local Authority and Diocese actively offer their support and encouragement to the Headteacher and their commitment to work in partnership to meet the requirements of the role to ensure the continued success of our school and the happiness and spiritual growth of all pupils and staff.

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.