Headteacher

Job Introduction

Hampshire

Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026 12pm

Interview Dates: Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September 2026

Job Start Date: 1st January 2027

Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full-time

Salary Type: Leadership Scale

Salary Details: The indicative pay range is set at £73,105 - £84,699 (L15 - L21)

Hours of Work: Full-time

Location of Role: St Michael’s C of E [controlled] Infant School, Park Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3PU

Contact e-mail address: htrecruitment@hants.gov.uk

Job Introduction

                                                                                    Headteacher

                                                    St Michael’s C of E [controlled] Infant School

                                                      Learning Together with Love at the Centre

                                                     “Come shape lives, culture and community”

St Michael’s C of E [controlled] Infant School is a relational, inclusive school where leadership makes a meaningful difference to children’s lives and the wider community .  At St Michael’s, we believe education is about far more than outcomes alone. It is about belonging, confidence, creativity, dignity and helping every child to flourish.  

We have great ambition for St Michael’s and the school has been transformed by the dedication of our current Headteacher.  We are proud of what the school has achieved so far but also understand where we could improve. St Michael’s is now ready to move on to the next chapter, rise to new challenges and continue to grow.   

Our next Headteacher will need to:

• Believe in the Christian vision and values of the school
• Celebrate diversity and champion inclusion
• Be able to lead a school built on relationships, safety and understanding
• Be able to embrace complexity and challenge with confidence, empathy and resilience
• Genuinely believe that every child can flourish and look for solutions not barriers
• Be able to lead a school with insight, ambition, purpose and optimism for the future

We are therefore looking to appoint a headteacher who: 

• Has significant senior leadership experience in a primary setting and can demonstrate impact
• Understands how to effectively meet the needs of pupils with SEND in a mainstream setting 
• Has experience of working with pupils and families with English as an Additional Language
• Has DSL or DDSL training and experience of managing complex cases
• Has knowledge of relational, trauma-informed practice and the communicative function of behaviour
• Has an excellent understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment and is able to lead, motivate and coach others to continually improve
• Is able to shape a distributed leadership culture that builds capacity and empowers others to lead and manage 
• Is able to strategically lead whilst maintaining the operational effectiveness of the school

Why St Michael’s C of E [controlled] Infant School?

At St Michael’s everyone is valued and respected as part of our community. If you join our team we can offer:

• A community focussed school where children are known, valued and encouraged to thrive
• A place where inclusivity and diversity are welcomed and respected
• Strong partnerships with the church, families, and community
• People who work together to make a meaningful and visible difference 
• A team who are solution-focussed and respond to challenge with positivity and resilience
• An experienced, strategically-focussed Governing Body who will provide support, guidance and a commitment to professional development 
• A school with strong foundations and high ambition for the future

Most importantly we have children who are full of curiosity, hope, enthusiasm, and joy.  They will remind you every day why you chose a career in education.

Application Procedure

Information about the role, school and community can be found in the Headteacher Information Pack. It is important that you also read the full Job Description and Personal Specification to inform any application decision.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by appointment through the school office,  01252 324300/adminoffice@st-michaels-inf.hants.sch.uk

If you would like to be the next Headteacher of St Michael’s C of E [controlled] Infant School, click the 'Apply' button to complete your application.

We very much hope that you could be the person who leads us forward and we look forward to welcoming your application

Applications should be received no later than noon on Friday 4th September 2026.  

You should provide a full statement in support of your application, which should not exceed two sides of A4 paper. 

Please do not restate the factual details already included elsewhere on the application form.

Selection Procedure

The shortlist will be drawn up on Monday 7th September 2026 and the selection process will take place on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September 2026. Further details will be sent to those candidates called for interview.

Applicants will be advised after the shortlisting date whether they have been successful. 

Equality Monitoring

All applications will be required to complete an Equality Monitoring form.

Safer Recruitment

St Michael’s C of E [controlled] Infant School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.