Headteacher

Job Introduction

Closing date:                  2 October 2026 at 12:00

Interview dates:             22nd and 23rd October

Job Start Date:              January 2027

Contract/Hours:             Permanent, Full-time

Salary Type:                   Leadership Scale

Salary Details:               The indicative pay salary is set at (L12) £67,898 - (L18) £78,702

Hours of Work:               Full time

Location of Role:            Fleet, Hart

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

Job Person/Summary 

At Crookham C of E Infant School we are looking for a new headteacher to lead Team Crookham!  We are a two class entry infant school set in leafy Church Crookham, Fleet with easy access to the M3/M4 not far from Basingstoke, Southampton, Reading, Guildford and more.  We are a school where our children are at the very heart of everything we do. 

We believe that irresistible learning should be fun and engaging.  We offer a nurturing, warm and caring environment which enables children to feel safe and secure as they grow, learn, and develop as individuals.

We have high expectations and help children to make the best progress possible in all aspects of their learning, as well as in their personal and social development.  

Here is just some of what we have to offer: 

• Wonderful children who are keen to learn and love being part of the Team Crookham family.
• A committed, high quality and enthusiastic team of staff.
• A dedicated and supportive governing body.
• A welcoming village school feel set on lovely grounds in Church Crookham with long-standing close relationship with the Parish church, Christchurch which is 100m away from the school.
• Engaged and supportive parents.
• An amazing PTA (FOCIS Friends of Crookham Infant School) who run events such as discos, school fairs, magic shows, bedtime stories, and more.  FOCIS have been successful in raising tens of thousands of pounds for the school to purchase items such as laptops and iPads, a new trim trail, a brand new library, new books etc. and to fund enrichment experiences at school for all the children.

To find out more visits to the school are warmly welcomed – please email adminoffice@crookham-inf.hants.sch.uk to book an appointment.

Please do read our headteacher pack for more information about our wonderful school. 

Click the 'Apply' button to complete your application. 

Applications should be received no later than noon on 2nd October 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 8th October 2026 and the selection process will take place 22nd & 23rd October 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

Crookham Church of England 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.