Headteacher

Job Introduction

St Bede Church of England Primary School

St Bede CE Primary School is seeking an inspirational, compassionate and ambitious Headteacher to lead our thriving primary school into its next chapter.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to build on strong foundations, shape the school’s strategic vision and enable all members of the school community to flourish. Working closely with governors, staff, families, our two parish churches and other external partners, you will champion high-quality, inclusive teaching, alongside outstanding safeguarding in a school where everyone is able to thrive. 

Headteacher

Closing Date: Friday 27 November 2026 (Noon)

Interview Dates: Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 December 2026

Job Start Date: April 2027 

Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full-time

Salary Type: Leadership Scale

Salary Details: The indicative pay range is set at £77,676 (L16) to £94,349 (L24)

Hours of Work: Full time

Location of Role: St Bede Church of England Primary School, United Kingdom

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

Job/Person Summary

The successful candidate will:

Sustain what makes St Bede Special. Celebrate and build on our distinctive Christian culture, inclusive ethos and high educational standards, enabling every child to flourish.

Enable our people to succeed. Lead through others, creating the conditions in which teaching staff, support staff and leaders can do their best work, with clear responsibilities, trust, support and accountability. Develop their capability and confidence with a strong shared culture.

Make the best use of what we have. Work with the people, finances and estate, community connections and wider resources imaginatively and sustainability, making near-term choices that deliver the greatest benefit for our pupils

Create opportunities for the future. Work with our school community to develop and deliver an ambitious and achievable vision for St Bede. Build new relationships and encourage innovation that will open new opportunities for pupils, drawing on our churches, the Diocese, local authorities and Winchester’s instructions. 

We are looking for a visible, approachable and resilient leader with a proven commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for all children.

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and have been scheduled for 10, 12, 17 and 19 November. Please contact the school office on 01962 852463 or stbedeoffice@st-bede.hants.sch.uk to arrange a visit. 

Please find attached the Headteacher information pack.

Click the 'Apply' button to complete your application. 

Applications should be received no later than noon on Friday 27 November 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 1 December 2026, and the selection process will take place on 9 and 10 December 2026. Further details will be sent to those candidates called for interview.

Applicants will be advised after the shortlisting date whether they will be called for interview.

Equality Monitoring

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

Safer Recruitment

St Bede CE Primary 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.