Headteacher

Job Introduction

This vacancy has arisen due to the retirement of our current head teacher. Judged continued to be ‘good’ by Ofsted in April 2023, we are now in a position to recruit a Headteacher who will lead us through the next phase of our school improvement journey and build on the success of our current head. The governors are looking to appoint an aspirational leader with vision and commitment to continue building on our existing strengths and take a strongly good school and continue its journey towards outstanding. The successful candidate will be forward-looking and committed to maximising the progress, well-being and attainment of each of our children, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. They must also have an understanding of, or have a background in, Early Years or Key Stage 1.

Marchwood Infants is a friendly, welcoming and increasingly diverse two form entry community school with happy and enthusiastic pupils, a supportive community and a dedicated, hardworking staff team. We have a strong relationship with both Hampshire CC and Winchester and Portsmouth Diocesan Education Boards,

Our school is situated on the edge of the New Forest. We are an integral part of the village community and the majority of our children are from our local catchment. The 17th Port Division is based in Marchwood Village and a number of our children are from serving military families. We have close links with the local Church and the Christian ethos of the school is central to all we do; underpinned by our values of Love, Courage and Hope.

We have a diligent and supportive Board of Governors as stated in our most recent OFSTED report.

Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged and we have set aside Tuesday 11th February and Friday 28th February as particular dates for visits. 

We understand diary commitments may make this difficult. If this is the case then we will seek to accommodate other dates. Please contact the school office on 023 8086 8819 to make arrangements to visit. We believe that Marchwood Infant School is a wonderful school and we are looking to appoint an exceptional Headteacher to take us forward.

If you feel that might be you then please do come along and see us. You will find lots of additional information about our wonderful school on our website.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply, download the attached application form by clicking the on the application form, then complete and save it. Once ready, click 'Apply' button to upload your completed application form.

Applications will need to be returned electronically by  noon of the 12th March 2025.

Governors encourage you to read the applicant pack, our school website and our Ofsted report but we strongly urge you to come and visit our school to really learn about us. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Marchwood 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.