Headteacher

Job Introduction

What we are looking for

-Our children are looking for a headteacher who is kind, caring, and supportive. They value a fun, approachable leader who understands their emotions and makes everyone feel included and respected.

-Our staff are looking for a leader who inspires and motivates them while fostering mental health and well-being across the school.

-Our parents are looking for a figurehead who can maintain excellent communication with them and the wider community. 

-The Governing Board is looking for a headteacher who can lead the school to a future of high ambition and success.

What you can offer us

Are you an inspiring and creative leader who can take everyone on the journey with you? 

Are you ready to raise standards of pupil outcomes?

Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative leadership style?

Can you foster a culture of inclusion and transparency? 

Are you ready to nurture a passion for learning?

Do you have a strong understanding of effective safeguarding practices and the ability to create a safe environment for all?

What we can offer you

Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School is a small village primary school with a strong family ethos. We celebrate the fact that we know all our children and families well. 

Leading as headteacher offers an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of a school cherished by its community. This is a place where you can make a tangible impact while enjoying the support of engaged parents, passionate staff, and committed governors.

You will be building on the foundations of our ‘Good’ Ofsted (2023) in an environment that reflects our core Christian values of respect, responsibility, inspiration and courage. 

As the face of the school within the community, you can drive a culture of inclusion that will allow the school to attract pupils from within and outside our catchment area. 

This is an exciting opportunity to use your ambition and experience to build even stronger foundations in a supportive environment. 

Application Procedure

Please find attached the Headteacher Information Pack and application form.

A full job description can be found in the pack, along with key information about our school, and you can find out even more on our website.

Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please call 01635 298288 or email adminoffice@ecchinswellsydmonton.hants.sch.uk.

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.

Safer Recruitment

Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England 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.