Headteacher

Job Introduction

The Governors of Compton All Saints’ are seeking to appoint a new headteacher to lead our wonderful school. They are committed to encouraging and supporting the successful candidate in what may be their first headship. As our current headteacher moves to a larger school, we are looking for a dynamic and inspirational educator who can build on our strengths and successes, and foster positive relationships with children, staff, parents, carers, the church and the community.

Our school is…

• 106 wonderful children in four classes. 
  1. “Pupils attend regularly and display exceptionally positive attitudes to school.” (Ofsted 2023)
• Full of fabulous staff. 
  1. “Staff are proud to work here, and parents express an overwhelmingly positive view of the school.” (Ofsted 2023)
• Well supported by parents, the church and the local community. 
  1. “The school-led village fun run and school fete, enable pupils to learn about citizenship.” (Ofsted 2023)
• A happy, thriving, community school in a stunning, rural, village location with plenty of outside space. 
  1. “This is a nurturing village school.” (Ofsted 2023)
• A pleasant place to learn. 
  1. “Pupil behaviour is excellent.” (Ofsted 2023)
• A welcoming place to work. 
  1. “All accept and embrace that everyone is unique, and value diversity and difference.” (Ofsted 2023)
• Achieving results which are regularly above national averages. 
  1. “Pupils are curious and show a willingness to learn.” (Ofsted 2023)
• A learning environment underpinned by our key Christian values: Love, Courage and Respect.

Our new headteacher will…

• continue the good work of achieving excellent outcomes for all pupils, with particular regard to the lowest attaining 20%.
• ensure that teachers are clear about what pupils should know and remember in each subject – so that pupils can recall and use prior learning.
• ensure the financial stability of the school through developing a long-term strategy and maintaining high numbers on roll.
• continue developing the school's wider curriculum, with opportunities for sports and the arts.

Application Procedure

• Please download the attached information pack for further details.
• We will be proud to show you around our school. Please telephone for an appointment (01962 712035).
• Please complete the application and equality monitoring forms and return them no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.

Safer Recruitment

Compton All Saints’ Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Data Protection Act 2018

In compliance with the above act, the information you provide will be stored securely and will only be used to process your application. It will not be passed to any other organisation.

Equality Monitoring

All applicants are required to complete an Equality Monitoring form.