Headteacher

Job Introduction

Manor Church of England Infant School
Inspiring young minds through Love, Courage and Hope

Following the promotion of our successful Headteacher of 12 years, the governors are seeking an exceptional leader to become the next Headteacher of our much‑loved Church of England infant school. This is a wonderful opportunity for a compassionate, ambitious, and child‑centred leader to guide our school into its next chapter.

Rooted in Christian values, our school is a joyful, nurturing community where every child is known, cherished, and encouraged to flourish. We are proud of our strong relationships with families, our dedicated staff team, and our close partnership with the parish and Diocese. We now look forward to welcoming a Headteacher who will continue to strengthen these foundations while bringing fresh vision and energy.

Due to the size of the school, the role includes a 0.4 teaching commitment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an inspiring and visible leader with a passion for early years and KS1 education.
• Can articulate and model Christian values in daily school life, supporting the spiritual development of pupils and staff.
• Has the strategic insight to drive school improvement and the practical skills to deliver it.
• Can demonstrate a strong knowledge of highly effective teaching together with the ability to model excellence in the classroom setting 
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with staff, governors, parents, and the wider community.
• Champions inclusion, safeguarding, and the wellbeing of every child.
• Will further develop the school’s reputation in the community
• Nurtures and develops staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, high expectations, and professional growth.
• Brings warmth, resilience, and a deep commitment to helping young children thrive.

In return, we offer:

• A caring, vibrant school with enthusiastic children who love to learn.
• A talented and dedicated staff team who work closely together.
• Supportive, engaged governors and a strong partnership with our parish church.
• A school community that values kindness, creativity, and curiosity.
• The opportunity to shape the future of a school with a clear Christian identity and a strong reputation for nurturing young learners.

If you are a leader who can combine educational excellence with compassion and a genuine love of early childhood education, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  Please contact the school to make arrangements on adminoffice@manor.hants.sch.uk or ring on 023 8089 0710

Please find attached the Headteacher Application form and Information Pack.

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.

You should provide a full statement in support of your application, which should not exceed two sides of A4 paper, and should take account of the key focus areas in the person specification marked with an (A). 

 Shortlisting will take place on 26th March 2026, after which date successful candidates will be notified regarding the requirements for the selection process

Job start date: 1st September 2026 (or sooner if available).

Equality Monitoring 

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

Safer Recruitment

Manor 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.