Job Description

Salary

Leadership Pay Scale Group 1 School: L9 - L15

Basis

Full time

Package

Full time/permanent
Village location near Ascot
Single form entry

Job category/type

Schools

Date posted

19/09/2025

Job reference

REQ02361



The children, staff, parents, carers and governors of Cheapside Church of England Primary School are looking for an inspirational Head Teacher, who will embody the Christian ethos of the school.

We are a friendly, inclusive, nurturing school set in beautiful grounds, with a focus on outdoor learning in a semi-rural location on the edge of Windsor Great Park. The school enjoys a strong relationship with our local parish Church, St Michaels & All Angels, and the support of the Oxford Diocese.

The successful candidate will:

Be able to demonstrate that they have experience of school leadership, either as a Headteacher, a Deputy/Assistant Headteacher or as a member of the leadership team. Be an active part of the school, engaging and communicating with all members of the school and wider community. They will provide thoughtful leadership to the staff and commitment to do the best for the children. Will seek to build networks in the wider cluster to enable resource and knowledge sharing. They will be seeking to develop themselves in the role, bringing new ideas and fresh thinking and encouraging others to share their own. Someone who will create an inclusive culture of continuous development and improvement within the school. The ability to support, challenge and inspire our children, encouraging them to achieve their full potential. Excellent communication skills and the ability to celebrate and promote high-quality teaching and learning and to challenge staff to develop their professional practice. A positive and optimistic approach; be proactive and confident, and able to build relationships quickly. Can provide inspiration and leadership which builds on the school's strong vision. Qualified teacher status. Lead with integrity, clarity and Christian purpose. Be an active member of a Church aligned to Churches Together in England, Evangelical Alliance or align with or be sympathetic to the Christian values which are the foundation of the school, whilst maintaining an inclusive vision. Be knowledgeable about safeguarding, SEND, inclusion and current national policies. Be skilled at building strong teams, coaching others and modelling professional standards.

Closing date for applications: October 3 2025.

Interview schedule

Please note that shortlisting for this post will take place on October 6, 2025, and interviews will take place on October 20, 2025.

Interested candidates are welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office to book a show around with our Interim Head Teacher on 01344 621112.

Safeguarding Statement Cheapside C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please note: in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.