Head Teacher

Job Title: Head Teacher

Salary: L12-L18 (£55,338-£64,143)

Full Time Permanent

Let your light shine at Cold Harbour. Are you the inspirational, energetic, resilient and motivational leader that can continue our journey to ‘good’?  The governing board are looking for a Head Teacher that can inspire, support, lead and guide our school.  

We are a Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary school in Bletchley, Milton Keynes with currently c220 pupils on role. We have above national average levels of PP, SEN and EAL pupils. At the last Ofsted and SIAMs inspections we were judged RI which were followed by a few turbulent years at the school and then the leadership of our current Executive Head Teacher. Unfortunately, she is coming to the end of her term and Governors are looking for a new head that will be able to support and embed the changes that have been made, whilst continuing to drive through improvements in standards for all children.  It is not a requirement for our Head Teacher to share the Christian faith, however, you will share our vision and values. We are an inclusive school who welcomes pupils and staff of all faiths and worldviews to the school community.

We are looking for someone who: 

• Can continue our journey to good.

• Has had demonstratable experience of improving standards within a school.

• Has the ability and expertise to develop staff and take them on the journey.

• Is an excellent communicator who can communicate with all key stakeholders.

• Is ready to hit the ground running with a can-do attitude.

• Can work collaboratively with all stakeholders including the LA and the Diocese to improve the school.

• Is prepared to make and implement difficult decisions where needed. 

• Has the ability to market the school effectively in the community to encourage families to choose Cold Harbour for their children.

• Has already held a senior leadership position ideally in a school with similar characteristics. 

 In return we can offer you:

• The ability to be part of a caring school that nurtures the whole child.

• Dedicated staff; including the support and hard work of our wonderful assistant head teachers. 

• Amazing, resilient, kind, loving children.

• Spacious grounds with a coppice suitable for outdoor learning.

• Supportive governors.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau).

Informal visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged between 1st and 12th November. Please call the school office to arrange a time: 01908 270377

Full details of how to apply for this position are included in the Headteacher Application Pack. 

Key dates: 

Application closing date: 9am on Friday 19th November 2021

Interviews: 30th November 2021