Headteacher, Burford School, Marlow Bottom, Buckinghamshire

We are looking for a Headteacher or an outstanding Deputy (or equivalent) with substantial experience of school leadership gained in a primary school. 

Pay details: L11 to L24 dependent on ability and experience

Start date: Flexible for the right candidate

Do you combine energy and integrity with a vision for exceptional education with the focus on the whole child? Are you a proven leader with a strong commitment to continual school improvement? Do you have inspirational communication and leadership skills to elicit the aspirational commitment of all staff and children?

Then we want to hear from you. Burford School is a two-form entry primary school with a Governor led nursery. It is a welcoming and inclusive school, set in the heart of the local community. Our vision is to be a happy school with a love of learning at its heart and where all children and staff are nurtured within a safe environment to be the best they can be.

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in driving a positive impact on school development, whilst providing a safe, stimulating, nurturing environment where learning is seen as both an enjoyable and rewarding experience.  

In return for your drive, commitment and passion for delivering high quality education, we can offer you a supportive environment with a dedicated staff team and commitment to your professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a school that is full of potential, with a solid track record of achievement. With dedicated music and PE teaching, a wide range of school trips, after school clubs and outdoor learning, we offer a rich, inclusive curriculum to inspire all our children and ensure they all achieve their full potential.

Burford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2021).

Burford School is an equal opportunities employer.  We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our pupils and staff.

Please ensure you have QTS and are able to meet the requirements of the person specification when applying for this position.

Please be advised of the following important dates:

Closing date: Noon on Friday 3rd June 2022

Interviews: 15th & 16th June 2022

Further details about Burford School can be found on our website, https://www.burfordschool.co.uk/

Please email our School Business Manager for an application pack ghargreaves@burfordschool.co.uk 

Paper copies are available on request.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the Chair of Governors, Jane Hawksworth at: jhawksworth@burfordschool.co.uk