Salary Range: L14-L20 - £71,330 - £82,654 (depending on experience) Contract type: Full time, permanent Start date: January 2026 The Governors of St Peter’s CE Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint a dedicated, inspirational, and visionary Headteacher to lead our thriving rural Church school into its next exciting chapter. Rooted in our Christian vision — “Let your light shine” (Matthew 5:16) — we are a caring and ambitious school community where every child is known, nurtured, and challenged to achieve their very best. With strong links to St Peter’s Church, supportive families, and a committed staff team, we are proud of our Outstanding Ofsted rating and our flourishing pupils across Nursery, EYFS, KS1, and KS2. We are looking for a Headteacher who will: Lead with integrity, warmth, and vision, upholding our Christian distinctiveness while welcoming all faiths and none. Sustain high standards of teaching, learning, and curriculum, ensuring every child flourishes academically, socially, and spiritually. Be a visible and approachable leader, building strong relationships with pupils, staff, families, governors, and the wider parish community. Demonstrate strategic leadership in a rural context, securing the best outcomes for our children. Prioritise safeguarding and wellbeing at the heart of school life. In return, we offer: A happy, caring school community with motivated and enthusiastic children. A committed, talented staff team and supportive governing body. Strong partnerships with parents, church, and local community. The opportunity to shape the future of a school and nursery with a clear Christian vision and values. Visits to the school and nursery are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01952 811692 to arrange. Key Dates • Closing date : Friday 10 October 2025 ( noon ) • Shortlisting : Monday 13 October 2025 (afternoon) • Interviews : Monday 20 October 2025 (all day) About the School St Peter’s CE Primary School and Nursery is a thriving, inclusive rural Church of England school at the heart of the Edgmond community. We are proud to be graded Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2024, our pupils flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. Our school vision “Let your light shine” (Matthew 5:16) is lived out daily through our values of respect, kindness, and resilience. We have a well-equipped Nursery, dedicated staff, strong church links, and supportive families. As we look to the future, we are excited to welcome a Headteacher who will continue to uphold our Christian distinctiveness, ensure high standards for all, and build on our rich relationships with the parish and local community. Safeguarding Statement St Peter’s CE Primary School and Nursery 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 candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to demonstrate understanding of, and commitment to, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and to embedding safer recruitment and safeguarding practices throughout their work Attached documents Application Form Application Notes Candidate Pack