Headteacher

Overview

Applications are warmly invited for an inspirational Headteacher to oversee the strategic and day-to-day leadership and management of Hinchley Wood Primary School.

Hinchley Wood Primary School is a popular three form entry primary school and proud to be a founder member of the Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership (HWLP) – a multi academy trust including Hinchley Wood School (a seven form entry secondary school on the same site) and Thames Ditton Junior School (a three form entry junior school a short walk from HWPS).

This is an exciting time to join the school, and our Partnership, helping to shape a new era of development and growth so that all children are able to reach their full potential. The successful applicant will build upon the current strengths of the school whilst being able to effectively analyse how it can improve further to realise its vision of delivering outstanding education.

The successful applicant will have the support of the Partnership, Trustees, CEO and the Local Governing Body.

• Have strong leadership, management and organisational skills
• Have a positive, resilient and optimistic approach
• Be an excellent and effective communicator with all stakeholders and the wider community
• Be forward thinking, innovative and a visionary school leader
• Be committed to ensuring our pupils are equipped with the relevant skills to enable them to thrive in their next steps wherever that may be
• Be committed to inclusion, collaboration and keen to share best practice across the HWLP schools.

Please see application pack and visit the Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership for more benefits

Application forms and Candidate information packs can be found by clicking on this link

We strongly encourage those interested in the role to visit the school prior to application. Please contact our HR Department to arrange a visit either via email  or by calling  x1344 during school hours. Visits are available to pre-book during weeks commencing 12th and 19th January.

Closing date for applications:
Monday 26th January 2026 (9.00am)

For information, interviews for shortlisted applicants are scheduled to take place during week commencing 9 February.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.