Head teacher

2 weeks ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Council Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Reference number

BUC14353

Contract type

Permanent

Working hours

Full Time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted

24 Nov 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

12 Dec 2025

Contact email

Overview

Our vibrant and diverse Infant and Nursery School is seeking an inspirational headteacher who will champion our exceptionally nurturing ethos whilst driving educational excellence. This permanent role is from , although an autumn 2026 start will be considered for the right candidate.

Term time only

Salary type: Leadership

Salary Details: L6 - L18

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 12/12/2025

Interviews to be held: Week beginning

About us

Marsh Infant and Nursery School is a happy school at the heart of the community welcoming new members with open arms. We aim to provide the highest quality early education and care for children, working together with parents and carers to achieve the best possible outcomes for every child. The exceptionally nurturing ethos at Marsh enables all children to thrive and make excellent progress within a safe atmosphere of mutual support and trust.

Website:

About the role

Are you a warm inspiring and values-driven leader, committed to making a difference and improving outcomes for all children? We are looking for a dynamic, creative leader who will build on the school's strengths and lead Marsh to a bright and exciting future with empathy and a clear strategic vision. You will be well-supported and mentored in the role with many opportunities for professional development.

About you

Strong understanding of EYFS and KS1.

Whole school leadership experience.

Commitment to staff well-being.

Understanding of effective inclusive practice, especially for SEND, EAL and disadvantaged pupils.

Lead by example with high expectations of the whole community.

Trained DSL desirable.

Commitment to the trauma-informed approach.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No:

Email:

The successful candidate will be expected to declare all previous offences and to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

  • All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
  • All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to

Nacro guidance

and the

guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice

(see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.



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