Headteacher

Job Introduction Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026 12pm Interview Dates: Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September 2026 Job Start Date: 1st January 2027 Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full-time Salary Type: Leadership Scale Salary Details: The indicative pay range is set at £73,105 - £84,699 (L15 - L21) Hours of Work: Full-time Location of Role: St Michael’s C of E (controlled) Infant School, Park Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3PU Learning Together with Love at the Centre Come shape lives, culture and community St Michael’s C of E (controlled) Infant School is a relational, inclusive school where leadership makes a meaningful difference to children’s lives and the wider community. At St Michael’s, we believe education is about far more than outcomes alone. It is about belonging, confidence, creativity, dignity and helping every child to flourish. We have great ambition for St Michael’s and the school has been transformed by the dedication of our current Headteacher. We are proud of what the school has achieved so far but also understand where we could improve. St Michael’s is now ready to move on to the next chapter, rise to new challenges and continue to grow. Responsibilities Believe in the Christian vision and values of the school Celebrate diversity and champion inclusion Be able to lead a school built on relationships, safety and understanding Be able to embrace complexity and challenge with confidence, empathy and resilience Genuinely believe that every child can flourish and look for solutions not barriers Be able to lead a school with insight, ambition, purpose and optimism for the future Qualifications Has significant senior leadership experience in a primary setting and can demonstrate impact Understands how to effectively meet the needs of pupils with SEND in a mainstream setting Has experience of working with pupils and families with English as an Additional Language Has DSL or DDSL training and experience of managing complex cases Has knowledge of relational, trauma-informed practice and the communicative function of behaviour Has an excellent understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment and is able to lead, motivate and coach others to continually improve Is able to shape a distributed leadership culture that builds capacity and empowers others to lead and manage Is able to strategically lead whilst maintaining the operational effectiveness of the school Why St Michael’s C of E (controlled) Infant School? A community focussed school where children are known, valued and encouraged to thrive A place where inclusivity and diversity are welcomed and respected Strong partnerships with the church, families, and community People who work together to make a meaningful and visible difference A team who are solution‑focussed and respond to challenge with positivity and resilience An experienced, strategically‑focussed Governing Body who will provide support, guidance and a commitment to professional development A school with strong foundations and high ambition for the future Equality Monitoring All applications will be required to complete an Equality Monitoring form. Safer Recruitment St Michael’s C of E (controlled) Infant School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr