Headteacher

Job Introduction

Hampshire

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

Contact e-mail address: ***email_hidden***

Job Introduction

Headteacher

St Michael’s C of E [controlled] Infant School

Learning Together with Love at the Centre

“Come shape lives, culture and community”

• Are you a senior leader looking for an opportunity to lead a relational, inclusive, and transformational school?
• Do you believe that every child can flourish when they are known, valued and encouraged to thrive?
• Do you want the opportunity to be a Headteacher where leaders can make a meaningful difference to children’s lives and the wider community?

If so, becoming the next Headteacher of St Michael’s C of E [controlled] Infant school is the role that you have been searching for.

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 succeed. Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher we are seeking to appoint our next Headteacher from January 2027.

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by appointment through the school office, 01252 324300/[email protected]

Please find attached the Headteacher information pack.

To apply, click on the “Apply” button, then complete the information required and submit.

You should provide a full statement in support of your application. Please do not restate the factual details already included elsewhere on the application form.

Selection Procedure

The shortlist will be drawn up on 7th September 2026 and the selection process will take place 17th and 18th September 2026. Further details will be sent to those candidates called for interview. Applicants will be advised after the shortlisting date whether they have been successful.

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.