After a dedicated and distinguished teaching career, our headteacher is taking retirement from 31st December 2025 and our governors are advertising now for a replacement with the experience, vision and ambition to further the achievements of our school.
We are looking for a leader who will build on our excellent reputation as a small rural village school, situated in the heart of a thriving community, in which Christian values are central to the ethos of the school and its teaching. Our school is a happy place with a tradition of fostering pupil wellbeing by combining best teaching and learning practice with care and consideration for the inclusion of everyone.
“This is a happy and welcoming school where pupils thrive”. Ofsted report Feb 2025
The appointment will be from January 2026. This is a full-time position, and the salary will be in the range L9 – L16 (£60,644 - £72,162, pay increase pending September 2026) dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Our school can offer you an opportunity to further develop:
- pupils who enjoy learning and are engaged in their studies;
- an excellent reputation and a history of high achievement;
- strong partnerships with the village community, local Churches and the Englefield Estate;
- a delightful setting with well- resourced teaching facilities close to Reading and only 5 minutes from Junction 12 of the M4;
- a creative, committed and well-motivated team of staff and governors;
- strong parental involvement and an active and supportive PTA;
- an ambition for the school to become a centre of excellence for outdoor and environmental education.
Visits to the school by prospective candidates are very welcome. Please contact Kate Scott, School Business Manager on efinance@englefield.w-berks.sch.uk or phone 01189302337 to arrange an appointment.
For further information about our school, a recruitment pack and application form please visit our school website: www.englefield.w-berks.sch.uk
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.