Job Introduction
The potential is real; the foundation is strong - The difference you could make is huge.
Winton is a large, vibrant primary school with a richness of opportunity that few schools can offer. It is the size of school that allows Winton to offer more. From some specialist taught subjects, more than 40 extra-curricular activities, to generous outdoor learning spaces ready to be developed further - this is a school alive with potential.
As part of Southern Education Trust, whose mission is making lives better and whose values of kindness, creativity and collaboration shape everything we do, Winton is ready for its next inspiring leader.
Preparing learners well for the next stage of their educational journey and future success.
At Winton, we believe every child deserves a rich and meaningful education. One that sparks curiosity, builds deep knowledge, and develops responsible citizens.
Our curriculum is broad, balanced and ambitious. It is successful and yet, there is still room to shape, refine and elevate it even further. Our most recent Ofsted report celebrated our strengths but also identified significant improvements that could be made. This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark.
We are proud of our strong KS2 outcomes, our positive reputation in the community, and our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
As Headteacher, you will have the freedom and the support, to protect what works and to strengthen what shines. Are you the person who can lead our school to realise its potential?
A leadership structure that lifts you up
You won’t be doing this alone.
As well as senior Trust level support, Winton has a strong, established senior leadership team, including a dedicated Head of School and three Assistant Headteachers, each leading a phase of education. This structure gives you the space to be strategic - to think, to plan, to create, while being surrounded by leaders who understand the school deeply and work collaboratively to move it forward every day.
This is a headship where you can focus on people, vision and impact.
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking a Headteacher who leads with:
- Warmth and authenticity, building trust through kindness and honesty.
- Ambition for every child, believing deeply in the power of a rich primary education.
- Creativity and curiosity, ready to inspire staff and children alike.
- Collaborative spirit, aligned with our Trust values and committed to shared success.
- Courage and clarity, able to take a good school and lead it with confidence towards being exceptional.
- A people-first approach, nurturing staff, celebrating strengths and developing talent.
- A strategic mind and compassionate heart, balancing rigour with joy.
This is more than a headship.
It’s the chance to lead a thriving community. To nurture a school with heart, history and enormous potential. To guide a curriculum that is already strong and take it even further.
Most of all, it’s the chance to make lives better, every single day.
You are welcome to come and see Winton for yourself. To arrange a visit or for more information, please contact Steph Arnold, Headteacher’s PA (sarnold@wintonprimary.uk)
Become part of our journey, by completing our Leadership Application Form and returning it to recruitment@southern.education if you would like to apply. See our Headteacher Job Description for further details on the role as well as our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
Closing date: 1st February 2026
Interview date: 11th-13th February 2026
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.
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