Thatcham Park Primary School

With our wonderful Headteacher of 12 years retiring, Thatcham Park is seeking to appoint an inspirational leader who can drive the school forward strategically and build on the many strengths of this wonderful community school. Thatcham Park Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a two-form entry voluntary controlled school, with around 400 pupils on roll, including 70 in our beautiful, brand new, purpose-built nursery setting – opening Spring 2026.

We invite applications from colleagues who can:

• Ensure the school’s Christian vision continues to shape improvement and daily practice
• Build on the school’s Good inspection outcomes
• Further strengthen curriculum implementation and impact
• Sustain high standards of behaviour, attendance and safeguarding
• Continue to maintain the school’s reputation for excellent pastoral care, while continuing to embed inclusion as a golden thread
• Lead the school confidently through future Ofsted and SIAMS inspections
• Ensure the effective, ethical and sustainable use of financial and physical resources

In return, we can offer you:

• The opportunity to shape strategy and make a difference in the lives and learning of the whole school community
• Enthusiastic children who are hardworking well behaved and keen to learn and achieve
• A welcoming team of supportive professionals who are caring and committed to raising attainment
• A supportive and friendly team of Governors
• A commitment to professional development and a good work/life balance
• An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community

An application form, job description and supporting information pack are available above

To gain a greater insight into our school family and provision, visits to the school prior to application are strongly encourage and welcomed by appointment, please email Leanne Fowler, via LeanneFowler@thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk  

 Key dates for the process are:

• Preferred dates for school tours: afternoon on February 23^rd 2026 or all day March 2^nd 2026. Other dates available on request.
• Application deadline: 5pm, March 6^th 2026
• Shortlisting: March 10^th 2026
• Assessment days: March 19th and 20th 2026

Thatcham Park School supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.