Current Vacancies:
Headteacher
Weston Favell CE Primary School is seeking an inspirational, knowledgeable and values-driven Headteacher to lead our outstanding school community into its next chapter, following the retirement of our current Headteacher.
Judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in February 2025, Weston Favell CE Primary School is a warm, happy and vibrant two-form entry primary school with a thriving preschool. Rooted in a strong Christian ethos, our vision — “Living, Learning and Growing Together in God’s Love” — underpins every aspect of school life. We are proud of our inclusive culture, exceptional behaviour, rich curriculum and strong outcomes for all pupils.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader to build on an already exceptional foundation. You will provide clear, strategic leadership to ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning, safeguarding and wellbeing, while nurturing the school’s distinctive Christian character. You will work closely with a skilled leadership team, committed staff, a supportive and challenging Governing Body, and enthusiastic, well-mannered children who love learning.
Weston Favell CE Primary School is a single academy trust working in partnership with Northampton Primary Academy Trust (NPAT), a successful and growing trust of 14 primary schools. As Headteacher, you will be an integral part of NPAT’s collaborative leadership community, contributing to trust-wide curriculum development, innovation and shared professional learning, while remaining firmly focused on leading Weston Favell.
Please see the attached the full job description and pack for full details and requirements.
School visits are warmly encouraged.
Weston Favell CE Primary School and NPAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Start Date - 1st September 2026
Closing Date - 23rd February at 12pm
Application & information pack can be found below. If you would like any further information please contact kirstin.westley@wfps.org.uk
This E-pack provides information regarding our values and ethos, sets out the benefits of joining the trust and also is where we now set out our statement of Equality, Safeguarding information and our recruitment privacy notice: https://indd.adobe.com/NPAT Applicant Information Pack