Head Teacher

Our new Head Teacher will provide

strategic leadership and take operational responsibility for the school,

working in partnership with the SLT, governors, staff, pupils, parents, and the

wider community.

Key Responsibilities

Lead

the school with vision, warmth and integrity Secure the school’s strategic direction and lead

the development, implementation and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan. Provide

clear strategic oversight to the English Hub, enabling its leadership and staff

to deliver high‑quality, support and intervention to schools across Wiltshire

Champion high-quality, evidence-informed

teaching, ensuring that this is achieved across the whole curriculum

Build and maintain

effective and positive working relationships within the school and with

parents and the wider community

Oversee the school’s

budget and finances, ensuring robust processes for financial management

and accountability

Recruit, retain and

manage the highest quality staff

Teaching and Curriculum

Safeguard

the integrity and ambition of the curriculum, while being open to the

latest developments in educational research and technologies

Secure

excellence in early reading and phonics

Ensure

that pupil progression is monitored effectively and early intervention is implemented

where appropriate

Staff Development

Inspire

and motivate staff and enable professional development and high-quality

CPD opportunities to enhance the staffing needs and career aspirations

Champion

staff wellbeing by nurturing a supportive, collaborative workplace culture

Build

leadership capacity by providing support and constructive feedback to

staff

Foster

a positive, high-performing culture

Community Engagement

Strengthen

partnerships locally and nationally by sharing best practice methods

Continue

building strong relationships with parents, governors, local schools,

village groups and the wider community

Safeguarding, Governance and Compliance

Maintain

the highest standards of safeguarding

Ensure

statutory and financial compliance, balancing day to day needs with a

long-term strategic outlook

Ensure

the school remains compliant with all statutory and Ofsted frameworks,

while protecting the culture, vision and ethos of the school

Work

in close partnership with the governing body to champion accountability,

transparency and the implementation of the strategic outlook

The

Person We Seek Essential

Qualified

Teacher Status

Significant

leadership experience in primary education

Proven

impact on raising and sustaining high standards

Strong

understanding of curriculum, assessment, and safeguarding

Strategic