Head of School

The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2FH

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01/09/2026 or earlier if possible

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £61,534.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (FTE) L8-12

Head of School job summary

As Head of School, you will:

• Work closely with the Executive Headteacher to drive school improvement and maintain high standards.
• Lead on teaching and learning, ensuring an engaging and inclusive curriculum.
• Support staff professional learning and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Champion safeguarding and wellbeing for all pupils.
• Be a visible, approachable leader who inspires confidence in pupils, staff, and families.
• Be the day-to-day face of the school for parents, pupils and staff.
• Support the work of the Executive Headteacher across more than one school as required.

What We’re Looking For

• A proven leader with vision, integrity, and enthusiasm.
• An outstanding classroom practitioner who motivates and inspires.
• A strategic thinker who can turn ideas into action.
• Someone who values teamwork and builds strong relationships across the school community.

We Offer

• A supportive and committed team.
• Opportunities for professional learning and career progression.
• A wonderful school building with great outdoor space.
• A chance to make a real difference.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office at admin@trinitydevizes.dsat.org.uk or call 01380 730203 to discuss the role or arrange a visit.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-trinity-church-of-england-primary-academy

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