Head Teacher
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7DG13 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
1 September 2025
Latest start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
2 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L14 - L20
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a clear, ambitious and strategic vision for the education of all children in a church school context.
- Has evidence of successful school leadership and experience in bringing about school improvement.
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and who wishes to build positive working relationships within our school, local and church community.
- Places safeguarding at the heart of the school.
- Values inclusivity in all aspects of school life.
- Will lead children and staff by example and with compassion and integrity.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Happy, hard-working children who love to learn.
- A team of dedicated, experienced staff who work collaboratively for the good of the children.
- A school community who all contribute to outstanding personal development for the children.
- A strong Christian ethos and values that are interwoven into all aspects of school life.
- A governing body who are both supportive and knowledgeable.
- A very supportive parent body.
- Opportunities for continuing professional development.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 221 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School website
- Email address
- clerk@sarum-st-pauls.wilts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01722336459
This is a fantastic opportunity for a school leader who has integrity, is inspirational, approachable and resilient.
After 12 successful years and two excellent OFSTED inspections, our current Headteacher is stepping down. Sarum St Paul’s is an oversubscribed one form entry school with a Hearing Impaired Resource Base. We have a strong reputation in the local community for providing a nurturing and inclusive environment and a rich and ambitious curriculum for all children.
Arranging a visit to Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clerk@sarum-st-pauls.wilts.sch.uk.
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