13 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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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
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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