Headteacher
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3QL9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Scale L9 - L15
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Broadwindsor School are seeking to appoint a Headteacher to start in September 2025. The position also includes some teaching duties, negotiable at appointment.
Broadwindsor Primary School is a vibrant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (NOR 95) situated in the village of Broadwindsor, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is held in high esteem by parents and sits at the heart of the local community.
Our school also plays a full part in a thriving local partnership of schools (West Dorset Schools’ Collaboration).We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and enthusiastic leader, who can start in the Autumn term 2025.Our new Headteacher will have experience of successful school leadership in a senior role; a proven track record of excellent teaching in the primary phase, innovative skills in enabling all children to flourish including those with SEND and is supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.
What the school offers its staff
This post offers an exciting opportunity to lead an innovative, skilled and dedicated staff in a school that is welcoming, happy and successful. It is held in high esteem by parents and sits at the heart of the local community.
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 Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 95 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@broadwindsor.dorset.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01308868376
Set in beautiful grounds, Broadwindsor Primary School is a small, rural Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary school with currently 95 children on roll. We are situated 3 miles to the west of Beaminster in West Dorset and we are proud to be part of an active, rural community.
Arranging a visit to Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@broadwindsor.dorset.sch.uk.
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