Headteacher

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  31 January 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  15 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £73,105.00 - £84,699.00 Annually (FTE) L15-21

Headteacher job summary

“Let all you do, be done in love.”

Are you searching for your next big adventure — a role where your leadership genuinely shapes a community, strengthens a school’s identity, and transforms children’s lives?

Do you thrive in a church school context, bringing vision, compassion, and ambition to a team who share a commitment to flourishing together?

Are you determined, innovative, and passionate about ensuring every child — especially those facing the biggest challenges — receives the very best start in life?

If so, this could be the next chapter you’ve been waiting for.

Who we are

At St Andrew’s, our Christian vision underpins everything we do. We are a welcoming, caring and ambitious school, driven by the belief that all children should live and learn to flourish. As part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust (DSAT), we benefit from strong networks, high-quality professional learning, and dedicated support services — enabling our leaders to focus on what truly matters: great teaching, great relationships, and great outcomes for children.

We are looking for a Headteacher who will bring energy, curiosity and wisdom to our school; someone who sees this role not just as a job, but as an opportunity to influence lives, shape culture and champion our school’s next exciting stage. We have achieved a great deal on our journey, but there is much more to come.

You will be someone who:

• Has a dynamic and hopeful vision for the education of all children in a church school context
• Values the opportunity to enable children and adults to flourish within our Christian values
• Has a proven record of excellent teaching and learning
• Brings wide, current knowledge of education and curriculum development
• Is an innovator, confident to lead by example and nurture creativity in others
• Is driven by a passion for raising standards for every child
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and builds positive relationships with staff, families and the wider community
• Is enthusiastic, reflective and able to navigate complexity with determination and grace
• Places safeguarding at the heart of every decision
• Genuinely wants to be a part of our future and help shape it

In return, we offer:

• Young people who want to thrive, and who deserve the very best
• A staff team who value strong leadership and welcome the inspiration you bring
• A culture of collaboration, professional generosity and a shared drive to be the best we can be
• Rich opportunities for professional learning and development, through DSAT and beyond
• A committed and thoughtful Governing Body (Academy Standards and Ethos Committee) who offer strong support and appropriate challenge
• A positive, caring school ethos firmly rooted in our Christian values
• A strong and supportive parent community
• Extensive Trust-wide networks for collaboration — see www.dsat.org.uk for further details
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing services and staff support, because we want our people to flourish

We welcome applications from all

We value the diversity of our workforce and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you would like an informal conversation to explore whether this is the right opportunity for you, we would be delighted to speak with you. We want you to have everything you need to make an informed decision.

When ready to apply, please complete all sections of the application form — CVs will not be accepted. All applicants will be notified of shortlisting outcomes via email. References for shortlisted candidates will be sought prior to interview.

Safeguarding Statement

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 an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, before any 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-andrew-s-church-of-england-primary-school-weymouth

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