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Headteacher/CEO
The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5TL34 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
28 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Group 2 L9 - L15
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an inspirational, innovative, and outstanding leader for an established, high performing team to maintain our excellent standards and achievements for the benefit of the children and community whom we serve.
The successful candidate will be passionate about learning and teaching, and will have the drive and commitment to inspire and enthuse our children, staff, and parents. They will have a whole-hearted commitment to excellence in education, and be in sympathy with our foundation as a Church of England School. They will be a spiritual leader who will support and further develop our Christian ethos, working with the Diocese and our local clergy, building on positive, collaborative, relationships across our local community.
What the school offers its staff
We are proud to offer an exceptionally supportive environment for our new Headteacher. You will be welcomed by a committed and skilful Governing Body, a strong, experienced and friendly staff team, and well‑established partnerships including the Salisbury Diocese and wider teaching and learning networks. Our wonderful children flourish in a culture of engaging, inspiring learning experiences set within our beautiful surroundings.
Holy Trinity is a thriving, well-respected, sought-after Single Academy Trust situated in the small village of Great Cheverell in the heart of rural Wiltshire. Our school regularly achieves within the top few percent of all primary schools in the country in statutory assessments, and, just as importantly, provides a creative, broad based and engaging curriculum across all areas of children’s education. Children are at the heart of every decision made at Holy Trinity, and the Christian values of compassion, courage, aspiration and joy are lived out by the children, staff and governors.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive and supportive package to ensure you thrive in your leadership role, including dedicated professional development, mentoring opportunities, and a commitment to your wellbeing and success.
Further information about the job
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 will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 152 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@holytrinity.wilts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 013808123796
At Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy, inspired by and rooted in Christian values and teaching, we nurture each other to become aspirational, courageous, compassionate and joyful people.
Arranging a visit to The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@holytrinity.wilts.sch.uk.
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