Headteacher
Crudwell CofE Primary School, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9ER24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
6 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 May 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
- L8 - L14 £59,167 to £68,586 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
The children, staff, parents/carers and governors of Crudwell Church of England Primary School are looking for a new Headteacher with the vision, enthusiasm and leadership skills to help to shape the next stage in our journey.
The successful candidate will be an active part of the school, engaging and communicating with all members of the school and wider community. They will provide interactive leadership to the staff, taking advantage of their experience, knowledge and commitment to do the best for the children in their care.
They will recognise the opportunities brought to the school and staff through sharing resources, sharing experiences and sharing expertise.
They will be seeking to develop themselves in the role, bringing new ideas and fresh thinking and encouraging others to share their own. Someone who will create an inclusive culture of continuous development and improvement within the school.
They will work closely with members of the Governing Body to deliver our vision for the school, embodying our ethos and shared values.
They will be able to demonstrate that they have experience of senior leadership, either as a Headteacher, a Deputy/Assistant Headteacher or as a member of the leadership team.
Ideally, they will have some affinity with the particular challenges of working in a small school, at the heart of a village community.
To fulfil the post of Headteacher they will have:
- the ability to support, challenge and inspire our children, encouraging them to achieve the best they can
- the expertise and capacity to lead and inspire an experienced, committed team
- the planning and organisational skills to make the best use of available resources
- the ability to lead and help shape the direction of the school
- excellent communication skills and the ability to celebrate and promote high-quality teaching and learning
- a positive and optimistic approach; be proactive and confident, and able to build relationships quickly
- an open-mindedness about ways to improve educational outcomes for pupils and build the skills of staff
- a commitment to partnership, collaboration and sharing
- the ability to be a team player and leader who will go the extra mile to support children and families.
What the school offers its staff
We are a friendly, inclusive, vibrant community of children and staff.
Our school vision is to ensure that everyone has the 'roots to grow and wings to fly'. It is inspired by Psalm 1 and Isaiah 40:30-31.
Our school values, based on Christian teaching, are Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, Trust, Teamwork and Creativity. Through these values we strive to develop character and inspire everyone to achieve in a happy, fun and safe environment. This journey is summarised in our school motto: 'Learn, Create, Laugh, Grow'.
Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. We support, encourage and nurture everyone to aspire to be the best possible versions of themselves so that they realise their full potential; both in their learning and in their relationships.
The school serves a varied rural community and also attracts many children from other catchment areas.The village of Crudwell has a population of approximately 1,000 and is situated in the northwestern corner of Wiltshire, close to the border with Gloucestershire, in a conservation area at the foot of the C
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 Crudwell CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Crudwell CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- WiltsPromotingPartners@wiltshire.gov.uk
The school has spacious grounds with a Forest School, an abundance of sporting opportunities and clubs, and tuition available in music, art, dance and speech and drama. We have developed an exciting and engaging curriculum, and have a recently refurbished library filled with high quality books to promote a love of reading.
In 2022 Ofsted confirmed our school as GOOD, commenting that:
“Pride and respect are the cornerstones of this school. Pupils show an understanding of kindness, responsibility and concern for others in everything they do. Parents and carers feel similarly. They appreciate the school being a focus in the community. They value leaders’ attention to developing their children into well-rounded citizens of the future.”
The school benefits from collaboration with an established team of headteachers in the local area through our membership of the Hobbes Alliance.
Wiltshire Council offers resources and coaching, enabling you to continue your professional development as a Headteacher.
The school also enjoys a strong relationship with our local parish Church, All Saints Crudwell, and the support of the Bristol Diocese.
Arranging a visit to Crudwell CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email WiltsPromotingPartners@wiltshire.gov.uk.
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