Headteacher

Oaksey CofE Primary School, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9TG

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 January 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: L10 - L16

What skills and experience we're looking for

An experienced school leader or an accomplished teacher ready to take the next step in their career

• Is committed to inspiring children to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually
• Demonstrates exceptional leadership and the ability to motivate staff to deliver the highest standards
• Champions inclusivity and values every child’s unique potential
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community
• Embodies Christian values and fosters a warm and collaborative culture

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, happy, and engaged pupils who love to learn.
• A talented and committed team of staff.
• A supportive governing body and an engaged village community.
• Opportunities for collaboration within the Hobbes Alliance of schools.
• High-quality professional development and a strong foundation for further growth.

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

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Oaksey CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 81 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Oaksey CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: SchoolBulletin@wiltshire.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oaksey-cofe-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Oaksey CE Primary School is a small, thriving village school located on the edge of the Cotswolds, with a Christian ethos, close ties to All Saints Church, and a deep sense of community at its heart. Guided by our vision, “As individuals we let our light shine, but we shine brighter together,” we foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

Arranging a visit to Oaksey CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email SchoolBulletin@wiltshire.gov.uk.

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