Headteacher

Old Sarum Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6GH

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026 or sooner

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £71,327.00 - £82,651.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Range L14-L20

Headteacher job summary

Old Sarum Primary School is seeking an inspiring, aspirational and values-driven Headteacher to lead the school into the next phase of its journey. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school that sits at the very heart of its community, with dedicated staff and pupils who are eager to learn and succeed.

In the role of Headteacher, you will enjoy autonomous leadership of your academy, complemented by the strong support of our well‑established primary improvement model, which has a proven track record of driving sustainable school improvement.

The most recent Ofsted inspection recognised Old Sarum Primary School for its increasing ambition for pupils. We are now seeking a Headteacher with the vision, commitment and leadership skills to build on this momentum and realise the school’s full potential.

About the School

Old Sarum Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school where:

• Pupils are motivated, engaged and keen to learn
• Staff are ambitious for every child
• Purposeful, high-quality learning is evident in every classroom

The school is part of Magna Learning Partnership which consists of seven primary, three secondary schools and a sixth form college. All academies work collaboratively to strengthen educational opportunities for all pupils. Staff at Old Sarum benefit from professional collaboration across the Trust, sharing best practice and contributing to improvement work in other settings.

There is also a unique opportunity to work closely with secondary Headteachers within the Trust, strengthening primary-secondary transition and developing curriculum continuity across the full educational spectrum.

The Role

We are seeking a Headteacher who:

• Has a clear, compelling vision for excellence in primary education
• Is committed to high standards, inclusive practice and safeguarding
• Is passionate about developing both pupils and staff
• Thrives in a challenging yet highly supportive environment
• Is motivated by collaboration and leadership development within a Trust

You will lead a school that is proud of its progress and ambitious for its future, supported by a strong Trust structure and a community of like-minded leaders.

What We Offer

• The support of a Trust with strong, experienced leaders
• Close collaboration with a Director of Primary Education and fellow Primary Headteachers
• Opportunities for professional growth and shared leadership development
• Dedicated staff who are committed to improving the lives of the children they serve

Join Us

Visitors to Old Sarum Primary School consistently comment on the positive learning culture, the enthusiasm of the children and the commitment of the staff. We would welcome prospective candidates to see this for themselves and have an informal chat with our Director for Education (Primary).

If you are an inspiring leader who wants to make a meaningful difference and grow alongside others, we would love to hear from you. Please see the attached application pack for full details about the role and how to arrange visits to the school.

Magna Learning Partnership, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced DBS clearance. An online check will be carried out on all applicants invited to interview. Magna Learning Partnership, will not discriminate in any area of employment and confirms its commitment to equality of opportunity in all areas. Applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

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 Old Sarum Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 283 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Old Sarum Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/old-sarum-primary-school-salisbury

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