Headteacher
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8LW32 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 March 2026
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
- L13 to L20
What skills and experience we're looking for
The school is warm, friendly and welcoming and provides a safe and nurturing environment in which all children are supported to reach their full potential, spiritually, intellectually, physically, creatively and socially.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a substantive Headteacher with evidence of successful strategic leadership and management experience as a Head or Deputy Head for primary age children and a proven track record of school improvement. Alongside the capacity and commitment to;
- Inspire, nurture and lead our children, as well as staff, in all aspects of School life.
- Actively support and develop the distinct Church of England ethos of our School.
- Engage parents and carers in both the achievement of their children and the challenge that they tackle.
- Communicate effectively with both adults and children.
- Drive improvement in the focus areas agreed with Governors, demonstrating secure knowledge of the Nursery, KS1 and KS2 curriculum.
- Partner with Governors to deliver the vision for the School.
If you have the vision to inspire pupils, staff and the school community and have excellent leadership skills then we look forward to receiving your completed application.
Visits to our school are encouraged and welcomed so that you can experience the culture and ethos for yourself. Please contact Mrs Helen Kent hkent@olivertomkinsschools.co.uk or call 01793 870471 should you wish to arrange this.
What the school offers its staff
Oliver Tomkins CE VA School is a happy and vibrant school, with pupils who are respectful and show genuine delight in each other’s achievements. We offer the opportunity to become part of a fun, dedicated and supportive team, children who demonstrate good motivation and a curriculum that provides memorable experiences.
Oliver Tomkins opened in September 1980 and is a hard federated two-form entry, Voluntary Aided School in the Diocese of Bristol, providing education for children from nursery up to the age of 11 years and the end of Key Stage 2.
Our main aim is to give all children the opportunity to develop their full potential. We welcome children of all faiths and none, with a range of backgrounds, abilities and talents.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service and 3 satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 152 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hkent@olivertomkinsschools.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01793870471
Oliver Tomkins CE VA School is a Church of England Voluntary Aided School with Swindon Local Education Authority and the Diocese of Bristol which serves an area of Toothill and Freshbrook in the middle of West Swindon.
Oliver Tomkins is a school where every child is nurtured and cherished as an individual, precious in God’s sight. The Christian vision of the school is crystallised in the agreed vision statement, which reads ‘Growing, learning and exceeding in God’s love’. John 10:10 "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." This has been re-focused and enhanced in last two years to be driving focus of school improvement. We are here to provide a curriculum that enables our children to live life well and develop their life experiences so they may aspire and live a full life as future citizens.
Arranging a visit to Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hkent@olivertomkinsschools.co.uk.
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