21 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    14 March 2025 at 12am (midnight)

  • Date listed

    15 February 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Leadership Scale L8 to L12

Headteacher job summary

Actual Salary £59,167 - £65,286 per annum (Leadership Scale L8 to L12)

This job is full time, and is offered on a permanent basis, with start date of 01/09/2025.

Lead with Love, Inspire with Courage: Become the Headteacher of Witchampton & Pamphill First Schools.

Are you a passionate and dedicated leader seeking a unique opportunity to make a real difference? We are seeking an inspiring Headteacher to lead two thriving village schools: Witchampton Church of England First School and Pamphill First School, part of the Initio Learning Trust family of schools.

Witchampton C of E First School: Witchampton, a "Good" school in all areas (Ofsted, March 2023), offers a warm and welcoming environment. Our Ofsted report highlighted our "small school with a big heart – making a difference" ethos, reflecting the dedication of our staff and the wonderful spirit of our pupils. This is a chance to lead a small, rural village school where Christian values of Love, Courage, Inspiration, and Respect are central to everything we do. Building on our "excellent" church school inspection outcome (July 2019), which praised our culture of holistic care, you will nurture a learning community where every individual is valued and empowered to flourish – spiritually, emotionally, and academically. We champion an enriched and inclusive curriculum, fostering high expectations and ensuring all children, regardless of their needs or abilities, achieve their full potential.

Pamphill First School: Pamphill, a “Good” school (Ofsted, September 2023), is an inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils embrace the values of ‘love’ and ‘courage’. The caring relationships between members of the school community mean that pupils feel safe and happy. Parents describe Pamphill as a school that encourages their children to ‘reach for the stars’. The school has high aspirations for pupils. It has worked hard to develop a curriculum to help pupils achieve well, and they do. The school uses its unique location to provide an array of memorable experiences that go beyond the classroom.

The “good” church school inspection (January 2023) states that ‘In living out its vision school leaders are determined that each pupil, and their family, is known well.’

The Opportunity: This joint headship presents an exciting challenge and a rare opportunity to shape the future of two vibrant learning communities. You will be responsible for leading both schools, fostering collaboration and shared vision while maintaining the unique character of each. This role requires a leader with strong strategic vision, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to inspire and motivate staff, pupils, and parents. A commitment to Christian values is essential. If you are a driven leader with a passion for education and a commitment to making a real difference in the lives of children, we invite you to apply. Join us in creating a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can flourish.

For more information, please download the candidate recruitment pack, or Visit our websites: https://www.pamphillfirstschool.org/ and https://www.witchampton.dorset.sch.uk/

If you would like to arrange a visit to either of our schools, please email info@initiolearning.org

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

  • a genuine commitment to supporting professional development

  • a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all

  • free onsite parking

  • access to the local government or teachers pension scheme

  • a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

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 are not accepted.

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About Pamphill Church of England First School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 9
Education phase
Primary
School size
74 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 9

School location

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