17 days remaining to apply

  • Earliest start date

    1 April 2026

  • Latest start date

    30 April 2026

  • Closing date

    1 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    14 November 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

L14 to L20

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust is delighted to advertise for the post of Headteacher at St David’s Church of England Primary Academy.  This is a permanent, full-time position from April 2026.

This role provides an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced leader to lead a team of passionate teaching and support staff to ensure high quality teaching and learning, building on the strong foundations developed by the outgoing leader.

We are looking for someone who can inspire others, understands what excellent teaching and learning looks like, who inspires trust and confidence and will support children and adults to develop and flourish. We are also looking for someone to share good practice across the Trust’s family of schools.

You must be committed to what it means to be part of a Church of England Trust and to being an excellent Church school leader.

The Trust offers an extensive range of opportunities for professional development and learning, and we will be supportive of your leadership journey and career development. The pastoral care of our Headteachers is also an important part of who we are as an organisation, knowing that Headteachers care very deeply for all they serve but often do not prioritise their own wellbeing. You will be valued for who you are and what you bring to the Trust

We are looking for someone who:

  • can clearly articulate a compelling vision of educational excellence
  • is passionately committed to the distinctive Church of England ethos of the school
  • inspires, leads and motivates all staff and pupils to give of their best
  • is committed to the Trust’s vision of inclusive education
  • can build excellent relationships with all stakeholders
  • is committed to collaboration with neighbouring schools and wider Trust schools.


What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • the full and able support of senior leaders, staff and local governors who are ambitious forthe school.
  • the opportunity to be part of an extended leadership team across the Trust
  • CPD, professional support and career development in a highly successful and growing organisation
  • a supportive parent body

St David’s Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.

St David’s Church of England Primary is an academy and is part of the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust (DGAT).

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and any other such checks that the school deems necessary.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About St David's Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
248 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
St David's Church of England Primary School website
Email address
recruitment@dgat.org.uk
Phone number
01452 942415
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St. David’s School is a friendly primary school with 248 pupils. It has close links with St. David’s Church and the local community and is located in the heart of Moreton in Marsh, in the Cotswolds.

Arranging a visit to St David's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dgat.org.uk.

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