Headteacher

St John's C of E Academy, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8DU

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 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: L12- L18

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 John’s Church of England Primary School.  This is a permanent, full-time position from 1 September 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.

We are looking for someone who can inspire and develop others, who understands what excellent teaching and learning looks like and is a passionate and inclusive leader. You need to be able to galvanise trust and confidence with internal stakeholders, the local community and external partners, and support children and adults to flourish. We are also looking for someone to share good practice across the Trust 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.

The closing date is noon on the 25th March 2026

​The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust 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. All posts are subject to satisfactory references.

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 for

the 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

* an active and supportive parent body

​St Johns’s Church of England Primary School 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.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St John's C of E Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 154 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's C of E Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@dgat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-c-of-e-academy

Arranging a visit to St John's C of E Academy

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

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