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Headteacher

St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6HJ

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 March 2026

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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: L7 to 13

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a non-teaching Headteacher who will build on our broad and ambitious curriculum and put the needs of our pupils at the centre of everything they do. Our new Headteacher will nurture and develop all our staff and pupils and work collaboratively with parents, the governors and wider community. Please see our Recruitment Pack for more details.

What the school offers its staff

St John’s is a Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School of just over 100 pupils, situated in the large village of Tisbury. All our staff are trained in and use the ‘Thrive’ approach. In our inclusive school teaching and learning are structured to ensure each child’s individual interests and needs are carefully considered and catered for with a broad and balanced curriculum which enables them to flourish. We encourage children to think creatively and prepare them for the wider world.

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service and on-line search check before appointment is confirmed.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 105 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury website
• Email address: admin@st-johntisbury.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01747 870675
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-school-tisbury

St John’s is a relatively small rural school with 106 children and 5 classes. We are committed to ensuring that the children are engaged and enthused to learn through excellent pedagogy and a creative learning environment. Teaching and learning is structured creatively to ensure each child’s individual needs and interests are carefully considered and catered for, with a broad and balanced curriculum which enables them to flourish. We encourage children to think creatively and prepare them for the wider world.
We use the Thrive Approach throughout the school, which is a dynamic developmental way of working with children to promote emotional stability and wellbeing through play, discussion, drama and art. In our school we provide opportunities for all children in our care to work on emotional regulation and emotional developmental needs to build resilience and resourcefulness.

Arranging a visit to St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-johntisbury.wilts.sch.uk.

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