Headteacher

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8BW

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  15 December 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 - 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 Mary’s Church of England Primary School.  This is a permanent, full-time position from 13 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.

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 are 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

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 the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 321 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@dgat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-church-of-england-va-primary-school-tetbury

St Mary's is a nurturing school situated in the beautiful Cotswold market town of Tetbury.  Staff well-being and development is central to our caring Christian vision and we are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for each child. We have a fabulous team of staff who are inspiring and fun to work with. Our children are a curious, caring and courageous bunch and are full of enthusiasm and energy. 

We have a Forest School onsite, a huge field used all year round for den building, digging and exploring and an all-weather running track. As a school community we have a collective commitment to developing healthy and active children and we put children at the heart of all we do. 

We are a 2 form entry school and most classes are taught in single year group classes.

We are rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

Arranging a visit to St Mary'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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