Headteacher

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0LB

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £64,691.00 - £75,059.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Scale 10-16

Headteacher job summary

At St Nicholas' CE Primary School, we have a dedicated and experienced team who, with the support of our governors, ensure that St Nicholas is a happy, vibrant and thriving school where children Learn, Achieve and Grow, Together.

But we are looking for our next leader - could that be you?

Our school is committed to educating the ‘whole child’ and values every child for their unique gifts. We provide a safe environment to promote their development academically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. We aim to make learning fun, exciting and purposeful providing memorable experiences which ignite curiosity, inspire ambition and build confidence.

Our school vision is to 'Let everything you do be done with love'. So, we are looking for someone with compassion and care, but also a leader who will make the right decisions for our children and be full of energy and enthusiasm in helping us go beyond expectations.

Do you have the skills and attributes to lead and inspire a team? Can you commit to being part of a journey to secure excellent outcomes for our young people? If this all sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

As a Trust, we genuinely value each of our leaders for the gifts they bring to our schools. We provide strong school improvement support, collaborative professional learning opportunities, and a range of other support services to ensure you can focus on the things that make the biggest difference for our children. You will become part of a network of Headteachers who are always there for each other and are a constant inspiration to one another. Wherever you are on your leadership journey, we will ensure that you have the right support and mentoring in place to help you grow.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has a dynamic vision for the education of all children in a church school context
• Will value the opportunity to enable everyone to flourish within our Christian values
• Has a proven track record of excellent teaching and learning
• Has a wide, current knowledge and understanding of education and curriculum development
• Is an innovator who can lead by example
• Has a desire and commitment to raising standards for every child
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and who wishes to build positive working relationships within our school and community
• Is creative and can embrace change
• Has energy, enthusiasm and passion
• Is able to show reflectiveness and persistence when dealing with complexity
• Places safeguarding at the heart of the school
• Genuinely wants to be part of our future

We can offer:

• Young people who are thriving
• A team of staff who will value the inspiration you can bring
• A collaborative desire to be the very best we can be
• Opportunities for professional learning
• A governing body that works hard for the school, providing support and appropriate challenge
• A strong and supportive parent body
• A positive, caring school ethos firmly rooted in our Christian values
• A Trust that offers many opportunities for working together and for collaboration - see the Trust website for further information www.dsat.org.uk

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

We warmly encourage you to visit. Come and experience a school where children’s singing fills the air; see the pride we take in our school family and feel the ambition and warmth that shape our community. Please contact the school office on 01980 610410 or by email office@stnicholas.dsat.org.uk to arrange a visit.

For an informal conversation with our Deputy CEO, Jo Hicks, please contact Nicki Summerill on 01722 548519 or by email nsummerill@dsat.org.uk.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

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 number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 139 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Nicholas Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-church-of-england-primary-school-salisbury

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