Headteacher
Stratton Church of England Primary School, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2NG26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 May 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
- L10-L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for unlocking children’s potential?
Stratton Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and visionary Headteacher who shares our values, can build on our strong foundations, and lead us confidently into the next stage of our journey.
Located on the northern edge of Cirencester, we are a ‘Good’ (Ofsted) voluntary controlled Church of England primary school with strong links to St Peter’s Church and the wider community. With approximately 190 pupils on roll, the school offers engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments, set within attractive landscaped grounds at the heart of Stratton village.
Our vision, “unlocking potential for lifelong learning,” is at the core of everything we do. We are proud of our highly skilled and dedicated staff, who build positive relationships with every pupil and provide rich, engaging learning experiences. Our Christian ethos underpins our commitment to nurture, challenge, and inspire every child.
We are a fully inclusive school where every individual is valued, and where pupils thrive in a safe, happy and supportive environment.
About you:
You’ll be an experienced leader with a proven track record of raising standards and nurturing potential. You’ll bring vision, warmth, resilience and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
- A skilled, nurturing and professional staff team
- A positive working environment rooted in strong vision and Christian values
- A supportive, experienced and forward-thinking governing body
- A highly active PTA and strong community partnerships
- A commitment to your professional development and wellbeing
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Stratton C of E Primary 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. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Stratton Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stratton Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@stratton.gloucs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01285 653431
Stratton C of E Primary School is based within the community of Stratton. We currently have 208 children taught in 7 single age classes. We are very lucky to have excellent facilities; inside we have our own school hall and use of the village hall, a music room, computer suite and library. Outside there are extensive grounds which incorporate an infant play area, large field, nature area, reflective garden and hard surfaced caged sports zone. Our children enjoy using all aspects of their school environment and it provides an excellent platform from which they can achieve their potential in all areas.
Arranging a visit to Stratton Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stratton.gloucs.sch.uk.
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