Headteacher
Westlea Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7BT2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
20 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L18 - L22
Headteacher job summary
We are proud to announce that Brunel has an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher to oversee the leadership of Westlea Primary School from September 2025; collaborating with Brunel’s Executive Leadership Team and wider network of Brunel’s Education Professionals and Central Business Support Teams at an exciting and crucial time in the Multi Academy Trust’s journey to success.
Westlea is a fantastic mainstream primary school with a nursery class for children aged 3-4 years.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of talented senior leaders, teachers and wider support team and in doing so, you will foster an environment that encourages growth and development while promoting collaboration and innovation.
We are looking to appoint a creative, ambitious educational leader with a passion for Primary Education and SEND combined. You will be an excellent leadership professional, well organised and an effective communicator with experience of quality Headship or demonstrable strong senior leadership, ready for the next step. You will be able to establish and sustain high outcome teaching across all subjects and phases of Westlea, nourish your team’s strengths and abilities to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils.
Westlea Primary School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.
If you would like an informal discussion, please contact resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk to arrange. Tours can be arranged w/c 22.04.25 when the school is open following the Easter Break.
Interviews: 28 or 29.04.25 or as received
In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk or 01793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.
For any internal to Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.
Please see the attached Job Descriptions for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of these roles.
Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
Benefits
Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:
- Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
- Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
- Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
- Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Annual pay progression opportunities
- Continuous Service date honoured
You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Safeguarding Statement
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.
Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.
Commitment to safeguarding
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Westlea Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 296 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westlea Primary School website
As a developing Multi Academy Trust, now is an exciting time to join us. Westlea Primary School is a fantastic inclusive mainstream Primary School with the added benefit of an onsite Special Resource Provision (SRP) and Complex Needs Unit.
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