Headteacher

Whiteshill Primary School, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 6AT

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 June 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: L8-14

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust is delighted to advertise for the post of Headteacher at Whiteshill Primary School.  This is a permanent, full-time position from1 January 2026.The role requires a teaching commitment.

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 seeking an individual who can inspire and develop others, who has a clear understanding of excellent teaching and learning, and who leads with passion, inclusivity and integrity. You will be someone who builds trust and confidence within your community, enabling both children and adults to flourish. We would also value a willingness to contribute to and share strong practice across our family of schools. 

A strong commitment to excellence in school leadership, alongside an understanding of and alignment with the values of a Trust with a Church of England foundation, is essential. 

We are looking for someone who:

* can clearly articulate a compelling vision of educational excellence

* is passionately committed to the 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

As a Headteacher within our Trust, you will have the opportunity to lead a school with its own distinct identity and context, while benefiting from the support, expertise and constructive challenge of a highly skilled central team. You will also be part of a collegiate group of Headteachers who are collaborative, innovative and solution-focused in their approach to leadership. 

We are proud to offer a wide range of professional development opportunities and will actively support your leadership journey and career progression. Equally important to us is the pastoral care of our Headteachers. We recognise the depth of care they show to others, and we are committed to ensuring they feel supported, valued and able to prioritise their own wellbeing. 

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Whiteshill Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 102 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whiteshill Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@dgat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whiteshill-primary-school-stroud

Small rural Primary School, just outside of Stroud in Gloucestershire.

Arranging a visit to Whiteshill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dgat.org.uk.

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