Headteacher

Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PZ

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  6 January 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  2 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 Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary Academy.  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 others, understands what excellent teaching and learning looks like, who inspires trust and confidence and will support children and adults to develop and flourish. We are also looking for someone to share good practice across the Trust’s 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.

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

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 is 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 can offer you:

* the full and able support of senior leaders, staff and local governors who are ambitious for

the 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 Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 281 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@dgat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/winchcombe-abbey-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Winchcombe Abbey 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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