20 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    15 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

l6-l12

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • An experienced teacher and leader with a positive collaborative outlook.
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, SEND, inclusion and the statutory responsibilities of a maintained school.
  • Genuinely relishes the opportunity to lead a small community infant school.
  • Is committed to maintaining the school’s welcoming and nurturing character while being ambitious about its future.

What the school offers its staff

  • A warm, welcoming, and inclusive school community.
  • Dedicated, talented and caring staff.
  • Dedicated support from an experienced governing body.
  • A caring and welcoming school with heart and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • A role where your leadership will make a profound and lasting difference.

We are proud of our reputation as a warm, friendly, and nurturing school, where children are supported to reach their full potential. Attendance and outcomes for children are at or above the national average. We have an experienced and supportive Governing body who are optimistic about the school’s future.

We have a mutually supportive relationship with Noremarsh Junior School and our local Hub of schools as well as the pre-schools and nurseries in the area. Our pro-active PTA who raise funds for the school throughout the year are currently organising our annual Scarecrow trail which is great fun for the local community.

We collaborate with other local organisations such Open the Book, Vale View gardens, the Community library, churches and others to provide our children with a range of stimulating experiences and create links with our community.

If you are considering taking your first step into Headship, we strongly recommend that you come and visit. Contact Beckie Lynne in the school office on 01793 852254 or email admin@woottonbassett-inf.wilts.sch.uk.

We are sure that you will be enchanted by our confident and caring children and our friendly and welcoming staff team.

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.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

WBI HT recruitment pack.pdf - 496 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wootton Bassett Infants' School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
Size
86 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Wootton Bassett Infants' School website
Email address
rlynne@woottonbassett-inf.wilts.sch.uk
Phone number
01793 852254
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Royal Wootton Bassett is situated five minutes from junction 16 of the M4.


Our site is on the High Street in Royal Wootton Bassett which consists of an original Victorian building and a modern two storey building (completed in 2019) which replaced the old, prefabricated classrooms.


We enjoy a spacious outdoor area with room for an outdoor classroom, playground and our famous big slide and tree-house library.


We are an eco-school, have the Music Mark accreditation and have achieved Healthy school and Affordable school awards form the LA.

“Children enjoy learning a wide range of subjects and take part in a range of exciting experiences that make learning memorable. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere in lessons and around the school and pupils have positive attitudes and are keen to learn. The school has been relentless in their drive to improve the quality of education and leaders are aspirational for all pupils, including those with SEND”. Ofsted 2023


The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a Headteacher who shares our values and brings evidence of successful strategic leadership and a proven record of school improvement.

Arranging a visit to Wootton Bassett Infants' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rlynne@woottonbassett-inf.wilts.sch.uk.

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