Headteacher
Wreningham VC Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1AW59 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026 or ASAP before/thereafter
Closing date
10 September 2025 at 1am
Date listed
16 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L7 to L13 (£57,831 to £66,919 pa)
Headteacher job summary
Tel: 01603 489355
Email: office@wreningham.norfolk.sch.uk
Website: http://www.wreningham.norfolk.sch.uk
NOR: 107 Age: 4-11 years
- Salary: L7 to L13 (£57,831 to £66,919 pa) - depending on experience
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Starting 6 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter/before
Our vision is that all children, parents, staff and governors work together so everyone feels safe, confident and happy, keen to learn and able to achieve their very best within our Christian community.
We are looking for an inspirational, committed and compassionate leader to continue to lead our well established and thriving school, where children love to be and learn.
We have the highest possible aspirations for all our pupils and look to recruit a leader who is committed to building on our successes and values.
The successful applicant will enter an outstanding school with much to be proud of and we want to continue to raise the quality of teaching and embrace the school’s vision, which is endorsed by the governing body.
To maintain this standard and develop the school further, the successful candidate will:
- have a clear understanding of what makes an exceptional school and demonstrate the skills required achieve this, together with the whole staff team
- ensure that learning is a happy experience for every child
- value every child and strive to ensure that pupils and staff have high aspirations for achievement, regardless of their background or ability.
- be a positive role model with the ability to motivate children and staff inspiring all to do their best
- continue the well-established strong relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the local community
- demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to further develop the dedicated staff team and take the school forward
- demonstrate the drive, experience and creativity to build on our current high standards of teaching, through continuous school improvement
- demonstrate a good knowledge of school policy, personnel issues, curriculum and finance.
If successful you will join a school that provides:
- friendly and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
- a highly motivated, lovely staff team who are proud to work at the school, feel valued and supported and are committed to the school’s Christian ethos
- an excellent reputation throughout the county, Diocese and within the Church of England
- a committed and supportive governing body
- a diverse community of supportive parents/ carers, volunteers and governors
- the opportunity to broaden and develop your own experience and skills
- the attraction of being in the beautiful South Norfolk countryside, just 20 minutes from the centre of Norwich.
For further information, please read our recruitment pack, job description and visit our school website: www.wreningham.norfolk.sch.uk.
Potential candidates are also welcome to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact the school office on 01603 489355 or via email - office@wreningham.norfolk.sch.uk
How to apply
The job description and recruitment pack are available from ‘Attachments’.
To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account.
Closing date: 10 September 2025, 9am
Shortlisting date: 12 September 2025
Interview dates: 18 and 19 September 2025
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. Appointments will be made subject to DBS check and two suitable references.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Wreningham VC Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 109 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wreningham VC Primary School website
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