Headteacher

Wreningham VC Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1AW

63 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026 or ASAP before/after

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  22 December 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 (£60,145 to £69,596 pa)

Headteacher job summary

Tel:  01603 489355

Email: office@wreningham.norfolk.sch.uk 

Website:  www.wreningham.norfolk.sch.uk 

NOR: 108  Age Range: 4 to 11 years

• Salary – Leadership, L7 to L13 (£60,145 to £69,596 pa)
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Required for 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter or before

 

Together Everyone Achieves More

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 excellent 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 board.

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 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 board.
• 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 information pack and visit our school website: www.wreningham.norfolk.sch.uk. Potential candidates are very 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

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: 23 February 2026, 9am

Shortlisting date:  3 March 2026

Interview dates:   12 and 13 March 2026

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be subject to the enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks including satisfactory references. We are also committed to promoting equality and opportunity.

The school’s safeguarding Policy can be found on the school website.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. 

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.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

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

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.

About Wreningham VC Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 109 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wreningham VC Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wreningham-vc-primary-school

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