Headteacher - Freshford Church School at Wiltshire Career Site

Bath, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

71330.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Visionary Thinking, Inclusive Education, Community Engagement, Staff Development, Child-Centric Approach, Collaboration, Integrity, Resilience, Passion for Education

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £61,534 - £ 71,330 Hours of work: 32.5 Contract type: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust direct for further information. A bit about us: Freshford Church School is a thriving primary school, which serves the neighbouring villages of Freshford and Limpley Stoke in an area of outstanding natural beauty, just outside Bath. The school sits at the heart of village life, with a fantastically supportive parent community and steered by a talented and dedicated staff team. Freshford Church School is part of the highly successful Bath & Wells Multi-Academy Trust which provides plentiful opportunities for collaboration, sharing of good practice and professional development for staff in all roles. All about the role: We are looking for an experienced senior leader who: Has a strong vision for inclusive and exciting learning, and is aspirational for every child Brings curiosity about how our school achieves consistently excellent outcomes and has ambition to go further still Successfully engages, inspires and develops people Leads with courage, integrity and passion, is resilient and confident Enjoys working with children, and wants to know and understand every child in the school Will inspire and develop our staff team, and is committed to going above and beyond to create outstanding learning experiences for pupils Will invest time and care in developing trusting relationships with families and wider community. Is committed to collaboration and Trust-wide working. We can offer you: An exciting opportunity to make your mark on a successful school with a creative and ambitious curriculum, a caring ethos and strong sense of community. Dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff, who work tirelessly to get the best for every child. An experienced and committed Trust Local Committee who know the local community well and bring a range of relevant professional skills. Happy children who appreciate school, and the adults who support them Great support from an effective MAT team and a collaborative group of local schools to work with. High quality CPD to develop your leadership skills A highly engaged parent community and access to a beautiful natural environment, offering many inspiring ways to enrich children's learning. Find out more and apply: For more information and to apply for this role, please visit our website: Headteacher - Freshford Church School For enquiries, please contact hr@bwmat.org Closing date (and time): Sunday 2nd November, 11:59pm Interview date: This is a two-day interview process taking place on Wednesday 19th November (via Microsoft Teams) and Friday 21st November on site at the school. Commencement date: September 2026 This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.

Responsibilities

The Headteacher will lead the school with a strong vision for inclusive and exciting learning, ensuring excellent outcomes for every child. They will inspire and develop the staff team while fostering trusting relationships with families and the wider community.