Description Salary: L8 - L14 £59,167 to £68,586 per annum Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Crudwell Church of England Primary School for further information. What we are looking for: The children, staff, parents/carers and governors of Crudwell Church of England Primary School are looking for a new Headteacher with the vision, enthusiasm and leadership skills to help to shape the next stage in our journey. The successful candidate will be an active part of the school, engaging and communicating with all members of the school and wider community. They will provide interactive leadership to the staff, taking advantage of their experience, knowledge and commitment to do the best for the children in their care. They will recognise the opportunities brought to the school and staff through sharing resources, sharing experiences and sharing expertise. They will be seeking to develop themselves in the role, bringing new ideas and fresh thinking and encouraging others to share their own. Someone who will create an inclusive culture of continuous development and improvement within the school. They will work closely with members of the Governing Body to deliver our vision for the school, embodying our ethos and shared values. They will be able to demonstrate that they have experience of senior leadership, either as a Headteacher, a Deputy/Assistant Headteacher or as a member of the leadership team. Ideally, they will have some affinity with the particular challenges of working in a small school, at the heart of a village community. To fulfil the post of Headteacher they will have: the ability to support, challenge and inspire our children, encouraging them to achieve the best they can the expertise and capacity to lead and inspire an experienced, committed team the planning and organisational skills to make the best use of available resources the ability to lead and help shape the direction of the school excellent communication skills and the ability to celebrate and promote high-quality teaching and learning a positive and optimistic approach; be proactive and confident, and able to build relationships quickly an open-mindedness about ways to improve educational outcomes for pupils and build the skills of staff a commitment to partnership, collaboration and sharing the ability to be a team player and leader who will go the extra mile to support children and families. What our school can offer: We are a friendly, inclusive, vibrant community of children and staff. Our school vision is to ensure that everyone has the 'roots to grow and wings to fly'. It is inspired by Psalm 1 and Isaiah 40:30-31. Our school values, based on Christian teaching, are Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, Trust, Teamwork and Creativity. Through these values we strive to develop character and inspire everyone to achieve in a happy, fun and safe environment. This journey is summarised in our school motto: 'Learn, Create, Laugh, Grow'. Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. We support, encourage and nurture everyone to aspire to be the best possible versions of themselves so that they realise their full potential; both in their learning and in their relationships. The school serves a varied rural community and also attracts many children from other catchment areas. The village of Crudwell has a population of approximately 1,000 and is situated in the northwestern corner of Wiltshire, close to the border with Gloucestershire, in a conservation area at the foot of the Cotswolds. The catchment area also includes the hamlets of Chedglow, Chelworth, Eastcourt, Murcott and West Crudwell. The school has spacious grounds with a Forest School, an abundance of sporting opportunities and clubs, and tuition available in music, art, dance and speech and drama. We have developed an exciting and engaging curriculum, and have a recently refurbished library filled with high quality books to promote a love of reading. In 2022 Ofsted confirmed our school as GOOD, commenting that: “Pride and respect are the cornerstones of this school. Pupils show an understanding of kindness, responsibility and concern for others in everything they do. Parents and carers feel similarly. They appreciate the school being a focus in the community. They value leaders’ attention to developing their children into well-rounded citizens of the future.” The school benefits from collaboration with an established team of headteachers in the local area through our membership of the Hobbes Alliance. Wiltshire Council offers resources and coaching, enabling you to continue your professional development as a Headteacher. The school also enjoys a strong relationship with our local parish Church, All Saints Crudwell, and the support of the Bristol Diocese. Find out more and apply: Please click the ‘apply now’ button below to complete an online application form and attach your covering letter. You are warmly invited to visit the school to get a feel for our happy learning environment at first hand. Please call the school office on 01666 577357 or email: admin@crudwell.wilts.sch.uk to make an appointment and a member of staff will be available to show you around. Should you wish to discuss the role of Headteacher further you can contact Mark Hills, Chair of Governors at mhills@crudwell.wilts.sch.uk. If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, or if you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or a medical condition, please email us at admin@crudwell.wilts.sch.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. Closing date: Friday 6th June 2025 at 12 noon Short-listing date: Short-listed candidates will be informed on or before Friday 13th June 2025 Interviews: Wednesday 2nd July and Thursday 3rd July 2025 Crudwell Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. References for short-listed candidates will be taken up prior to interview. Additional documents Headteacher application pack About Crudwell Church of England Primary School School type Voluntary controlled school School size 132 Age range 4-11 Ofsted report September 2022 SIAMS report December 2021 School website School location