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Ramsbury Primary is a vibrant and successful school at the heart of its community. We are seeking an exceptional Head Teacher to lead its next phase of development, sustaining strong performance while continuing to enhance the quality of education and opportunity for all pupils.
We are proud to lead a thriving, high-performing village primary school, where children are at the heart of everything we do. Our school combines exceptional academic results with a nurturing ethos, ensuring that each child flourishes.
Ramsbury Primary School prides itself on being a school where expectations are high, relationships are strong and learning is joyful. At our last Ofsted inspection in February 2023 the school was judged Outstanding in all areas.
Alongside this, we are the designated English Hub for Wiltshire, Swindon, Dorset and the Cotswolds; through which we support schools across this region to deliver excellence in reading and literacy.
Our enthusiastic and engaged governing body has a broad depth of experience to assist the Head Teacher, SLT, and wider school, as a strategic and supportive partner.
We are seeking an inspirational, strategic and compassionate leader to build on our strong foundations and guide the school confidently in the coming years.
Our new Head Teacher will provide strategic leadership and take operational responsibility for the school, working in partnership with the SLT, governors, staff, pupils, parents, and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
•Lead the school with vision, warmth and integrity
•Secure the school’s strategic direction and lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan. Provide clear strategic oversight to the English Hub, enabling its leadership and staff to deliver high quality, support and intervention to schools across Wiltshire
•Champion high-quality, evidence-informed teaching, ensuring that this is achieved across the whole curriculum
•Build and maintain effective and positive working relationships within the school and with parents and the wider community
•Oversee the school’s budget and finances, ensuring robust processes for financial management and accountability
•Recruit, retain and manage the highest quality staff
Teaching and Curriculum
•Safeguard the integrity and ambition of the curriculum, while being open to the latest developments in educational research and technologies
•Secure excellence in early reading and phonics
•Ensure that pupil progression is monitored effectively and early intervention is implemented where appropriate
Staff Development
•Inspire and motivate staff and enable professional development and high-quality CPD opportunities to enhance the staffing needs and career aspirations
•Champion staff wellbeing by nurturing a supportive, collaborative workplace culture
•Build leadership capacity by providing support and constructive feedback to staff
•Foster a positive, high-performing culture
Community Engagement
•Strengthen partnerships locally and nationally by sharing best practice methods
•Continue building strong relationships with parents, governors, local schools, village groups and the wider community
Safeguarding, Governance and Compliance
•Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding
•Ensure statutory and financial compliance, balancing day to day needs with a long-term strategic outlook
•Ensure the school remains compliant with all statutory and Ofsted frameworks, while protecting the culture, vision and ethos of the school
•Work in close partnership with the governing body to champion accountability, transparency and the implementation of the strategic outlook
The Person We Seek
Essential
•Qualified Teacher Status
•Significant leadership experience in primary education
•Proven impact on raising and sustaining high standards
•Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and safeguarding
•Strategic financial and operational awareness
•Commitment to inclusion and community partnership
•Ability to inspire, challenge and develop others
•Awareness of the core values of the English Hub programme
Desirable
•NPQH or equivalent qualification
•Experience of a successful Ofsted inspection
We are looking for a leader with clarity, credibility and integrity.
What We Offer
•Enthusiastic, confident and articulate pupils that are proud of their school
•A talented and committed staff team
•A skilled, supportive and strategically focused governing body
•Strong parental and community engagement
•Exposure to a well-established English Hub
•Ongoing professional development and collaboration
•A beautiful rural setting with excellent facilities
Visiting
We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school, meet our pupils, staff and governors and experience us in action. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time to visit.
Application Form
Using the standard application form provided, (CVs are not accepted) please complete all aspects of the form fully. Include your full work history with no unexplained gaps since leaving school education. Include all the training you have completed, particularly those in recent years which have helped to prepare you for headship.
Person Specification and Personal Statement
When writing your responses, it is important you address each of the requirements in the person specification. Ensure you evidence additional aspects such as training, qualifications together with your background and experience within the personal statement.
Covering Letter
Please include a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 paper. Please ensure that all statements within your application are supported by clear specific evidence of impact, including measurable outcomes where possible.
References
Please make sure your referees are aware of your application and that they are able to provide a swift turn around. Preferred referees are your last two employers and you should provide their official organisation email address for us to contact. One referee is likely to be your last Head Teacher or Chair of Governors.
Identity Checks
Please be aware that if you are invited for interview, you will be required to present current photographic identification (a current passport or driving licence is applicable), original qualification documents and a current DBS.
Safeguarding Statement
Ramsbury 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.