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Headteacher at St Giles Church in Wales Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Group:Full Time Permanent
Category:St Giles CIW VC Primary School
Closing Date:10/10/2025
Reference:09225
Description
Location: St. Giles’ VC Church in Wales Primary School, Madeira Hill, Wrexham, LL137HD
Head teacher: Mr Fraser Darlington
Chair of Governors: Jennie Rodenhurst
Total Number on Roll: 420
Commences: To start at the beginning of Summer Term – 13th April 2026, or before
Salary: L18 - £77,000 – L24 - £89,186
About
The Governors of St. Giles’ VC Church in Wales Primary School invite serving Headteachers or experienced practitioners holding a NPQH qualification to apply for the role of Headteacher.
St Giles is a large, thriving Church school in the heart of Wrexham city centre. We provide a safe, supportive and happy place for children to learn and meet their full potential. We pride ourselves on the broad, balanced and relevant education we provide, where pupils can develop a positive self-image and acquire the skills they will need to go through life. At St Giles, we have happy, confident and respectful learners, dedicated staff, supportive parents and an active governing body. We are a diverse and inclusive school and we serve our community well. The school has close links with the historic Parish Church of Wrexham and we value the important contribution it makes to the school, enriching our Christian values and beliefs.
St Giles offers Early Education and full wrap around provision, including breakfast and after school care.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, visionary Headteacher with excellent leadership skills and commitment to achieving high standards in this unique, vibrant and welcoming school.
The successful candidate should:
1. Demonstrate strong and dynamic leadership
2. Uphold and enhance the Christian ethos of the school and its sense of community
3. Have a proven track record of effective leadership and school improvement; building on the strengths and setting the strategic direction to further develop the school
4. Have a good knowledge of school budgets and maintain a strong fiscal practice
5. Value every child and strive to ensure that both pupils and staff have high aspirations for achievement
6. Promote strong, trusting and respectful relationships, where staff feel valued and inspired to grow professionally
7. Be committed to a nurturing approach that supports all of our pupils and their families, in particular those that have additional learning needs or with English as an additional language
8. Show a strong commitment to promoting wellbeing and pupil voice
9. Create an environment which secures positive behaviour, respect, tolerance and diversity for all pupils.
Pre-application visits to the school would be welcomed. For further information and to arrange an appointment for a visit please contact the headteacher at the school.
The Governing Body will consider exercising its rights to appoint the successful candidate at a point in the salary range appropriate to their skills and expertise, in accordance with the STPCD.
This post is subject to Education Workforce Council Registration.
Click 'apply' or download and complete the PDF application form available on the WCBC webpage
CLOSING DATE: Friday 10th October 2025
INTERVIEWS: w/b 20th October 2025
Wrexham Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
Please note that all school positions are subject to an enhanced DBS(Disclosure & Barring Service)
Safeguarding Statement
WCBC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.