About Us
We are a Voluntary Aided Church in Wales School in the Vale of Glamorgan, with 141 pupils on roll, including our Nursery.
At Wick and Marcross Church in Wales Primary School, our community is rooted in the ethos that "In Jesus' Footsteps, We Learn, We Play, We Care, We Pray." Our Faith Group are seeking a headteacher who will live this out each day: someone who will nurture the spiritual life of the school, inspire staff and pupils, and lead with wisdom, warmth and integrity.
Ambitious
- Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open
- Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together
- Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud
- Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About The Role
The Governing Body of Wick & Marcross Church in Wales Primary School, together with its staff and pupils is seeking to appoint an inspirational, passionate Headteacher to lead the school on the next step of its exciting journey. The successful candidate will have the ability and a genuine desire to lead and nurture our small, caring, popular school, and will be faithful to our Christian ethos.
Pay Details
: L12-18
Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern
: Full time, permanent
Main Place of Work
: Wick and Marcross C/W Primary
About You
We are looking to appoint a Headteacher who cares passionately about providing excellence for our children and someone who values staff; respecting, supporting and inspiring them to flourish.
They will be committed to working in partnership with governors to lead and develop an outstanding school that is at the heart of the local community.
Our Faith Group would like a headteacher who is:
* a committed Christian who supports the spiritual life of the school
* an interactive and inspiring leader of worship
* kind, respectful and approachable
* friendly, warm and supportive, with a good sense of humour
* a strong leader and a good judge of character
* firm but fair, setting clear and consistent boundaries
* passionate about inspiring creative teaching and learning
* supportive of both educational and spiritual needs
* someone with a clear, positive vision for the future of the school
* patient, generous, empathetic and forgiving
EWC Required:
Yes
DBS Check Required
: Yes
Additional information
For Further Information, contact
: Mrs Sam Newton, Chair of Governors, on
Return Method:
Applications should be returned to John Sparks, Governor Support Unit, via email at by
Tue 10 March
2026
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.