Headteacher - Hullavington Church - Chippenham

Headteacher - Hullavington Church - Chippenham

Salary: L12-L18

Date Closes: 24/02/2023

Ref Number: HS00126

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time

Location: Chippenham

Summary

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Hullavington Church of England Primary and Nursery School for further information.

Hullavington CofE Primary and Nursery School is located in the village of Hullavington in North Wiltshire, just 5 minutes from the M4 and 5 minutes from the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is close to the towns of Malmesbury and Chippenham and within easy reach of Bath, Bristol and Swindon.

Our school is a friendly and welcoming setting at the heart of the village community, and enjoys tremendous support from parents.The school has grown with the village, encompassing a Nursery since 2015 and is expected to grow further within the next 5 years as more housing is planned. We offer wrap-around care.

We have a strong family culture and good links to the Church that reflect our Christian ethos. Our core values of friendship, trust, honesty, kindness, happiness and love are well established and support our tag line, OWLS: One Team, Working Together, Learning Together and Succeeding Together. Inour school every child matters and we place the highest value of pupils learning.

Whilst we are a village school, our catchment includes many children from service families, often from overseas. This enriches our community and gives us a real multi-cultural dimension and an opportunity to celebrate diversity and individual talents.

In December 2022 Oftsed assessedour school and confirmed that it remains a Good School.

All about the role:

The Board of Governors are seeking to recruit a committed professional with the energy and skills to inspire exceptional performance and maintain a positive and enthusiastic learning environment for pupils and colleagues alike. We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate and committed to delivering successful learning outcomes for children
• Can inspire exceptional performance from their colleagues through teamwork
• Has a track record of developing strong relationships with parents and the wider community
• Has knowledge and understanding of Christian values and the Christian distinctiveness of a Church of England school
• Has experience of working with children from different cultures
• Understands the requirements of a smaller village school
• Has the skills to work with staff, parents, Governors and the wider community to develop a vision for the future that ensures the school continues to flourish

The successful candidate will have worked in a senior leadership position in a primary school. They are likely to have achieved the NPQH, or be working towards it.

Hours of work:              

Contract type: Permanent – Full Time

Find out more and apply

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, contact the school office on 01666 837604 or via email: admin@hullavington.wilts.sch.uk

Closing date (and time): 24thFebruary 2023

Interview date: 6th& 7thMarch 2023

Commencement date: 1stSeptember 2023

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.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Download Attached Documents:

Hullavington Headteacher Info Pack_Jan 23.pdf