Headteacher - Malmesbury School

Do you want to lead our Happy, Caring and Excellent School at an exciting time?

Are you an aspiring Headteacher looking for your first Headship in a growing Trust of successful schools?

The Trustees of the Athelstan Trust wish to appoint an excellent teacher and school leader to the post of Headteacher at Malmesbury School from September 2021. 

The Athelstan Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust formed in 2015 currently consisting of five secondary schools (Malmesbury School, Bradon Forest School, The Dean Academy, Sir William Romney’s School and Chipping Sodbury School) in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. All our schools share a deep commitment to delivering an excellent comprehensive education to all the students in the Trust.

Malmesbury School is a successful and growing 11-18 school with approximately 1,400 students on roll in the attractive town of Malmesbury, surrounded by stunning Wiltshire countryside with easy access to the M4. We enjoy excellent modern facilities.

This is a very exciting time to be joining the Trust where we all work together to raise standards in all our schools.  This post offers a talented and ambitious school leader a wonderful opportunity to work in a supportive Trust that is committed to high quality professional development for its staff.  

Please feel free to contact admin@theathelstantrust.org  to request an informal conversation with Tim Gilson CEO/ Executive Headteacher before applying. 

Closing Date: 12 noon on 21 April 2021—Interviews on 29 & 30 April 2021

Applicants are invited to send an application form together with a letter of application, no more than two sides of A4, outlining how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for this post.  An application pack is available on the school’s website.  Please send your completed application form and letter to Jo Cummings:  admin@theathelstantrust.org

Malmesbury School, Corn Gastons, Malmesbury SN16 0DF

The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.