Headteacher

Contract type: Full Time.

Scale L12 – L18 (depending on experience) equating currently to £55,338 - £63,508.

Contract term: Permanent

Start date: April 2023 or sooner if available.

Lea and Garsdon School is a community school situated within the beautiful village of Lea, near the market town of Malmesbury, Wiltshire.

The school has a brand-new state of the art building to complement the existing school building and pupil numbers are projected to grow from 120 to 210 over the next few years.

We are seeking to appoint a visionary, forward-thinking and inspirational leader who will be able to:

• lead the school expansion while maintaining our village school ethos of learn, enjoy, achieve;
• lead and develop a team of talented and hardworking staff who enjoy working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children;
• work collaboratively alongside other schools to drive continuous improvement across our school and explore opportunities to join an appropriate multi academy trust.
• As a Headteacher at Lea and Garsdon School, we can offer you:
• the opportunity to lead the school through an exciting phase of expansion;
• a vibrant village school that serves its immediate community and wider catchment area;
• a supportive and knowledgeable Governing Body who are keen to see the school build on its strong ethos and foundation.

We warmly welcome visits to Lea and Garsdon School from prospective candidates. If you wish to arrange a visit please contact the school office Tel 01666 823 534 or email admin@leagarsdon.wilts.sch.uk.

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Closing date: 30 September 2022

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: 10 October 2022

Interviews and assessments: 2nd and 3rd November 2022

Lea and Garsdon School is committed to safeguarding children. References will be requested for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview and the successful applicant will be required to apply for a disclosure and barring certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).