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Headteacher

Job details
Posting date: 16 September 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Salary L6-L12
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 October 2025
Location: Holloway, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9BB
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Wiltshire Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 5621

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Summary

We are looking for an ambitious and inspirational leader who is keen to continue our work and further develop both the school and our Catholic mission. We are also willing to provide support to an aspiring headteacher through continued professional development and mentoring to help them grow in post. We are on a journey into a MAT and the successful post-holder will be expected to help ensure a smooth transition.

We invite applications from people with:

a commitment to Catholic Education
a track record of school leadership
the ability to think strategically and be outward looking
a knowledge of the business of running a school
a friendly and fair approach to stakeholders
compassion and empathy and also the ability to make tough decisions
a desire to work collegiately with staff, parents, governors and the broader community
a child-centred approach to decision-making
the ability to navigate the changing educational landscape

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