Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9PG |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | e7a9fb9e-485b-4366-927a-924f54e1a298 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Lea and Garsdon School is a successful, popular, highly regarded, voluntary-controlled community school situated within the beautiful village of Lea, on the edge of the Cotswolds and close to the historic market town of Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
The school has a recent building extension for KS1 which complements the pre-existing school building (now used for KS2) supplied to enable the school to grow in numbers. Pupil numbers have risen from 120 three years ago to 175 currently and may reach the school’s maximum of 210 over the next few years.
We are seeking to appoint a visionary, forward-thinking and inspirational leader who will be able to:
• continue the school’s development while maintaining our village school ethos of ‘Learn, Enjoy, Achieve’;
• develop extra-curricular activity provision;
• 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.
What the school offers its staff
As a Headteacher at Lea and Garsdon School, we can offer you:
• the opportunity to lead a highly performing school through further improvement and growth;
• 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.
Further details about the role
Key Dates
Closing date: 25th January 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: 29th January 2026.
Interviews and assessments: 9th and 10th February 2026.
School Visits
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
Email - admin@leagarsdon.wilts.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Lea and Garsdon School is a successful, popular, highly regarded, voluntary-controlled community school situated within the beautiful village of Lea, on the edge of the Cotswolds and close to the historic market town of Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
The school has a recent building extension for KS1 which complements the pre-existing school building (now used for KS2) supplied to enable the school to grow in numbers. Pupil numbers have risen from 120 three years ago to 175 currently and may reach the school’s maximum of 210 over the next few years.
We are seeking to appoint a visionary, forward-thinking and inspirational leader who will be able to:
• continue the school’s development while maintaining our village school ethos of ‘Learn, Enjoy, Achieve’;
• develop extra-curricular activity provision;
• 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.
What the school offers its staff
As a Headteacher at Lea and Garsdon School, we can offer you:
• the opportunity to lead a highly performing school through further improvement and growth;
• 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.
Further details about the role
Key Dates
Closing date: 25th January 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: 29th January 2026.
Interviews and assessments: 9th and 10th February 2026.
School Visits
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
Email - admin@leagarsdon.wilts.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.