Headteacher
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8TE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | faccaf9e-c4d9-448b-9e79-3b6e334dffea |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Bellefield C of E Primary & Nursery School are keen to welcome a committed and enthusiastic Headteacher who will play an active role in our school. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.
For a complete Job Description and Applicant Information Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.
What the school offers its staff
We have an excellent staff team who go the extra mile to create an environment and curriculum where the children thrive, are happy and make good progress.
As a church school, we have a strong Christian ethos and our key values which are Respect, Responsibility, Friendship, Honesty and Courage form the basis of our day to day lives at Bellefield.
We are very proud of our school and all our children. We have a caring, hardworking and committed staff at Bellefield; dedicated to developing the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable every single child to enjoy learning, achieve success and become a contented and fulfilled young person.
Our success is built on the relationships that are made between adults and children, between home and school, and between school and the local community. Knowing our children really well means that we can meet their needs at all times.
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.
Bellefield C of E Primary & Nursery School are keen to welcome a committed and enthusiastic Headteacher who will play an active role in our school. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.
For a complete Job Description and Applicant Information Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.
What the school offers its staff
We have an excellent staff team who go the extra mile to create an environment and curriculum where the children thrive, are happy and make good progress.
As a church school, we have a strong Christian ethos and our key values which are Respect, Responsibility, Friendship, Honesty and Courage form the basis of our day to day lives at Bellefield.
We are very proud of our school and all our children. We have a caring, hardworking and committed staff at Bellefield; dedicated to developing the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable every single child to enjoy learning, achieve success and become a contented and fulfilled young person.
Our success is built on the relationships that are made between adults and children, between home and school, and between school and the local community. Knowing our children really well means that we can meet their needs at all times.
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.