Ramsbury Primary School

Head Teacher

Ramsbury Primary School is an Outstanding village primary school and a government-designated English Hub, supporting schools across Wiltshire, Swindon, Dorset and the Cotswolds to strengthen early reading and literacy.

Our new Head Teacher will provide strategic leadership and take operational responsibility for the school, working in partnership with the SLT, governors, staff, pupils, parents, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the school with vision, warmth and integrity
Secure the school’s strategic direction and lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan. Provide clear strategic oversight to the English Hub, enabling its leadership and staff to deliver high‑quality, support and intervention to schools across Wiltshire
Champion high-quality, evidence-informed teaching, ensuring that this is achieved across the whole curriculum
Build and maintain effective and positive working relationships within the school and with parents and the wider community
Oversee the school’s budget and finances, ensuring robust processes for financial management and accountability
Recruit, retain and manage the highest quality staff

Teaching and Curriculum

Safeguard the integrity and ambition of the curriculum, while being open to the latest developments in educational research and technologies
Secure excellence in early reading and phonics
Ensure that pupil progression is monitored effectively and early intervention is implemented where appropriate

Staff Development

Inspire and motivate staff and enable professional development and high-quality CPD opportunities to enhance the staffing needs and career aspirations
Champion staff wellbeing by nurturing a supportive, collaborative workplace culture
Build leadership capacity by providing support and constructive feedback to staff
Foster a positive, high-performing culture

Community Engagement

Strengthen partnerships locally and nationally by sharing best practice methods
Continue building strong relationships with parents, governors, local schools, village groups and the wider community

Safeguarding, Governance and Compliance

Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding
Ensure statutory and financial compliance, balancing day to day needs with a long-term strategic outlook
Ensure the school remains compliant with all statutory and Ofsted frameworks, while protecting the culture, vision and ethos of the school
Work in close partnership with the governing body to champion accountability, transparency and the implementation of the strategic outlook

Required Attributes

Essential

Qualified Teacher Status
Significant leadership experience in primary education
Proven impact on raising and sustaining high standards
Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and safeguarding
Strategic financial and operational awareness
Commitment to inclusion and community partnership
Ability to inspire, challenge and develop others
Awareness of the core values of the English Hub programme

Desirable

NPQH or equivalent qualification
Experience of a successful Ofsted inspection

We are looking for a leader with clarity, credibility and integrity.

Salary

Salary: L15- L21

More information

What we offer

Enthusiastic, confident and articulate pupils that are proud of their school
A talented and committed staff team
A skilled, supportive and strategically focused governing body
Strong parental and community engagement
Exposure to a well-established English Hub
Ongoing professional development and collaboration
A beautiful rural setting with excellent facilities

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Application closing date: 25th June 2026 at 9am

Interviews will be held on: 2nd and 3rd July 2026

Starting date: 1st January 2027

Visiting

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school, meet our pupils, staff and governors and experience us in action. Please contact Keelin Mathias on 01672 520244 or at sbm@ramsbury.wilts.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time to visit.

Application Form

Using the standard application form provided, (CVs are not accepted) please complete all aspects of the form fully. Include your full work history with no unexplained gaps since leaving school education. Include all the training you have completed, particularly those in recent years which have helped to prepare you for headship.

Person Specification and Personal Statement

When writing your responses, it is important you address each of the requirements in the person specification. Ensure you evidence additional aspects such as training, qualifications together with your background and experience within the personal statement.

Covering Letter

Please include a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 paper. Please ensure that all statements within your application are supported by clear specific evidence of impact, including measurable outcomes where possible.

References

Please make sure your referees are aware of your application and that they are able to provide a swift turn around. Preferred referees are your last two employers and you should provide their official organisation email address for us to contact. One referee is likely to be your last Head Teacher or Chair of Governors.

Identity Checks

Please be aware that if you are invited for interview, you will be required to present current photographic identification (a current passport or driving licence is applicable), original qualification documents and a current DBS.

Safeguarding

Ramsbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Offers of employment are subject to the following checks (where relevant):

Childcare disqualification
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media checks
Prohibition from teaching
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children

You must declare any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job reference: HeadTeacher2026