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Headteacher – Freshford Church School – Bath, Banes, United Kingdom
Salary: £61,534 – £ 71,330 Hours of work: 32.5Contract type: PermanentThis is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust direct for further information.A bit about us:Freshford Church School is a thriving primary school, which serves the neighbouring villages of Freshford and Limpley Stoke in an area of outstanding natural beauty, just outside Bath. The school sits at the heart of village life, with a fantastically supportive parent community and steered by a talented and dedicated staff team. Freshford Church School is part of the highly successful Bath & Wells Multi-Academy Trust which provides plentiful opportunities for collaboration, sharing of good practice and professional development for staff in all roles. All about the role:We are looking for an experienced senior leader who:Has a strong vision for inclusive and exciting learning, and is aspirational for every childBrings curiosity about how our school achieves consistently excellent outcomes and has ambition to go further stillSuccessfully engages, inspires and develops peopleLeads with courage, integrity and passion, is resilient and confidentEnjoys working with children, and wants to know and understand every child in the schoolWill inspire and develop our staff team, and is committed to going above and beyond to create outstanding learning experiences for pupilsWill invest time and care in developing trusting relationships with families and wider community.Is committed to collaboration and Trust-wide working. We can offer you:An exciting opportunity to make your mark on a successful school with a creative and ambitious curriculum, a caring ethos and strong sense of community.Dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff, who work tirelessly to get the best for every child. An experienced and committed Trust Local Committee who know the local community well and bring a range of relevant professional skills.Happy children who appreciate school, and the adults who support themGreat support from an effective MAT team and a collaborative group of local schools to work with.High quality CPD to develop your leadership skillsA highly engaged parent community and access to a beautiful natural environment, offering many inspiring ways to enrich children’s learning. Find out more and apply:For more information and to apply for this role, please visit our website: Headteacher – Freshford Church SchoolFor enquiries, please contact hr@bwmat.org Closing date (and time): Sunday 2nd November, 11:59pmInterview date: This is a two-day interview process taking place on Wednesday 19th November (via Microsoft Teams) and Friday 21st November on site at the school. Commencement date: September 2026This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search. Recruitment Pack PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV’s submitted via the apply button will not be considered.
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