Overview
Job Description
Salary: L11 – L17 £66,368 – £76,772 per annum
Hours of work: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Are you an inspirational leader ready to guide a thriving, values-driven primary school at the heart of its community?
Brinkworth Earl Danby’s CE Primary School, nestled in the beautiful Dauntsey Vale of North Wiltshire, is a vibrant, inclusive school with a strong Christian foundation. We are a two-site school: our Upper School in Brinkworth houses KS2, while Reception and KS1 are located at our Lower School in Dauntsey, just two miles apart.
Our mission is to provide a secure, happy, and stimulating environment in which every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We are proud to be an inclusive school which tailors our provision to meet the needs of every pupil. As a Church of England school, we seek to nurture the spiritual growth of all, of any faith or none, and create a true sense of family within our community.
Having been graded Good by Ofsted in 2018 (with an ungraded visit in 2024), we are focussed on rapidly improving the standards of learning and teaching in the school.
We are now seeking a resourceful, dynamic, and resilient Headteacher who:
- Is an excellent leader with well-developed management skills
- Shares our values and determination to strive for the highest standards
- Concurrently nurtures and drives high expectations across our school community
- Inspires a love of active, joyful learning in pupils
- Has strong pedagogical understanding and evidence of excellent practical application
- Is a strong coach and mentor who enables staff continuous professional growth and is resilient and persistent in holding to account for high standards of classroom practice
- Supports staff wellbeing and continuous professional growth
- Has the vision to develop and maintain an ambitious, broad curriculum for all
- Communicates effectively with pupils, staff, governors, parents, and the wider community
- Sustains and strengthens the school’s Christian distinctiveness
- Has completed NPQH or other relevant/equivalent leadership training, or is willing to do so
In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive school community, a dedicated staff team, engaged governors, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners, leading a school with a strong reputation and an exciting future.
Find out more and apply:
For further information please contact Mrs H Wallace, School Business Manager:
Brinkworth Earl Danby’s Primary School
Lower Site, Dauntsey Green, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4HU
Telephone: 01666 510406
Email: sbm@Brinkworthearldanbys.wilts.sch.uk
Please see the attached Candidate Information Pack for full details of this exciting opportunity.
We are pleased to offer prospective applicants the chance to visit our school on the following dates:
- Friday 26 th September 2025. 10.45am. Starting at Lower Site and moving to Upper Site.
- Monday 29 th September 2025. 3.30pm. Starting at Upper Site and moving to Lower Site.
- Thursday 9 th October 2025. 9.30am. Starting at Lower Site and moving to Upper Site.
To arrange your visit please contact the School Business Manager on the number above.
Closing date (and time): 1200hrs, Monday 13th October 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 14 th October, after which shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.
Interview date: Monday 20 th and Tuesday 21 st October 2025. Applicants will need to make themselves available for both days.
Commencement date: Aiming for January 2026, or soon after
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Headteacher Information Pack
To apply, please download the application form and click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online. PLEASE NOTE: CV’s will not be considered.
