Job Description

Salary: L1 – L5

Hours of work: 0.8 FTE (0.6 class teaching, 0.2 leadership time)

Contract type: Permanent

The children, staff, parents/carers and Governors of Crudwell Church of England Primary School are excited to welcome a new Assistant Headteacher who will play a key role in shaping the next stage of our school’s development. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a warm, thriving village school with strong values, a vibrant curriculum and a committed, supportive community.

What We Are Looking For

We seek an Assistant Headteacher who will:

• Be an active, visible presence within school life, building positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community.
• Support the Headteacher through confident, collaborative leadership that draws on the skills and strengths of the whole team.
• Bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm and professional curiosity, helping to nurture a culture of continuous improvement.
• Value teamwork and shared expertise, recognising the opportunities offered by collaboration both within and beyond our school.
• Be an experienced and highly effective classroom practitioner who models excellent teaching and learning.
• Uphold and embody our Christian ethos, values and vision in all aspects of school life.

About the Role

Following an internal promotion, we are recruiting an Assistant Headteacher with experience across Key Stages 1 and 2 to contribute to both the strategic direction and daily leadership of our school.

In this role you will:

• Champion the school’s vision, values and high expectations.
• Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to drive whole-school priorities.
• Lead and support staff effectively, promoting strong teamwork and high morale.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on pupil outcomes and school performance.
• Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Deputise for the Headteacher when required.
• Teach 0.6 FTE
• Actual working pattern can be discussed at interview.

About You

You will be:

• An experienced teacher with proven impact across Key Stages 1 and 2.
• A reflective and aspirational leader with a commitment to school improvement.
• An excellent communicator who builds trust and positive relationships.
• A supportive, empowering colleague who leads by example.
• Someone who places children’s welfare, learning and personal development at the heart of every decision.

What Our School Can Offer

• A friendly, inclusive and vibrant school community.
• A strong and distinctive Christian ethos inspired by our vision:
  
  “Roots to grow and wings to fly.”
• Six core school values - Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, Trust, Teamwork and Creativity - which shape our culture and character education.
• Spacious grounds, Forest School provision, and an exciting, well-developed curriculum.
• A newly refurbished library and a wide range of music, sport and enrichment opportunities.
• A supportive local network through the Hobbes Alliance of schools.
• Leadership coaching and professional development opportunities through Wiltshire Council and the Bristol Diocese.

Find out more and apply:

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school to experience our caring, joyful learning environment first hand.

To arrange a visit or discuss the role further, please contact the school office on 01666 577357, or email the Headteacher, Mr Howard, at admin@crudwell.wilts.sch.uk

We are confident you will find Crudwell Primary a rewarding, supportive and inspiring place to work.

To apply online please download the application formthen click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed forms and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered.

About Crudwell Church of England Primary School:

School Type: Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary (ages 4–11)

School size: 131

Age range: 4-11

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Recruitment Pack

Ofsted report September 2022

SIAMS report December 2021

School website

School location

Closing date (and time): Friday 17th April 2026 at 12 noon

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: TBC

Crudwell Church of England 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.

All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

An online search will be conducted by the school and references will be taken up for short-listed candidates prior to interview.

References for short-listed candidates will be taken up prior to interview.