Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Tetbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Tetbury is seeking a Headteacher for St Mary’s Church of England Primary School. This permanent, full-time role starting on April 13, 2026, offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, inspire students, and promote a commitment to the Church of England ethos. Candidates should have exceptional leadership skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion. Join a supportive community focused on professional development and excellence in education.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership and staff

Involvement in an extended leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a team effectively.
• Experience in developing a vision for educational excellence.
• Commitment to inclusive education and Church school ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of passionate teaching and support staff.
• Ensure high quality teaching and learning.
• Inspire staff and pupils to achieve their best.
• Support collaboration with neighbouring and Trust schools.

Skills

Vision articulation

Commitment to Church of England ethos

Leadership and motivation

Stakeholder relationship building

Collaboration with schools

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust is delighted to advertise for the post of Headteacher at St Mary’s Church of England Primary School. This is a permanent, full-time position from 13 April 2026.

This role provides an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced leader to lead a team of passionate teaching and support staff to ensure high quality teaching and learning.

We are looking for someone who can inspire and develop others, who understands what excellent teaching and learning looks like and is a passionate and inclusive leader. You need to be able to galvanise trust and confidence with internal stakeholders, the local community and external partners, and support children and adults to flourish. We are also looking for someone to share good practice across the Trust family of schools.

You must be committed to what it means to be part of a Church of England Trust and to being an excellent Church school leader.

The Trust offers an extensive range of opportunities for professional development and learning, and we will be supportive of your leadership journey and career development. The pastoral care of our Headteachers are also an important part of who we are as an organisation, knowing that Headteachers care very deeply for all they serve but often do not prioritise their own wellbeing. You will be valued for who you are and what you bring to the Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

• can clearly articulate a compelling vision of educational excellence
• is passionately committed to the distinctive Church of England ethos of the school
• inspires, leads and motivates all staff and pupils to give of their best
• is committed to the Trust’s vision of inclusive education
• can build excellent relationships with all stakeholders
• is committed to collaboration with neighbouring schools and wider Trust schools

What the school offers its staff

• the full and able support of senior leaders, staff and local governors who are ambitious forthe school
• the opportunity to be part of an extended leadership team across the Trust
• CPD, professional support and career development in a highly successful and growing organisation
• a supportive parent body

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.