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Teaching Vacancies; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Watermoor CofE Primary School in Cirencester invites applications for a Headteacher. This permanent, full-time post begins 1 January 2027 and offers the chance to lead a strong team of teaching and support staff to secure high-quality teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will inspire and develop others, uphold inclusive church‑foundation values, and engage with the wider Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust to share best practice across the family of 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 Watermoor CofE Primary School. This is a permanent, full-time position from1 January 2027.

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 seeking an individual who can inspire and develop others, who has a clear understanding of excellent teaching and learning, and who leads with passion, inclusivity and integrity. You will be someone who builds trust and confidence within your community, enabling both children and adults to flourish. We would also value a willingness to contribute to and share strong practice across our family of schools.

A strong commitment to excellence in school leadership, alongside an understanding of and alignment with the values ofschoolandTrustwith a Church of England foundation, is essential.

As a Headteacher within our Trust, you will have the opportunity to lead a school with its own distinct identity and context, while benefiting from the support, expertise and constructive challenge of a highly skilled central team. You will also be part of a collegiate group of Headteachers who are collaborative, innovative and solution-focused in their approach to leadership.

We are proud to offer a wide range of professional development opportunities and will actively support your leadership journey and career progression. Equally important to us is the pastoral care of our Headteachers. We recognise the depth of care they show to others, and we are committed to ensuring they feel supported, valued and able to prioritise their own wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who:

• can clearly articulate a compelling vision of educational excellence
• is passionately committed to the 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

We can offer you:

• the full and able support of senior leaders, staff and local governors who are ambitious for the 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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.