Current Vacancies:
HEAD TEACHER
We are searching for a Headteacher with vision, enthusiasm and leadership to take an active part in shaping
the next stage in our journey of being a growing, successful village school within the wider community of
EQUA Mead.
We want an enthusiastic Headteacher who is seeking to develop themselves in the role, bringing new ideas
and fresh thinking and encouraging others to share their vision. Someone who will create a culture of
inclusive continuous development and improvement within the school.
We need a Headteacher who is also an exceptional teacher, who wants to continue to teach as part of the
role; there is a teaching commitment as well as curriculum leadership of a specific subject area, but they
should also see it as a way of supporting staff by freeing time for their development.
The successful candidate will recognise the importance and value of developing a strong partnership with
parents, governors and the local community.
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
- is an outstanding practitioner with recent teaching experience who will lead and motivate staff and children through the delivery of an exciting creative and inclusive curriculum and with a commitment to raising standards.
- is a natural and experienced leader with vision, with a clear educcational philosophy
- has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- is an enabler who works in a collaborative style with all the dedicated and supportive stakeholders at Urchfont
- has high expectations for teaching and learning and ensures that all children can thrive and succeed
- is nurturing, passionate, compassionate, approachable and resilient
- can work alongside other Headteachers in EQUA Mead to learn, improve and share practice
We can offer you a good school in a beautiful village location with:
- children who have outstanding behaviour and who are happy and enthusiastic to come to school and learn
- a highly committed and hard-working staff team
- a welcoming inclusive school with a positive and caring environment with the desire to improve further
- a positive relationship with parents, our community and a supportive Governing Body
- opportunities for continued professional development and support within EQUA Mead
Find out more and apply: Applicants are welcome to visit the school which we would strongly recommend. We have set aside two days for this on the 2nd and 3rd of April. Please contact our School Admin Manager,
In addition, if you would like to discuss the role further or have any questions please contact the Chair of Governors Ian Walker,
If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please email us at
If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or a medical condition, please email us at
Closing date (and time): Wednesdy 23rd April (Noon)
Interview date: Thursday 8th and Friday 9th May 2025
Commencement date: 1st September 2025
Apply via Wiltshire Council Career Site.
Vacancies when they arise will be advertised here and on the Wiltshire Council Career Site.
Urchfont 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. Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant will be required to apply for a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Disclosure will contain details of formal cautions, reprimands and final warnings, as well as convictions. The school will arrange for the disclosure on your behalf and will pay the necessary fee. Having a criminal conviction will not automatically exclude you from employment. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence committed.
References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview.