Headteacher

Providing a challenging, nurturing and inspirational environment

You should have:

• the children at the core of everything you do
• a successful background in primary education with a good knowledge of both early years and Key stages One and Two
• the highest expectations of all our pupils and the ability, enthusiasm and leadership to encourage and further develop potential in all our staff
• the knowledge and ability to maintain the Christian ethos and values of the school.

St John’s Church of England Primary School is an increasingly popular school situated in the Wiltshire town of Warminster, between Salisbury and Bath.

On the retirement of our Head teacher, we seek a visionary, dynamic leader who is as committed as we are to maintaining and further developing a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment where everyone is encouraged to aspire to achieve their full potential.

We strongly encourage candidates to visit our school to experience our friendly community first hand. Please telephone the school office on 01985 213446 to arrange a visit, our school Business ManagerMrs Annie Irvine will be delighted to show you around.

The preferred method of application is online and applications should be made at http://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk. For information not available on the website, please contact Sarah Fraser on 01225 713164 or email: sarah.fraser@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Closing date: Tuesday March 3rd 2015, 12 midday
Interview Date: Monday 23rd March 2015

If successful, you'll be required to apply for a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Wiltshire Council and St John’s C of E Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of children and/or young people in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of children or young people gives cause for concern, the Council's agreed Child Protection procedures will be followed, alongside implementation of the Authority's Disciplinary Procedure.

St John’s Church of England School
Boreham Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9JY
Tel:01985 213446
Email: admin@st-johns-warminster.wilts.sch.uk
Number on roll: 133