Wiltshire Council
Headteacher - Wootton Bassett Infants’ School
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Salary: L6-12 (£58,569 - £67,898 per annum)
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a Headteacher who shares our values and brings evidence of successful strategic leadership and a proven record of school improvement.
Skills and Experience Required
- An experienced teacher and leader with a positive collaborative outlook.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, SEND, inclusion and the statutory responsibilities of a maintained school.
- Genuinely relishes the opportunity to lead a small community infant school.
- Is committed to maintaining the school’s welcoming and nurturing character while being ambitious about its future.
What We Will Offer
- A warm, welcoming, and inclusive school community.
- Dedicated, talented and caring staff.
- Dedicated support from an experienced governing body.
- A caring and welcoming school with heart and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- A role where your leadership will make a profound and lasting difference.
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Please view our Headteacher recruitment pack [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/21490/WBI-HT-recruitment-pack/pdf/WBI_HT_recruitment_pack.pdf] for more information about our school and the role.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. We would love to show you around. Please contact Beckie Lynne at school either by phone on 01793 852254 or by email to admin@woottonbassett-inf.wilts.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.
To apply, please download and complete the application form [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/21491/Schools-and-Academies-Job-application-Oct-2025-2/doc/Schools_and_Academies_Job_application_Oct_2025_(2).docx] and click the 'apply now' button below to upload your application and covering letter online. Please note: we are unable to accept CVs.
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Closing date (and time):
9am, 5th October 2026
Interview date:
15th & 16th October 2026
Commencement date:
1st January 2027
This 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 Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
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