Assistant Headteacher

Are you an enthusiastic person looking to join the leadership team in a modern, friendly school, where teaching and learning is fun and inspiring?

William Morris Primary School is a happy school where children are known and cared for. Staff and pupils treat each other with respect and kindness, helping children to persevere and achieve their potential.

William Morris has a growing staff team – we are a happy group and very supportive of one another. Everyone works hard to give the best education possible to the children.

Our curriculum is creative and enables children to explore in different ways – using hands on experiences and interesting stimuli. We believe in innovative teaching that engages pupils’ interests and inspires a love of learning. Our life skills curriculum runs alongside the national curriculum to ensure children are taught personal development and become confident, caring and are ready for the next stage of their education.

William Morris Primary is situated in the beautiful Tadpole Garden Village and housed in a purpose-build new building, with bright vibrant classroom, spacious outdoor learning areas, a cookery room and pond area.

Our school is part of The Blue Kite Academy Trust, based in Swindon who offer excellent CPD and career opportunities.

If this sounds like somewhere you would like to work, we would love to hear from you!

This exciting leadership position role will be class based for 3 days a week, with 2 days leadership time.

We are looking for an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join us on this incredible journey who:

• is enthusiastic and committed

• is an excellent class teacher with a good knowledge of the curriculum

• is willing to teach creatively & inspire children and staff

• is excited about developing a creative curriculum

• has successful experience in leading whole school initiatives

• has strong communication skills & is a team player

• someone who is up for a challenge, is flexible and gets involved in with all aspects of school life

Please see the job description and person specification for more information.

We would encourage you to visit the school to see the fabulous facilities for yourself and to meet the team.

This appointment will be subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure; proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references. Please note the proof of right to work in the UK will be required at interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Closing date: Monday 12th May at 9:00am 

Interviews: Friday 16th May

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Safer Recruitment Statement

William Morris 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. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure, medical pre employment checks, Disqualification Declaration and proof of Right to Work in the UK. References will be contacted and checked prior to interview (if you do not wish us to contact references prior to interview please make this clear on your application). Proof of qualifications will be required and failure to disclose any other required information may render applicants liable to disqualification or dismissal if appointed, were the failure to come to light. Therefore it is imperative that you provide all relevant information requested in order to meet this safeguarding commitment.