Headteacher – Winsley Church of England Primary School

Salary L8 - L13

From 1st September 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for an existing headteacher or deputy headteacher looking for the next step in their career. We are looking for an inspirational, pupil-focused individual who will lead Winsley Church of England Primary School in the next stage of its development and be a committed member of the Extended Leadership Team within a growing Trust.

Palladian Academy Trust and Winsley are committed to the continued improvement of the quality of education in our schools and ultimately on excellent outcomes, both academically and more widely for our pupils. The new headteacher at Winsley will be at the heart of this work and will work closely with the Trust and school leadership teams, wider colleagues, families, the Local Governing Committee and of course the pupils to achieve our vision of excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish and our school values of courage, wisdom and kindness.

Winsley Church of England Primary is a vibrant and exciting place to learn and work, situated at the heart of the community in Winsley Village since 1869. It is rightly proud of its foundations within the Church of England and enjoys strong links with the Diocese of Salisbury.

We are looking for an inspirational leader to continue the improvement journey for the school, building on the strong work of the existing leadership, while demonstrating commitment to the Christian values and ethos that underpin it all.

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious, forward-thinking professional with a track record of successful school improvement leadership within the primary age range.

Palladian Academy Trust is a mixed Trust of both church and community schools, established in 2016 with children at the heart of everything it does. We currently serve just under 4000 pupils. The Trust is a learning organisation, where the learning of all children and adults is valued and continually promoted.

We can offer the following benefits to becoming part of our team:

A commitment to national teacher terms and conditions under the Burgundy Book

The opportunity to work with our amazing pupils in a fantastic local community and be part of a wider group within a locally based and well regarded Trust.

A commitment to the professional development of every colleague

Access to a personal development appraisal process with the single objective of every colleague being able to ‘flourish in their role’

Partnership working with a strong Central Team providing expertise in school improvement, HR and finance

Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Scheme

Vouchers for flu jabs and eye tests

A realistic and compassionate understanding that all our colleagues are balancing home and professional lives.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they:

Have a passion for everyone to flourish.

Have the drive and resilience to lead continuous school improvement.

Have a proven track record of showing impact against improvement priorities.

Challenge and empower staff to be the best they can be.

Will develop and sustain a learning culture for all across our school.

Understand the challenges and opportunities of leading a village school and knows how to bring a community with them.

Have excellent organisational skills and enjoy understands the challenges faced in a village primary school

Will foster young people’s enjoyment of learning whilst ensuring high levels of achievement.

Will continue to develop the respectful and inclusive ethos of our school.

Will recognise changing vulnerabilities and priorities in a school and do what needs to be done to support them and ensure pupil’s and colleagues succeed.

Have consistently high expectations to improve outcomes for all our children and colleagues.

Equity

We will consider applications on merit respecting all nine protected characteristics.

If you would like a confidential conversation about the role or would like to visit the school, please contact our Interim CEO, Nathan Jenkins. You will find the contact address when following the link to the listed vacancy

Recruitment dates: 

Closing date : 20th April

Interviews: 28th/29th April

Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required for this post prior to commencement.