Headteacher

Salary: 71330 - 82654

Hours of work: Full-Time

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Paxcroft Primary Schoolfor further information.

A bit about us:

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a family of like-minded schools that collaborate to provide mutual support share best practice and learn from each other whilst retaining and developing each schools individual and distinctive character. We believe every child has the right to an inspiring and fulfilling education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; therefore we make it our mission to give Every Child Every Chance of success.

At EQUA Mead we are an inclusive passionate and forward-looking educational our schools we also have four Resource Bases that provide specialist education to children and young people with complex believe in the power of education to transform lives and shape a brighter future. We are dedicated to fostering a strong sense of communitywhere everyone works together to achieve their very best. At all of our schools we do all we can to enable each child and young person torealise their full potential and to develop positive social and moral values.

We understand that successful schools are rooted in their local community. We respect and value the individual nature and ethos of each schoolwhile knowing we are more effective when we work together and support each other. We are a mixed Trust that benefits from both church and non-church-based schools and we actively celebrate this diversity. We are highly inclusive and collaborate closely to promote a culture ofopenness and integrity.

We thrive on providing a wealth of support to schools and seek to empower school leaders. Our CPD NPQs ITT networks training researchprogrammes and range of courses underpin a comprehensive development programme for all staff whilst ensuring wellbeing is at the centre of all decision making.

Inclusion is the beating heart of our organisation and we cherish it in our staff just like we do in our children. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our communities and welcome applications from anyone with the skills and experience to do the role they are applying to regardless of their gender sexual orientation disability or any other protected characteristic. We recognise the value and contribution every member of our staff makes to our schools and in return for their dedication and commitment we provide:

• A clear vision with purpose and values that are supported by all our staff
• An ambitious and vibrant place to work with enthusiastic staff and children in all of our schools
• A highly organised and very supportive team
• A clear comprehensive induction process

All about the role:

We are looking for a visionary Headteacher to promote enthusiasm for learning and guide our school through the next phase of its will be an outstanding educational leader who wants to make a difference for our children as well as an exceptional teacher with the vision and drive for continuous school development and improvement.

You will be responsible for the leadership internal organisation management and control of the school in consultation with the Trust Governing Body staff and parents.

Our school is rooted in the heart of the Trowbridge community. We nurture children to become confident curious and resilient learners who are ready to make a positive contribution to the wider world.

We are excited to invite applications from people who:

- Will be an active part of the school engaging and communicating with all members of the school community. You will provide interactive leadership to the staff taking advantage of their experience and knowledge and enthusiasm for change.

- Will be an active member of the wider EQUA Mead Learning Trust community who can see the opportunities for the school and staff through shared resources shared experiences and shared expertise.

- Are 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.

- Can demonstrate that they are an exceptional teacher who wants to continue to teach as part of the role as there may be a teaching commitment within the role as well as supporting staff by freeing time for their development.

- Can communicate effectively the with wider community to foster relationships and to promote both the school and the wider Trust.

For further information on the role and responsibilities of this exciting opportunity please see the attached Information Pack and / or contact Paul Skipp CEO for an informal discussion.

Find out more and apply:

Please note that applications will only be accepted through our TES application process CVs will not be considered.

Please note that references will be requested for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: date (and time): 16/10/25 @ 09:00

Interview date: To be confirmed

Commencement date: 01/01/2026 or earlier if possible

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.

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