[ref. a46768304] Headteacher - Manor Fields Primary School
Headteacher - Manor Fields Primary School
Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Salary: L8 £59,167 to L21 £81,441 Per annumHours of work: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Manor Fields Primary School for further information.
Are you an independent thinker?
Do you want professional autonomy to follow your vision in a maintained school?
Following the retirement of our current headteacher the governors of this caring, vibrant and popular community school are looking for an inspirational, dynamic and creative leader from September 2025.
Occupying a modern and well-resourced building, Manor Fields is a seven-class primary school plus a Resource Base for children with complex needs. We are very proud of our highly inclusive ethos.
Following a “Good Ofsted” inspection, we are looking for a dynamic and inspirational leader with a commitment to inclusive provision.
We currently have 228 children on roll and our school’s ethos is about creating enthusiastic, articulate, confident and creative learners. The school is oversubscribed and currently enjoys very good relationships with its families, its local community, external agencies and the Local Authority.
Our Headteacher will:
- Enjoy considerable autonomy
- Lead our school towards a shared and inclusive vision of excellence
- Drive and inspire the highest standards of teaching and learning
- Provide strong visible and inspirational leadership
- Ensure our SEND children reach their full potential
- Nurture positive and caring relationships with our children
- A school with children who have outstanding behaviour and are keen to learn
- An experienced, committed and hard-working teaching team
- A welcoming inclusive school with a positive and caring environment
- An effective, supportive and knowledgeable Governing Body
- Very supportive families and community
- Opportunities for continuing professional development
Find out more and apply:
For further information please view our Headteacher Recruitment Pack
To apply, please click the link below and include a covering letter.
We would encourage and welcome prospective candidates to visit our school. To arrange a visit please contact Catherine Sharpe, Business Manager Tel: 01722 322 832 Email finance@manorfields.wilts.sch.uk
In addition, if you would like to discuss the role further or have any questions please contact the Chair of Governors via the Finance Officer
Closing date (and time): Wednesday 5th February 2025Interview date: 4th and 5th March 2025
Commencement date: September 2025
Manor Fields 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 applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed and in accordance with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.