Headteacher – Ramsbury Primary School Key Information 🏫 School: Ramsbury Primary School – Community Primary School, ages 4–11, 183 pupils on roll 📍 Location: Back Lane, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2QH ⭐ Ofsted: Outstanding in every area (February 2023) 📚 Also: Designated English Hub for Wiltshire, Swindon, Dorset and South Cotswolds 💰 Salary: L15 – L21 (£75,664 to £87,664) 📆 Start date: January or Easter 2027 🗓️ Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026 ✅ Shortlisting: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 🎯 Interviews: Monday 28th September 2026 📞 Contact: Alpha Parish, Academicis Lead an Outstanding Village School with Nationwide Reach Ramsbury Primary School is seeking an inspirational, strategic and compassionate Head Teacher to lead its next phase of development. Ramsbury is a thriving, high-performing village primary in a beautiful rural Wiltshire setting – judged Outstanding in all areas at its most recent inspection – and it is also a government-designated English Hub. The Hub supports schools across four counties to deliver excellence in early reading and phonics and is expanding to include support for secondary schools too. Your strategic direction of the Hub will be crucial in this expansion phase. Few primary headships combine such a strong local foundation with genuine nationwide influence. About the School Ramsbury sits at the heart of a Wiltshire village of around 2,000 residents, equidistant from Marlborough and Hungerford. With one class per year group, the school is small enough for every child to be known well, and ambitious enough to deliver results that sit consistently and comfortably above nationwide averages. The culture is rooted in respect and kindness, expressed through Golden Rules the children know by heart: be gentle, be kind, work hard, show respect, listen to people, be honest. Recent outcomes (2024/25): Phonics Screening Check: 97% (nationwide average 80%) EYFS Good Level of Development: 79% (nationwide average 68%) KS2 Reading EXS+: 89% (nationwide average 75%) KS2 Maths EXS+: 89% (nationwide average 73%) KS2 Reading, Writing CVs are not accepted. Applications should include a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, ensuring all statements are supported by clear, specific evidence of impact, including measurable outcomes where possible. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Governors would be delighted to welcome prospective applicants to meet pupils, staff and governors and experience the school in action. Please contact Alpha Parish to arrange a convenient time. Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026 Shortlisting: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 Interviews: Monday 28th September 2026 Ramsbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. Successful candidates will be required to present photographic identification, original qualification documents and a current DBS at interview.
Headteacher employer: Ramsbury Primary School
Ramsbury Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in the picturesque village of Wiltshire, the school provides unique opportunities to make a significant impact on the educational journey of children while being part of a community-focused environment. With a commitment to high-quality teaching and a national reach as an English Hub, this role promises meaningful and rewarding employment for those passionate about education.
