Senior Head of School St Petroc's in Swindon

BRING COURAGE BRING CREATIVITY BRING FRIENDSHIP. Our 'Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure.

As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart.

We are looking for an inspirational full‑time Senior Head of School on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support our primary schools where community, family and adventure are at the heart of everything we do. The successful candidate will be a professional and conscientious worker who can fit into a friendly team that goes above and beyond for the pupils and wider community.

Role Overview: As the Senior Head of School, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of St. Petrocs, working closely with our Hub Lead who oversees five schools within the trust. This is an ideal position for an experienced middle‑leadership candidate looking for the next move into senior leadership. You will receive dedicated support as you drive continuous improvement and excellence in teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate the aims and objectives of the school and establish the policies through which they are to be achieved.
• Be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils, including monitoring progress towards achievement.
• Proactively manage staff and resources.
• Take full responsibility for the school.
• Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as required.
• Take responsibility for Child Protection issues as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and friendly team environment within a MAT committed to staff development.
• A beautiful setting, focused on the ‘Great Outdoors’, within a caring and supportive community.
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn new skills.

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio‑economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

St Barnabas Multi 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. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All shortlisted candidates will undergo an online search as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.

Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE. We reserve the right to close this role early should vacancies be filled before the closing date.