Assistant Headteacher Required in Swindon

Salary:L1 L5 Hours of work:0.8 FTE (0.6 class teaching, 0.2 leadership time)
Contract type:Permanent
The children, staff, parents/carers and Governors of Crudwell Church of England Primary School are excited to welcome a new Assistant Headteacher who will play a key role in shaping the next stage of our schools development. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a warm, thriving village school with strong values, a vibrant curriculum and a committed, supportive community.
We seek an Assistant Headteacher who will:
Be an active, visible presence within school life, building positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community.
Support the Headteacher through confident, collaborative leadership that draws on the skills and strengths of the whole team.
Bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm and professional curiosity, helping to nurture a culture of continuous improvement.
Value teamwork and shared expertise, recognising the opportunities offered by collaboration both within and beyond our school.
Be an experienced and highly effective classroom practitioner who models excellent teaching and learning.
Uphold and embody our Christian ethos, values and vision in all aspects of school life.
Following an internal promotion, we are recruiting an Assistant Headteacher with experience across Key Stages 1 and 2 to contribute to both the strategic direction and daily leadership of our school.
Champion the schools vision, values and high expectations.
Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to drive whole-school priorities.
Monitor, evaluate and report on pupil outcomes and school performance.
Deputise for the Headteacher when required.
An experienced teacher with proven impact across Key Stages 1 and 2.
A reflective and aspirational leader with a commitment to school improvement.
What Our School Can Offer
A friendly, inclusive and vibrant school community.
A strong and distinctive Christian ethos inspired by our vision: Six core school values – Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, Trust, Teamwork and Creativity – which shape our culture and character education.
Spacious grounds, Forest School provision, and an exciting, well-developed curriculum.
A newly refurbished library and a wide range of music, sport and enrichment opportunities.
A supportive local network through the Hobbes Alliance of schools. Leadership coaching and professional development opportunities through Wiltshire Council and the Bristol Diocese.