Description Salary: L8 £59,167 to L21 £81,441 Per annum Hours 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 As a school we offer 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 financemanorfields.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 5 th February 2025 Interview date: 4 th and 5 th 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.