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Head of School at The Elms Primary School

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The Elms Primary School

Head of School

[FTE Permanent, TT+]

[L10 - L14]

Required from 01 September 2026

The ElmsPrimary School is in a very exciting chapter of its journey after becoming anall through primary in September 2022. We are currently a one form entryprimary school (though we have two classes in Years 1 and 5). Our school hasgreat character; we used to be a girls' grammar school, so we have a unique setof buildings and two large halls, one of which has a fantastic stage. We are aschool which really enjoys performing arts and so we make use of this wonderfulresource whenever we can!

Set inbeautiful grounds, the environment is a wonderful place to learn and teach. (Wehave recently introduced a Forest School and have enhanced our playground areato the delight of the children!) This positive atmosphere can also be felt asyou walk around our school, it resonates throughout each day and can be feltwherever you go. Our children are happy and enjoy coming to school and beingpart of The Elms family. We ensure that they experience success in a nurturingand inclusive environment. Our children are excited to learn, are kind, politeand supportive of one another.

InformalDiscussions: Should you wish to discuss this role or visitthe school then please contact Cambrian Learning Trust Recruitment on 01367240375 or by emailing recruitment@Cambrianlt.org. Visits are activelyencouraged.

Applicationand Letter of Interest: In addition to completing our application form,please provide us with a covering letter of not more than two pages whichdemonstrates your alignment with the vision, ethos and values of The ElmsPrimary School.

SelectionProcedure: A shortlist of candidates will be drawn up onthe day of the deadline with successful candidates notified the same day.

Closing datefor applications: 13 April 2026 at 9AM - Late applications will not be considered.

Interviewswill take place on 16 April 2026

The Elms Primary School andCambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareofall children and preventing extremism. Weexpect all staff and volunteersto share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity aresubject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure andBarring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates willbe subject toonline searches for publicly available information.

Cambrian Learning Trustis an equalopportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgroundsto represent diversity in line with our schools' community.

Head of School at The Elms Primary School

The Elms Primary School
Faringdon SN7, UK
Full-Time

Published on 25/03/2026

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