Headteacher for Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy

Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy, Great Cheverell, Devizes, Wiltshire is seeking a CEO/Headteacher for September 2026 due to the retirement of the current postholder.

We are seeking an inspirational, innovative, and outstanding leader for an established, high performing team to maintain our excellent standards and achievements for the benefit of the children whom we serve.

Holy Trinity is a thriving, well-respected, sought-after Single Academy Trust situated in the small village of Great Cheverell in the heart of rural Wiltshire. Our school regularly achieves within the top few percent of all primary schools in the country in statutory assessments, and, just as importantly, provides a creative, broad based and engaging curriculum across all areas of children’s education. Children are at the heart of every decision made at Holy Trinity, and the Christian values of compassion, courage, aspiration and joy are lived out by the children, staff and governors.

The successful candidate will be passionate about learning and teaching, and will have the drive and commitment to inspire and enthuse our children, staff, and parents. They will have a whole-hearted commitment to excellence in education, and be in sympathy with our foundation as a Church of England School. They will be a spiritual leader who will support and further develop our Christian ethos, working with the Diocese and our local clergy, building on positive, collaborative, relationships across our local community.

We will provide a strong, experienced and welcoming staff team, committed and skilful Governing Body and wonderful children who flourish in the atmosphere of engaging, exciting learning opportunities in our beautiful surroundings.

Job title: Headteacher
Number on roll: Circa 150
Salary: Group 2 Leadership scale L9 – L15
Hours: Full time
Commencement date: September 2026

Closing Date: Noon on Friday 13th March 2026

There will be two days of interviews. The first will take place on Thursday 19th March and, based on the outcomes, selected candidates will be invited to the 2nd day which will take place on Friday 20th March 2026.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Find directions here.

Please contact us at admin@holytrinity.wilts.sch.uk or phone 01380 813796 for the application pack that is also available on our website.

Holy Trinity Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.