Head Teacher - Watermoor C of E Primary School
Cirencester
Grade Leadership Group
Allowances (Not applicable)
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 02/10/2026
Interview Date: 14/10/2026
Start Date 01/01/2027
The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust is delighted to advertise for the post of Headteacher at Watermoor C of E Primary School.? This is a permanent, full-time position from 1 January 2027.
This role provides an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced leader to lead a team of passionate teaching and support staff to ensure high quality teaching and learning.
We are seeking an individual who can inspire and develop others, who has a clear understanding of excellent teaching and learning, and who leads with passion, inclusivity and integrity. You will be someone who builds trust and confidence within your community, enabling both children and adults to flourish. We would also value a willingness to contribute to and share strong practice across our family of schools.
A strong commitment to excellence in school leadership, alongside an understanding of and alignment with the values of school and Trust with a Church of England foundation, is essential.
As a Headteacher within our Trust, you will have the opportunity to lead a school with its own distinct identity and context, while benefiting from the support, expertise and constructive challenge of a highly skilled central team. You will also be part of a collegiate group of Headteachers who are collaborative, innovative and solution-focused in their approach to leadership.
We are proud to offer a wide range of professional development opportunities and will actively support your leadership journey and career progression. Equally important to us is the pastoral care of our Headteachers. We recognise the depth of care they show to others, and we are committed to ensuring they feel supported, valued and able to prioritise their own wellbeing.
We are looking for someone who:
* can clearly articulate a compelling vision of educational excellence
* is passionately committed to the ethos of the school
* inspires, leads and motivates all staff and pupils to give of their best
* is committed to the Trust’s vision of inclusive education
* can build excellent relationships with all stakeholders
* is committed to collaboration with neighbouring schools and wider Trust schools.
We can offer you:
* the full and able support of senior leaders, staff and local governors who are ambitious for
the school.
* the opportunity to be part of an extended leadership team across the Trust
* CPD, professional support and career development in a highly successful and growing organisation
* a supportive parent body
Watermoor CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate. All posts are subject to satisfactory references.
Watermoor CofE Primary School is an academy and is part of the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust (DGAT).
Closing date: 12.00 Noon Friday 2 October 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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