Inspiring leadership for an exceptional school community

Due to the promotion of our current headteacher, Corinium Education Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, visionary, and child‑centred Headteacher to lead Chesterton Primary School into its next exciting chapter.

Chesterton Primary School is a thriving and inclusive school situated in the heart of Cirencester, a vibrant market town in Gloucestershire. We are proud of our warm, welcoming environment and our committed staff, who work tirelessly to ensure every child thrives.

About Chesterton Primary School

At Chesterton, our Vision is rooted in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is supported to achieve their fullest potential. Our ethos is built on:

Inclusivity – celebrating diversity and ensuring every pupil feels valued

Respect – fostering positive relationships across our community

A love of learning – nurturing curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning habits

We have strong and purposeful links with our local community. Through meaningful parental engagement and partnerships with local organisations, we enrich our curriculum and inspire our pupils with real‑world experiences.

To learn more about our wonderful, inclusive school community, please visit our website: Home - Chesterton Primary School 

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• Is an inspirational leader with a clear commitment to pupil‑centred education

• Values strong relationships with staff, students, families, and the wider community

• Is passionate about high‑quality teaching and learning

• Brings a strategic, forward‑thinking approach to school leadership

• Will champion our ethos and continue to build on our strengths

What we offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive, and ambitious school community

• A dedicated and experienced staff team

• Support from Corinium Education Trust and opportunities for collaboration, including a trust wide employee welfare package with Education Mutual.

• Opportunities for future career development across Corinium Education Trust

• A genuine opportunity to make a meaningful impact

About Corinium Education Trust

Corinium Education Trust is a cross-phase Trust serving the communities of the South Cotswolds. We are a family of six schools with a student population of 1504 across our mid-size secondary and five primary schools. We have a strong vision focused on using our collective strengths to respond strategically to the needs of children, parents and other stakeholders and contribute fully to the provision of excellent education in our schools.

All schools within our Trust embrace and share our overarching vision. However, we recognise and celebrate our schools’ distinctive characteristics. While there is some alignment in practice, each school retains its own unique ethos and develops a curriculum tailored to the needs of its pupils. With this unwavering focus on inclusive education, we have been successful in supporting our schools to achieve positive outcomes and sustainable school improvement.

Our Trust are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher for Chesterton Primary School. The successful candidate will be an inspiring strategic leader with a proven track record of school improvement and inclusion. 

We thank you for your interest in our organisation and hope that after reading our Headteacher Applicant Pack you will be excited by the opportunity to work with us.

Candidates are warmly encouraged to arrange a visit to Chesterton Primary School and have an informal conversation with our Interim Education Director, Emma Morrogh-Ryan. To arrange this, please contact Jo Mark, HR Manager on j.mark@coriniumeducationtrust.net.

We very much look forward to receiving your application and the chance to meet you.

Closing date for applications is: 8am on Monday, 23 March 2026

Shortlisting will take place on the same day, and successful candidates notified by midday on Monday, 23 March 2026

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday, 24 March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and progress appointments before the stated closing date if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Corinium Education Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to receipt of a completed application form, positive references in line with our Person Specification, and undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

In line with our commitment to the Nolan Principles for Public Life the successful candidate will be subject to a Section 128 check to support their appropriateness to fulfil the role of Headteacher.