At St Nicholas' CE Primary School, we have a dedicated and experienced team who, with the support of our governors, ensure that St Nicholas is a happy, vibrant and thriving school where children Learn, Achieve and Grow, Together.

But we are looking for our next leader - could that be you?

Our school is committed to educating the ‘whole child’ and values every child for their unique gifts. We provide a safe environment to promote their development academically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. We aim to make learning fun, exciting and purposeful providing memorable experiences which ignite curiosity, inspire ambition and build confidence.

Our school vision is to 'Let everything you do be done with love'.  So, we are looking for someone with compassion and care, but also a leader who will make the right decisions for our children and be full of energy and enthusiasm in helping us go beyond expectations.

Do you have the skills and attributes to lead and inspire a team?  Can you commit to being part of a journey to secure excellent outcomes for our young people?  If this all sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

As a  Trust, we genuinely value each of our leaders for the gifts they bring to our schools.  We provide strong school improvement support,  collaborative professional learning opportunities, and a range of other support services to ensure you can focus on the things that make the biggest difference for our children.   You will become part of a network of Headteachers who are always there for each other and are a constant inspiration to one another.  Wherever you are on your leadership journey, we will ensure that you have the right support and mentoring in place to help you grow.

We can offer:

• Young people who are thriving
• A team of staff who will value the inspiration you can bring
• A collaborative desire to be the very best we can be
• Opportunities for professional learning
• A governing body that works hard for the school, providing support and appropriate challenge
• A strong and supportive parent body
• A positive, caring school ethos firmly rooted in our Christian values
• A Trust that offers many opportunities for working together and for collaboration - see the Trust website for further information www.dsat.org.uk

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness 

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.  If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

We warmly encourage you to visit. Come and experience a school where children’s singing fills the air; see the pride we take in our school family and feel the ambition and warmth that shape our community. Please contact the school office on 01980 610410 or by email office@stnicholas.dsat.org.uk  to arrange a visit.

For an informal conversation with our Deputy CEO, Jo Hicks, please contact Nicki Summerill on 01722 548519 or by email nsummerill@dsat.org.uk. 

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This 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 number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.