Headteacher

We are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Wiltshire to appoint an experienced Interim Headteacher from September 2026. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to provide stability, direction, and impact during an important period for the school.

This position would suit an experienced Headteacher or a senior leader with prior leadership experience who can confidently step into an interim role and lead from day one.

This is an important role for the school and wider trust and whoever would like to be considered for this role MUST be able to start in role from September 2026 at the latest which is a non-negotiable.

We are looking for someone:

• To be provide strong visible leadership across the school
• Who Has a strong understand and hands on experience of schools improvement.
• To be able to work with governors and senior leaders across the trust
• Who can build very good relationships with staff, parents and the school community.
• Who has proven leadership experience within a primary school setting.
• Who is committed!

What's on Offer:

• Salary aligned to the Leadership Pay Scale (L14 to L17)
• Full-time interim position starting September 2026
• Supportive trust and collaborative staff team
• Opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and capable leader to step into an interim headship role and make a real difference within a supportive school environment.

For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please get in touch.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
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