Job Vacancies
Brinkworth Earl Danby’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Following recommendations from KCSiE an additional pre-employment check will be conducted as part of this recruitment process – an online search will be completed by the school for all shortlisted candidates.
All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before their appointment is confirmed.
We are currently have a vacancy for:
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER
Post: Assistant Headteacher (Upper Site or Lower Site)
Working pattern: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Commencement: September 2026
Pay Scale: L1-L5 (as appropriate to candidate)
Are you an excellent class teacher ready to develop, continue or further your career as a Senior Leader? Brinkworth Earl Danby’s CE Primary School is looking to appoint an ambitious, highly effective and passionate class teacher who has high expectations of what can be achieved of all pupils and who has a proven record of raising pupil attainment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the school, in a leadership capacity at a time where there is a clear, forward thinking vision and robust strategy to develop excellence. As an Assistant Headteacher, you will play a key role in our journey to improve outcomes for our children. You will lead, inspire and motivate others, model excellent practice, be an active part of our leadership team and help shape the future of our school. This is a wonderful new position for an aspiring or established leader to make tangible impact on a school with genuine potential for growth and pupils who adore to learn.
We would be delighted to hear from you and our Headteacher, Kelly Butt, would be thrilled to show you around the school or speak with you on the phone if you were keen to pursue this role. Please do not hesitate to call the school office on 01666510406 or email uppersite@brinkworthearldanbys.wilts.sch.uk to make an appointment. Also, do take time to look at our website www.brinkworthearldanbys.wilts.sch.uk We very much look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our lovely school.
Closing dates for applications: Monday 27th April 2026 at 12 noon
Contacting applicants: Tuesday 28th April 2026
Interviews: Thursday 30th April 2026
Please see below the full job description and application form.