Job Description

Headteacher
Group 1. Leadership point L6 to 16
Current pupil number: 103
Required for September 2025

About Us

Terling Church of England Primary School is a friendly and welcoming village school with a strong sense of community and family. The school has a caring community and is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is guided by the vision to flourish and shine in all that we do - "Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of heavens" (Daniel 12:3).

Rooted in our Christian faith, our school values of Respect, Trust, Courage, and Truthfulnessguide our daily interactions and underpin our approach to education.

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Headteacher to lead our dedicated team and continue our journey of excellence. As a voluntary aided Church of England school, we are proud of our strong Christian ethos and our close links with the local church and community.

Terling CE Primary School is a very special place to work and had a 'good' grading from Ofsted (January 2023) and SIAMS (May 2018).

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a leader who:

Has a commitment to supporting the ethos and vision of a Christian school in the tradition and vision of the Church of England.
Has proven experience in effective leadership within a primary school setting.
Possesses a clear vision to continue to move our school forward, founded on strong educational and Christian values.
Is committed to excellence in learning, setting high standards, and being resilient in leading and supporting staff towards common goals.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Is committed to safeguarding, child protection, and the mental well-being of all

We Can Offer You:

A supportive and dedicated staff team.
Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn.
A strong and supportive governing body.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
A school community that values and supports the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of all its stakeholders. ​

How to Apply

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mrs Louise Wright on 01245 233206 to make an appointment to view the school.

Terling Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory written references, qualifications check, and Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Certificate.

Closing date: Sunday 18 May midnight

Interview date: Wednesday 21 May

Information about the School

Flourish and shine in all that we do “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of heavens” Daniel 12:3

Our vision is underpinned by our Christian beliefs. We celebrate the uniqueness of every child within our Christian community while we work to support and challenge our children. We support them to flourish and shine in all they do, preparing them for life’s journey. We build upon our Christian values of respect, trust, courage and truthfulness.

At Terling C of E Primary School we are ambitious about what we want our pupils to achieve and strive to provide the very highest standards of education. The school is a unique place, set in beautiful surroundings with strong links to the church and local community but only a short drive from the city of Chelmsford.

Our school is a safe, nurturing environment, underpinned by our Christian foundation and community links.

We aim to encourage a love of learning through a broad, balanced and creative curriculum and to support every child in fulfilling their potential. An enriched learning experience prepares our children to face the future with confidence and enthusiasm to mature as responsible, independent young people.