Headteacher - St. Giles

Salary: £77,000 - £89,186

About the Role
To start at the beginning of Autumn Term - September 2026
Full Time
The Governors of St. Giles' VC Church in Wales Primary School invite serving Headteachers or experienced practitioners holding a NPQH qualification to apply for the role of Headteacher.
St Giles is a large, thriving Church school in the heart of Wrexham city centre. We provide a safe, supportive and happy place for children to learn and meet their full potential. We pride ourselves on the broad, balanced and relevant education we provide, where pupils can develop a positive self-image and acquire the skills they will need to go through life. At St Giles, we have happy, confident and respectful learners, dedicated staff, supportive parents and an active governing body. We are a diverse and inclusive school and we serve our community well. The school has close links with the historic Parish Church of Wrexham and we value the important contribution it makes to the school, enriching our Christian values and beliefs.
St Giles offers Early Education and full wrap around provision, including breakfast and after school care.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, visionary Headteacher with excellent leadership skills and commitment to achieving high standards in this unique, vibrant and welcoming school.
The successful candidate should:
• Demonstrate strong and dynamic leadership
• Uphold and enhance the Christian ethos of the school and its sense of community
• Have a proven track record of effective leadership and school improvement; building on the strengths and setting the strategic direction to further develop the school
• Have a good knowledge of school budgets and maintain a strong fiscal practice
• Value every child and strive to ensure that both pupils and staff have high aspirations for achievement
• Promote strong, trusting and respectful relationships, where staff feel valued and inspired to grow professionally
• Be committed to a nurturing approach that supports all of our pupils and their families, in particular those that have additional learning needs or with English as an additional language
• Show a strong commitment to promoting wellbeing and pupil voice
• Create an environment which secures positive behaviour, respect, tolerance and diversity for all pupils.
Pre-application visits to the school would be welcomed. For further information and to arrange an appointment for a visit please contact the headteacher at the school.
The Governing Body will consider exercising its rights to appoint the successful candidate at a point in the salary range appropriate to their skills and expertise, in accordance with the STPCD.
An Enhanced DBS & EWC registration is required for this position.
Wrexham Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026
Interviews: w/b 16th March 2026
About Us
St Giles is an English medium, Voluntary Controlled Church in Wales Primary School, that has proudly stood on this site since 1885 . The school was re-modelled upon amalgamation in 2007 to provide a continuous education for children between 3 - 11 years old. The school also has a Resourced Provision.

The school has well-resourced outside amenities including a playground with quiet seating areas, a wooden adventure trail, forest school, a reflection walk and a large field for our pupils to enjoy at breaktimes and during P.E. lessons.

The school is conveniently situated near the town centre of Wrexham and serves the nearby communities. We are within walking distance of St. Giles Parish Church, Erddig and Bellevue Park.

St Giles offers early education and before and after school care that is provided by a team of extremely experienced staff. Our setting is very well resourced and provides a wide range of activities for all who attend .