Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2SS |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6e9f644e-864e-4b67-8c98-f0bc80e8050a |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
REQUIREMENT
*An understanding and commitment to good practice in child protection and safeguarding
*An understanding of the Headteacher’s role in ensuring pupils are as safe as reasonably possible.
*Teaching experience of pupils in Foundation Stage/KS1/KS2
*Experience in more than one school
*Senior leadership experience as Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher.
*Effective resource management (people, physical resources and finance)
*Qualified teacher status
*Evidence of extended and appropriate professional development for a headteacher
*NPQH qualification
*Experience of leading professional development across a school
*Ability to deliver the vision for the school set by those involved in the school’s governance
*Ability to create and implement a strategic school improvement plan reflecting appropriate priorities
*Ability to manage change effectively
*Knowledge & understanding of the process of school self- evaluation
*Commitment to ensure the school at the heart of the community
*Knowledge and understanding of Foundations Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curricula
*Knowledge of the principles of effective teaching
*Ability to ensure that all staff to maintain suitable work/life balance
*Ability to lead, inspire and performance manage staff
*Ability to develop appropriate links with parents and the wider community (including external agencies)
*Experience of school governance, either as a governor, or working with a governing board.
*Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
*An ability to maintain high standards of school discipline and behaviour
*Understanding of the responsibilities of the Headteacher in ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation
*Understanding of the national policy framework and current educational legislation and initiatives
*Ability to prepare the school for an OFSTED inspection
*Experience of leading a school during an OFSTED inspection
What the school offers its staff
• A chance to make a difference to the lives of our children, some of whom come from very disadvantaged backgrounds.
• A well run school (no areas of improvement in our last OFSTED inspection), but a staff and governing board who are keen to take the school to even greater heights.
• A supportive and knowledgeable governing body
• A sound finances and buoyant pupil numbers.
• Time to make your mark – our last OFSTED was less than a year ago.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
REQUIREMENT
*An understanding and commitment to good practice in child protection and safeguarding
*An understanding of the Headteacher’s role in ensuring pupils are as safe as reasonably possible.
*Teaching experience of pupils in Foundation Stage/KS1/KS2
*Experience in more than one school
*Senior leadership experience as Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher.
*Effective resource management (people, physical resources and finance)
*Qualified teacher status
*Evidence of extended and appropriate professional development for a headteacher
*NPQH qualification
*Experience of leading professional development across a school
*Ability to deliver the vision for the school set by those involved in the school’s governance
*Ability to create and implement a strategic school improvement plan reflecting appropriate priorities
*Ability to manage change effectively
*Knowledge & understanding of the process of school self- evaluation
*Commitment to ensure the school at the heart of the community
*Knowledge and understanding of Foundations Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curricula
*Knowledge of the principles of effective teaching
*Ability to ensure that all staff to maintain suitable work/life balance
*Ability to lead, inspire and performance manage staff
*Ability to develop appropriate links with parents and the wider community (including external agencies)
*Experience of school governance, either as a governor, or working with a governing board.
*Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
*An ability to maintain high standards of school discipline and behaviour
*Understanding of the responsibilities of the Headteacher in ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation
*Understanding of the national policy framework and current educational legislation and initiatives
*Ability to prepare the school for an OFSTED inspection
*Experience of leading a school during an OFSTED inspection
What the school offers its staff
• A chance to make a difference to the lives of our children, some of whom come from very disadvantaged backgrounds.
• A well run school (no areas of improvement in our last OFSTED inspection), but a staff and governing board who are keen to take the school to even greater heights.
• A supportive and knowledgeable governing body
• A sound finances and buoyant pupil numbers.
• Time to make your mark – our last OFSTED was less than a year ago.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.