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Headteacher

Job details
Posting date: 24 April 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 May 2026
Location: Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7LW
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ee07907d-b858-498c-ad60-aee07865c391

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Board are seeking an outstanding and inspiring leader—someone who can bring clear vision, empathy and strong strategic direction as the school moves confidently into its next stage. This position offers a wonderful opportunity to join a warm, inclusive and supportive school community.

As our Headteacher, you will be responsible for embedding high standards, leading a committed staff team, and ensuring strong outcomes and pastoral care for every child. You will ensure that the school continues to deliver high-quality education within a Christian ethos, reflecting fairness, equality of opportunity and the values of the Church of England.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, emotionally intelligent leader who is passionate about inclusive primary education and community engagement.

What the school offers its staff

• Motivated, polite, and enthusiastic children
• A skilled, caring and committed staff team
• A supportive, proactive and well-established Governing Board
• A strong community presence and parental engagement
• A culture of inclusion, creativity, and continuous improvement
• A school that values wellbeing and professional growth

Further details about the role

Please see our application pack.

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.

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