Head of School

Head of School

Leadership Range L11-15 £66,368 - £73,105 - (depending on experience)

Full-time permanent position available

Available from September 2026

We are looking for a Head of School to join our fantastic team at Stourport Primary Academy, who is a strong and visible leader with vision, drive, energy and high aspirations for the children and community they serve. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Headteacher, Trust Leaders and the Local Governing Body to develop and implement a robust school improvement plan that will support a collaborative, aspirational culture of learning, ensuring the very best outcomes for our students.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A real passion for learning to inspire and drive success
• Excellent teaching skills and the ability to lead others by example
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare and development
• The ability to uphold and enhance the ethos of the school recognising the values which underpin the work of our school
• The ability to effectively lead innovation in teaching, learning and the curriculum
• The ability to influence, inspire and motivate

You will be joining:

• A dedicated team of professionals, enthusiastically delivering a broad and creative curriculum
• Happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy school are kind and eager to learn
• The prospect of innovation and ability to continue to move the school forward
• A governing body that will support your journey in leadership
• A proactive support offer from a central team of operational specialists

The school is committed to working together to create and maintain a safe, secure and supporting environment for our children to explore, dream, discover and achieve their full potential, so they have the best possible start to their learning journey.

Other benefits include:

• Generous Occupational Pension
• Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support
• Free confidential employee helpline 24/7
• Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance

For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available.

Stourport Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Visits are warmly welcomed, please see the attached advert for details on how to book.

Please submit an application form via ETeach

Closing date: 12.00pm Thursday 23rd April, 2026 with interviews being held 7th and 8th May.

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