Head Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Coventry is looking for a dedicated Head Teacher to manage and lead a school for primary and secondary pupils. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting curriculum delivery and ensuring every student realizes their potential. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary starting at £60,000, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Strong leadership experience and a passion for developing future leaders are essential.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience as an Assistant/Deputy Headteacher or equivalent.
• Ability to thrive on change and innovation.
• Passion for student development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management and professional leadership of the school.
• Ensure curriculum delivery focusing on student self-direction.
• Implement school policies and provide pastoral care.

Skills

Leadership experience

Change management

Curriculum development

Teaching and learning

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Head Teacher
Location - Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Salary- £60,000 plus depending on experience
Contract type – Permanent, Full time

Teaching Personnel have a great opportunity to work with school for primary and secondary pupils based in Coventry. The school are looking for a forward thinking, highly motivated and truly inspirational practitioner who has a passion for developing the leaders of our future and ensuring every student realises their potential.

Commencing from April 2026 or sooner if available, with responsibility to support the day-to-day management and professional leadership of the school, he/she will ensure curriculum delivery focusing on the student as a self-directed learner and the implementation of the school’s policies and programs and the provision of pastoral care.

Reporting to the Regional Principal and supported by an experienced Executive Team with expert and high-level support in the areas of Curriculum, Administration, HR, Finance, ICT, Property and WHS, you will be a key member of the senior educational leadership team, providing educational and academic leadership to staff and students.

Skills & Experience:
If you possess previous leadership experience, for example, as an Assistant/Deputy Headteacher, campus leader or an equivalent level in curriculum development or teaching and learning, and you thrive, with energy, on change and innovation and always want to see better outcomes, then this role is for you.

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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