Headteacher

Reach 2 Academy Trust; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary academy is seeking a dynamic Headteacher to inspire and lead a dedicated team. The successful candidate will ensure exceptional educational opportunities, foster community engagement, and uphold high standards of teaching and learning in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development

Flexible & Family-Friendly

Exclusive Discounts

Well-being Support

Qualifications

• Proven track record of excellence in educational leadership.
• Experience in managing highly effective teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and inspire a dedicated team of educators.
• Drive excellence in teaching and learning.
• Foster strong relationships with parents and the wider community.

Skills

Leadership

Community Engagement

Motivation

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Reference # EDV/2025/BLA/49961 Location Ripon Road, Bushbury Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 9TR Contract Type Permanent Contract Term Full-Time Salary £70,293.00 - £81,441.00 Annually (Actual)
L15 - L21 Closing Date 12:00pm, 23rd Jun 2025 Start Date September 2025 or January 2026 Positions Available 1 Interview Date(s) Wednesday 2nd July 2025About this Role

Are you an experienced educational leader looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our children?

At Bushbury Lane Academy, we are proud of our students and staff, and the positive atmosphere they create. It’s important to us that we provide academic vigour within a supportive and inviting environment where pupils enjoy learning, feel safe and make a positive contribution. Success is celebrated in the knowledge that this will encourage greater achievement in the future.

Our school is a caring school where the children are warmly received and encouraged throughout their time with us to be 'inspired’, fulfil their potential and engage with all the opportunities the school has to offer. We firmly believe that for this to be best achieved, we must establish a genuine partnership between home and school. We pride ourselves on open communication.

Bushbury Lane Academy has been graded as an Outstanding Primary School. It has the children at the heart of all that it does and provides an exceptional education.

What we are looking for in our next Headteacher:

We are seeking an outstanding senior leader with the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to build on our strengths. You will lead, motivate, develop, and inspire a team of staff and governors who are committed to providing pupils with a wide range of enriching experiences. We welcome applications from existing headteachers and talented deputy headteachers who have the knowledge and expertise to help us raise outcomes and consistently deliver excellence.

You will have a clear understanding of what it takes for a school to maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning, whilst having the expertise to embed a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, you will demonstrate the ability to manage, prioritise, and organise your workload, show flexibility and resilience, and recognise the need for pastoral care for all members of the school community.

Community engagement and outreach are important at Bushbury, and we seek a headteacher who will work to further raise the school's profile in the local community to improve family engagement and pupil attendance.

A commitment to supporting wellbeing and mental health is essential.

We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families we serve.

As a member of REAch2 Academy Trust, a national family of primary academies, Bushbury Lane Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils, regardless of their background or circumstances. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational leader to join our team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in educational leadership, with experience in managing highly effective teams. You will be committed to providing every child with an exceptional educational offer, ensuring they are supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and inspire a dedicated team of educators
• Drive excellence in teaching and learning
• Foster strong relationships with parents and the wider community
• Ensure the delivery of an exciting, broad, and engaging curriculum
• Uphold and promote our core values: High expectations, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and Determination.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of excellence in educational leadership
• Experience in managing highly effective teams
• Commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities for all children
• Relational and proactive approach with parents and the community
• Ability to inspire, challenge, and motivate

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development : We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.
• Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

To arrange an informal discussion please contact Gerry Crofts, Deputy Director of Education using

The application process and timetable:

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.