Headteacher

The Polesworth School; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Polesworth School is seeking an inspirational Headteacher to provide strategic direction and visible professional leadership for a successful secondary school. You will place pupil learning, wellbeing and development at the heart of decision-making while ensuring high teaching standards.

Qualified Teacher Status with an honours degree is essential, along with substantial leadership experience. Join a Trust-led community focused on improvement, safeguarding and financial stewardship within a

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and an honours degree or equivalent are essential.
• Substantial successful teaching experience and a strong record of strategic school leadership.
• Proven ability to raise standards, lead school improvement and work with governors and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead an ambitious, inclusive curriculum and a culture of excellent teaching.
• Translate vision into measurable priorities and sustainable improvement.
• Develop leadership capacity and foster a positive, accountable staff culture.
• Maintain exemplary safeguarding, governance and statutory compliance.
• Ensure strong financial stewardship, operational resilience and value for money.
• Strengthen the school's role within the Polesworth community and wider Trust.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Honours degree or equivalent

Job description

Headteacher

The Polesworth School | Leadership scale L28-L34

Lead an ambitious community school where every pupil is known, valued and inspired to succeed.

Community Academies Trust is seeking an inspirational, values-led Headteacher to lead The Polesworth School. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced school leader to shape the next chapter of a successful secondary school, build on its strengths and secure sustained improvement for pupils, staff and the wider community.

The opportunity

As Headteacher, you will provide compelling educational vision, strategic direction and visible professional leadership. You will place pupils' learning, wellbeing, safety and personal development at the heart of decision-making while securing high standards of teaching, behaviour, attendance, achievement and inclusion.

You will work closely with pupils, families, staff, governors and Trust leaders to:

lead an ambitious, inclusive curriculum and a culture of excellent teaching;

translate vision into measurable priorities and sustainable improvement;

develop leadership capacity and a positive, accountable staff culture;

maintain exemplary safeguarding, governance and statutory compliance;

ensure strong financial stewardship, operational resilience and value for money; and

strengthen the school's role within the Polesworth community and the wider Trust.

About you

You will be a highly credible and reflective senior leader with substantial successful teaching experience and a strong record of strategic school leadership. You will bring evidence of raising standards, leading school improvement, developing people, managing resources and building trusted relationships with governors, families and community partners.

With integrity, optimism and professional courage, you will communicate an ambitious vision, make evidence-informed decisions and create the conditions in which pupils and colleagues can thrive. Qualified Teacher Status and an honours degree or equivalent are essential.

What we offer

Leadership scale £104,059 - £120,532 pa (L28-L34)

An additional £5,640 per annum in recognition of the Professional Peer Coach role. For the first year, the allowance will be £2,820, whilst training is being undertaken.

The opportunity to lead and grow The Polesworth School within a collaborative multi-academy trust.

Professional partnership with Trust leaders, governors and colleagues across the local hub.

School visits are on 20th October 2026 - please contact Rebecca Shakespeare to arrange a visit ([e-mail]).

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. The ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Join us and lead a school with ambition, purpose and community at its heart.