Headteacher - Transformational, Inclusive Leadership

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership scale salary

Peer Coach allowance

Job summary

The Polesworth School, a secondary school within Community Academies Trust, seeks a Headteacher to provide educational vision and strategic leadership, building on existing strengths. The role emphasizes an inclusive curriculum and high teaching standards, with accountability for safeguarding, governance and finances.

It offers an opportunity to lead and grow the school within a collaborative multi-academy trust, developing staff and strengthening community partnerships across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status is required.
• Honours degree or equivalent.
• Substantial successful teaching experience.
• Evidence of raising standards and leading school improvement.
• Evidence of developing people and managing resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational vision, strategic direction and visible professional leadership.
• Place pupils' learning, wellbeing, safety and personal development at the centre of decision-making.
• Secure high standards of teaching, behaviour, attendance, achievement and inclusion.
• Lead an ambitious, inclusive curriculum and a culture of excellent teaching.
• Turn 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.
• Strengthen the school's role within the Polesworth community and the wider Trust.
• Work with pupils, families, staff, governors and Trust leaders.

Skills

Vision communication

Evidence-informed decisions

Governance relations

Fluent English

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Honours degree or equivalent

Job description

The Polesworth School, a secondary school within Community Academies Trust, seeks a Headteacher to provide educational vision and strategic leadership, building on existing strengths. The role emphasizes an inclusive curriculum and high teaching standards, with accountability for safeguarding, governance and finances.

It offers an opportunity to lead and grow the school within a collaborative multi-academy trust, developing staff and strengthening community partnerships across the Trust.