Co-Headteacher- Spon Gate Primary School

Spon Gate Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3BQ

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Headteacher
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 25 hours per week. 3 Days Deputy Headteacher and 2 Days Headteacher
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L10-L21 (£64,691-£84,699)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A role model to the whole school community
• An exceptional practitioner, placing pupils at the centre of decision making
• An experienced leader across the primary phase
• Ambitious, with high expectations for teaching and learning and the ability to drive forward these expectations
• A champion of inclusivity with a genuine passion for ensuring that every child thrives
• Committed to nurturing the development, wellbeing and professional growth of all staff
• An excellent communicator who is both engaging and encouraging

What the school offers its staff

Spon Gate Primary School is situated in the heart of Coventry. We are proud of our inclusive and caring ethos, and work with children and families from all over the world.

Spon Gate is a one-form entry primary school serving pupils aged 3-11. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023, the school was judged to be good in all areas. The school is currently in the middle of a significant building programme, with a brand-new school scheduled for 2027.

We offer:

• Amazing children who strive to be their best
• Support from a committed governing board
• The unique opportunity to work in partnership with an experienced Headteacher
• An enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated staff team
• Support for your ongoing professional development

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

The Board of Governors is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Co-Headteacher. This is a unique opportunity to work in partnership with the existing part time Headteacher and to shape the next phase of the school’s journey.

Visits to the school

We strongly encourage all candidates to visit the school before applying. Please contact Mo Ali, School Business Manager, to arrange a visit on 02476 226031 or admin@spongate.coventry.sch.uk for one of the dates below:

Monday 23rd February at 2pm

Tuesday 24th February at 10am

Wednesday 25th February at 4pm

Key dates

Closing date: 2nd March 2026 at 12pm

Shortlisting: Week beginning 9th March 2026

Interviews: 17th and 18th March 2026

Start date: 1st September 2026

Spon Gate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable referees.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barring List Check.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak and write fluent English is an essential requirement of this role.

Application process

To apply, please complete the application form along with a personal statement of no more than 1500 words, outlining how you meet the Person Specification for this role.

Completed application forms should be returned to Mo Ali (admin@spongate.coventry.sch.uk).

Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email no later than 12th March 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Co-Headteacher information pack.pdf - 972 KB (opens in new tab)

Application form.doc - 268 KB (opens in new tab)

About Spon Gate Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 235 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Spon Gate Primary School website
• Email address: admin@spongate.coventry.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02476226031
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spon-gate-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Spon Gate Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@spongate.coventry.sch.uk.

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