Co-Headteacher

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

27 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 0.6 Deputy Headteacher L10-14 (£64,691 - £71,330 FTE) & 0.4 Headteacher L15-21 (£73,105 - £84,699 FTE)

Co-Headteacher job summary

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.

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.

Our Values

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.   

What is the job role?

Deputy Headteacher L10-14 (£64,691 - £71,330 FTE) 3 days a week

Headteacher L15-21 (£73,105 - £84,699 FTE) 2 days a week

Full-time, permanent from September 2026

 

 

 

 

Who are we looking for?

Our new Co-Headteacher will be:

• 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

Interview Date: 17th & 18th March 2026

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented; we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

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.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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. 

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.

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.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spon-gate-primary-school

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