Executive Headteacher
West Hill Primary School, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4BH23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
9 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L18 to L24
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a leader who:
- Has successful strategic senior leadership experience
- Demonstrates strong strategic, financial and people leadership skills
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of EYFS and primary education
- Is passionate about outdoor learning, enrichment and child-centred practice
- Can inspire confidence, collaboration and innovation
- Shares our commitment to high standards, wellbeing and lifelong learning
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
- A strong, supportive and committed Governing Board
- Dedicated, talented and enthusiastic staff
- Well-behaved, motivated pupils who enjoy learning
- A unique setting within areas of outstanding natural beauty
- The opportunity to lead a Federation described as a “Valued Centre of Excellence within the Hednesford Community”
Further information about the job
The Governing Board of The Hednesford Hills Federation(West Hill Primary School, West Hill Pre-School & Hednesford Nursery School)is seeking to appoint an inspirational, strategic and values-driven Executive Headteacher to lead our Federation into its next stage of development.
The Hednesford Hills Federation is a thriving partnership of early years and primary provision, united by a shared vision to provide a creative, innovative and progressive learning environment. We believe that education is about far more than test results, it is about developing confident, resilient, caring and aspirational young people.
Our Federation values early achievement as the foundation for future success and places the child at the centre of all our decision making. We are proud of our strong community identity and are committed to high standards of inclusion and personal development.
Our pupils benefit from a broad and enriching curriculum, rooted in EYFS principles, extending through to Key Stage 2. We have a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and Forest school provision as we believe first hand experiences encourage curiosity, independence and creativity.
We are seeking to appoint at Executive headteacher who will provide visionary leadership across the Federation, ensuring educational excellence, strong governance and effective operational management. Working closely with senior leaders, governors and our external partners, you will shape the strategic direction of the Federation whilst maintaining a clear focus on outcomes for pupils.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing clear vision driven strategic leadership across the Federation
- Leading continued school improvement and curriculum development to drive and sustain high standards of teaching and learning to ensure excellent outcomes for children across early years and primary phases
- Developing and sustaining a positive, inclusive and ambitious culture
- Ensuring effective use of resources and strong financial management
- Strengthening partnerships with families, the local community and external agencies
- Leading, supporting and developing staff to achieve their full potential
Visits to the Federation are strongly encouraged as part of the application process. To arrange a visit, contact the school office to book an appointment on 01543 227125 or e-mail: admin@westhill.staffs.sch.uk
Your completed application form should be accompanied by a letter no more than two sides of A4, addressed to the Co-Chairs of Governors, Mr G Samuels and Mrs S Farmer outlining your suitability for this role focusing on your current knowledge, skills and experience. Please send your application electronically to the following email address:
Email:lynsey@insighthrltd.co.uk
Closing Date: 9th March 2026 at 5pm
Interview Date: w/c 23rd March 2026
The Federation 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 subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and other pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.
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.
About West Hill Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 371 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Hill Primary School website
- Email address
- lynsey@insighthrltd.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01543227125
West Hill Primary School is proud to be characterised by encouraging honest, open and trustworthy relationships amongst all, a place where talented and dedicated staff know each pupil as an individual and are committed to the learning journey each child takes.
As a forward thinking School we aspire, in our self-critical pursuit of a shared goal, to offer a creative innovative and progressive learning environment making us a ' Valued Centre of Learning within the Hednesford Community.
West Hill Primary School values all achievements as being an important part of personal ambitions. Our team of dedicated educators are called upon to develop confident, resilient and enthusiastic youngsters who aim high and who are ready to influence the world.
' Together - we respect, we learn, we achieve.'
Arranging a visit to West Hill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lynsey@insighthrltd.co.uk.
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