Head Of School - Bilton Junior School
Bilton CofE Junior School, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6LB29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026 (negotiable for the right candidate)
Closing date
16 April 2026 at 5pm
Date listed
18 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £73,105.00 - £83,860.00 Annually (Actual)
Head Of School - Bilton Junior School job summary
The Head of School will be a visible, compassionate and strategic leader who champions excellence in teaching and learning above all, while upholding the school’s values and inclusive ethos.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading a dedicated, caring and talented staff team.
Ensuring the continued delivery of a high‑quality, inclusive and ambitious curriculum.
Creating a culture where all children feel safe, motivated and able to flourish.
Working closely with Federation leadership and the Governing Body.
Strengthening partnerships with parents and the wider community.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a leader who is:
Inspirational and resilient - able to energise staff, pupils and families through both successes and challenges.
Values‑driven - modelling the principles that underpin the school’s ethos as a C of E foundation.
Ambitious for every child - committed to removing barriers and ensuring all pupils receive an exceptional education.
Collaborative and strategic - confident working within a federation structure.
Experienced in primary education - with proven senior leadership experience
Whether you are an experienced head looking for your next challenge or an aspiring senior leader ready to step up, this is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact on a thriving school community.
What We Offer
A welcoming, nurturing and purpose‑driven school environment.
A committed staff team who care deeply about children’s outcomes.
Strong, supportive governance through the Bilton Community Federation.
Guidance and partnership through the Executive Headteacher.
Engaged families and a connected local community.
The opportunity to shape the future of a trusted, oversubscribed school at the heart of its area.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Bilton CofE Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people and all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS
checks and satisfactory references.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bilton CofE Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 415 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bilton CofE Junior School website
Our school is set in the heart of Bilton and attracts pupils from across our catchment area.
Our staff of over 60 all share our commitment and enthusiasm for ensuring that every child
develops a positive learning experience.
Our facilities have been developed to offer a range and wealth of additional opportunities.
We are currently developing an all-purpose outdoor multi-use games arena and have a
dedicated outdoor classroom for all year groups to use.
Our families are at the heart of our school and our dedicated Home School Support role is
central to the development and wellbeing of our pupils and their relationship with our
school. We are well-recognised across the town for the range of additional activities that we
offer to our pupils, having attended Young Voices and local inter-school competitions this
year alone.
The school offers a wraparound provision through The Haven which has been positively
received by parents and is well-attended by pupils across all year groups.
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