Head of School (Maternity Cover)

Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9DQ

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 52 weeks - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Leadership Level 1-5 (£51,773 - £57,137)

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role is ideally suited to an experienced senior leader seeking the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a whole-school leadership position. The successful candidate will lead a committed staff team, shape school development, and further develop their leadership skills, all while being supported by the strategic oversight of the Trust’s central team. The Trust is committed to providing high-quality professional development, encouragement, and appropriate challenge to support the successful candidate throughout the maternity cover period.

The successful candidate will:

• be responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership of Beckbury School
• provide leadership and management of the curriculum and of teaching and learning across the School which enables the School to give every pupil high quality education which promotes the highest possible standards of achievement
• provide an outstanding model of classroom practice
• ensure that the school is an integral part of the local community, and take account of, and respond to, feedback from pupils, parents and the wider community
• teach a class for 2 days each week– this will be the Year 4/5/6 class during the remainder of the academic year 2025-26
• work in close collaboration with other senior leaders and executive leaders across the Trust (the role will involve some travelling to other schools within the Trust)

What the school offers its staff

We offer the successful candidate:

• An exciting and challenging opportunity to join a highly experienced and professional Trust-wide team
• Enthusiastic children who demonstrate good learning behaviours
• A dedicated and hardworking team of teachers and support staff
• A strong and highly effective local governing body
• A strong, and effective executive leadership team
• High standards of achievement and attainment
• A commitment to your continuous professional development through collaborative working and evidence-based approaches

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 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.

Upload additional documents

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

JD Beckbury Head of School Post Jan 2026.pdf - 233 KB (opens in new tab)

Beckbury Head-of-School-Person-Specification Jan 2026.pdf - 170 KB (opens in new tab)

Head of School Advert Beckbury Jan 2026.pdf - 190 KB (opens in new tab)

About Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 56 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery website
• Email address: rebecca.dyke@stmarysbc.co.uk
• Phone number: 01746763455
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beckbury-church-of-england-primary-school-and-nursery

Beckbury CE Primary School is a small, rural primary school which is part of Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust, a thriving trust formed of eight Church of England primary schools. There are 51 pupils on roll at the school. Beckbury School was judged 'Good' in its last Ofsted inspection, noted for its strong curriculum, well-developed maths and reading skills, effective SEND support, good pupil behaviour, and positive parent feedback.

Arranging a visit to Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rebecca.dyke@stmarysbc.co.uk.

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