Head Teacher

Tiverton School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4DE

23 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L21 - L27

Head Teacher job summary

Following the forthcoming retirement of our current Headteacher, Tiverton School is seeking an exceptional leader to guide us into our next chapter.

This is a rare opportunity to build on strong foundations in a school where children are truly at the centre of everything we do. With a dedicated staff team, a supportive governing body, and a nurturing, inclusive culture already in place, we are looking for a leader who will continue our journey with clarity, compassion and ambition.

We are proud to be a school where:

• Every child is valued, respected and celebrated
• Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
• Learning is meaningful, engaging and tailored to individual needs
• Staff work collaboratively in a culture of trust, care and high expectations
• Strong relationships with families and the community drive success

Our calm, purposeful environment and positive relationships create the foundation for pupils to thrive and achieve their very best.

Our Values

Learn, Enjoy, Achieve

What is the job role?

As Headteacher, you will be the driving force behind the school’s continued success and future development.

You will:

• Set a clear and compelling vision for the school’s next phase
• Lead and inspire a committed staff team to deliver exceptional outcomes
• Champion high-quality, inclusive SEND provision for pupils with complex needs
• Ensure safeguarding, well-being, and dignity are at the forefront of all decisions
• Build strong partnerships with families, the Local Authority and external agencies
• Drive continuous improvement through strategic leadership and effective use of data

This role offers the opportunity to lead a well-established special school with a strong reputation, while shaping its future direction with confidence and creativity.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced and impactful senior leader with a proven track record
• Has deep knowledge and passion for SEND and inclusive education
• Leads with integrity, ambition and a strong moral purpose
• Inspires and motivates others, bringing out the very best in staff
• Builds meaningful relationships with pupils, families and the wider community
• Is resilient, reflective and driven to continuously improve

You will be someone who not only leads—but truly makes a difference to the lives of children and families.

Visit Us – Experience Tiverton First-Hand

We strongly encourage visits to experience our school community in action.

Available visit dates:

• 24th March
• 26th March
• 13th April
• 14th April 

Interview Dates: 23rd and 24th April 

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.

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 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.

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 Tiverton School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 133 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tiverton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tiverton-school-coventry

Tiverton School is a Primary aged broad spectrum special school.
This is an exciting time for the school and any aspirational leader, to build upon the existing strengths and provide the strategic and operational leadership needed to continue on our everimproving journey.

We are seeking to appoint to the post of Deputy Head Teacher. The successful candidate will be a leader who is highly motivated, knowledgeable and enthusiastic practitioner who is keen to share in the leadership and management of the school and be committed to their own succession planning.

Applicants will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a wide range of SEND and be responsible for strategic quality assurance of Quality of Education, Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes and Safeguarding.

Tiverton School offers a calm, friendly environment which puts the pupils at the heart of all we do. We have a dedicated team of staff who work collaboratively to ensure that our pupils have the best possible learning opportunities, to enjoy school life and to achieve the skills and knowledge for transitioning into their next phase. Our behaviour ethos is to be kind, safe and happy.

Please see candidate pack for further information.

Visits are welcomed, please contact the school to arrange a visit. admin@tiverton.coventry.sch.uk

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