Headteacher

Anker Valley Primary Academy, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0FD

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  6 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• 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: L9-L15

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Fierté Trust is looking to appoint a dedicated and passionate Headteacher to:

• Foster in all pupils an absolute feeling of belonging, self-worth, high aspiration, and independence, alongside the expectation that Anker Valley children stand out because they are compassionate, never gives up on others, takes their own opportunity but also allows others their moment to shine and relentlessly aspires to achieve more, overcoming obstacles or setbacks.
• Champion and ‘live’ our values: we care, we leave no one behind, we celebrate individuality, and we are brave.
• Bestow the experiences. resources. structures. and systems to enable all to engage, all to progress and all to achieve their full potential living their life to the full.
• Proactively collaborate with others across the Trust generously sharing their knowledge and skills alongside remaining open to benefitting from the expertise of others.

What the school offers its staff

All employees are expected to wholeheartedly commit to the Trust values and associated behaviours-We care, We are brave, We leave no one behind and We celebrate individuality.

At Anker Valley Primary Academy, we aim to collaborate closely with parents and the community to inspire excellence in this flourishing school. Pupils will achieve high standards and personal success through diverse learning experiences that spark curiosity and leverage their unique talents.

At Anker Valley, we are passionate about providing an education that meets the needs of all our children and families. We understand the importance of being ready to learn and how external and internal factors can impact upon a child's successes. We have high expectations that all stakeholders will work together to provide the best possible opportunities that will enable our children to thrive in an ever-changing society. The position includes undertaking the role of Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator.

How to apply

Paying close attention to the Person Specification for the role, applicants should submit a completed application form to ceo@fierte.org by the closing date.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and will take place on the following dates:

• Thursday 10th April 2025

• Friday 11th April 2025

• Thursday 1st May 2025 at 9am – 10am and 12pm onwards

To find out more information about the role and to arrange a visit, please contact Tony Hand, Vice-CEO at viceceo@fierte.org.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to ceo@fierte.org

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Appendix 4 - Application Guidance.pdf - 725 KB (opens in new tab)

Appendix 2 - AVPA Advert.pdf - 350 KB (opens in new tab)

Headteacher JD and PS (1).pdf - 430 KB (opens in new tab)

About Anker Valley Primary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 86 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Anker Valley Primary Academy website
• Email address: viceceo@fierte.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/anker-valley-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Anker Valley Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email viceceo@fierte.org.

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